Issue #28.2 - July 2021

Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly

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From The Editor
Colour, colour, colour! I’m a big fan of colour. We all know colour psychology is the study of colour as a determinant of human behaviour. It influences our perceptions, affecting everything from the taste of our food to our moods. Blue and green ton
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NSW & QLD MANAGER Scott Thomson P 0411 424 335 E sthomson@umco.com.au VIC & SA MANAGER John Oliver P 0417 316 820 E joliver@umco.com.au WA MANAGER Licia Salomone P 0412 080 600 E licia@okm.com.au NZ MANAGER John Williams P 022 455 8821 E john@createc
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What we Love
If you want to share your new kitchen or bathroom with us, email kbq@umco.com.au or message us on social media — simply search for Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly. Taking a cue for our European counterparts, the Mare E.ion rangehood from Falmec is par
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Editor Nicole Mulloy Integrations & Production Coordinator Rebecca Taylor Sub-editor Michelle Segal Designer Kate Podger Advertising Art Director Martha Rubazewicz Advertising Production Ivan Fitzgerald Contributors Louise Smithers, Catherine Falalis
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Spotlight On Sustainability
Caroma’s Elvire range showcases a beautiful selection of locally grown and sustainably sourced Tasmanian timbers. Every piece in the collection celebrates Australia’s natural environment, pairing Tasmanian oak and Tasmanian blackwood with luxurious f
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Let There be Light
Light-filled homes sit at the top of the wish list for most potential home buyers. We all want bright, open-plan, domestic bliss, but unfortunately, most of our existing architecture lacks the light we seek. This leads many down the renovation route
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Bathroom Lighting Tips From Montauk Lighting
More than ever, the bathroom is a multifunctional space where more than showering and toileting occur. It’s where makeup application, shaving and other daily grooming routines happen. The best place to start with light is at eye level. Mounting wall
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Let’s Get groovy
Home bars are becoming an essential in every household, especially since snap lockdowns are now a common occurrence. Bars and restaurants are usually the first to close during these times, making home bars even more alluring as they serve as a safe h
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All fired Up
Humans are drawn to fire. It’s a fact. It’s in our DNA. In America, the candle industry is worth a whopping $2 billion. So, what is it about a flickering flame that captivates our senses? According to some scientists, including anthropologist Daniel
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A Rustic, Modern Kitchen With Lots Of Space
Wanting to modernise their home, these adventurous homeowners renovated both their bathroom and kitchen spaces. After viewing Melbourne Kitchens and Bathrooms’ display at the Home Ideas Centre, they knew they wanted to incorporate a similar-style kit
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Wonderland
At first glance, this space from Smith & Smith Kitchens is very impressive — but the closer you look, the more there is to discover. Things are not what they seem in this room, with more features unveiled around every corner. Magic abounds here. The
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Retro Revolution
Living with a stylish (for its day) but totally outdated 1970s kitchen, these homeowners wanted to upgrade to a space with a contemporary look and modern functionality, without completely losing the ‘70s-era aesthetic. Removing the pine laminate over
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Tonal tranquillity
This magnificent renovation from Kitchens by CJ shows you don’t need to compromise on style in small spaces. Featuring a tonal colour palette, it’s every homebody’s dream: cosy, tranquil and pleasant. The beauty of nature thrives in this space, highl
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Stylish accessibility
Classic style meets groovy patterns for the ultimate upgrade, thanks to the team at Fresh Kitchen Solutions. Although the space had been standing strong with solid timber for 30 years, it was time to breathe new life into it. The brief for this proje
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Traditional Update for A Young Family
This kitchen in a family home in Melbourne’s outer eastern suburbs needed to be brought out of the 1990s. A basic set-up with outdated melamine doors was in need of an urgent upgrade. With Kitchens U Build leading the project along with designer Alis
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Coastal farmhouse
Chic and elegant, with coastal aesthetics contrasted with a pop of colour, this unique renovation makes the kitchen the centrepiece of the residence. The team at Seavern brightened up a room that hasn’t been revamped since the 1980s. A lot of love we
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From The ‘90s To Hamptons Style
A kitchen that hadn’t been updated since the 1990s was in desperate need of some pizzazz, as well as improved functionality. The homeowners were after a complete change to the style of their kitchen and specifically wanted a Hamptons look. They enlis
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WHITE, BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL
A seamless cabinetry theme throughout this house creates a level of aesthetic cohesion and a strong sense of unity as you move from room to room. The kitchen, by Smith & Smith Kitchens, is galley-style, enabling the owner to move about with ease. Cle
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A Tech-lover's Dream
This kitchen design truly is one for the technically minded. Thanks to the team at Inset Kitchens, the area has been designed with many electro-mechanical elements that make using the space a seamless experience. The island bench has a clever slide-b
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Grand designs
It’s not hard to imagine spending time in a kitchen like this. You could just picture it — stepping into the room and running your hand over that dramatic island made from Signorino limestone that just invites your touch. You’d prepare food as you sp
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Stylish practicality
This opulent kitchen by Kitchens by Peter Gill offers the best of both worlds: beauty and functionality. From the island benchtop to the large spacious pantry, this renovation is the true embodiment of stylish practicality. Attention to detail is evi
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Homely Yet Contemporary Kitchen Design
In Melbourne’s south-east suburb of Lysterfield, a four-bedroom family home received a new kitchen from the design team at Haice Kitchens. The first step in updating the kitchen was removing the old dining table, which was replaced by a timber-look l
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BOLD & EDGY
Modern and dramatic, this kitchen renovation oozes bold creativity from every corner. From the beautiful benchtop to the spacious open pantry, the stylish update by Premier Kitchens has given this once outdated space a new lease on life. The homeowne
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Designed For Better Functionality Of Space
In a house in Sydney’s North Rocks, a kitchen redesign came with some interesting challenges. The kitchen was located under a mezzanine-level stairway with exposed structural beams, which had to be incorporated so they looked less structural and more
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Seamless Integration From Room To Room
Kitchen Art’s director Milad Salameh was given free rein by the homeowners when he was called on to design a brand-new kitchen. The owners of the new build in southern Sydney wanted the laundry and pantry to be concealed and for the kitchen’s applian
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Monochromatic Beauty
In this renovation, the team at 5 Star Kitchens have used a classic monochromatic palette to exude elegance and beauty. The result is stylish simplicity at its finest. Luxurious, but not at all pretentious. The benchtop, made from solid Caesarstone,
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Luxurious Transformation
If you’re looking for some luxe inspiration, look no further than this kitchen renovation by Millenium Kitchens & Vanities. Everything about this space oozes sophistication and elegance, from the bold colour palette to the ultra-spacious cabinetry. U
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Kitchen gold
Don’t let existing boundaries determine your kitchen goals. In this renovation, the kitchen was originally located in a separate part of the home, which just didn’t work. The build team relocated it to this new room where it doesn’t feel like a staid
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Streamlined With Storage
Boasting a light, fresh and airy ambience, this newly renovated kitchen has been transformed from a dark, drab and outdated space into a fabulous contemporary kitchen while maximising storage and functionality. White melamine cabinets, frosted glass
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Lines With Impact
Clean lines, minimalist and impactful — that was the brief given to Kitchen Crew for this project and the team executed it to perfection. At first glance, the generous island bench takes your breath away, but as you inspect closer, you’ll notice ther
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Let There be Light
Natural light in all its glory features in this renovation by Immaculate Kitchens. This project is the embodiment of the Australian lifestyle — calm, tranquil and laidback. The owners were after a large spacious kitchen with ample room to move around
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Hollywood Opulence
The style is in the detail with this beautiful renovation by Attard's Kitchens & Cabinetry. Despite the small space, the unique materials and minimalist style give the area an air of grandeur. Although the kitchen is cosy in size, the clients wanted
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Marvellous marble
With life outside the home often hectic, it is reassuring to remind yourself that a soothing bathing experience awaits you in the sanctuary of home. This bathroom shows how well-considered design can dramatically transform a tired space. The house wa
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Light and Bright
The owners of this beautiful Cape Schanck home wanted to incorporate a bright and warm ensuite to match their existing renovations. The result is a stylish and luxurious ensuite filled with light. The coastal home contained a dated and dark ensuite,
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A Tropical Affair
Palm Springs has come to life at this Ocean Grove home thanks to the team at Geelong Tiles & Bathware. Contrasting tropical hues of pink and green adorn the entire abode, including the main bathroom and ensuite. The brief stipulated a forever home th
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Creating Dream Spaces
Encompassing Corfield Living, Corfield Kitchens, Corfield Bathrooms and Corfield Constructions, the CORFIELD group has your kitchen, bathroom, furniture and renovations needs covered. Dedicated to premium quality and professional service to its custo
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Clever Use Of Space In Caulfield
Called in to complete joinery for kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, studies and bedrooms in a series of apartments for a new highrise build in Caulfield, cabinetry experts Haice created an elegant and functional design that more than met the developer'
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Delightful Drama
One thing was clear when the owners of this bathroom briefed the Magic Kitchens & Furniture team on their build — they wanted to include a sense of drama in their design. Thanks to the use of contrasting materials and colours, this objective has been
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Smoke And mirrors
Good design in the bathroom can have an almost magical effect. That’s certainly the case in this space from Above All Bathrooms, where smart layout and finishes have resulted in a room that’s far more than just smoke and mirrors. The previous bathroo
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A Dash Of Dramatic Flair
It was well and truly time to turn a 1970s bathroom, with its clashing pattern of pink tiles and black stripes, into something more modern and mature. The homeowner’s brief to Crystal Bathrooms was to bring their bathroom into the present, as well as
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That Day Spa Feeling
A perfect pairing in the bathroom is crucial to promoting a sense of relaxation. After all, this is a space where you want to engender a feeling of tranquillity and invoke that day spa ambience — and this room from Sydney Styles Bathrooms & Kitchens
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The Gareth Ashton Poco K Bathroom Tapware Collection
New to Abey Australia, the Gareth Ashton Poco K Bathroom Tapware Collection combines sleek simplicity with timeless elegance. This collection is available as a complete bathroom package, allowing a consistency to your design and seamless flow with th
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A Fresh Palette To A classic Design
With a rich history spanning more than 110 years, Belling is one of the only range cookers to still be produced in the UK. With its tradition also comes innovation, as illustrated by the new offerings in the company’s popular Colour Boutique Range. T
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Fine Lines
Linear architecture is celebrated in the new Lexi MKII collection, available now from Phoenix Tapware. The original Lexi collection is already a popular choice for homeowners looking for a modern bathroom solution. The new MKII range pushes the bound
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INSPIRE & INNOVATE
Step into this stunning Melbourne showroom at 751 High Street, Armadale and you will immediately understand why The English Tapware Company is renowned for impeccable taste in kitchen and bathroom fittings and luxury hardware. With refined attention
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Industrial-style Gantries
All the rage in trendy European-style bistros, bars, restaurants and cafes, gantries marry industrial practicality with elegance and glamour, providing space-effective and easily accessible feature shelving for everything from teapots to pot plants.
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– Industrial Style – Kitchen Gantry –
A GANTRY has been a long time favourite of commercial kitchens, cafes & bars. Suspended from the ceiling over an island or peninsular, they are now bringing style and extra storage to open plan kitchens in today’s modern homes. When equipped with she
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Power And Beauty with The Airbus Exhaust Fan
When it comes to ventilating your bathroom, ensuite, powder room or laundry, you want a high-powered option that is also going to effortlessly blend in with its surroundings and not compromise the room’s aesthetic. Ventair’s best-selling AIRBUS exhau
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Italian Style at Abey Australia
The new Inedito Kitchen Tapware Collection, which is setting the standard for quality and design within its field, has now arrived at Abey Australia. The range was made and designed in Italy by award-winning bespoke tapware designer Gessi. Known for
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Kitchen Waste Management Made Easy
With people becoming more aware of waste separation, Häfele has looked at how it can make recycling easy for all. It’s not just about sorting recycling from landfill; Häfele offers various solutions that include more than two pails so you can easily
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Standing Ovation
The Tastic Ovation series is the newest bathroom addition to the IXL Tastic range. These Australian-made and -designed products are high-performing, quiet-functioning and eco-friendly, making them all-round winners in the bathroom. The Tastic Ovation
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A Unique range
When it comes to choosing your rangehood, it’s important to select one that marries functionality with quality, and a product that will stand the test of time. If you’re looking for something unique that meets this brief, you can’t go past Qasair®. Q
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Faucet Strommen Selected By Stylist Julia Green
Family-owned Victorian business Faucet Strommen was recently selected to be part of the revamp of Julia Green’s home. Julia, a well-known stylist and founder of Greenhouse Interiors, has an eye for beautiful design, so it’s no surprise she opted for
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Shower Perfection
Relaxation. Cleanliness. Joy. All this can be yours when you shower with GROHE’s Rainshower 310 SmartActive Cube. Stepping inside this shower is an experience. It offers two distinct modes: the soothing GROHE PureRain spray and the stimulating GROHE
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Is Traditional Or Contemporary more Your Style?
Schots Home Emporium is synonymous with state-of-the-art designs that are as stylish as they are functional. Choose from traditional vanities such as Schots’ freestanding Vanity collection, fashioned in a timeless Hamptons style. You have the choice
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Curves In All The Right Places
Inspired by the dramatic beauty of our coastline, Concepts by Gavin Hepper’s Oceanview Project showcases innovation in design and functionality, delivering a stunning space where the family can gather. The centrepiece of this room is the kitchen isla
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The Luxury And Comfort Of The Whitelight Collection
When it comes to stylish and hard-wearing benchtops, Caesarstone is consistently the number-one choice for Australia’s leading architects and designers. Behind the beauty of Caesarstone surface designs is authentic and human craftsmanship. That’s why
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The Magic Of Matt
A matt-white finish can be truly magical. It can transform a bath and leave it looking as if it’s made from a solid surface instead of a stylish alternative that’s a blessing for your budget. That’s just one of the things we love about the new range
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Taking Storage To The Next Level
Wouldn’t it be amazing to have more storage space in your home, especially for those living in smaller spaces? Blum has always worked towards creating clever cabinet solutions, predominantly for the kitchen but also for the rest of the house. The new
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Get A Handle On It
Family owned and operated business Nover is a specialist wholesale distributor and supplier of essential products for the kitchen, joinery, shop-fitting and furniture industries. Catering to this sector since 1954, Nover has an extensive branch netwo
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Handle With Care
What do the Barrington Eclipse, Sola and Brave handles from Momo have in common? Two things. First, all three are curved and contemporary. Second, the trio of stylish handles are available as part of the Momo Handles collection exclusively distribute
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Inspirational bathroom Products
Operating since 1972, Cass Brothers is one of Sydney’s longest-serving bathroom companies and an authority on bathroom style, with exceptional customer service and technical bathroom product knowledge. Respected by architects, interior designers and
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Thoughtful Designs
If you’re looking for an award-winning design team that can work on your project from start to finish, you need ThinkDzine. This interior solutions company does it all, from custom joinery and furniture design to full-scale home renovations. “I love
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From House To Home
MYHOMEWARE truly does have the right ingredients to help you transform your house into a home! Whether it’s for your bathroom, kitchen or laundry, you’ll find everything you need here. This North Rocks-based business showcases its range over two comp
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New Bath, New You
Your dream bathroom needs quality products and we’re excited about two new ranges from Innova that not only look good, but are incredibly practical too. First, let’s talk baths and basins. The Innova solid surface range is sleek and modern with an or
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The Best At Bestlink
Experience the very best in bathroom products at Bestlink International. The company’s two showrooms, located in Thomastown and South Melbourne, are the perfect places for you to truly be inspired by the Innova brand and all its different features an
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Live Well For Longer
You want your new bathroom to be a space you’ll be happy in for years to come. The team at Hardware & General are here to help you achieve this with their expert staff whose mission it is to help you make the best choices for the long term. Living in
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Create Your Dream Sanctuary
Amber Tiles is your one-stop destination for creating the bathroom of your dreams. With an extensive collection of beautiful vanities, baths, tapware, toilets and exclusive tile designs, Amber Tiles can bring any vision to life in a single showroom v
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Light, Bright And Spacious
Did you begin with a vision, or did the design evolve throughout the process? We had a colour scheme of white, grey and timber and we really wanted Herringbone throughout the home. We’ve used for our outdoor staircase, ensuite, main bathroom and fire

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