Issue #28.4 - January 2022

Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly

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What we Love
This finalist in the Grand Designs Australia Magazine House of the Year Awards showcases a stunning bathroom with an intriguing tile selection. Pairing a warm peach picket-shaped upper tile on the walls above a terrazzo tile that spreads across the f
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From The editor
Looking for inspiration? This is the edition for you! In a celebration of all things useful in kitchen and bathroom design, this iteration of Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly is filled to the brim with aspirational rooms from some of Australia’s top de
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Editor Nicole Mulloy Deputy Editor Swagata Sen Sub-editor Michelle Segal Designer Nanako Tanaka Advertising Art Director Martha Rubazewicz Advertising Production Ivan Fitzgerald Contributors Catherine Falalis, Louise Smithers, Aleczander Gamboa, Laur
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Designer: robyn Coté Inspired Interiors
These well-travelled homeowners didn’t want a standard white kitchen — quite the opposite. The mandate was for “something different” and designer Robyn Coté from Inspired Interiors was more than happy to think outside the box. The homeowners wanted t
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Designer: bav Kizilkaya A1 Design Studio
What makes a house a home? For many, it’s the kitchen. As keen entertainers who love to socialise, the owners of this delectable space wanted the kitchen to be the heart of the home and a reflection of their personalities and lifestyle. To achieve th
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Designer: bav Kizilkaya A1 Design Studio
A bathroom bathed in natural light and dressed in natural stone is exactly what the owners of this beautiful space had in mind when they enlisted the team at A1 Design Studio. A predominantly white colour palette enhances the sense of grandeur and is
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Designer: verona Searchfield Avid Interior Design
Mid Century vibes are strong in this new kitchen designed by Avid Interior Design. The first order of business for the owners was to ensure that earthy, bold colours were incorporated into the palette. The design team have incorporated a honed marble
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Designer: jacquelyn Caroll Degabriele Kitchens
A grand design with character in spades and cupboard space for days! The discerning owner of this Federation home was looking for a grand kitchen with custom detailing. Unlike in the rest of the home, which features dark-timber architraves and floors
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Designer: dawn Powell Designing Interiors
With a mini-bar, a hidden door leading to the master bedroom, and a secret pantry with bench space concealed behind retractable doors, there are too many impressive features to mention when looking at this big, beautiful kitchen. Home to a busy profe
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Designer: paul Coulson Earthborne By Design
The late 1990s and early 2000s weren’t a great time for interior design as the owners of this renovated bathroom can attest. Saddled with a corner spa bath and a dated aesthetic, the client approached Earthborne By Design with a brief to update the b
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Designer: kate Anderson Kate Anderson Design
Fresh coastal vibes mix with subtle masculine styling inside this bespoke kitchen that focuses on ergonomic design and functionality. Along with a slew of practical enhancements, the placement of colours and finishing materials in this kitchen renova
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Designer: anne Ellard (ckd Au) Kbk
Having lived in the UK most of their lives, the owners of this eye-catching kitchen longed for a classic English-style feel. Personality, functional separated work areas, casual seating and a furniture-like feel sat at the top of the clients’ wishlis
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Designer: nicole James Madison Avenue Interiors
Ever wanted to peek inside the home of an interior designer? Your wish is our command as we invite you inside the renovated home of Nicole James, an award-winning interior designer based in Queensland, who was a finalist for the KBDi awards and a win
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Designer: nicole James Madison Avenue Interiors
With a background in hospitality in a former life, and being huge entertainers, the owners of this outside kitchen needed it to be intimate enough for a small group of 10, but also to be able to host a large party of 100 if needed. The incorporation
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Designer: sandra Dara New Leaf Design Studios
Recycled hardwood, locally sourced products and hand-blown glass pendant lights take centre stage in this ergonomically designed, high-tech kitchen. Created by New Leaf Design Studios, the kitchen sits inside a charming 1920s dairy farm and replaces
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Designer: bre Parkes Spacecraft Joinery
In its previous life, this kitchen was saddled with solid timber, insufficient cabinetry and a broken cooktop (the family was using a camping Trangia cooker to prepare hot meals). Lacking functionality and flow, it needed to go. In its place is a kit
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Designer: nathan Wundersitz (ckd Au) Spacecraft Joinery
Wood, white and wonderful! This dreamy kitchen was conceived by Nathan Wundersitz for SpaceCraft Joinery and replaces the previous mid-90s kitchen with its chrome handles, dreary breakfast bar and canopy rangehood. Tasked with creating a light, brigh
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Designer: alysia Pekel Western Cabinets
Welcome to the Scandinavian-inspired kitchen that went from a shabby ‘70s kitchen to a modern marvel, boasting angular overtones and an industrial accent. The main run of the cabinetry stretches over 4.5m as it exaggerates the raked ceiling and pulls
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The winner Is …
The KBDi Designer Awards are a not-to-be-missed event in any kitchen or bathroom designer’s calendar. And for consumers looking to buy, update or renovate, this is a chance to not only celebrate amazing work, but also research styles and trends that
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The Block: Fans Vs Faves
This year’s edition of The Block is an intriguing mix of experienced renovators and newcomers in a Fans versus Faves mix that has provided a host of entertaining outcomes. Now in its 17th season, The Block is a perennial favourite around Australia. E
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RONNIE & GEORGIA (FAVES)
As returning favourites, Ronnie and Georgia bring a wealth of experience with them to this season. First appearing on The Block in 2017, this enterprising couple are hugely competitive and outspoken. With years of professional renovation experience u
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MITCH & MARK(FAVES)
The second set of returning favourites, Mitch and Mark, got their Block start in 2019. Coming in fifth in their first season, this experienced couple are eager to show they can do more this time around. Never afraid to speak their minds, Mitch and Ma
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TANYA & VITO(FANS)
Leaving their two kids behind, this married couple from Melbourne struck out to make their mark on this year’s season of The Block as one of three Fans teams. “The Block is something we [as a family] have watched for years, so it’s just amazing to be
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JOSH & LUKE(FANS)
The youngest contestants on this season of The Block, twins Josh and Luke are the final Fans team. Having appeared on Love Island Australia in 2019, the twins are no strangers to working on television. However, their lack of home renovation experienc
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Blurring The Lines: indoor/outdoor Living
To celebrate warm weather living, we explore how to create an entertaining space that flows seamlessly from kitchen bench to outdoor barbecue and alfresco areas. From clever window solutions to smart use of materials, we’re discovering how to elevate
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Period Style
When your home is a historical beauty, you don’t want a modern kitchen. Instead, you need to pay tribute to times gone by with a period piece that honours the past yet offers all the modern conveniences of a kitchen built today. That’s exactly what’s
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Clever Cabinetry design
When you’re working with a limited amount of space, good design becomes more important than ever. This kitchen may have a small footprint, but it more than makes up for it when it comes to clever cabinetry thanks to the team at Dezign Kitchens. White
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Entertainer’s delight
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? This kitchen from Sydney Styles Bathrooms and Kitchens, that’s who, and with its grey-mirror toughened-glass backsplash, you can be sure it is the envy of all who see it. The galley-style spa
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KIRSTY & JESSE (FANS)
As one of three sets of “newbies” to The Block, Kirsty and Jesse have a little experience renovating houses, having bought their first when they were both 18. Despite having flipped six houses in their lives together, this charming couple have distin
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Kitchen Connection
The best kitchen connects the house and makes it truly feel like a home. That’s certainly the case in this space from Attard’s Kitchens and Cabinetry. By taking risks with colour and focusing on cohesion, the team has created a space that’s not only
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Light And Dark
Knives and forks at the ready as we step inside a sophisticated Sydney kitchen with serious “wow” factor. With a brief for a black-and-white kitchen theme, the team at Degabriele Kitchens have knocked it out of the park with this luxuriously moody ma
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The Green Retreat
A dark and dreary kitchen area with limited workspace capacity was in dire need of a renovation. The homeowner loves to cook and entertain on the rear deck, but the previous space was cut off from the outdoor area. Storage facilities were also restri
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Setting The Stage
When designing a high-end home, your cabinetry needs to reflect the rest of the space. That process is made all too easy when you work with a team of expert craftspeople like the one at Wood, Marble & White. One of the heroes of this new room is the
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Living The Luxe Life
This kitchen area has been completely transformed thanks to the experienced team at Kitchen Shop QLD. The kitchen you see now is unrecognisable compared to its former self, which included a drop ceiling, high breakfast bar joinery, crowded cupboard s
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Work And Play versatility
This beautiful space by Kitchen Shop Qld showcases bold contrast in all its glory. The deep mahogany shade of the custom-made seating alcove balances perfectly with the aqua-blue pendant lighting and accessories. It’s a fitting combination considerin
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Work Hard, Hide Away And look Fabulous
Style and functionality come together in perfect harmony with this beautiful kitchen redesign from mystoryco. This is the perfect space for anyone who loves to work hard and play hard in the kitchen, and be able to hide away appliances or mess at a m
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A Family Kitchen Blends form And Function
This kitchen designed by JAG Kitchens highlights the impact that texture and contrast can have on the overall aesthetics of a kitchen design. The success of the project lies within more than just the perfect execution of form — it ultimately triumphs
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White and Bright
This modern, functional space is a far cry from the home’s original ‘80s kitchen. Custom built in the Inset Kitchens factory to reflect the homeowners’ requests, the kitchen was designed to bring a touch of modernity to this section of the home. The
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Clean And Crisp australian Farmhouse Style
The kitchen was part of a project designed by Vibe Design Group. Flow and functionality were foremost in mind for this new kitchen. De Wacht Cabinets and Design were engaged to build all the internal cabinetry including this amazing kitchen. True to
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Brass With Class
The team at Kitchens U Build were called on to design and build a classic-style kitchen that would be functional, modern and would boast lots of storage. One of the main design considerations for this project was to ensure the joinery suited the styl
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An Unexpected Impact
White reigned supreme in this home’s previous kitchen that had been a typical late-’90s-style space with white cabinets and benchtops, stainless-steel handles and matching glass splashbacks. The homeowners wanted a revived kitchen that would unexpect
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Wonderland in Whtie
The owners of this majestic abode were looking to upgrade their kitchen, moving from a standard off-the-shelf-style aesthetic to something that would better reflect the beauty of their home and improve its functionality for the family. To meet the cl
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Light Fantastic
Trip the light fantastic in this space from Kitchens by Peter Gill. With an ergonomic design, practical butler’s pantry and light that shines as far as the eye can see, this room is certainly one to be remembered. This renovation was incredibly thoro
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Hidden Happiness
As lovers of entertaining, the owners of this urban abode were looking for a kitchen that would accommodate their desire to feed family and friends on a regular basis, whilst also standing above the crowd design wise. It needed to be functional but e
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Breathtaking Beauty
Some kitchens simply take your breath away — and this room from Smith & Smith Kitchens is one of them. From the timeless shaker cabinetry and lining board panels to the contemporary square-edged benchtop and pared-back canopy, this kitchen is a recip
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The New contemporary
The new contemporary isn’t a sleek take on monochromatic minimalism. Instead, today’s contemporary kitchens are trending towards a mash-up of cosy, streamlined elegance — as we can see here in this space from Smith & Smith Kitchens. This large family
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Dramatic Dark Tones
User-friendly storage options complete with a functional preparation and cleaning station are the key elements that make up this kitchen by Carrera Kitchens. The Laminex cabinetry in Terril AbsoluteMatte commands attention with its daring dark hue. P
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Eclectic extravagance
Thanks to Crystal Bathrooms, this space showcases a modern take on a heritage theme with some very eclectic features. The walls have been made from pressed metal, a material you don’t often find in a bathroom. The subtle detailing imprinted on the wa
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A Modern transformation
“This stunning kitchen is very much a family space, with plenty of room for the entire family to prepare and enjoy long meals with a side of vibrant conversation. However, this wasn’t always the case. The home’s previous kitchen was contained within
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Monochrome mastery
Having spent more than 40 years designing and manufacturing bespoke joinery in Sydney, Degabriele Kitchens + Interiors’ latest bathroom overhaul is proof that experience is king. With a graphic black-and-white tile covering the feature wall and exten
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Bathroom Serenity
A bathroom should be a relaxing space where one can wash the day away in a tranquil environment. Unfortunately, the outdated former bathroom here felt anything but relaxing, with its combined shower and bath, restricted bench space and not enough sto
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Off The Plan
How do you turn an empty shell of commercial space into a home? Lynn Ireland had some great ideas when she did exactly that, the experts at Magic Kitchens & Furniture helping to bring her plans to life. Lynn is a fan of clean lines and functionality.
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Clean In style
Gone are the days of seeing waste and rubbish openly displayed in an external kitchen bin. Nowadays, new technologies are coming out to help hide our messy side, with bins subtly blending in with the kitchen’s structural design. The Tanova Designer S
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This One Is For Modern Alfresco Kitchens
Summer in Australia means frequent barbecues with friends and family. The need for a stylish outdoor entertaining area has led to a shift from steel modular kitchens/barbecues to custom-built alfresco kitchens. More and more outdoor kitchen designs a
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Stylish Functionality
Choosing the right cabinet application for your kitchen, bathroom or living area can transform functionality around the home. Products such as Blum’s AVENTOS lift systems not only provide functionality, but also offer homeowners and renovators the ab
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5 Minutes With ...
The Australian Cabinet and Furniture Association (ACFA) has been serving the furniture, cabinet making, kitchen and joinery industries for more than 70 years. We spoke with CEO Dean Brakell on how the ACFA is supporting the furnishing industry during
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HAMMOCK BATHS & BEYOND
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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Bathroom beautification
Hardware & General first opened as a corner hardware store in 1960, and has expanded along Winbourne Road, Harbord Road and Pittwater Road into 20 specialist sales centres in Brookvale. The company’s renovated and redesigned bathroom showroom and adj
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How To Create a Stunning Hamptons-style Kitchen
The kitchen is often described as the heart of the home as it is where the family gathers several times throughout the day. So why not use tiles to create a feature in your kitchen with a bold colour or pattern? A popular design trend is to incorpora
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Splashback style
A stylish splashback can truly set the mood in your kitchen. DecoSplash® has an exciting new collection of more than 50 splashback designs that are bound to impress with their stylish good looks — not to mention their durability, quality and affordab
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Aussie-made Baths and Much More
Quality, innovation, safety, durability and style are the hallmarks of Australian-owned manufacturer Decina, which provides the whole package for your bathroom, saving you time and money. Decina is the only company to manufacture baths in Australia,
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A Taste of Italy At Home
Famed for producing quality stainless-steel sinks and appliances, Barazza is a name synonymous with high performance and advanced design. Based in Santa Lucia di Piave near Treviso in northern Italy, Barazza has more than 50 years’ experience in prod
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Of Fireclay And timber
Combining innovation and style, Schots Home Emporium’s new range of Fireclay sinks and stunning contemporary wall-hung vanity collection set the trends for the season. Schots’ Fireclay sinks are handmade using natural fireclay materials twice fired i
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Warm Up To This modern Home
This new build champions texture and warmth with a variety of wood finishes against an otherwise pared-back palette. Aside from the visual warmth, LVI radiant heaters provide actual warmth and are stylish, low maintenance and easily installed. With a
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Contemporary Curves
Stylish curves steal the spotlight in Phoenix Tapware’s latest products, Deja and Ester. Part of the company’s Designer Sink Mixers collection, the latest additions feature enhanced functionality — Deja has detachable hoses for extended reach and bot
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Italian style At Home
The Gessi 316 Bathroom Collection is here and ready to be incorporated into your bathroom to create the space of your dreams. This is a new iconic line from the high-end Italian bathroom designer, with products made and manufactured in Italy using 31
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Aga Offers Versatile Cooking Options For The whole Family
On the day homeowner Claire went shopping for her AGA eR7 Series 160 at a local store, she also happened to be the lucky winner of an AGA eR3 Series 60. Now the owner of two AGA cookers, Claire has fully utilised both units in different areas of her
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The New dress Code
Storage solutions from Häfele don’t end in the kitchen. Wardrobes are another area where efficient storage solutions are much appreciated. From hanging spaces for dresses, shirts and blouses to pull-outs for shoes and pants, Häfele can help build a f
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Express Yourself
Today we regard our bathrooms as a place of retreat; perhaps the only place in the home where we can enjoy a little peace and privacy. Although we crave a sense of sanctuary, we also require functionality — and a look that reflects our personal sense
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A Solid Solution
When it comes to the surfaces of the most highly trafficked zones in the house — the kitchen, bathroom and laundry — choosing a benchtop is an important consideration. Your counters are repositories for food, wine, coffee, mail, keys, shoes — the occ
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Showstopper Showroom
Geelong Tiles & Bathware (GT&B) are proud suppliers to many leading builders, developers, architects and designers across the Geelong, Surfcoast, and Melbourne regions. Built on a culture that fosters creativity, individuality and pride in their prod
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One Tap To Rule them All
If you’re looking for a tap that does it all, look no further than the InSinkErator Multitap 3N1. Designed and manufactured in Italy, this stylish tap offers ultimate convenience and simplicity in the kitchen. While it’s able to provide regular hot a

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