Issue #29.1 - April 2022

Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly

Create your new Kitchen & Bathroom today

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From The editor
LAre you ready to start your journey into the world of kitchen and bathroom design? Already overwhelmed by your options? Don’t know where to start? Never fear, Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly is here to help. We are all about the most important rooms
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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 Louise Smithers, Aleczander Gamboa, Lauren Clarke, Adriana
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Enigma Interiors
For more than 25 years, the team at Enigma Interiors have continued their aim to stand out from the rest. A passionate striving for perfection — from design theories to intricate details — has earned the company a well-deserved reputation among Austr
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Am Interior Studio
Ashley Maddison is a name that pops up ever so often in kitchen design circles, and with good reason. Her studio AM Interior Studio has been winning significant design awards of late, including the KBDi All Bathrooms Design Award for Queensland. AM I
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Avid Interior Design
“Being welcomed into a family’s home, into their personal space, is such a special feeling. I always know it’s the start of an exciting collaboration.” Avid Interior Design is run by Verona Searchfield from Brisbane’s Northside. Verona provides a uni
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What we Love
Who doesn’t love a good shower, right? Soft water falling over your shoulders in a relaxing cascade, or a steady stream that kneads those sore muscles after a hard day. That’s why we love the Maku MK2 Shower Rail. With its classic minimalist style, t
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WOOD, MARBLE & WHITE
The Wood, Marble & White team is a powerhouse of talent, and a great example of how a collaborative team creates synergy and quality in their designs. Leighton, Wood, Marble & White’s owner, has been in the industry for almost 30 years, having starte
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Designing Interiors
Over the last seven years, Designing Interiors have helped thousands of property developers, architects, builders, investors and homeowners to create their dream spaces. Dawn started Designing Interiors in 2016 after a long-standing passion for prope
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Earthborne By Design
At the heart of every interior creation by Earthborne By Design there is a little “green” thinking. Whether building, renovating or redecorating, Paul Coulson, the company’s principal designer, believes in combining beauty and simplicity to create th
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Ethos Interiors
When working with an interior designer, you want an expert who will take the time to understand your expectations, needs and desires. One who will listen when you talk, provide expert opinions tailored to your space, and help to make your style dream
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Immaculate Kitchens
If you can imagine it, they can create it. Immaculate Kitchens is a boutique cabinetry and joinery enterprise that specialises in designing custom one-off pieces to suit the style and budget of each unique client, ensuring their dreams are fulfilled.
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Alan Schull
Meet Alan Schull, the man behind Kitchen Shop Qld on the Sunshine Coast. With the creativity and knowledge to back it up, Alan has more than 40 years’ experience in the design industry and has spent the last 20 years making kitchen and bathroom renov
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All Bathroom Gear
This room celebrates space with its clever design that maximises every inch of its footprint. The framed shower screen sets a border for the wet area of the bathroom. It allows for maximum light distribution while still offering a clear delineation o
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STOCKS DESIGNER APPLIANCES & BATHROOMS
Stocks Designer Appliances & Bathrooms has been owned and operated by the Stock family since 1975. They were one of the first specialist premium appliance retailers in Brisbane. Since 1975, their knowledge, experience and range have made them a favou
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Kate Anderson Design
Kate Anderson couldn’t believe it when she won the National People’s Choice Award, given annually by the Kitchen and Bathroom Designer’s Institute (KBDi) and Kitchens and Bathrooms Quarterly. When we, at the magazine, told her she had won the award f
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Screen sensations
In the past year, we’ve spent more time at home than ever thanks to lockdowns, isolation and travel restrictions. Without the ability to vacation, we’ve often holidayed vicariously via the television. It therefore makes sense that the kitchen and bat
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The Wonder Of wallpaper
Kitchens, bathrooms and laundries can be given all kinds of character with the inclusion of a well-designed wallpaper. In this feature, the Kitchen & Bathroom Designers Institute of Australia (KBDi) shares three of its favourite wallpaper application
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Large Appliances
Samsung’s range of smart refrigerators is continuing to evolve, with Family Hub™ 6.0 providing numerous software enhancements to keep the family organised. The 9000 Series refrigerators are built for families, with smart features that make this appli
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Kitchen floors
Flooring is feeling. The colours and textures integrated into your kitchen can make a profound impact on how your new space feels as you enter it. Here, we explore some of the most popular flooring options for your kitchen. When it comes to kitchen f
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A Restrained Palette enhances Texture
This contemporary kitchen was created with a soft colour palette in mind, which provided an opportunity to insert finishings with character and charm throughout the space. The client brief specified a sweet and simple colour palette and designer Carl
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Read All about It
With stylish good looks, lots of storage space and an impressive island bench with a custom-built bookshelf on the end, this is one kitchen you’ll want to read all about. The Wood, Marble & White team had their work cut out for them when sourcing pro
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Made for Enjoyment
When you think of technology in the kitchen, chances are you envisage the fastest-heating self-cleaning ovens, seamless stovetops, or perhaps simply a refrigerator with ice and cold water on tap. Yet technology in the kitchen can be so much more than
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Black Is back
The use of mixed media and patterning adds depth, warmth and visual interest to this designer kitchen. With the black two-pack flat panel and vertical striped panelling, the kitchen has plenty of visual appeal. The glass-painted Taubman’s ornamental
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Smooth operator
This kitchen is both practical and beautiful, boasting strong clean lines. Accessibility was a key component of its design, which has ample storage made up primarily of drawers. The highly durable Cleantouch super matt surface leaves no traces of fin
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CONTEMPORARY & BOLD
Sometimes, a complete kitchen overhaul is exactly what’s needed to refresh your home. When the homeowners approached Smith & Smith, they were after a redesign that celebrated bold tones, maximised space and complemented their cottage-style home. Safe
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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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Complete transformation
This renovation by Kitchens U Build is the very definition of a complete transformation. The transition between the new space and the old is akin to day versus night. Prior to the redesign, the kitchen was outdated and felt quite enclosed. While the
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The Old Meets The New
This freshly renovated kitchen adopts a modern take on the traditional Hamptons style and the outcome is outstanding. Designed as a practical space for a busy family, storage was key to the success of the kitchen. Taking care of business in this rega
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Stylish entertainer
This kitchen was designed as part of a renovation. The new design combined the dark-timber chopping block and chairs with the soft timber floors and the white cabinetry to create a harmonious yet striking appearance. The natural light that pours in f
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Warm And welcoming
An astute mix of materials and textures has been incorporated into this stylish tactile kitchen that ticks all the boxes for modern-day living. Functionality has been addressed with the cooktop, sink, dishwasher and pull-out bins in the island, handy
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Symphony In storage
With a compact kitchen, clever storage solutions are essential to create a functional and workable space. Accessibility is also important. Discreet pull-out drawers can maximise storage while still creating clean lines within a kitchen. In this room,
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Small But mighty
Making the most of a small footprint, ergonomic considerations and abundant storage options are what drove the clever design of this kitchen redo. Originally built in the eighties, this architecturally designed space was very much on-trend in its day
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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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Scandinavian style
Bespoke cabinetry is the hero of this stylish kitchen by Dezign Kitchens, where a combination of luxurious timber laminates and matt black acrylic enhances this industrialmeets-urban space. The client, an architect, wanted a streamlined, minimalist d
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Hamptons Luxury
This kitchen is part of a stately Georgian residence from the 1930s. Pre-renovation, the kitchen, pantry and laundry area was small and awkwardly shaped, with no continuity between the spaces. With careful planning and attention to detail, Sensationa
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Serene And stylish
This generously appointed kitchen features open timber shelving with a marble splashback behind. The timber detail blends with the timber flooring and breaks up the expanse of white. Before the renovation, the kitchen was U-shaped, with dark-profiled
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Open-plan beauty
This beautiful kitchen from Nobby Kitchens is a perfect example of the popular open-plan-style homes we’re seeing today. Every design element has been carefully considered to showcase the beauty of open space and how subtle touches of colour can easi
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The Attard 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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Fresh Kitchen makeover
The owner of this kitchen was keen on achieving a balance between aesthetics and function. What resulted is an unconventional space showcasing the owner’s love of art-led design and individuality. This kitchen creates a stylish, elegant, if not a lit
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A Touch Of class
This modern bathroom boasts echoes of yesteryear, with no tiling on the walls and fixtures as “freestanding” as possible. It’s part of a homestead that has now been refurbished and was originally built in 1871. The home is on the National Trust Regis
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Mr Tall, Dark And handsome
Defined by the deep colour and alluring texture of exquisite Nero Marquina black marble floor and wall tiles, this ensuite and bathroom combo is punctuated with pops of brushed-brass tapware and accessories. The owners of this bathroom worked closely
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Bathroom bliss
This contemporary on-trend bathroom complements the home’s beautiful unique aesthetic. The objective was to design a bathroom that offered a cohesive flow with the daughter’s glamorous bedroom. Warm welcoming light is introduced via a skylight above
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European excellence
This all-European bathroom boasts bespoke craftsmanship to create a high-quality space that will stand the test of time. The previous bathroom was built several decades ago and was in dire need of refurbishment. It contained a classic polymarble show
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Luxury ensuite
Sexy. Chic. Luxurious. That was how the homeowner described this bathroom when he first saw it and we wholeheartedly agree. A sense of space was a quintessential aspect of this bathroom design as the client wanted it to evoke a feeling of luxury. Wit
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Bring In The hamptons
The project: A stylish and elegant main and ensuite bathroom reno in Bilgola, near Avalon, Sydney’s Northern Beaches. The result: These gorgeous Hamptons-inspired bathrooms. The light, traditional, neutral tones were very much in keeping with the sty
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An Ensuite With Flair
This ensuite has a modern contemporary look, imbued with elegant style. A striking feature wall created from penny-round orient-green honed mosaic tiles is a focal point. It complements the crisp white on white that dominates the room. Mizu Drift bru
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Freestanding luxury
Decina knows baths like Mozart knew music. Capable of injecting even the most modest bathroom with a sense of luxury, the bathing maestros at Decina stock a range of freestanding baths including back-to-wall and back-to-corner freestanding baths and
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Coloured-glass Splashbacks The Perth Way
Fantastic designs and unlimited choices are what you will get at family-owned and-operated Perth Splashbacks. At the helm of the company is Stephen Chandler, who has more than 27 years of glazing industry experience. completely unique look for your h
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A Style statement
Installing an AGA cooker in any kitchen space elevates not only the look of the room, but also its value. From the stunning vitreous enamel finish to its nostalgic lines, an AGA cooker teams iconic good looks with a proud British heritage. The manufa
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Fabulous faucets
Since its inception, Gessi has focused on the reinterpretation of the traditional bathroom faucet. The company has been a frontrunner in the reimagining of the residential and hospitality bathroomware landscape. Gessi strives to turn the bathroom int
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Sinks With style
Looking for a beautiful and smart solution for your kitchen, butler’s pantry or laundry sink? The English Tapware Company offers a range of options, including high-quality stainless-steel and fireclay sinks, to suit an array of styles and design spec
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WARM & COSY
The bathroom may just be another room in the home, but to some it is a sanctuary, a place to go for some peace and perhaps to pamper yourself. The feeling of enveloping oneself in a warm towel after a relaxing bath or shower is very special. Let’s ju
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Rangehoods For Modern aussie Families
Qasair® Rangehoods have been manufactured in Ringwood, Victoria, since 1972. The company is not stuck in the past, however, with its technical department dedicated to developing new and improved rangehoods to work over all new cookware coming onto th
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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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Want An Easier way To Manage Food Scraps?
Tired of emptying and cleaning your kitchen bin? Managing left over food scraps is just an unfortunate part of life, however, it can be a whole lot easier than living with a smelly kitchen bin. We all know emptying and cleaning the kitchen bin is one
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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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3-in-1, australian Made
The IXL Tastic Ovation 3-in-1 heater, exhaust and light is a reliable fixture from a trusted brand, demonstrating the very best of Australian made and designed innovation. The latest addition to the IXL Tastic bathroom ventilation range, the Ovation
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Romancing The Stone
Inside the unassuming warehouse of Pietra Stone Gallery in Doveton, Melbourne, a world waiting to be explored awaits. The showroom and warehouse are indeed a treasure trove for the discerning renovator or someone looking to create a unique home for t
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Contemporary perfection
Fall in love with the Penfold vanity, the newest addition to Schots’ ever-growing contemporary vanity range. This stylish and sophisticated piece of furniture is the perfect storage solution for your ensuite or master bathroom thanks to its functiona
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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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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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Vintage luxe
Operating since 1972, Cass Brothers is one of Sydney’s longest-serving bathroom companies, renowned for its exceptional customer service and unique product collections. For those looking to add a pop of colour in their bathroom, these Foster vintage-
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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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Outdoor Kitchen Delight
Thanks to COVID, it’s now advisable to include an outdoor entertaining space if you’re renovating. Essentially, if an outdoor kitchen and entertaining area isn’t on the list, it’s a no go! That’s where Artusi’s outdoor kitchen solutions come in. Unma
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Sleek Design And innovation
Proudly Australian-owned company Stormtech has been providing inspiring architectural drainage solutions to architects and designers for the last 30 years. The products are used in bathrooms, showers, thresholds, paved areas, driveways, pools and poo
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Carbon-neutral surfaces
There are many benefits to FENIX®. This innovative matt material is the perfect interior solution for your kitchen due to its low-light reflectivity, its opaque surface and its anti-fingerprint feature that still leaves users with a pleasant touch ex
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The Home Of natural Stone
CAV’ART Designer Stone is a company that’s synonymous with quality, superior product knowledge and exceptional products. It supplies premium natural stone and European porcelain products. Beautiful natural stone slabs are sourced globally, including
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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 increased functionality, but also gives homeowners and renovat
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Class act
Momo Premium brings together a high-end collection of cabinet handles designed both in-house and by top international designers. It’s an astute product range that is wowing the design and building industry with its good looks and sleek, unforgettable

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