Issue 30.4

Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly

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What We Love
Whether it’s a floor, splashback, bathroom, fireplace or barbecue area, Aussies’ love of the subway tile continues to evolve, and as we head into a new year, it is showing no sign of slowing down. Subway tiles have been around since 1904, and almost
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Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly
Editor Nicole Mulloy Deputy Editor Catherine Falalis Sub-editor Michelle Segal Designer Sarah Bryant Prepress Ivan Fitz-Gerald Contributors Karen Booth, Samantha Payne, Louise Smithers, Carrol Baker, Hayley Hanson Photographers Ansh Bose, Chameleon P
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A Class Act
PROJECT TEAM FIONA DUNIN, JAYME COLLINS, ALICE EDMONDS, PAUL EVANS, OSCAR ELTRINGHAM-SMITH Tiara House is the jewel in the crown among Victorian terraces in Melbourne’s inner north. It’s double storey and faces north to capture warm welcoming light.
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Solid Surface Vs Engineered Stone
There is a common misconception on the market that all solid surfaces are created equal – not so. Many engineered or manmade surfaces are referred to as solid surface materials, but are in fact not the same thing. While they share some similarities,
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Soft Edges
KITCHEN & BATHROOM DESIGNERS INSTITUTE kbdi.org.au Curved elements can add a touch of elegance and sophistication to the kitchen, softening the overall appearance and adding a welcoming vibe. Curves offer a great way to break the monotony of straight
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KBDi DESIGNER AWARDS
The KBDi designer awards for 2023 have arrived. Kitchens and bathrooms have never looked so good! The KBDi Designer Awards are a not-to-be-missed event in any kitchen or bathroom designer’s calendar. For consumers looking to buy, update or renovate,
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The Block: 5 Houses From The ‘50s
Populated by pleated skirts and hair rollers, Elvis Presley and monstrous TVs so big they constituted standalone pieces of furniture, the 1950s was a time when dishwashers remained in the kitchens of society’s richest inhabitants. A time when familie
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Love Your Laundry
Washing sheets, towels and an endless cavalcade of socks and jocks may not be the cheeriest of chores, but that doesn’t mean you can’t design a laundry that is easy on the eye and makes wash days as painless as possible. Good ventilation and lighting
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Eyes On The Prize
Eclectic use of materials unified with beautiful detailing. Simply stunning! What would have been a utilitarian space has been turned into a beautiful room. The functionality of an interior kitchen is transported to an outside oasis, creating harmony
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Continuing To Raise The Bar
The 2023 ACFA Industry Awards Night was a clear demonstration of the way the industry continues to raise the bar, producing outstanding projects across the board. The 2023 awards were held on Friday 15 September 2023 in Sydney to recognise outstandin
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Bathroom Reno
In a recent renovation project by Yeomans Design & Build, a tired and outdated bathroom has been transformed into a stunning and timeless space that seamlessly blends classic and contemporary design elements. The primary goal was to create a more spa
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Elegance And Light
Yeomans Design & Build has worked its magic yet again, transforming a tired and cramped family bathroom into a stunning, spacious oasis in this latest renovation project. The focus was on enhancing the space and creating a connection with nature, all
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Modern Shaker Storage
Clever storage solutions take front and centre in this contemporary Shaker-style kitchen by Rosemount Kitchens. The previous kitchen was U-shaped and had restricted movement. It also had a ‘90s colour palette of beige and lilac and a dated feel. The
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Family Favourite
This is a kitchen that celebrates family living in style. With generous bench space and plenty of storage, it’s a cook’s kitchen, and an entertainer’s kitchen, but most importantly it’s a family kitchen that caters comfortably to those who live there
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Natural Beauty
This modern kitchen offers a striking balance between function and form. It’s perfect for the resident family of six, and far removed from the existing dated 90s kitchen that was in dire need of replacement. The new kitchen is sleek and beautiful. Th
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Coastal Charm
In a spectacular transformation by Kitchens U Build Traralgon, in collaboration with designer Shenaz Asraf from IMPRESHENS, an outdated kitchen has undergone a breathtaking makeover. The original kitchen, adorned with glossy white cabinets and lamina
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Classic Contemporary Duo
This renovated kitchen and bathroom adds lashings of luxury and refined elegance to this palatial home. Pre-renovation, black granite dominated the semi-provincial kitchen that was in need of a makeover to modernise it. With Select Kitchens at the he
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All Things Shiny
This showstopper of a kitchen was designed to impress. Its modern two-pack painted metallic finish has echoes of industrial, but it’s a modern well-appointed space. The brief was to design a well-considered spacious kitchen that led to an open pantry
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Cooking Up Family Memories
In a recent kitchen renovation project by ForestOne, designed by the talented Amanda Monaghan of Interior Concepts, the transformation of a basic, white IKEA kitchen into a stunning and functional family space is nothing short of remarkable. One of t
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Light And Luxurious
This tasteful and contemporary kitchen is light, bright and spacious courtesy of one of Melbourne’s leaders in custom design builds – Carter Grange Homes. The team expanded this house with a large void to capture the surrounding bay views. The kitche
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Delightful And Fun
Adding an ensuite, shifting the main bathroom and including a powder room was a gamechanger in terms of liveability for this family home that had only one bathroom before the renovation. In the master ensuite, a custom double vanity maximises availab
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Modern Heritage
When working with a heritage home, achieving a seamless blend of modern updates with original architectural integrity is not always easy. But that’s exactly what Lion Ox Building Group achieved with this recent home renovation in Melbourne. Tasked wi
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Relaxed Living
Some of the most practical and well-used rooms in a home are bathrooms and laundries. This abode had cramped and outdated bathrooms and a spare bedroom that became an ad hoc and disorganised storage space. There was also a dark laundry in dire need o
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Bold And Beautiful
This kitchen boasts clean lines and contemporary dark cabinetry. The monochrome look is offset by the contrasting warm timber. The kitchen is spacious and generously appointed, designed to have a direct connection to new living areas and alfresco are
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Storage King
Any good kitchen worth its salt is filled with practical storage. Peppered with abundant cupboards and drawers, this functional space designed by Premier Kitchens certainly adheres to the motto. The client requested a kitchen where everything had a d
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Modern Classic
This vintage white and black kitchen defines good looks and functionality with timeless elements. It’s all wrapped up in a contemporary package. Before the renovation, the standard white classic kitchen was in need of refurbishment to modernise it an
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Orange Opulence
Seeking to complement the original architecture of the building, this humble kitchen was in need of an upgrade both in aesthetics and function. The building was originally designed by worldrenowned international designer Renzo Piano and it was import
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Dark Elegance
Dezign Kitchens’ recent transformation of a kitchen in Frenchs Forest, NSW, is a testament to the power of innovative design in a challenging space. In this narrow and somewhat awkward area, the kitchen renovation not only maximised functionality, it
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Coastal Modern
This is a kitchen that spells wow, with some delightful inclusions. The two-tone Brooklyn Shaker-style cabinetry with a satin finish gives this kitchen a fresh coastal vibe. The 40mm Caesarstone Airy Concrete benchtop offers clean lines and a neutral
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Coastal Elegance
Natural light streams in through a large picture window, highlighting this appealing kitchen from Collaroy Kitchen Centre. Its modern colour palette and sleek design create balance and proportion in the space. The original kitchen was adequate, but n
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From Dated To Divine
Nobby Kitchens, in collaboration with designer Matthew Eve, recently undertook a remarkable kitchen renovation that has breathed new life into a tired and dated space. The primary challenge lay in addressing an awkwardly shaped space, which was ingen
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An Innovative Redesign
Nestled in the serene surroundings of leafy Lindfield, a century-old heritage home underwent a remarkable transformation, blending modern living seamlessly with its charming Federation roots. The homeowners sought a fresh, contemporary atmosphere tha
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Space-saver Bathroom
This is a bathroom that’s perfect for the whole family. With a freestanding bathtub, walk-in shower and generous vanity, it packs plenty of functionality into a long narrow space. Before Bathrooms by Oldham took on the project, the only bathroom in t
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Style And Innovation
Are you looking for supreme durability and plenty of aesthetic appeal? Staron Solid Surfaces is a state-of-the-art kitchen product that’s making waves in the design industry. It’s silica-free, seamless in design and has exceptional UV stability… but
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Be Inspired By Drawers That Suit Your Home And Style
Take the opportunity to express your style and personality through the furniture of your home. Blum’s LEGRABOX design options offer complete customisation for almost any inspired idea, allowing you to turn the box system into your LEGRABOX. Leave a l
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Priceless Porcelain For Outdoor Environments
With a growing awareness of the fragility of the planet, consumers are changing their buying habits. Today the accent is on durability in all materials, finishes and appliances – there is much less of a throw-away mentality. Consumers want quality an
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Pulling Power
Meticulously crafted and thoughtfully designed for use in integrated kitchens, the refined Bellevue solid-brass, purpose-built appliance pull handle provides the ultimate hands-on experience – and it allows you to introduce a sophisticated metallic a
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Shelf Life
Kesseböhmer offers clever solutions with clever products. Innovation and style are redefined with the Kesseböhmer Tandem Pantry. When the door to the Tandem opens, the contents are distributed between the door and unit shelves. Thanks to the intellig
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Solid Quality
Creating the kitchen of your dreams just got one step closer with Nover’s Evostone. With contemporary allure and a host of stand-out features, Evostone is a product that is definitely wowing the design industry. One of its features is that you can cr
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A Cut Above The Rest
With the Cadro Frame System you can design your kitchen, your way. It offers supreme flexibility and is available in aluminium matt black, so will suit both contemporary and traditional kitchen styles. This cutting-edge product reflects the timeless
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Functionality Meets Elegance
In the heart of every great outdoor party lies a gathering point, a place that not only brings people together, but also adds a touch of class to your alfresco area. The Alfresco Party is the latest evolution of Abey’s Outdoor Kitchen Prep-Stations r
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Flawless Function
More than just a kitchen sink, the Boutique collection from Abey Australia is a multifunctional food preparation station, cleaning and entertaining area. Abey Australia prides itself on creating high-end kitchen elements with superior functionality t
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Simplify Bathroom Drainage
Effective drainage is vital in every bathroom. Not only does choosing the right system result in long-term cost and time savings, it also ensures homeowners are protected in terms of health, comfort and safety. Now, with the National Construction Cod
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Bathing Beauties
Three exciting new models now join Decina’s extensive portfolio of quality bathroom products. Only premium materials and the latest technology are used to create the company’s superior bathroomware. Decina is 100 per cent Australian owned and offers
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Stunning Mixers
The Greens Tapware Mika range offers affordable luxury and beautiful designs for the Australian and New Zealand markets. The Mika collection is just one of many options available from Greens using colour texture and form. The products are designed an
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Simply The Best In Induction
If you’ve ever experienced the pleasure of cooking on an induction cooktop, you’ll know there’s no going back. It’s the most eco-friendly cooktop option. On average it takes 50–60 per cent less time than gas and uses 60–70 per cent lower running cost
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Radiant Laundry Transformation
Yeomans Design & Build has worked its magic once again, this time transforming a cramped and outdated laundry into a luminous and sophisticated space that’s nothing short of breathtaking. This laundry renovation project has truly redefined the essenc
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Master Showroom
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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Style Setting Showroom
For more than four decades, Degabriele Kitchens and Interiors has been synonymous with classic, timeless design in the world of luxury kitchens and bathrooms. Since 1980, the company has consistently delivered masterpieces, from single kitchens or ba
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Coastal Inspiration
After a trip to laidback Byron Bay on the North Coast of NSW, the homeowners decided it was time to create their own relaxed and comfortable spaces at home. They were looking to design a dwelling that felt timeless and sophisticated, but not pretenti
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Empowering DIY Enthusiasts
If you’re ready to embark on a kitchen renovation project that reflects your unique style and saves you money, look no further than Cabinets 2 U, which delivers flat-pack kitchens straight to your door. The company aims to empower DIY enthusiasts to
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Customer Review
How did you discover Collaroy Kitchen Centre and what made you choose them? We found Collaroy Kitchens through an ad in Peninsula Living when we were living in Bayview. This was back in 2007 and we used them for our kitchen in our home there. They di
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Customer Review
How did you discover Kenwood Kitchens and what made you choose them? We have lived in Five Dock for just over 30 years and drive past the Kenwood Kitchens display centre regularly. We knew they were well established and the first step was visiting th

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