Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly

Outstanding design aptitude, flawless documentation, technical accuracy and impeccable attention to detail made KBDi-accredited designer Darren James CKD Au the clear winner of this national award. Two design entries (pictured below) are required for

“This kitchen has a feature tile splashback that is quite striking, as it goes right to the ceiling as opposed to a standard splashback height. With the ever-increasing popularity of matt finishes, the melamine cabinetry chosen for this kitchen is no

Words: Jessica Ienco When it comes to interior styling, we often start with the living and dining areas and tend to neglect the bathroom. Adding artwork or photographs to a bathroom can bring a touch of vibrancy to an otherwise neutral space, and han

Chrome has always been the go-to finish for kitchen and bathroom hardware. Now, chrome is being challenged by sleek and sophisticated black. Matt black hardware has enjoyed a sharp surge in popularity and is now at the forefront of interior design tr

Marianne Gailer CKD Au, CBD Au of Blue Tea Kitchens paid great attention to detail when designing this stand-out kitchen. Careful consideration was paid to the existing architectural elements, and thoughtful details were cleverly reintroduced to this

This magnificent response to an extravagant homeowner brief certainly impressed KBDi’s judging panel, who summed up the kitchen as “bold, brave and full of bling”. The homeowner wanted a glamorous kitchen for the modern Art Deco home, and Katia Slogr

A thoughtful combination of timber and stone has created a warm, earthy feel in this 1920s bungalow. The judging panel commended Paul Hutchison of Bathrooms & Kitchens SA’s aesthetic attention and careful planning, which allowed sufficient storage sp

EDITOR'S PICK With a kitchen like this, it’s no wonder Josh and Elyse won 2017’s season of The Block! Find out exactly how you can recreate it in your own home on page 63. Do you ever find yourself admiring a gorgeous kitchen or bathroom on TV and wi

The drama of this achromatic masterpiece, where layers of black were boldly applied with skill and consideration, impressed the judging panel immensely. Katherine Siketa of Smarter Bathrooms & Kitchens has cleverly used texture and form to create int

Words: Amy Norris The kitchen is a social place, perfect for family interaction, and with the increasing popularity of open-plan living, it’s no surprise that integrating multiple “zones” into the kitchen design has become commonplace. On the downsid

Australia’s finest kitchen designers met for lunch at Adelaide’s fabulous Sprout Cooking School recently, as part of their annual KBDi Design Symposium. MasterChef fans enjoyed seeing All Stars winner Callum Hann in action in the kitchen, alongside h

A complete reconfiguration of an existing space was required to achieve this graceful kitchen area, where square meterage was borrowed from an adjacent powder room and laundry. The judges admired Dawn Metcalfe of Western Cabinets’ clever zoning of sp

“The aesthetics of this ensuite encapsulate the broader style of the home, which has concrete finishes throughout, and manages to strike the perfect balance between soft industrial and sophisticated luxury. Abundant mirror and glass surfaces provide