Issue 31.1

Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly

Create your new Kitchen & Bathroom today

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From The Editor
With so many homeowners looking to update, upgrade or otherwise reimagine their kitchens and bathrooms, without breaking the bank, being armed with knowledge is the best way to achieve your desired outcome. We like to think of ourselves as a “how-to
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Editor Nicole Mulloy Deputy Editor Catherine Falalis Sub-editor Michelle Segal Designer Kate McKinnon Prepress Ivan Fitz-Gerald Contributors Karen Booth, Nishi Amaratunga, Louise Smithers, Carrol Baker Photographers Ansh Bose, Chameleon Photography (
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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 Part of the Omvivo Made collection, the Marrakech wall basin with mirror proffers a cont
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Edgy Executive Living
Designed for a modern family and their modern lifestyle, it’s easy to see why this edgy, newly built two-storey home is the envy of the neighbourhood. Though the home is sprawling in nature, it’s still very aesthetically cohesive. This is because of
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A Modern Marvel
This breathtaking modern Cottesloe home’s design is truly a masterpiece. Crafted to suit the homeowners’ lifestyle to a tee, the kitchen and surrounding rooms were designed to perfection by the talented team at SJS Interior Design, with plenty of inp
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Lovely Laundries
The laundry’s location may be set in stone, but if you have an opportunity to relocate the space, consider your laundry habits. • If you’re into energy saving and prefer an old-school air dry, proximity to the clothesline may be the most critical fac
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One For All
Today’s kitchen is multi-functional and multi-generational. It’s where homework is done, work emails checked, pre-dinner drinks mixed, and party guests entertained. Of course, it’s also where family meals are whipped up and, quite often, eaten. “Ever
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Totally Tiles
There are three main types of tiles: ceramic, porcelain and stone. Each has strong selling points and it’s up to you to decide which one will best service your needs. Michelle Kearney, product specialist at Beaumont Tiles, says glazed ceramic tiles h
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Basics Of Tile Laying
There are five essential tips for tile laying that you should follow in any DIY renovation to get the best out of your project. 1. Make sure you have enough tiles for the job. It is essential to always purchase more tiles than is needed just in case
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Retro Scandi Dream
Affectionally nicknamed “Barbie’s Dream Kitchen”, this retro Scandi-style space was built as one of several display kitchens in SpaceCraft Joinery’s showroom. The display was designed to show off the more playful and colourful stylings the SpaceCraft
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Take The floor
Underfoot and often overlooked, flooring is a vital component of any kitchen or bathroom project. Materiality, style, colour and texture are just a few of the considerations one needs to keep in mind when deciding on which option will suit their home
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Scandi Luxe
A conscious collaboration of ideas between the home-owners and designer, the gorgeous bathrooms and laundry you see here were updated as part of a whole-of-house refresh within a classic 1880s cottage. The homeowners loved all things Scandi and were
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Waste Wise Winner
With eco-consciousness front of mind for many, a kitchen that embodies sustainability is all part of creating a cleaner greener planet. Mornington Peninsula homeowners Jarrad and Michael were renovating their home. They wanted to keep waste to a mini
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Heart Of The Home
This formerly tucked-away kitchen is now truly the heart of the home. And rightly so; it is aesthetically pleasing, endlessly functional, and truly deserving of its newfound prime positioning. This renovation was completed by Fresh Kitchen Solutions
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A Statement In Contrast
Designed by Carrera Kitchens for a new home build, this stunning kitchen is a statement in monochromatic black and white that stands as a testament to the marriage of form and function. Clean lines and a minimalist appeal are the hallmarks of this de
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Elegance Meets Luxe
Built as part of a luxury housing development, this breathtaking kitchen oozes elegance and sophistication. It was designed to be a showstopper: from its Italian Lapitec Essenza island to the eye-catching green Brazilian granite feature wall and the
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Creative Elegance
Clean lines and plenty of curves are the order of the day for this kitchen. There’s also plenty more on offer to whet your appetite. The kitchen boasts white satin polyurethane finishes, which add a sophisticated look to the design. The round curved
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Dark And Daring
This kitchen has undergone an incredible transformation from its original 1920s laminate iteration. The homeowner’s vision for a modern, functional and sophisticated culinary space breathed new life into this historic gem. The journey began with a bo
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Essence Of Modernity
In a remarkable fusion of modern aesthetics and timeless charm, acclaimed designer Stephen Barns has unveiled his latest masterpiece that seamlessly modernises a kitchen while preserving the home’s distinctive character. The transformation is nothing
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Past Meets Present
The homeowners had been planning their heritage-listed Paddington home’s kitchen reno for over a year before they got in touch with Dezign Kitchens for help. They were uncertain how to get the most out of the tricky angular kitchen space in a way tha
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Hamptons Haven
This kitchen renovation was not your average upgrade. On the contrary, it involved removing the original room’s corrugated iron ceiling, stripping out the old kitchen, putting in a new ceiling and building the kitchen from scratch. The silver lining
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Contemporary Shaker
This newly constructed house needed a relaxed, inviting kitchen to make it a home. Luckily, that’s exactly what the team at Nobby Kitchens specialises in. The kitchen and living areas are on the top floor of the three-storey house, so the design team
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Style Times Three
While the homeowners liked the kitchen’s existing flooring, footprint and timber veneer wall, they were craving an update to the dated cabinetry, benchtops and splashbacks, as well as better functionality throughout. With this in mind, they contacted
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Black Beauty
With a dramatic black colour palette, this handsome kitchen is a talking point. The kitchen is located near the front door of an apartment, so visually it needed to make a statement. The previous kitchen was outdated and had an impractical layout. Wi
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Romantic And Timeless
With plenty of glamour and unforgettable style, this bathroom is set to impress. The transformation of the original lacklustre bathroom with its oversized vanity, has elevated the bathroom to the same ornate style that defines the rest of the home. T
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Harbourside Darling
This kitchen, located within a breathtaking Darling Point apartment, needed a detailed renovation following a flooding incident. While the flooring was in dire need of replacement, the design team at Degabriele Kitchens + Interiors was tasked to come
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Indoor Outdoor Marvel
Tired of the home’s 25-year-old U-shaped kitchen, the homeowners contacted Nouvelle Designer Kitchens & Bathrooms, who had renovated the kitchen in their previous home, for a much-needed update. They were usure what their new kitchen needed to look l
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Aesthetics Meets Function
When the design and build teams asked the homeowners what they wanted for their Coogee home’s new kitchen, the answer was simple: a modern design with an island, plenty of storage, and a natural colour palette. To meet this brief, the kitchen was kep
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Hamptons Luxe
When this home’s previous kitchen was damaged by flooding from the Maribyrnong River, the homeowners chose to make the most of a tragic situation and rebuild the kitchen. All original cabinets, flooring and plaster had to be removed because of water
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A Forever Kitchen
The homeowner had just purchased her forever home and desired a forever kitchen to match. But there was one problem: the home’s existing kitchen was not to her liking and didn’t meet her needs. So she contacted Kitchens U Build Packenham to rectify t
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Mediterranean Meets Coastal
This outdated, cramped 90s kitchen was struggling to service the needs of the homeowner’s family of four and their pooch, so she set her sights on giving it a revamp as part of a broader renovation of the entire home. The new kitchen is a far cry fro
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Eccentric Meets Luxe
When the homeowners decided to renovate this home’s original stock standard, 2000s vinyl kitchen, complete with wall in the middle of the room holding up the ceiling, they decided to dream big. One of the owners is a chef, so a kitchen worthy of culi
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The 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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Rustic Sophistication
Exuding a sophisticated yet rustic vibe, this family bathroom has a ton of relaxed charm coupled with the elegance of a modern masterpiece. Put together with skill by the team at Lion Ox Building Group, it meets all the requirements requested by a bu
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Turn Small Spaces Into Big Places With Revego Pocket Systems
Homeowners are always considering ways to maximise the practical space available around the home. With REVEGO pocket systems by Blum, homeowners can merge living spaces and create multi-functional rooms, giving them more flexibility and opportunities
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Pop Of Colour
When asked what they wanted for their new kitchen, the homeowners’ brief was for a clean, seamless space with a wall of cupboards to help hide away all clutter. With this in mind, the team at Elegant in Design began their task of renovating the room.
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High-quality Handles
Introducing Nover’s new collection of handles, designed to set the standard for years to come. Created in partnership with Furnipart, which has a long tradition of collaborating with both well-established and emerging designers from all over the worl
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All About Your Preferences
AvanTech YOU Illumination integrates LED lighting into the drawer system by Hettich, illuminating the sides and the contents when opened. Its automatic rechargeable feature adds convenience, eliminating concerns about battery life and manual charging
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Conero: Exclusive To Häfele
Assemble your perfect outfit in just a few movements of the hand – everything is conveniently accommodated in a walk-in wardrobe. It is no wonder more people are including this space within the design of their house or apartment. Dressing rooms are n
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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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Pioneering Innovation
It is the industry news that’s on everyone’s lips. Neolith, renowned global leader in the architectural stone surface industry, is set to unveil an exciting new product, a beautiful silica-free surface. With sustainability at the heart of Neolith’s m
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A Renovator’s Dream
If you’re a keen renovator, you’ll likely know all about Abey Australia’s exquisite designer kitchen, bathroom and laundry products. However, did you know that this leading Aussie brand now has a flagship showroom right in the heart of Sydney? That’s
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Stormtech Makes Waves At Australian Good Design Awards
There is design, and then there is good design – driven by innovation, genuine human insight, and consideration for the impact the product will have both on the lives of its users and the environment overall. In the world of architecture and design,
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Fabulous Flooring
Your floors are among the most-used surfaces in your kitchen and set the tone within the space too. That’s why it’s so important to choose a flooring option that is both high quality and aesthetically pleasing. With Preference Floors, that’s exactly
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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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Water Control At Its Best
Autoflo/AutoAqua was the first company in Australia to develop and produce electronic tapware in 1985. The original design had a unique, internationally patented feature being the “safety run timer,” which has since been adopted by all electronic tap
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Quality Meets Luxury
Known for high-quality appliances and products, as well as impeccable service, e&s has been highly respected within the Australian design industry since the 1960s. Given the company’s reputation and exquisite product range, it is no surprise the proj
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Odours Begone
Though home-cooking has some wonderful benefits, there can be one major downside to cooking large family meals at home if your rangehood isn’t up to scratch. That’s right – the odours, with some ingredients and cuisines capable of permeating your ent
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One-stop Luxe Stone Shop
If you’re after a hardwearing yet beautiful surface option for your kitchen or bathroom, sintered stone may be what you need. Designed to be long-lasting and low-maintenance, sintered stone can stand the test of time while exuding style and luxury to
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Customer Review
How did you discover Dezign Kitchens and what made you choose them? We were familiar with the area and knew there were quite a few kitchen design companies in Willoughby. We went to each of them to have a look at their showrooms and Dezign Kitchen’s
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Customer Review
How did you discover Crystal Bathrooms and what made you choose them? My husband and I did a bit of research online and found a few companies that did bathroom renovations around our area. We then proceeded to get a few quotes. One of the sales consu

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