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MY KITCHEN RULES WINNER STEPH MULHERON
Design News Hottest trends from imm cologne 2015 Vol. 22 No. 1
ONLINE PARTNER:
Vol. 22 No. 1 AUS $9.95* (Incl. GST)
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HIDDEN STORAGE SOLUTIONS Tried & Tested
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Oslo tile in Mist, (03) 9561 9911, southerncrossceramics.com
COAST everyday linen bath sheet in Sea Foam, $141, coastnewzealand.com
Bamboo storage hamper in black, $39.95, emporiumhome.com.au
74, teel,l, $ ess ste nlle taiin sta n i in l il i ra owel m to 800m .au Cielo m o sso.c casalu
SHADES OF GREY
Unica basin mixer, $139, casalusso.com.au
It might not be 50 shades, but these y relaxing grey hues will provide plenty of inspiration when it comes to updating your bathroom decor Conc ret soy c e Premiu m andle , $25, INTE RIOR spira tio on.c .com .a au
Marb e tumbler, $55, Marble th edesignhunter. thedesignhunter. com.au Phoe nix V iv $297 , trad id basin m elink .com ixxer, .au
Bath milk bonbons, $39, sweetpeaandwillow.com
ish, p dis le soa terr.. nte Marble ignhu sig e d e h $50, tth au com.a
If anyone knows about luxury bathrooms it’s Maison Valentina, the designer brand chosen to work on the Fifty Shades of Grey film to design mysterious Mr Grey’s apartment. The company’s latest cuttingedge, luxurious Lapiaz bathtub will set you back a cool $52,200!
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Stone tiles, $146.21, originalstyle.com
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LUXEstone Egg LX6037, $4999, tbsm.net.au
Parkland lamp, $945, boydblue.com
Cloud soap dish, $36.90, etsy.com
Wall-mounted soap pump, $388.21, LuxDeco.com
Blue and white diamond flower pitcher jug, $54.50, lifestylehomeandliving.com.au
WINTER BLUES With winter right around the corner, let the chilly season inspire your bathroom decor in beautiful blues
Cobalt glass vessel basin, $345, uniquesinks.com.au
Royal Splendour baby towels, $29.95, canningvale.com Maliki blue and white ceramic mosaic mirror, $883.71, artisanti.com
SHOP THE BLOCK These stunning tiles from Southern Cross Splashbacks were used by contestants on The Block: Triple Threat to create a luxurious bathing space.
Glass vases in Aqua Blue, $176, satara.com.au
Oslo tile in Denim, (03) 9561 9911, southerncrossceramics.com
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After attending the interiors show, imm Cologne, as part of the KBDi International Tour, certified designers Darren Genner and Darren James share their thoughts on international design trends shaping interiors in 2015
IT’S ALL NATURAL
BY SHAUNA O’CARROLL Winners of the KBDi Designer Awards in 2014 for their original designs, Darren Genner (CKD Au) and Darren James (CKD Au), know innovative and creative design when they see it. Last January, they had the opportunity to travel to Europe as part of the KBDi Designers International Tour 2015, where they gained a glimpse into the future of design at the imm Cologne trade fair in the internationally renowned art and culture metropolis of Cologne, Germany. imm Cologne is the first big international interiors show of the year. It presents the trends that will shape interior design in the new year, from the basics to designer goods and luxury furnishings. The fair features ideas from designers around the world to suit every style, taste and budget. This year saw designers return to their natural roots. Organic materials, natural finishes, and tailored and handmade qualities were strong within the showcased designs. The organic and simple look showed designers are turning to nature for inspiration — a refreshing change from the sleek and modern styles of recent years. “All materials were showcased in their most natural form — raw in some cases — adding real depth and character,” says Genner. This natural theme was also highlighted through the use of greenery as a decorative element: herb gardens installed in kitchens and pops of colour in vivid green shades. The green hue was intensified through its combination with muted, soft, neutral tones, while white still proved to be the most popular colour among designers. Also popular was utilising materials in their organic form, particularly waxed or oiled natural timber in blond oak or walnut with metallic accents. “We are seeing real wood make a strong reappearance in the market, offering a lot of warmth and texture that veneer cannot,” adds Genner. Materials such as glass and stone were used for benchtops and accents in natural finishes with dark, moody colours. Designers appear to be moving towards creating a thinner, more refined benchtop — a style innovation that proved a popular idea among design industry experts. “The thinner, the better!” says James. “Kitchen design is definitely moving towards more refined detail that allows the texture of the products themselves to tell the story.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION KBDi Website kbdi.org.au Phone 1300 253 223
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kitchens & bathrooms quarterly WIN
your own $20,000 kitchen
360 completehome.com.au
pages off stunning, award-winning design ideas
In the kitchen with
MY KITCHEN RULES WINNER STEPH MULHERON
Design News Hottest trends from imm cologne 2015 Vol. 22 No. 1
ONLINE PARTNER:
Vol. 22 No. 1 AUS $9.95* (Incl. GST)
Sorted!
HIDDEN STORAGE SOLUTIONS Tried & Tested
AIR FRYERS KBQ221_OFC AUS_FINAL.indd 1
2/23/2015 4:21:55 PM
Oslo tile in Mist, (03) 9561 9911, southerncrossceramics.com
COAST everyday linen bath sheet in Sea Foam, $141, coastnewzealand.com
Bamboo storage hamper in black, $39.95, emporiumhome.com.au
74, teel,l, $ ess ste nlle taiin sta n i in l il i ra owel m to 800m .au Cielo m o sso.c casalu
SHADES OF GREY
Unica basin mixer, $139, casalusso.com.au
It might not be 50 shades, but these y relaxing grey hues will provide plenty of inspiration when it comes to updating your bathroom decor Conc ret soy c e Premiu m andle , $25, INTE RIOR spira tio on.c .com .a au
Marb e tumbler, $55, Marble th edesignhunter. thedesignhunter. com.au Phoe nix V iv $297 , trad id basin m elink .com ixxer, .au
Bath milk bonbons, $39, sweetpeaandwillow.com
ish, p dis le soa terr.. nte Marble ignhu sig e d e h $50, tth au com.a
If anyone knows about luxury bathrooms it’s Maison Valentina, the designer brand chosen to work on the Fifty Shades of Grey film to design mysterious Mr Grey’s apartment. The company’s latest cuttingedge, luxurious Lapiaz bathtub will set you back a cool $52,200!
54
Stone tiles, $146.21, originalstyle.com
completehome.com.au kitchens & bathrooms quarterly
KBQ221_p054_Bathroom Products Grey.indd 54
2/19/2015 3:38:20 PM
LUXEstone Egg LX6037, $4999, tbsm.net.au
Parkland lamp, $945, boydblue.com
Cloud soap dish, $36.90, etsy.com
Wall-mounted soap pump, $388.21, LuxDeco.com
Blue and white diamond flower pitcher jug, $54.50, lifestylehomeandliving.com.au
WINTER BLUES With winter right around the corner, let the chilly season inspire your bathroom decor in beautiful blues
Cobalt glass vessel basin, $345, uniquesinks.com.au
Royal Splendour baby towels, $29.95, canningvale.com Maliki blue and white ceramic mosaic mirror, $883.71, artisanti.com
SHOP THE BLOCK These stunning tiles from Southern Cross Splashbacks were used by contestants on The Block: Triple Threat to create a luxurious bathing space.
Glass vases in Aqua Blue, $176, satara.com.au
Oslo tile in Denim, (03) 9561 9911, southerncrossceramics.com
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After attending the interiors show, imm Cologne, as part of the KBDi International Tour, certified designers Darren Genner and Darren James share their thoughts on international design trends shaping interiors in 2015
IT’S ALL NATURAL
BY SHAUNA O’CARROLL Winners of the KBDi Designer Awards in 2014 for their original designs, Darren Genner (CKD Au) and Darren James (CKD Au), know innovative and creative design when they see it. Last January, they had the opportunity to travel to Europe as part of the KBDi Designers International Tour 2015, where they gained a glimpse into the future of design at the imm Cologne trade fair in the internationally renowned art and culture metropolis of Cologne, Germany. imm Cologne is the first big international interiors show of the year. It presents the trends that will shape interior design in the new year, from the basics to designer goods and luxury furnishings. The fair features ideas from designers around the world to suit every style, taste and budget. This year saw designers return to their natural roots. Organic materials, natural finishes, and tailored and handmade qualities were strong within the showcased designs. The organic and simple look showed designers are turning to nature for inspiration — a refreshing change from the sleek and modern styles of recent years. “All materials were showcased in their most natural form — raw in some cases — adding real depth and character,” says Genner. This natural theme was also highlighted through the use of greenery as a decorative element: herb gardens installed in kitchens and pops of colour in vivid green shades. The green hue was intensified through its combination with muted, soft, neutral tones, while white still proved to be the most popular colour among designers. Also popular was utilising materials in their organic form, particularly waxed or oiled natural timber in blond oak or walnut with metallic accents. “We are seeing real wood make a strong reappearance in the market, offering a lot of warmth and texture that veneer cannot,” adds Genner. Materials such as glass and stone were used for benchtops and accents in natural finishes with dark, moody colours. Designers appear to be moving towards creating a thinner, more refined benchtop — a style innovation that proved a popular idea among design industry experts. “The thinner, the better!” says James. “Kitchen design is definitely moving towards more refined detail that allows the texture of the products themselves to tell the story.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION KBDi Website kbdi.org.au Phone 1300 253 223
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