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FROM THE EDITOR:

While you’ve all been revamping your homes over the summer, we’ve been doing some renovating of our own. Inside, you’ll !ind Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly’s new look, with signposted sections, even more expert

tips, our favourite parts of each design highlighted and extra specs on each project. We’ve included our usual plethora of the latest kitchen and bathroom looks — more than 250 pages of new techniques and styles (from p97), just in an even easier-to-navigate format.

As this is our annual Awards issue, we also have a special section dedicated to the 2011 Housing Industry Association Awards (p44). The section is divided by state, so take a sneak peek at all the winning designs. You’ll also !ind the details of each winner and !inalist so you can ask them to recreate their style in your own home.

While you’re putting together your “look book” — integral to any renovation — you might well !ind a

few pages to add to it in our features section. As well as our usual pieces on this season’s hot trends (did you know that you can now print almost anything on glass?), we’ve been on the lookout for rising star designers, both at home and away, with our featured talent this issue an award winner in her own right, industrial product designer Wilma van Boxtel (p76).

Also inside, we’ve introduced a few new features to tantalise your style buds. On page 70 you’ll !ind 'Eras in Style', a look at how to emulate the trends of years gone by; and our new 'Smart Thinking' series starts on page 75 — this time around we give a few ideas for getting your budding little chefs into the kitchen. Never underestimate the power of a heart-shaped sandwich maker!

And, once you’re all settled in your revived home, enjoy the spoils of your hard work with a large slice of MasterChef 2011 winner Kate Bracks’ Caramelised Pumpkin Cake (p38), which was a hit during the competition; we can’t wait to give the dessert queen’s recipe a shot. This would be considerably easier if we were allowed to enter this issue’s incredible competition (p86) for a chance to win more than $1500 worth of kitchen equipment from Salt & Pepper — but, alas, the opportunity is just for you, so be sure to head to our website, www.completehome.com.au, for your chance to win, and some added inspiration besides.

We hope you enjoy this issue and we would love to see the results of your renovations — or even your cake masterpieces. Visit our Complete Home Facebook page to post your shots.

Happy homemaking,

Fiona Shield, Editor

Cover image: This innovative design won an HIA Award for Steele Associates Construction (p45). Bathroom: Designed by Everyday Homes (p46)Follow us on:

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Fast factThe average value of a new kitchen in the 2010/11 !nancial year was $19,011, while the average value of a renovated kitchen was $19,900.

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NEWS AND TRENDSKeep up to date with the latest goings on in the kitchen and bathroom industries

DESIGNERS EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY

It appears that designers are becoming technologically savvy, with many releasing iPhone or iPad apps and online tools to increase the ways customers can interact with their products.m Online tool Designer 3D (www.designer3D.com.au)

allows you to create a digital design of your kitchen with Laminex and Essastone products.

m Blum has an online Design Con!igurator (www.myintivo.blum.com) that allows you to play with di"erent designs for Tandembox intivo pull-out drawers.

m Caesarstone (www.caesarstone.com.au) has just released an app for iPhone with a “Visualizer” feature that allows you to take a photo and match it to an existing Caesarstone colour.

m Granite Transformations (www.granitetransformations.com.au) has just developed the iGranite iPad app, which allows you to photograph your own kitchen and preview exactly how new elements will look.

Caesarstone app

COMING ABOARDAustralia has no problem

attracting expanding international companies due

to our stable economic market and Beko, one of Europe’s

largest and most well-respected lifestyle brands, is the latest to

join the fray. With a huge range that includes refrigeration, cooking, dishwashing and

laundry products, the company aims to provide innovative,

reliable and environmentally aware home appliances that

also represent good value for money. This is great news for Australian consumers

who will bene!it from a larger scope of choice, competitive

prices and exposure to contemporary, award-winning

international design.

Source: HIA Kitchens and Bathrooms Survey 2011/12, www.economics.hia.com.au

Beko will be available through more than 200 retailers from March. www.beko.com.au

TREND ALERT: PRINTS ON GLASSPreviously popular in the commercial market, printed glass is making its way into homes with a huge range of applications — from outdoor showers to kitchen splashbacks. Printed glass is a truly unique way to personalise your kitchen or bathroom, as well as being durable and easy to clean.

Glass can be printed on with any image, including personal photos, patterns, graphics, text or even your own artwork — provided that they are a high enough resolution (don’t worry if you’re not tech-savvy as most companies can assist with this) — allowing you to create a look that is anywhere from bold and dramatic to subtle and soothing. Many companies have a catalogue of existing designs to choose from or are happy to create a unique piece for you.

BEYOND YOUR CITYThis year looks to be a healthy one for property investors, with falling interest rates and strong growth predicted for many of Australia’s capital cities, according to property expert and founder of The Investors Club, Kevin Young. He advises investors to be aware of opportunities outside their own city.

“Capital cities all have di"erent market !luctuations. Being a savvy investor means looking outside your own backyard to markets that may be out-performing your own. Property prices will grow in Sydney, as housing is undersupplied, and in southeast Queensland as the economy starts to recover after the !loods and receives a $45bn injection into the economy from LNG, growth in !inal-demand business investment, and construction,” says Young.Visit www.tic.com.au

Printed Glass by Paul.m, www.paulm.com.au

COCKTAIL HOURWhether you choose to indulge your gaudiest retro impulses or stick with the classics, quality cocktail gear is sure to impress your guests

p Breville Kinetix Control blender in Cranberry Red, $299.95, www.breville.com.au

o Prepara Ice Balls, $39.95, for stockists call 1800 808 971

o Salt&Pepper After 5 two litre round jug with stainless steel stirrer, $39.95, www.saltandpepper.com.au

l Eva Solo fridge carafe with neoprene cover, $120, www.bristolandbrooks.com.au

i Ferme Salt Cellar, $19.95, www.this.com.au

o Olivia olive pick set, $79, www.magppie australia.com.au

m Po: Selected Can Tab Opener, $5.95, www.dnssupply.com.au

n Avanti Deluxe 500ml Cocktail Shaker in 'Hammered Finish', $29.95, 1800 808 971

i Marimekko Socks Rolled Down pitcher, $119, www.kiitos.com.au

CAIPIRINHA

MethodPlace the lime and sugar in a medium-sized plastic bowl and pound with the end of a rolling pin until the lime is crushed. Spoon the lime mixture evenly among serving glasses. Top with ice and pour over the rum. Serve immediately.

Serves 88 limes, halved, each half cut into quarters45g (! cup, lightly packed) brown sugar1 cup ice cubes250ml (1 cup) dark rum


JAPANESE STYLE Soothe your mind and body with a Zen-inspired bathroom

m Shower tray and grid, www.williamgarvey.co.uk

l Geo range from William GarveyThe Geo range from William Garvey is based on traditional Japanese methods of bathing. The highly insulating properties of teak ensure the water stays warmer for longer and the extra-deep tub allows you to submerge up to your neck for a total relaxation experience. Geo bath, www.williamgarvey.co.ukGeo basin, www.williamgarvey.co.uk

l Ariya room screen, $1496, www.equatorhomewares.com

l Dynasty engraved brass soap dish, $29.95, www.albi.com.au

l Akari 'Shibori' lamp, $270, www.akarilampdesigns.com.au

Red crackled-glass vase, $39.95,

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i Gemini lampshades from Equator, from $88, www.equatorhomewares.com

i Amal!i river stone two tea light holder, $9.95, www.albi.com.au

k Rainlight Round ceiling shower, www.rogerseller.com.au

j Treventi ‘Kimora’ Ceiling Fan, $899, www.myfan.com.au


IN THE KITCHEN WITH KATE BRACKS MasterChef 2011 winner Kate Bracks wowed the judges with her response to the “worst nightmare” challenge — a moist caramelised pumpkin cake with cinnamon mousse, maple bacon and candied walnuts

1 To make cinnamon mousse, put milk, cream, quills and ground cinnamon

in a saucepan and bring almost to the boil. Remove from heat and leave for 15 minutes to infuse. Discard quills.

2 Place egg yolks and half the sugar in a heatproof bowl over a pan of

simmering water (don’t let the bowl touch the water). Whisk for !ive minutes or until mixture holds a !igure-of-eight trail.

3 Soften gelatine in cold water for three minutes, then squeeze

out excess water. Stir into infused milk until dissolved. Whisk into egg mixture, then fold in crème fraîche.

4 Whisk egg whites to soft peaks, gradually beat in remaining

sugar and gently fold into egg mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour or until set.

5 Meanwhile, to make cake, preheat oven to 180°C. Put pumpkin on paper-

lined oven tray, drizzle with combined butter and brown sugar and toss to coat. Bake for 30 minutes or until tender and caramelised. Cool, then purée until smooth.

6 Grease a 16"26cm slice pan and line with baking paper, overhanging the

long sides. Beat butter and 55g sugar with electric beaters until pale and !lu#y. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Fold in pumpkin purée. Fold in !lour and walnuts until just incorporated. Spoon into pan; smooth surface. Bake for 30 minutes or until springy to touch.

7 Put remaining caster sugar and 250ml (1 cup) water in a saucepan over

medium heat. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil and cook for !ive minutes until syrupy. Combine 80ml (1/3 cup) sugar syrup with maple syrup and spoon over hot cake when removed from the oven.

8 To make spiced syrup, dry-fry spices over medium heat for two minutes or

until fragrant, then grind to a powder. Put in a saucepan with 80ml (1⁄3 cup) of the remaining sugar syrup and maple syrup and leave for !ive minutes to infuse. Strain.

9 To make maple bacon, preheat oven to 180°C. Brush prosciutto with maple

syrup and bake for !ive minutes between two sheets of baking paper, weighted down with an oven tray to keep it !lat.

10 To make candied walnuts, place a saucepan of remaining sugar

syrup over medium heat and cook for two minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from heat, add walnuts and toss to coat. Separate nuts on a sheet of baking paper and leave to cool and set.

11 Serve cake with maple bacon, mousse, candied walnuts

and a jug of spiced syrup.

Serves: 8Preparation: 1 hour + 1 hour chillingCooking: 1 hour 10 minutes

CINNAMON MOUSSE60ml (! cup) milk60ml (! cup) pouring cream2 cinnamon quills, toasted1 tsp ground cinnamon5 eggs, separated110g (1/2 cup) caster sugar10g gold-strength gelatine leaves200g crème fraîche, beaten

PUMPKIN CAKE280g butternut pumpkin, peeled, seeded, cut into 3cm chunks50g butter, melted2 tbsp brown sugar125g unsalted butter275g (11/4 cups) caster sugar2 eggs225g (1" cups) self-raising #our50g (" cup) walnut halves1 tbsp maple syrup

SPICED SYRUP1 cinnamon quill1 star anise" tsp cumin seeds1 tbsp maple syrup

MAPLE BACON6 slices prosciutto, thinly sliced60ml (! cup) maple syrup

CANDIED WALNUTS50g (" cup) walnut halves

mFind this and other delicious MasterChef recipes in MasterChef Australia Series 3: The Cookbook, published by HarperCollins, RRP $39.99.

KATE’S CARAMELISED PUMPKIN CAKE

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HIA NSW KITCHEN & BATHROOM AWARDSINTRODUCING THE WINNERS AND FINALISTS FROM THE 2011 HIA NEW SOUTH WALES KITCHEN & BATHROOM AWARDS

Finalists:

Luke Interiors Pty Ltd97 Douglas Street, St Ives NSW 20750414 360 452www.lukeinteriors.com.au

Art Of KitchensUnit 1, 9!15 Gundah Road, Mt Kuring-Gai NSW 2080(02) 9457 7299www.arto"kitchens.com.au

Viison Kitchens2/35 Breese Parade, Forster NSW 2428(02) 6555 2108www.viison.com.au

Partnered by Smeg Australia Winner: Panache Kitchens & Darren Genner11 Artisan Road, Seven Hills NSW 2147, (02) 9674 3345www.panachekitchens.com.au

m KITCHEN DESIGN OF THE YEAR

m MOST INNOVATIVE USE OF MATERIALS IN A KITCHEN OR A BATHROOM

m CABINETMAKER/KITCHEN MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR

m BATHROOM DESIGN OF THE YEAR

Impressive utilisation of space with elements that

re!ect the latest European kitchen

designs.

The balanced appearance of

square-edged design, organic shapes and

mosaics deliver a relaxed ambience.

Partnered by HIA NSW Building News Winner: Brindabella Bathrooms9 Hawke Place, Kings Langley NSW 2147, (02) 9674 3522www.brindabellabathrooms.com.au

Finalist:

Luke Interiors Pty Ltd97 Douglas Street, St Ives NSW 20750414 360 452www.lukeinteriors.com.au

The project is a statement about

using eco-friendly materials that

combine to produce an industrial

aesthetic.

Partnered by housinglocal.com.au Winner: Steele Associates Construction P/LPO Box 737, Alexandria NSW 2015, (02) 9319 0333www.steeleassociates.com.au

Finalist:

Karl Noonan Designs5 Ross Street, North Curl Curl NSW 2099, 0418 463 123

Finalists:

Panache Kitchens11 Artisan Road, Seven Hills NSW 2147(02) 9674 3345www.panachekitchens.com.au

Steves Joinery5/3 Waverley Drive, Unandderra NSW 2526(02) 4271 4552www.stevesjoinery.com.au

Attard’s Cabinetry Pty Ltd7 Bonz Place, Seven Hills NSW 2147(02) 9838 8608www.attards.com.au

Art Of KitchensUnit 1, 9#15 Gundah Road, Mt Kuring-Gai NSW 208002 9457 7299www.arto"kitchens.com.au

Partnered by housinglocal.com.au Winner: Panache Kitchens11 Artisan Road, Seven Hills NSW 2147, (02) 9674 3345www.panachekitchens.com.au

As the kitchen is completely

custom made with impeccable attention to detail, everything in it is in harmony.



m SMALL BATHROOM UNDER 5SQM m SMALL KITCHEN UP TO 12 SQM

Finalist:

Karl Noonan Designs5 Ross Street, North Curl Curl NSW 20990418 463 123

Partnered by Argent Australia Winner: Custom Design Bathroom RenovationsPO Box 2463, Port Macquarie NSW 2444(02) 6584 9756

Clean lines and quality !ttings

make an excellent project in a

limited space.

m LARGE BATHROOM OVER 5SQM

m LARGE KITCHEN OVER 18SQM

m MEDIUM KITCHEN FROM 12 TO 18SQM

Partnered by Argent Australia Winner: Everyday Homes Pty LtdPO Box 712, Hoxton Park NSW 2171, (02) 6655 5527www.everydayhomes.com.au

Finalists:

PMH Building Company Pty Ltd PO Box 641, Mittagong NSW 2575(02) 4871 1414www.pmhbuildingco.com.au

Brindabella Bathrooms9 Hawke Place, Kings Langley NSW 2147(02) 9674 3522brindabellabathrooms.com.au

Highly Commended: Janz DesignsUnit 1/9 Ponderosa Parade, Warriewood NSW 2102(02) 9979 2538This

contemporary bathroom showcases

state-of-the-art trends in !ttings

and materials.

Partnered by Caroma Winner: Art Of KitchensUnit 1, 9!15 Gundah Road, Mt Kuring-Gai NSW 2080 (02) 9457 7299www.arto!kitchens.com.au

Finalist:


Clean lines and thoughtful integration

of lighting for mood and practicality

make this kitchen a real winner.

This project embodies all that

is clever, inspiring, functional and

innovative in great kitchen design

today.



Art Of Kitchens Unit 1, 9!15 Gundah Road, Mt Kuring-Gai NSW 2080(02) 9457 7299www.arto"kitchens.com.au

Granite Transformations2/26B Isles Drive, Co#s Harbour NSW 2450(02) 6652 2022www.granite transformations.com.au

Partnered by Caroma Winner: Art Of KitchensUnit 1, 9!15 Gundah Road, Mt Kuring-Gai NSW 2080(02) 9457 7299www.arto!kitchens.com.au

Finalists:

Finalists:

A true family hub – this kitchen

is a place you want to be with

your family.



Highly Commended: PMH Building Company Pty LtdPO Box 641, Mittagong NSW 2575(02) 4871 1414www.pmhbuildingco.com.au

Partnered by Caroma Winner: Panache Kitchens11 Artisan Road, Seven Hills NSW 2147, (02) 9674 3345www.panachekitchens.com.au



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pTrustworth Studios’ The Derngate wallpaper, $7 per square foot, www.trustworth.com

n Single-ended slipper bath in two-tone enamel-painted cast iron, $2748.90, www.schots.com.au

j Auto-Portrait by Tamara de Lempicka poster, from $28, www.allposters.com.au

o Josephine Baker by Paul Colin poster, from $12.60, www.allposters.com.au

j Perrin & Rowe Art Deco powder room basin, www.englishtapware.com.au

m Vivien Deco Lamp, $119.50, www.onlinelighting.com.au

n Perrin & Rowe Art Deco toilet, www.englishtapware.com.au

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Kambrook Little Chefs Flutter Butter Popcorn Maker, $34.95, www.kambrook.com.au

Top tip: It is recommended that children should be at least

12 years old before working with sharp or hot items.

SMART THINKING: JUNIOR CHEFSIt’s easy to get the kids involved in the kitchen with these great child-friendly tools

KAMBROOK RECIPERosewater Meringues With Fairy Floss

MethodPreheat oven to 120°C. Spray two oven trays with cooking oil. Use baking paper to line the oven trays.

Place the egg whites in a small bowl and beat with an electric mixer on

high speed until soft peaks form. Use a tablespoon to gradually add the sugar, one spoonful at a time, waiting for each spoonful of sugar to dissolve before adding the next. Fold in the rosewater.

Use a tablespoon to drop heaped spoonfuls of meringue mixture onto the trays, about 5cm apart. Put the trays into the oven and bake for about one hour.

Turn o! the oven. Leave the meringues in the oven to cool down with the oven door slightly open.

Meanwhile, beat the cream in a small bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.

When the meringues are cool, top with the cream and fairy "loss.

Ingredients3 egg whites# cup caster sugar 2 tsp rosewater 1$ cup pure cream50g Rose Persian fairy "loss (or use any fairy "loss you can "ind)

Known for value for money, Kambrook has a huge range of fun appliances ideal for little chefs

Kambrook Little Chefs Sunny Hunny Wa!le Maker, $34.95, www.kambrook.com.au

Kambrook Crazy Crunch Cookie Press, $34.95, www.kambrook.com.au

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Party People Ice Cube Tray from Vacu Vin, $14.95, www.villamondo.com

Cuisipro Snap-Fit Pop-moulds, $19.95, www.zimba.com.au

Little Helper utensils, $39.95, www.ogilvies.com.au

Let’s Make Cupcake Digital Timer, $16.99, www.albi.com.au

Let’s Make Gingerbread Man Baking Set, $18.99, www.albi.com.au

Menu Dropp! bowl, $89.95, www.bristolandbrooks.com.au

As we move towards a more eco-friendly future, designers are answering the call for kitchens and bathrooms that incorporate both sustainability and versatility. We talk

to Wilma van Boxtel, who recently won the 'Concept Category' of the 2011 Staron Design Awards for her long, seamless dining table made entirely out of Staron Solid Surfaces.

How will your product design change the industry?I try to give my designs an extra touch of beauty, as I think designers should. Also, I enjoy developing innovative products and helping make the industrial world a bit more attractive.

I made this table seamless with rounded edges that are not only friendly on the eye but also to the touch, which is what most people do when they see the table — they want to pet it!

Plus it’s easy to clean, with no seams for breadcrumbs to get stuck in.

What inspires your design concepts?Nature, of course. There’s no man-made product as well designed and manufactured as you’ll !ind in nature.

Is your design sustainable in any way?My design is sustainable because it’s locally produced from a material that is long-lasting, repairable and can be reused and recreated into a new product to avoid waste. Staron has the ISO 14001 tick and is recognised by EcoSpeci!ier.

What do you see as the key colours and materials for kitchen design in 2012?I think all shades of white are good as a base for a kitchen, which can be dressed with any happy colour, from apple green to vibrant orange. I prefer natural materials, such as local hardwoods, and natural textiles, like hemp and linen, combined with the strong modern lines of stainless steel and Staron.

Originally a concept, Wilma’s table has now been fabricated by Austaron. For more information, visit www.austaron.com.au KBQ

Wilma grew up on a small farm in the Netherlands where, with little else to occupy her, she submerged herself in a passion for drawing. She later studied at The Design Academy, a highly prestigious design school in Eindhoven, and moved to Australia in 2003 to start her own business, Deseos Design. Wilma has consistently won awards for her outstanding work and if her latest creation is any indication, she will undoubtedly continue to do so.

TALENT POOL: WILMA VAN BOXTEL


ON THE HORIZONDiscover the latest product innovations from around the world for the kitchen, bathroom and laundry

Designed by the Belgian designer Michel Boucquillon, OiO bathtub and washbasins from Antonio Lupi combine a luxurious bathing experience and LED lighting.

These stunning baths and washbasins are made from a single piece of polyethylene, which is both strong and light, as well as being 100 per cent recyclable. They come in several varieties, but the most exciting is the white translucent version with integrated LED lighting that comes with remote and interchangeable batteries.

OiO range pieces are free-standing and suitable for both indoors and outdoors. For more information visit www.antoniolupi.it

Flybridge sliding benchtops by Häcker will turn your kitchen into a multifunctional space. When the Flybridge is open the cooktop and sink are exposed and when closed the benchtop turns into spacious workbench, dining or serving area. This revolutionary design is an excellent space-saver and is ideal for smaller kitchens as well as for those who love to entertain, where the kitchen is a hub of activity.Available from Taste Living: www.tasteliving.com.au

Wash more in less space with Samsung’s new 10kg Front Load Bubble Wash Washing Machine. It features an enormous washing capacity but has the same external size as a Samsung 7.5kg washing machine, allowing you to wash bigger loads without needing a larger machine. The Bubble Wash also features a My Cycle function that auto-saves your preferred wash cycle, a Quick Timed Wash that !inishes a load in only 15 minutes and Digital Inverter Motor drum technology that reduces noise by creating a smooth and balanced drum spin.RRP $1999. For more information visit www.samsung.com

LED LUXURY

MULTI!FUNCTIONAL SPACE

WASHING SIMPLICITY

EXPERT TIPBumping up the

storage capacity helps keep a kitchen clean

and clutter-free.

When the owners of this gorgeous Sydney home embarked on a total house renovation, they began with a blank canvas for the kitchen. The brief to designer Sue Terley from A-

Plan Kitchens was to create a simple but elegant kitchen that would !it seamlessly into a large living/dining space while accommodating a pantry and laundry behind.

The !inished result exceeded the brief — it’s a stunning example of Australia’s indoor/outdoor lifestyle.

The new kitchen is the perfect space to entertain family and friends; it has every amenity for the preparation of daily meals or the demands of the most extravagant dinner party and it draws the eye to an inviting outdoor area featuring a sparkling pool, patio with barbecue and beautiful landscaped garden.

In keeping with the brief, the L-shaped design with island bench provides ample space for food preparation and a breakfast bar to seat three. A striking feature is the 70mm Calacatta marble benchtop on all surface areas while the

use of Laminex veneer in Allure Oak on the sides and back of the island provides a stylish contrast. Three elegant ZTwo lighting pendants above the island add a masterful !inishing touch.

The storage demands of the household are more than met by 1200mm-wide underbench drawers, !loor-to-ceiling cupboards in the kitchen and adjoining laundry and open shelves in the walk-in pantry. All appliances are fully integrated with easy access to the dishwasher, cooktop, microwave and fridge.

Far from a blank canvas, the new kitchen has become the focal point of the house. It’s a place to share breakfast with the family, to rustle up a snack on the way to the pool and to entertain in style throughout the year. KBQ

Designer detailsThe kitchen was designed by Sue Terley and built by A!Plan Kitchens Address 208 Parramatta Road, Camperdown NSW 2050Phone (02) 9516 3611 Website www.aplan.com.au

KEY ATTRIBUTES Doors Cabinet doors and panels !nished in Dulux Vivid White satin polyurethane Island panels Laminex veneer in Allure Oak with sandblasted !nish Internal hardware Blum Tandembox with so"-close drawers Benchtop 70mm Calacatta marble Splashback Glass in Vivid White Handles Client supplied Kickboards Brushed aluminium

APPLIANCES Oven ILVE underbench ILVE induction cooktop Rangehood ILVE Dishwasher Miele semi-integrated

STYLISH CONTRASTS Turn a blank space into the talking point of your home

We love the ZTwo light pendants

The breakfast bar is not dead — this one seats three and works beautifully in the open, L-shaped area.

Notice the careful contrast between the Calacatta marble

benchtop and the Laminex veneer in Allure Oak.



KITCHEN PROJECT

The free-standing stone Apaiser Haven bath in Cotton boasts smooth, !owing lines.

BATHROOM PROJECT

When you’re staying in a sumptuous !ive-star retreat, there’s a certain level of comfort and style you expect to enjoy. That’s why designer Rick Bzowy of Bzowy Architecture went all out

to create a private oasis when designing and building The Lair, new luxurious self-contained accommodation overlooking Great Oyster Bay along Tasmania’s east coast.

This coastal getaway features two identical bedroom suites, each with its own spacious bathroom where guests can rest, relax and take in the wonderful views. Consisting of two rooms — one with a freestanding Apaiser stone bathtub, walk-in shower, bidet and toilet; the other a powder room with twin vanities, a makeup bench and wardrobes — the spacious bathing areas !low out to a large deck that o"ers ocean views. Elevated automated awning windows have also been incorporated into the design to provide views of the lush forest surroundings, bringing the outside in.

With a desire to create a haven from the outside world, selecting the perfect bathware for this space was of the utmost importance. The

beautiful free-standing stone Apaiser Haven bath in Cotton certainly !its the bill.

Elegant and opulent, this tub instantly catches the eye when entering the room. Although the space is ultra-modern in style, the bath’s smooth, !lowing lines, oval curves and neutral tones soften the bathroom’s sleek style. The organic look of the stone composite bath also complements the natural beauty of the surrounding environment.A generous walk-in shower with a frameless shower screen, grey porcelain tiling and a custom-made vanity add to this bathroom’s luxurious feel. Keeping in mind the comfort and wellbeing of guests, under!loor and in-ceiling heating was incorporated into the bathrooms, while lighting solutions, including vanity lights and LED feature lighting, softly illuminate the space when the sun goes down. KBQDesigner details The bathroom was designed and built by Rick Bzowy of Bzowy Architecture and features bathware from Apaiser Address 344 Burnley Street, Richmond Vic 3121Phone (03) 9421 5722 or 1300 366 762Website www.apaiser.com.au

FIVE!STAR SANCTUARYWith a spectacular view and luxurious stone bathware, this space o"ers the promise of pampering and pure indulgence

KEY ATTRIBUTES Bath Apaiser 30mm Haven free-standing stone bath in Cotton without base Shower enclosure 100mm clear, toughened and curved frameless screen from Bent and Curved Glass Basin Kerasan Take Five Little free-standing basin from Paco Jaanson Toilet and bidet Kerasan Take Five toilet and bidet from Paco Jaanson, Paco Jaanson toilet seat, cistern by Geberit Vanity Custom-made vanity with Caesarstone top Taps Kusasi tapware from Paco Jaanson Paint Dulux Chalk USA and Dulux Companion

Walls and !oor tiling 6mm porcelain tiles from Signorino Tile Gallery

Mirror 6mm single-piece toughened mirror by Tasmanian Fast Glass

Lights Surf halogens by Artemide, Braccio vanity lights by Rotaliana, Megabay LED lighting from Casa Monde

Heating Under!oor and in-ceiling heating

The Kamirro Stone range looks great and will suit a variety of bathroom designs, satisfying homeowners who want something special to lift their bathroom above ordinary.

Kamirro Stone products are handcrafted in Australia to provide a smooth, highly polished white !inish with superior heat retention and excellent scratch resistance. Kamirro Stone sinks and baths are also lightweight, making them ideal for a number of installations, including in apartments.

The production process guarantees a beautiful, spotless !inish that not only re!lects a high aesthetic value but also ensures they are

easy to clean and keep looking pristine. To complement Kamirro Stone’s products,

choose from a selection of high-quality mirrors that will add to the luxurious ambience of your bathroom. These exquisite mirrors are illuminated with LED lighting and framed in polycarbonate with embossed Italian fabric — you won’t see that every day.

The Kamirro Oyster wall tile range exudes sophistication, making them very hard to ignore. These lovely mother-of-pearl square tiles (600mm " 600mm) will give your bathroom the designer edge you want and one that will impress your visitors. KBQ

DESIGNER EDGE Elegant and practical designer bathware, mirrors and mother-of-pearl tiles add a touch of luxury

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Kamirro StoneAvailable exclusively from Lush Design Bathrooms, 7#9 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010Phone (02) 9356 2433 Website www.kamirro.com


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