Design Award Winners 2024

KBDi Australian Certified Designer of the Year 2024

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SPACECRAFT JOINERY

NATHAN WUNDERSITZ CKD Au

The specialist certified judging panel described this project as the perfect example of KBDi accredited qualities. The kitchen design is perfectly balanced, cleverly restrained and truly timeless. The designer overcame a number of challenges in the existing space, successfully creating a design that met the client's brief for a 'clutter-free, functional, open-plan space'. Much like the kitchen itself, the designer's documentation was clean, clear and precise, earning a perfect score in the technical criteria. They deemed this entry an absolute hands-down winner and were delighted to award the entrant the esteemed title of KBDi Australian Certified Designer of the Year 2024.

KBDi Australian Kitchen Designer of the Year 2024

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BIRDBLACK DESIGN

SARAH NOLEN CKD Au, CBD Au

A bold and striking design like this needs confident planning and highly detailed documentation. The designer ticked both of these boxes, resulting in a truly unique kitchen creation. The judges commended the designer on her aesthetic bravado and practical planning and deemed her the very worthy winner of the national title.

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KBDi Australian Bathroom Designer of the Year 2024

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GIA RENOVATIONS

CARMEL WYLIE

The panel loved every part of this designer's presentation. Her planning was thoughtful and comprehensive, and her material selections were on point. The designer created a beautiful spa-like bathroom for her clients and left no room for error in her documentation, demonstrating great capacity for both the creative and technical elements of design.

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KBDi Outdoor Kitchens

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BIRDBLACK DESIGN

A fully fitted outdoor kitchen is the centrepiece of this reimagined rooftop. The penthouse apartment owners had avoided their over-exposed rooftop area for some time. When the design team took on the project, they cleverly converted the space into a Tuscan-inspired sanctuary. The judges commended the designers on their bold ambition and creative execution, deeming the project a well-deserved winner.

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KBDi Laundries

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AVID INTERIORS

VERONA SEARCHFIELD

The designer of this lovely laundry went all out for a busy family of four to create a space that is as practical as it is pretty. She boldly stepped outside the footprint of the existing laundry, converting an unused spare room into a new multi-functional space. The client had a long list of wishes for the new laundry, and with some very clever planning, the designer ticked all the boxes.

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KBDi Design Spaces | Commercial

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SPACECRAFT JOINERY

NATHAN WUNDERSITZ CKD Au

The judging panel fell in love with both the inspiration and execution of this showroom centrepiece. The designer drew on memories of his grandmother's kitchen, carefully recreating the era and essence of mid-century design. The designer's own design statement summed up the project perfectly: "From its nostalgic elements to its seamless integration of modern functionality, this space invites visitors on a journey through time, celebrating the past while embracing the future of design."

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KBDi Design Spaces | RESIDENTIAL

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BIRDBLACK DESIGN

A great deal of thoughtful planning went into this home office design. The judges loved the design team's attention to detail – curved drawer fronts link the secluded study to features throughout the home, as do the copper liquid metal benchtop and splashback. A Truffle White timber veneer and beautiful brass details add a surprising level of luxe, and ample accessible PowerPoints ensure the full functionality of the space.

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KBDi Traditional or Themed Design 2024

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LET'S TALK KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS

RHIANON HALL

An 1800s homestead on a working sheep station received a remarkable reimagining at the hands of this designer. She cleverly reconfigured the rear half of the historic home, relocating the existing kitchen to a lighter and brighter space. The designer's attention to detail was impressive, as was her respect for the property's heritage. The judges commended her for her excellent execution of a traditional design.

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KBDi & KBQ People’s Choice Awards

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Winners
KBDi Student Design

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Winner
KBDi First Time Entrant

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STUDIO SOLEIL INTERIORS

PIA WATSON

The judges adored this beautiful kitchen and were most impressed with the outstanding level of documentation presented. From the moodboards to comprehensive specifications and highly detailed plan sets, the designer has demonstrated an excellent capacity for design communication. We look forward to seeing much more of her work in future.

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State Winners
KBDi Kitchen Designer of the Year

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NEW SOUTH WALES

BIRDBLACK DESIGN | SARAH NOLEN CKD Au, CBD Au

With its unique and striking island, this kitchen is a visual blockbuster, but the thoughtful planning behind the scenes is equally impressive. The client brief was clear: their preference for Asian-inspired cooking – with high heat and copious steam – needed to be accommodated without being centre stage. A meticulously detailed 'wet kitchen' ticked all the boxes, carefully concealed behind a showplace kitchen and accessed through an almost invisible Fritz Jurgens hinge pivot door. The judges commended the designer for a bold and brave design.

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QUEENSLAND

AM INTERIOR STUDIO | ASHLEY MADDISON

This incredible kitchen epitomises the KBDi' Kitchens Plus' category and is a well-deserved State winner. The designer detailed indoor and outdoor kitchens to accommodate the clients' serious passion for all kinds of cooking and created a dedicated showcase space for the homeowners' whiskey collection. She dressed all areas to seamlessly integrate with the adjoining and visible parklands, creating an inside-out flow with a rainforest-inspired aesthetic. This was a hands-down winner for the judges, and they commended the designer on her outstanding work.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

SOPHIE KATINA | SOPHIE DOUMBIOTIS CKD Au

This sweet little kitchen offers more than just eye candy. With its pretty palette, pops of colour and soft organic forms, it's an aesthetic winner. But the kitchen is well-planned and practical, too, making the absolute most of a very small space. The judges admired the designer's cohesive creation and commended her on a job well done.

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VICTORIA

GIA RENOVATIONS | OLIVIA CIROCCO

This tiny Collingwood kitchen packs a mighty big punch thanks to the designer's clever planning and eye for detail. The space includes an integrated breakfast bar and dining room booth, cantilevered overhead cabinetry and double-sided joinery concealing washing facilities and bathroom access. It's dressed to a tee and a visual delight – the judges commended the designer on a fantastic resolution.

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

DESIGNS BY ANDREA | ANDREA VAUGHAN

The judges loved the warm and welcoming feel of this kitchen and commended the designer on her attention to detail. The kitchen is well-planned to maximise storage in the constrained apartment space, and the layout allows a lovely flow within and around the room.

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State Winners
KBDi Bathroom Designer of the Year

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NEW SOUTH WALES

BIRDBLACK DESIGN | SARAH NOLEN CKD Au, CBD Au

The judges were incredibly impressed with every aspect of this entry. From the material selections to the exquisite detailing, the project is an excellent example of outside-the-square design. The designer has meticulously planned every square centimetre of this space, creating a luxurious retreat for her client.

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QUEENSLAND

AM INTERIOR STUDIO | ASHLEY MADDISON

This spectacular master suite encompasses a bedroom, walk-in robe, ensuite, dedicated make-up zone and a retreat for sneaky whisky. The designer's careful planning and meticulous detailing allowed for all of this, and her striking material selections met the goal of a 'rainforest retreat ambience'. The judges were in awe of the end result and the designer's presentation overall. A well-deserved winner, for sure.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

TANIK DESIGN | TANIA NIKOLITSIS CKD Au, CBD Au

The designer completely reinvented a previously pokey space, creating a resort-style bathroom for her client's beachside home. The judges commended the designer on her thoughtful space planning, creative resolution of site constraints and comprehensive specifications.

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VICTORIA

GIA RENOVATIONS | CARMEL WYLIE

The judges were most impressed with the deep consideration that went into planning this master suite. The designer conquered a number of physical challenges in the existing solid brick space while retaining and complementing features of the original architecture. From the layout to the finishes, every detail was thoughtfully executed, resulting in a timeless space that certainly met the client's brief for a 'day spa feel'.

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