Help us build a clearer picture of design practice in Australia — and shape what comes next. The way we design, document and deliver projects is rapidly changing. The 2026 Australian Kitchen & Bathroom Design Practice Survey aims to build a clear picture of how our industry operates...
Ask a room full of designers what CAD software they use, and you'll likely hear a dozen different answers. Every designer has a favourite platform, and each has its own strengths. But here's the thing: great design documentation isn’t all about the software*. It's about communication. No...
Who Holds the Warranty Responsibility? Understanding supplier obligations, product mark-ups and designer risk This question has come through the KBDi Technical Support Service a number of times recently: If I purchase products through a wholesale or trade-only supplier, invoice the client...
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Every year, we hear it. ‘I’m not sure where my project fits.’ ‘Is it good enough?’ ‘Do I have the right category?’ If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines because you can’t answer the questions above, this is your cue to get cracking. The KBDi Design Awards aim to celebrate...
From safe selection to considered specification. White is often positioned as the safest choice in kitchen and bathroom design — timeless, clean, and broadly appealing. And while that’s true, experienced designers know that white is anything but simple. From undertones and finishes...
Celebrating Design Excellence: Enter the 2026 KBDi Design Awards Each year, the KBDi Design Awards shine a spotlight on the creativity, innovation, and technical expertise that shape Australia’s kitchen, bathroom, and interior design industry. As entries open for the 2026 program, KBDi and...
Great design doesn’t happen in the gaps between meetings. It happens when your time is planned with the same intention as space, materials and budgets. For many designers, the calendar fills up quickly with client appointments, site visits, documentation deadlines and daily business admin. Add...
As we step into 2026, you’ll notice a few changes — and we wanted to take a moment to explain what they mean for you. A refreshed look — and a shared direction You’ll see a subtle evolution of the KBDi brand in the coming weeks. Our logo has been carefully refined to sit alongside a new...
Front-loading washing machines are popular in today’s laundries, and clients often want to elevate their appliances for easier access. Vertically stacking a washer/dryer combo is a straightforward solution (as demonstrated beautifully in our cover image—scroll to the end of this feature for more...
While style and accessibility often drive a client’s choice between an enclosed or unenclosed shower, the decision has important compliance and construction implications, too. The way water moves — and where it’s allowed to go — affects everything from fall requirements to waterproofing...