While the KBDi Design Awards call on an experienced judging panel to assess design excellence, documentation and the successful resolution of a client brief, two special awards hand the decision over to an entirely different judging panel: the Australian public. Presented in partnership with...
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...
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...
The Kitchen & Bathroom Designers Institute of Australia is proud to present the KBDi Design Awards 2026. These Awards recognise the outstanding talent of designers across Australia and offer industry and peer recognition, along with invaluable marketing opportunities. General Conditions ...
KBDi_DA2026_Entry Guidelines_110226.pdf
The KBDi Design Awards 2026 includes a Photography Copyright Release form, which is part of the entry pack but is not mandatory for submission. However, without this form, the distribution of winning entries to third-party publishers and media outlets will be restricted, although it will not...
KBDi_DA2026_Photography Copyright Release_B.pdf
The document outlines the Owner/Client Consent form required for participation in the KBDi Design Awards 2026. It includes sections for the designer's name, project details, and categories such as kitchens and bathrooms, along with a consent statement allowing the designer to submit the project...
KBDi_DA2026_Owner Client Consent_B.pdf
The Traditional/Themed Design category continues to be a popular choice in the KBDi Design Awards, offering designers the opportunity to reinterpret historic architectural styles for contemporary living. Sponsored this year by Cav’Art Designer Stone , the category encourages entries that...
The peer-review judging is behind us, and now we’re keen to see which kitchens and bathrooms you deem to be the nation’s best. If your design is in the running, remember to share this link with your favourite clients and suppliers and get yourself closer to the $8,000 advertising package...
Arches are enjoying a well-earned revival in modern interior design, offering designers a graceful alternative to rectilinear forms. Long valued for their architectural lineage and visual rhythm, arches introduce a sense of softness and flow, bridging the past with the present. In today's...
We were thrilled to open the 17th annual KBDi Design Awards this week. Our program has grown significantly over the years, and our categories have been carefully refined to reflect the changing nature of our niche. Today, we're sharing a summary of each category we offer and our top tips for a...