
| Bathroom ventilation |
| Ventilation and placement to create cross-breezes has become an increasing important factor given the trend towards airtight design |
| Coffee anyone? |
| The Lavazza A Modo Mio coffee capsule machine features the latest extraction technology. |
| Colour is an ingredient |
| If you’ve recently acquired a new kitchen but still using existing appliances, a splash of colour might have been left out of the mix. |
| Concealed rangehood |
| Smeg's completely concealed undermount rangehood is the 'missing link' for those seeking the monochromatic, pared-back kitchen design |
| Flexible induction cooktop |
| The new Neff FlexInduction cooktop offers the home cook a new level of choice and flexibility with induction cooking. |
| For outdoors kitchens |
| ASKO’s 14-place Alfresco Dishwasher™ has been specifically engineered for outdoors use. |
| For outdoors kitchens |
| ASKO’s 14-place Alfresco Dishwasher™ has been specifically engineered for outdoors use. |
| For wine storage |
| Wine coolers can be a stylish addition to your home and a necessary appliance if you’re a wine buff. |
| Healthy fast meals |
| The latest Pressure Express pressure cooker ($99.95) from Kambrook |
| Induction cooking innovation |
| Extending the capabilities of traditional cooktops |
| Midsize microwave |
| The Sharp R395YS Midsize Inverter Sensor Microwave Oven |
| Modular kitchen appliances |
| Barazza’s B_Free range (from Abey Australia) is a new, modular system of ovens, hobs and sinks |
| More deluxe ovens |
| The Fratelli Onofri Imperial freestanding 90cm wide oven from Euro Appliances |
| Multi-functional steamer |
| Multi-functional and versatile, Sharp’s STEAMWAVE™ oven AX1100JS |
| One product; three appliances |
| Smeg has channeled Neil Armstrong (“that’s one small step for man……..one giant leap…..”) |
| Planning for cold weather |
| Kambrook has got organized early with three new heaters launched for the coming winter. |
| Smart washing machines |
| Panasonic has added two premium smart and energy saving washing machines to its line-up. |
| This makes the cake |
| Kambrook has recently added to their range of small appliances the PowerMix Combo Stand Mixer |
| Art glass for the bathroom |
| Kohler has released a collection of sublime hand basins in cast and spun glass to create a special visual experience in the bathroom. |
| Basin sets, taps and bidet mixers |
| A fusion of cutting edge designs, the Super Box collection of basin sets and mixers from Paco Jaanson |
| Baths & spas |
| The Newbury range from Caroma has been designed to bring a modern touch to the bathroom with a clean, simple and contemporary rectangular design |
| Baths from new material |
| Kohler has developed a range of three freestanding baths made from a new material - Lithocast |
| Brand-new grates |
| Stormtech provides architectural drainage solutions to architects and builders. |
| For something different |
| In Mimo, the Swiss bathroom specialist, Laufen, has staged a wonderful bathroom scenario of refreshingly unconventionality and youthful exuberance. |
| Free standing bath mixer |
| The shape of the Hansgrohe PuraVida freestanding bath mixer with baton shower commands attention. |
| Modern twist on tapware |
| Dorf has developed a new range of mixers called Whirl. |
| More energy efficient hot water system |
| A combination of factors is leading homeowners to consider more energy efficient forms of water heating |
| New black bath |
| The Caroma Noir freestanding bath is the first bath to be released from the upcoming Caroma Indulge collection |
| Retrofitting a new toilet suite |
| Caroma has developed a new Caroma Cameo close-coupled S-trap toilet suite, equipped with their clever Orbital Connector™. |
| Scandinavian bathroomware continued |
| The VOLA brand belongs to the generation of design icons from the golden age of Danish design |
| The Advantages of Bathroom Resurfacing |
| Bath resurfacing first appeared in Australia in the early 70's and by the late 80's |
| The dream farmhouse |
| The Designer Boys recently relocated an original 120-year-old farmhouse to a valley near Byron Bay, northern NSW. |
| Ticking all the boxes |
| A collection of distinctive flat shapes, full of elegance and style, Super Box from Paco Jaanson |
| Upgraded bathrooms website |
| Australian bathroomware brand Fowler has developed a new website |
| Upgraded Flickmixer range |
| The new Flickmixer Plus range of kitchen and bathroom mixers from Dorf has all the popular Flickmixer features |
| Exterior cladding system |
| The Unitex Base Board Cavity System is an Exterior Insulation and Finishing System (EIFS) wall cladding |
| Metallic finish bricks |
| PGH Bricks and Pavers™ have added Nickel Flash to its range of bricks, after earlier releasing Blue Steel Flash and Pewter. |
| On-line hardware supplies |
| Jalex Hardware is an online retailer stocking a range of specialized stainless steel products. |
| Slimline bricks for Vic |
| Victorian builders and renovators mow have more choice in 50mm high bricks with new colours available in three of Boral’s ranges. |
| The appeal of stone |
| Cleverly engineered to look like traditional stone, Cultured Stone cladding for indoors and outdoors spaces |
| Floor protection |
| FLOORLINER, from EMP Industrial Australasia |
| New floor finish |
| Sikkens have developed and environment-friendly, water-dilutable varnish for parquet and timber floor, for internal applications. |
| Red timber for the floor |
| If you’re planning to install a new timber floor, it’s vital to do some homework and to select a species with colours that complement your interior. |
| Timber look, maintenance free |
| These remarkable tiles from Spain look like individual planks of timber but are glazed floor tiles |
| Vinyl flooring options |
| The latest innovation in vinyl tiles and planks from Carpet Court |
| White flooring option |
| Eco Flooring Systems have introduced the BT Strand White option to its bamboo flooring range |
| A butler for the kitchen |
| Aurora Fine Bathroomware has added to its range a collection of butler/kitchen sinks |
| Aluminium framed doors |
| You can open up your creative possibilities with Laminex Aluminium Framed doors |
| Compact laminates |
| strong>Laminex Compact Laminates has added six decors to its range. |
| Curved laminate |
| The new Laminex Freestyle Curve opens up more surface design possibilities |
| Doorway clothes airer |
| EXTEND-A-RAIL (from Handi Home Supplies) is a removable, attractive chrome finished aluminium rail that extends to any length to fit between doorways, walls and other vertical surfaces. |
| For perfect kitchens |
| The new Blum Expando range for CLIP top BLUMOTION, CLIP top and AVENTOS |
| Funky new Handles |
| These new acrylic handles are part of a larger range that are ideal for dressing up that piece of Deco furniture |
| Handles for the kitchen |
| Hettich has expanded its ProDecor handle range |
| Hip control |
| Have you ever been in the middle of cooking, with your hands full, dirty or wet, when you have needed to open a drawer? |
| Interior design trends |
| The Laminex Group’s Design Centre has identified certain looks that can bring a new lease of life into renovated living spaces |
| Laminate splashbacks |
| Laminex has introduced eight new decors into its premium Metaline splashbacks and panels range |
| Latest Caesarstone colour |
| Quartz surface manufacturer, Caesarstone, has added Aragonite to its Concetto semi-precious stone collection. |
| Low noise exhaust fans |
| Fantech has added two new models to its TD Silent Series of low noise exhaust fans |
| More interior design trends |
| The Laminex Group’s Design Centre has identified certain looks that can bring a new lease of life into renovated living spaces |
| New quartz colours |
| Five new colours have been added to the Quantum Quartz collection of natural quartz slabs |
| Silky kitchen look |
| Adding a touch of opulence to kitchens, laundries and other interior spaces, Laminex Silk Finish delivers a glossy melamine finish to doors, drawers and other vertical surfaces |
| Stylish drawer handles |
| Marina Isles has released a new range of contemporary architectural hardware |
| Updated Laminex DiamondGloss |
| Eight new decors have been added to the Laminex DiamondGloss range |

| Fencing made easier |
| The Clik’n’Fit fence-, gate- and screen-system is an innovative concept from Superior Screens |
| Flattop on your deck |
| The flattop-cooking surface on Evo’s outdoor grill allows for simultaneous direct and indirect cooking. |
| For gardening comfort |
| It’s not just tradies who should look after their knees. Gardeners will be happy with the latest release of the Tommyco Eliminator 777 Knee Pad, from Master Distributors |
| Gardening with power |
| Honda’s powerful yet lightweight HHH25D Hedgecutter |
| Improved Honda mower |
The latest Honda Buffalo Classic Mulch and Catch lawnmower (model HRU 196M1) incorporates advanced lawnmower technology |
| Landscaping with timber |
| Outdoor areas present numerous opportunities to add flair and function when using timber. |
| Latest retaining wall system |
| Two new retaining wall system ranges have been developed by Austral Masonry and are available throughout the eastern coastal states |
| Leaf blower |
| The new Tanaka TRB-24EA from Parklands is a high performance hand held leaf blower |
| Outdoors comfort |
| King Furniture has developed an alfresco range, King Outdoor, for comfortable outdoors living spaces. |
| Renovating for the birds |
| The blomus Fuera, from Master Distributors, is a special bird feeder that is sure to be a hit with those feathered friends |
| Short top and sides, please |
| Developed in Japan, the state-of-the-art Tanaka THT2000-SB hedge trimmer |
| A new world of colour |
| The latest Dulux World of Colour brings an extensive range of colours together in four new design tools for designers, architects and specifiers. |
| Hanging pictures and photos |
| Hanging pictures can often be a chore that takes the fun out of decorating. |
| Making painting easier |
| Adicolor Decorative Paints have developed a range of edging products to make painting quicker and easier. |
| One coat ceiling paint |
| The latest Zinsser ceiling paint, from Rust-Oleum, delivers superior stain coverage with one coat and resists mould. |
| Painting the beach house |
| Whether it’s a beach bungalow, coastal apartment or a cottage-by-the-sea, a fresh coat of paint is an easy way to instantly update |
| Sunscreen for the home |
| You can protect the exterior of your home from the extreme heat and UV rays with the new Dulux Weathershield Heat Reflect range. |
| Upright mixing |
| Protool has expanded its range of height-adjustable stirrers with their two new models for large and difficult mixing applications. |

| Ladder levelers |
| A new range of Rojak Design ladder leveling and stabilizing devices has been added to Capital Safety’s line-up |
| Aussie taps |
| The latest taps release from Raymor is the Flo, inspired by European design and Australia's need to conserve water.. |
| Graffiti for your home |
| Yesterday’s trash is today’s treasure. And now, it’s also true for graffiti. |
| Is that really a tile? |
| Stone, timber, slate and metal are finding their way onto walls and floors, in bedrooms, living areas, kitchens and bathrooms. |
| Latest mosaic tiles |
| Europe Imports have released their latest range of mosaic tiles |
| Pure glass mosaics |
| The Ezarri mosaic products (from Europe Imports) are made from 100% pure glass |
| Transforming the backyard |
| You can increase the enjoyment and tranquility you experience when stepping out the back door with Boral Aspenstone pavers. |
| Cordless MultiMaster |
| The new battery-powered FEIN MultiMaster embodies more than 40 years of experience in oscillation technology. |
| Cutting fibre cement |
| The latest Malco FCC7 Fibre Cement Angle Cutter (from BND Australia) cuts multiple angles in fibre cement with guillotine precision and with minimal dust. |
| Impact screwdriver |
| The new cordless impact screwdriver TI 15 IMPACT from Festool was developed especially for large screws. |
| Lift and shift |
| A mini conveyor system, hired from Kennards Lift & Shift, solved an access problem during a project in the basement of a building |
| Making solid wooden joints |
| strong>Festool has expanded its DOMINO wood joining system by adding its new DOMINO XL |
| Multi purpose holesaw |
| Sutton Tools has expanded its range of holesaws to include a Multi-Purpose model that can be used for cutting holes in all materials. |
| Removing excess water |
| The Aussie LSC “Puddle Sucker” is a new lightweight submersible single-phase residue-dewatering pump from Australian Pump Industries |
| See what you’re doing |
| Developed especially for Tradies, Festool has introduced a new type of compact work-lamp |
| Tracks for hire |
| Tracked all-terrain forklifts, ideal for moving landscaping and other building materials around wet or sandy sites |
| Two new mini tools |
| Dremel’s latest power tools have been engineered to make it a lot easier for first time DIYers, artisans and hobbyists |
| Universal toolbox |
| Protool is now offering a transport system for every hand tool – |
| Versatile workbench |
| Festool have added to its range a clever product developed in The Netherlands. |
| Waterproofing your gadjets |
| Subtech Sports has introduced a range of 100% water-, dirt- and sand-proof solutions |
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