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Australian kitchen, bathroom & laundry trends: November 2020

From UV-resistant outdoor benchtops, to bold statement baths and sinks, this month’s roundup explores several new ranges that might just inspire you to revamp your own kitchen or bathroom. Plus, we’ve included a bonus pick for your laundry: a very high-tech washer and dryer!

Kitchen

Caesarstone outdoor collection: This groundbreaking outdoor range from Ceaserstone is also the first ever outdoor collection in the engineered stone market! These quartz surfaces boast a high UV resistance, and are available in three new colours; Midday, Palm Shade, and Clearskies. Product pricing, including installation, is around $650 per square metre.

“Until now, there hasn’t been an outdoor surface material as durable as Caesarstone,” says general manager of marketing, Grant Vandenberg. “With our new outdoor range, people can have complete peace of mind for a long-lasting application in their alfresco designs.”

Ceaserstone – ‘Palm Shade’
Caesarstone – ‘Clearskies’
Caesarstone – ‘Midday’

Cosentino Silestone® Loft Surfaces: These high-performance surfaces offer a fresh new take on the industrial style, in five brand new shades; Camden, Poblenou, Seaport, Nolita and Corktown. The names represent five iconic neighbourhoods, each with their own distinctive history and urban aesthetic.

Silestone® surfaces are carefully crafted to replicate the look and feel of concrete, using a hybrid formula made up of minerals and reused raw materials, such as recycled glass. Popular uses for this product include kitchen and bathroom benchtops and splashbacks, bathroom flooring and sinks.

 Cosentino Silestone – ‘Camden’
Cosentino Silestone – ‘Seaport’
 Cosentino Silestone – ‘Corktown’

Bathroom

Highgrove Bathrooms‘ stainless steel basins: Basins and sinks aren’t just functional pieces in a bathroom, laundry, or kitchen; they can also become a stylish focal point or unique centrepiece. Constructed from stainless steel, Highgrove Bathrooms’ new Astrid and Stella basins are built to last.

The minimalist design, and wide range of different finishes (Matte Black, Brushed Brass, Brushed Nickel, and the newly introduced Gunmetal) make these sinks suitable for a wide variety of spaces. Prices start from $520.

Highgrove Bathrooms – ‘Stella’ Basin in Matte Black
Highgrove Bathrooms – ‘Astrid’ Basin in Matte Black

Schots Home Emporium’s freestanding statement baths: A statement bath can be such a powerful piece in any bathroom. Schots Home Emporium have a wide range of freestanding baths, made from cast iron, acrylic, and stone.

Luke and Jasmin used the ‘Bahama Stone’ bath in their Block 2020 master en suite, giving the space the perfect contrast point, according to the judges.

Schots Home Emporium – ‘Bahama Stone’ in Matte Black (RRP $4,950)
Schots Home Emporium – ‘Eiffel Cast Iron’ in Matte Black (RRP $4,129)
Schots Home Emporium – ‘Marietta Acrylic’ in Black & White (RRP $2,059)

Laundry

Fisher & Paykel’s new washing machines and dryers: The 12kg Front Loader Washing Machine is programmed to sense the size of the load and soil level, allowing it to automatically dispense the right amount of detergent and select the optimal wash time. The 12kg drum is the largest ever capacity launched by the brand, making it perfect for bulky items like bedspreads and duvets. 

The 9kg Heat Pump Dryer was created to gently and effectively dry clothes at low temperatures, to preserve the lifetime of fabrics. It ensures moisture is condensed so no venting is required, which is ideal for laundries where venting is difficult, and also allows for the dryer to be placed almost anywhere in the home!

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Bathroom trends to avoid 2019 plus those to embrace

Bathroom trends are changing every season and whilst it’s easy to add a new bath mat or toothbrush holder into the mix, a more permanent fixture like a basin is more difficult to replace. So what bathroom fitting trends are going to look stylish for years to come and which will make you wish you just stuck with a basic white porcelain?

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Pink tapware by Phoenix

Marc Reed is the managing director of luxury bathware distributor Candana in Sydney’s Woollahra and has been in the bathroom industry for over 20 years. Working with Australia’s most respected builders and interior designers, he has an eye for the next big thing and gave us some advice on curating the perfect bathroom that’s on-trend, yet won’t date.

  1. Do: Opt for a statement basin, but in your personal style.  Statement basins are the talk of the bathroom this season. We are seeing an explosion of different colours, materials and shapes coming to market, with so many options that haven’t been available before. Although, I do think this trend is great and is something you should invest in, make sure you choose the right fit for you. As much as a pink basin might look amazing editorially, it might not be the right fit for your home. A great option to consider when looking for a statement basin is a freestanding basin. Not only will it look amazing and draw the user’s eye, but you can also opt for more neutral colours as the basin shape does all heavy lifting.
  2. Do: Use colour in subtle ways.  Colour is making a strong case for itself this year. Pastels, of course, are very on trend, but we are also seeing a lot of deep colours like dark greens and blues. This comeback of colour is something I strongly encourage as I think it’s great to see some fun come back into this space, however it has to be done right. Coloured tapware is a great way to add some personality to the bathroom without going all out on something like a tiled wall.
  3. Don’t: Go all out on one trend.  The worst mistake you can make when renovating a bathroom is going all-out on one trend. Not only will it date quickly, but it will also be hard to update and easily change. Instead, opt for adding subtle nods to the trends your loving so it’s easier to change your mind down the track. For example, instead of doing a whole bathroom industrial style, add in rustic tapware to exude that style in a subtle way.
  4. Do: Consider natural materials.  We are currently seeing a lot of natural materials making their way into the bathroom. People are looking to bring a more natural feeling into the space and adding elements of wood in their shelving and cabinetry is a great way to do this. Not only does it make the bathroom feel warmer, but wood will never date and always look great in this space.
  5. Don’t: Just consider a freestanding bath.  When you think bath, a lot of people instantly think grand freestanding vessels that make a statement. Don’t get me wrong, I love a beautiful freestanding bath as much as the next person, but it’s not always the right option for your home. There are a lot of great built-in options that can really optimise the space for a smaller bathroom and will still look just as amazing as a freestanding when done right.

    For more on Candana

    Australian bathroom trends June 2019 edition