GDA Kitchens & Bathrooms

The Grand Designs Australia Kitchens and Bathrooms. Two of the most important rooms in every home, the kitchen and bathroom, have come a long way from the humble spaces they once were. And with the variety of materials, finishes, appliances and gadgets available today, the design of your kitchen and bathroom can be as simple or grand as your imagination and budget will allow. Projects this issue illustrate many different design ideas and material options, from timber and stone to ceramic and mosaic, glass, metal and much more. Designers have myriad options to choose from when creating these spaces and with technology on hand, consumers can even walk through their proposed rooms ”albeit virtually” before they commit to undertaking what can be a costly building project. The kitchen and bathroom design and layout you choose for your home should reflect the way you live, work and access the spaces, so before you start, planning is key. Sit with your designer and work through your areas in meticulous detail. Well-designed kitchens and bathrooms that use quality materials and workmanship should serve you well into the future. That's why it pays to do it once and do it well.

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GDA Kitchens & Bathrooms

From Peter Maddison

OUR OWN Grand Design • Peter Maddison, architect and presenter of Grand Designs Australia, recently renovated his mid-20th-century home and both the kitchen and bathroom picked up the coveted HIA award for Best Kitchen and Bathroom in Victoria 2017. Here Peter gives us the inside scoop on his fabulous kitchen renovation

PREDICTIONS AND Trends • Internationally acclaimed, award-winning designer Mal Corboy gives us his top five picks for kitchen designs

Creative Edit • Take a look at what’s happening in the world of kitchen design

Glam IT UP • Looking for some extra luxury in your life? With these beautiful products you can glam up your kitchen a little — or a lot!

Go Eco • There are so many good reasons to choose environmentally friendly products for your kitchen and bathroom

BLOCK Colour • Energise your kitchen with a kick of colour

Loose Fit

Turn It On • How to choose the right kitchen tap

Above & Below • Topmount or undermount, your kitchen sink does more than just the dishes

Top it Off • Gas, electric, induction, combination and flexinduction; with so many varieties available, how do you choose?

Bake Off • With so many different ovens available today, which is best for you?

Counter Culture • Set the tone for your kitchen with gorgeous solid surfaces

Kitchens • Design inspiration for the heart of your home

CREATIVE SOLUTION • An 1880s kitchen receives a striking modern update

IN THE Mood • A complete overhaul of this space has resulted in a design that is both fascinating and fabulous

Retro REINVIGORATED • A superb new kitchen has become the heart of this renovated family home

A BRIGHT DELIGHT • With a nod to its industrial surrounds, this striking kitchen has undergone a transformation that can only be described as beautiful

DISTINGUISHABLE Elegance • A perfect combination of artistic style and functionality makes this kitchen a winner

Trés Chic • Lacking a certain je ne sais quoi, the kitchen in this inner-city home has been given a serious lesson in panache

Style on Point • An effortlessly cool kitchen that commands attention

MONOLITHIC MASTERPIECE • For lovers of design, this visually striking and bold kitchen will be especially memorable

Bathrooms • Take some cues from some cutting edge bathroom design

Bathing BEAUTIES • Enjoy the relaxing and healing properties of bathing in a beautiful bathtub

On Top • Top off your...