Stuck when it comes to lighting in your kitchen or bathroom… Darren James answers some of the common questions Top Tip What is your number one tip in regard to lighting bathrooms and kitchens? Lighting needs to be functional and energy efficient so my main rule of thumb / tip is to firstly maximise […]
Read MoreThe Wrap Up – IMM Cologne, Living Kitchen and Maison & Object Paris 2015
Two of Europe’s largest international design fairs Maison & Object, Paris and IMM Cologne in Germany wrapped up last month revealing the latest trends in interiors in the way of design, decoration, furnishings, accessories and textiles. After winning the title of KBDi‘s Certified Designer of the Year 2014, I was fortunate enough to win a […]
Read MoreThe Great Outdoors – The Evolving Outdoor Kitchen
From a simple BBQ on the back deck to a fully functional kitchen…we ask Darren James about the evolving Outdoor Kitchen! What is the definition of an outdoor kitchen – it seems everyone is calling a BBQ on the back deck an outdoor kitchen these days. How popular are they really? Is […]
Read More“Renovating101” – Timing is crucial!!!
Timing and planning is everything when it comes to renovating. Check out the “renovating 101” feature in this months November issue of Home Beautiful Magazine for expert timeline guides provided by Darren James… a few of our projects feature too! Here is a sneak peak of the kitchen and bathroom timeline guides provided by […]
Read MoreIs a Wet Room a Viable Alternative for your next Bathroom Design?
Are you thinking about incorporating a wet room or open shower into your next renovation or new home? What is a wet room? and what are the pros, cons and important considerations when installing one? What is a wet room? We see many different levels and versions of wet rooms around the world, but here […]
Read MoreThe neglected laundry…
Too often the laundry is neglected when it comes to renovating and design. We look at why it’s as important as any other room and what are some of the important considerations when planning your new laundry. Why is the design of the laundry so important and why is it often overlooked in renovation projects? […]
Read MoreTop Renovation Tips
We ask our design director Darren James for his ‘Top Renovation Tips’ – here they are… 1. Set a realistic budget Setting a realistic budget is the first item that should be addressed with any kitchen, bathroom or interior renovation. This will act as a guide throughout the selection process. If you are in experienced […]
Read MoreConceal and Reveal
Conceal + reveal – the growth of hidden work spaces The demand for hidden work spaces and clever concealment continues to grow. Appliances these days can be beautiful elements in a living space, but we are seeing more and more appliances being concealed – refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers and even the hood (rangehood) are commonly being […]
Read MoreDarren James features in this months Home Beautiful Magazine
Check out this stunning Darren James Kitchen in this months Home Beautiful! Have you bought your copy of this months Home Beautiful yet….check out this stunning kitchen by Darren James. This Sovereign Island (Gold Coast) kitchen is nearly 5 years old and still looks HOT!!! Features by Kylie Jackes and Anna Koorey
Read More2012 Abode Kitchen of the Year – Runner up
Darren James wins Runner-up Best Kitchen and Runner-up Best Bathroom at 2012 Abode Design Awards Big congrats to our design director Darren James who took out Runner-up Best Kitchen and Runner-up Best Bathroom at the 2012 Abode House of the Year Awards held last night at Melbourne’s Crown Casino. The awards reward excellence in Australian residential […]
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