Kitchens and Bathrooms Quarterly Magazine 21.1

Issue 21.1 February 2014

In this issue of Kitchens and Bathrooms Quarterly Magazine we talk with Mark Best in his kitchen. We also check out Masterchef's Hayden Quinn's cooking sanctuary, as well as our review of coffee machines.

Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly celebrates the best in Australian kitchen and bathroom design with the winners from the Housing Industry Association's recent awards programs. We also chat to four prominent Australian designers about their unique work in this industry. Our team also road tested a number of coffee machines to find the perfect espresso. We chatted to Mark Best about his passion for food and family while Masterchef winner Hayden Quinn shared a sumptuous recipe from his new cookbook.

CONTENTS

SPECIAL FEATURES

44    In the kitchen with… Mark Best
Restaurateur and chef Mark Best shares his passion for food, family and Thermomix. Deputy Editor Suzy Michael steps into his Marque Restaurant to see how hard work and dedication have distinguished him as a master in his field
53    At home with… Hayden Quinn
From real life to reality TV, Hayden Quinn swims from the sea into the kitchen. This lovable, laid-back surfer/chef/television star talks about his idea of a perfect kitchen, his many cooking adventures and the exciting launch of his first book
62    Profile — Dr Andreas Hettich
Dr Andreas Hettich, chairman of the Hettich management board, is following in his father’s footsteps and taking the family ownership and management of the company into its fourth generation
80    HIA NSW Kitchen & Bathroom Awards
View the winners of the Housing Industry Association New South Wales’s Kitchen and Bathroom Awards 2013
82    HIA Qld Kitchen & Bathroom Awards
View the winners of the Housing Industry Association Queensland’s Kitchen and Bathroom Awards 2013
84    HIA Vic Kitchen & Bathroom Awards
View the winners of the Housing Industry Association Victoria’s Kitchen and Bathroom Awards 2013
86    HIA SA Kitchen & Bathroom Awards
View the winners of the Housing Industry Association South Australia’s Kitchen and Bathroom Awards 2013
91    Australian Designers
Four eminent Australian kitchen and bathroom designers share their unique perspectives on this dynamic and ever-changing industry

REGULAR FEATURES

38    What we love
Step behind the scenes with the KBQ team
46    Colour therapy
Bold tones of black, white and chocolate make for a striking interior
68    Integrate your life
Thinking about integrated kitchen appliances? Fast becoming a shopping list must-have in contemporary home design, integration delivers on sleek, space-saving convenience
72    Benchtop TLC
Keeping your kitchen benchtop dazzling and lustrous is easy with these clever and innovative methods that will clean and protect your benchtop for years to come
74    Sorted - pantry storage 
Did you know there are storage solutions that actually increase storage space? With so many options, here’s your quick guide to creating the perfect pantry storage space. By Tanya Selever of Tansel Stainless Steel Wireware
76    Ingenious inspiration
Refresh your bathroom with these time-saving secrets. Our clever renovation ideas will leave your bathroom timeless, refined and personalised to suit your style
78    Certified Designers
When deciding on a designer for your next kitchen, bathroom or interior project, we always recommend looking for a KBDi Certified Designer. Here, we talk to two Certified Designers about why they chose to take this additional step and what it means to their business

AUSTRALIAN DESIGN SHOWCASE

97      Western Australian projects and showrooms
131    Kitchens
267    Bathrooms
313    Products, companies & showrooms