Professional designers must continue to be informed about the features, benefits and design considerations of a wide range of products. With an in-depth knowledge of surfaces and materials, a knowledgable designer will be far better placed to extend their potential in kitchen and bathroom design. In our new Design Bulletins, we’re helping Members build a bank of references to start their material investigations.

We recently partnered with Austaron Surfaces to outline the features and benefits of Staron® Solid Surfaces. The Bulletin summarises how solid surfaces can be used in all kinds of kitchen and bathroom applications. It outlines the key considerations designers need to make when designing with solid surfaces, including support and structural requirements, designing with pattern and selecting colours. Most importantly, this handy cheat-sheet sets out the compliance and warranties associated with the product, making it an invaluable resource for all good designers.

Members can access this Design Bulletin (along with our full suite of Technical and Business Bulletins) in our exclusive Members Portal. If you’re interested in learning how your product can be featured in this way, contact us via the form below and we’ll be in touch.

A message from our KBDi Corporate Plus Partner, Austaron

Introducing Evermoin® by Staron® – an ideal surface solution for applications that are exposed to sensitive people and/or animals such as the sick, elderly or children. It provides the hygiene and design versatility of Staron®, with a bacteria killing, antibacterial inclusion.

Standard Staron® suppresses fungal and bacteria due to its non-porous nature, while Staron® Evermoin® actively kills bacteria. Evermoin® anti-microbial surfaces from Staron® can be used in almost any interior space. Imagine nurses’ workstations and wall cladding in a functional and renewable material that is durable as well as ultra-hygienic. Achieve the perfect blend of simplicity in design with an antimicrobial surface engineered for a healthier life.

Staron® Evermoin® is suitable for endless applications with a smooth finish.

It offers a warm, soft and soothing feel to the skin.  It does not feel ‘cold’ like many other surfaces do.  It provides the perfect surface solution for dental surgeries, hospitals and aged care facilities. Staron® Evermoin® prevents the growth of mould or mildew, providing a clean surface solution.

The thermoformability of Staron® allows for designs of ergonomically friendly applications for wheelchair access. The non-porous and slip resistant nature of Staron® also means it can be used in and around showers and bathtubs by creating curves for easy access.

The smooth nature of Staron® Evermoin® adds heightened hygiene and eliminates dirt trapping crevices, that is essential in this type of industry. It  also extends itself to fully integrated dentistry bowls, baby baths or sinks and vanities. With no open joins, just one continuous surface. Create monolithic wall surfaces, toilet partitions, food preparation kitchenettes and nurses stations – the possibilities are endless.

Staron® Evermoin® is renewable, meaning that after years of use it can be sanded to be restored back to its original condition. It can be formed and moulded into any shape or design imaginable.

All this comes in an environmentally sustainable material that is Greenguard and Greenguard Gold certified, with a 10 Year Warranty.

Staron® Evermoin® is certified by the EPA [US Environmental Protection Agency], FDA [US Food & Drug Administration] and NSF [National Sanitation Foundation].

staron.com.au

Ph: 02 9822 7055

A message from our Corporate Partner, Häfele

Häfele has released an exciting new collection of handles and they are truly inspiring.

These handles offer you an expansive choice, coming in a range of shapes, colours, materials and finishes that enable you to match them effortlessly with any project.

These new handles showcase a range of ideas that are inspired by different worlds of living and style-defining eras.

The Textile handle is exceptional and by far the most creative in the range, featuring a superb cotton thread-like effect which gives off a warm radiance with the remarkable feel. These handles are a perfect addition to cupboards in luxurious bathrooms and stand out features in comfortable-plush apartments.

The Nouveau Art Deco I handle in the range is at first a bold eye-catcher that delivers a wonderful haptic experience along with a hint of modern flair.  Colours are fittingly available in gold, matt black and antique brass. The second style handle in this range is the Nouveau Art Deco II, which is also stylish and reminiscence of a grandiose era but brings the pompous side of the 20’s to life. Its pizzazz reinterprets the wonderful modern era of Art Deco with its subtle curves and nestles pleasingly on furniture pieces.

If you are searching for a more modern handle then the Bent handle tells a story of true modern craftsmanship. It plays elegantly with shadow and light on its outer contour focusing on high quality in every detail.

Similarly, the Slim handle range offers a delicate appearance but demands attention featuring slim lines. Both handles suit modern furniture and high-class designer kitchens.

Furthermore, the futuristic Cube range fits into current trends on the focus of clear function. Pure and simple, and in the best sense of the word, the cube knobs playfully interpret the cube which are great to use on playful furniture and throughout family areas. The Cube handle is made precisely for purpose with its pure and architectural appearance.

Without a doubt, the design possibilities are endless with Häfele’s new range.

To find out more about the other models available in the H19 range, click here.