Andrew Rizza, Founder and Creative Director of Dream Design, shares how his background in craftsmanship continues to shape the company’s approach.
I began as a carpenter before moving into bespoke joinery and cabinetry, founding Dream Design in 1984. What started as a workshop making bespoke cabinetry grew naturally as our clients invited us to become involved in more areas of their homes.
Today, we specialise in kitchen design, bathrooms and complete residences throughout the UK and internationally. That grounding in craft still informs every project, from the overall proportions to the smallest construction detail.
We remain family-run, now in our second generation. My son, Connor, joined in 2018 and leads our brand and client experience, while I lead the studio’s creative direction. That year also saw us open our Design Centre in Christchurch, Dorset.
It grew naturally from making furniture. I became increasingly interested in the space around each piece and how the whole room could work better.
Interior design brought together the things I enjoy most: creativity, craftsmanship and practical problem-solving, with the opportunity to make a lasting difference to someone’s home and quality of life.
Helping clients see possibilities they had not considered. A conversation about replacing a kitchen might lead to relocating it, opening the house to the garden and transforming how the family uses the space. Kitchen design brings together so much of what we do, from spatial planning and bespoke cabinetry to materials, lighting and the practicalities of cooking and entertaining.
Those discoveries begin with listening. Seeing clients enjoy the result, then being invited back for another home or the next generation, is especially rewarding.
We recently completed a full refurbishment of a stunning coastal home in Dorset. What made the project particularly rewarding was the clients’ trust in us, which gave us complete creative freedom to explore the property’s potential. Considering the home as a whole allowed us to bring everything together into one cohesive design. That is how we most enjoy working and where we do our best work.
Another highlight was completing an extension to our 5,000 sq ft Design Centre in Christchurch, Dorset, where clients can explore fully realised kitchen displays alongside bathrooms and living spaces. It gives them an opportunity to experience the quality, craftsmanship and approach to design that define Dream Design.
Residential projects where we can become involved early and consider the home as a whole, whether a new build or a refurbishment. Developing the layout, lighting, materials and furniture together allows every decision to contribute to the finished result.
The architecture and the clients give each project its character. Discovering what will bring out the best in both is what interests me.
Carrying the quality of an idea through to the finished home. A seemingly simple detail can require considerable thought and coordination, so clear drawings and close relationships with craftspeople are essential.
Equally, clients need confidence throughout the process. Helping them understand priorities and make informed decisions is an important part of our responsibility.
How much depends on listening and communication. Asking the right questions at the beginning shapes everything that follows, while explaining decisions clearly helps everyone work towards the same result.
Learn how things are made. Spend time in workshops and on site, handle materials and follow your designs through installation. Understanding construction sharpens your judgement and gives you greater freedom to design with confidence.
I think considered advice will become increasingly valuable. Clients have access to endless inspiration and information; helping them decide what belongs in their home is where our experience makes a difference.
It gives clients reassurance when choosing who to trust with their home. From there, that trust is strengthened through thoughtful advice, careful detailing and consistent service, throughout the project and after its completion.
About Dream Design
Dream Design is a luxury kitchen, bathroom and interior design centre in Dorset, creating one-of-a-kind private residences across Dorset, Hampshire, Poole, the UK and internationally. Supported by its award-winning interior architecture and interior design studio, Dream Design specialises in bespoke kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living spaces and complete home design. The 5,000 sq ft Design Centre brings together leading brands and specialist ateliers across kitchen design, bathroomware, appliances, surfaces, lighting, furniture and interior architectural details, creating a distinctive design destination for private clients, architects and developers seeking a considered, highly tailored approach to residential design, specification and project delivery.
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Travertine-inspired surfaces continue to bring warmth, texture and a sense of natural character to contemporary interiors, and Maximus Travertine Osso offers a sophisticated interpretation of this enduring stone aesthetic in large-format porcelain.
Combining the timeless beauty of natural travertine with the practical benefits and versatility of porcelain, Maximus Travertine Osso features delicate striations and subtle tonal nuances that create a refined and authentic appearance. Available in White and Light Beige, the collection introduces a versatile palette that works effortlessly with warm neutrals, natural materials and earthy colour schemes.
Available in 60 x 120cm, 120 x 120cm, 120 x 280cm and 162 x 324cm formats, the porcelain range provides flexibility for a variety of interior applications, from floors and feature walls to larger architectural surfaces. The generous slab formats are particularly suited to creating a sense of continuity across larger spaces, while the smaller formats offer additional design flexibility.
Adding further versatility, coordinating striped décor options are available in both colourways, introducing a more graphic interpretation of the natural stone aesthetic. Used selectively, the décor can create visual definition, while the larger formats allow the subtle movement of the travertine effect to take centre stage.
Maximus Travertine Osso also incorporates Maximus’ Sync Effect digital structure technology, creating a textured relief that works in harmony with the surface design. The technology enhances the depth and authenticity of the stone effect while adding a tactile quality to the porcelain surface.
The result is a collection that balances the enduring appeal of travertine with the clean, contemporary possibilities of porcelain. Whether used to create a calm, tonal bathroom, a sophisticated living space or a statement architectural surface, Travertine Osso brings warmth and quiet luxury to modern interiors.
For designers and specifiers looking to introduce the character of travertine without compromising on contemporary versatility, Maximus Travertine Osso offers a considered alternative to natural stone, combining a soft, natural aesthetic with the benefits of a large-format porcelain surface.
About RAK Ceramics Ltd
RAK Ceramics products feature in some of the most iconic buildings in the world. Known for a wide product range and the ability to produce bespoke solutions for both small and large scale projects, RAK Ceramics enable clients to bring their ideas to life. They respect, inspire, improve and deliver; today, tomorrow, no matter the ambition, no matter the challenge, RAK Ceramics take care of all the details, so you don’t have to. Their passion and expertise combined with a careful attention to detail means they can provide you with a range of integrated ceramics solutions, allowing you freedom to be creative and plenty of room for imagination.
Leading bathroom and tile manufacturer RAK Ceramics is delighted to unveil RAK-Neo, a beautiful new modular bathroom furniture range that blends style with practicality.
Designed to make a statement in an any bathroom, this versatile new collection is available in freestanding and wall-hung formats and comes in four on-trend finishes that will suit all tastes and interiors.
The perfect combination of affordable elegance, RAK-Neo offers mix-and-match options to create unique, personalised spaces that cater for all storage requirements.
Vanity units come in Oak, Green, Grey and White finishes and consumers can take their pick from spacious Gloss White or Matt White or Black washbasins. Providing even more options for customisation, there is a choice of Black or Nickel t-handles.
Offering plenty of storage space for all bathroom essentials, both the freestanding and wall-hung units come with two soft-close drawers.
Freestanding units measure 600mm, while wall-hung furniture is available in 600mm and 800mm. All come with an industry-leading 5-year warranty.
CDUK has launched seven new Corian® Solid Surface colours from the 2026 Corian® Design palette. Available exclusively from CDUK in the UK and Ireland, the new colours expand the Corian® portfolio with a refreshed creative direction, Corian® Design has named Nature in Motion.
The seven new colours are Travertine Roma, Travertine Firenze, Vasto Greige, Vasto Laguna, Artista Drift, Artista Mocha and City Roast. Each has been shaped by biophilic forms and earthy palettes, bringing natural movement to surfaces in a way that reconnects design with the emotional resonance of nature.
In 2024, Corian® Design introduced Nature's Canvas, capturing nature held still in texture and tone. For 2026, nature moves. The new collection translates the flow of stone, water and light into colours built around movement rather than stillness, designed to complement the existing portfolio while expanding what is possible, to design without compromise.
Travertine Collection: Two warm neutral tones inspired by the enduring stonework of Italian architecture. Corian® Travertine Roma reveals subtle greige tones through an off-white surface, balancing depth with contemporary refinement. Corian® Travertine Firenze flows with warm grey across a serene neutral background, reflecting nature's intricate influence and ceaseless evolution.
Vasto Collection: Two expansive tones inspired by the openness of land, sky and sea. Corian® Vasto Greige evokes openness and continuity with broad movement and subtle beige and grey veining. Corian® Vasto Laguna captures boundless space, with blue and warm grey veining in a crisp white background suggestive of water caressing a coastline.
Artista Collection: Two contrasting tones inspired by air and light, and the richness of coffee and chocolate. Corian® Artista Drift is a refined, contemporary white with varied neutral veins and fine particulates evoking a sense of air and light. Corian® Artista Mocha takes the opposite direction, dark brown streaked by monochromatic veining that suggests the richness of coffee and chocolate.
Terrain Collection: A single earthy tone in Corian® City Roast: dark and rich, with a coffee-inspired background enlivened by subtle particulates that echo the energy of the cityscape.
Corian® Solid Surface is a material that does what natural stone and laminate cannot. Thermoformable into 2D and 3D shapes and joined with inconspicuous seams, a worktop, wall and basin can read as one continuous form, giving specifiers a design freedom that is simply not possible with other materials.
Solid all the way through and built for high-traffic environments, scratches and damage can be repaired in place and the surface renewed back to its original finish. It is also non-porous and hygienic, with a smooth, impenetrable surface that gives bacteria and mould nowhere to take root, which is why it remains a default specification in healthcare, food service and hospitality projects expected to perform for decades.
Artista Drift, Artista Mocha and City Roast contain pre-consumer recycled content, with third-party certification expected late summer 2026.
"Take a colour like Travertine Roma or Travertine Firenze. What draws architects and designers to surfaces like these is the depth and warmth of natural stone, but Corian® delivers that aesthetic in a material that can be thermoformed, seamlessly joined and fabricated into forms that stone simply cannot accommodate. You can achieve the travertine look across a seamless vertical surface or bring it into a high-use environment where stone would restrict. That ability to realise what you can see in your head, in a material that can genuinely go there, is what I find so compelling about specifying Corian®. Our role at CDUK is to help architects, designers and fabricators turn that design intent into specified projects, whether that means samples in studios, technical guidance at design stage, or stock and availability when the project moves to site. We are looking forward to seeing where our customers take these colours." — Vicki Richmond, Marketing Director, CDUK
"Designers are looking for materials that allow them to fully realize their vision without compromise. This collection delivers the warmth and movement designers seek from natural materials, while enabling applications and performance that traditional materials often restrict." — Condylia Courtney, Global Business Director, Corian® Design.
CDUK is a leading supplier of surface materials, complementary products and solutions, and the exclusive route to market for Corian® Solid Surface in the UK and Ireland. The team acts as a design partner across the full specification journey, supporting architects, designers, fabricators and contractors with expert advice, technical knowledge, samples and Lunch and Learn sessions, with UK stock held across the portfolio.
Specifying Corian® Solid Surface through CDUK also opens the door to Vita Nova, CDUK's creative take-back and repurposing solution, allowing specifiers, fabricators and contractors to design with circularity and zero waste ambitions without compromising on quality or availability.
In the UK and Ireland alone, upwards of 450 tonnes of solid surface materials find their way into landfill each year. Vita Nova diverts that waste to a workshop in West Yorkshire, repurposing it into new products, part sheets or aggregates.
Sample update kits with the seven new colours of Corian® Solid Surface are available to order now from CDUK. Specifiers can also request a Lunch and Learn session with the CDUK team, covering design applications, specification guidance and fabrication possibilities. Book here.
To view the new colours in full, visit the CDUK website.
About CDUK
CDUK is a supplier of surface materials and complementary products to the specification market in the UK and Ireland, including architects, interior designers, kitchen designers, fabricators and contractors. Having built a strong reputation as the exclusive distributor of Corian® Solid Surface in the UK and Ireland, CDUK now offers an extended range of services as well as products from a number of leading brands. We are a business with over 40 years’ experience. We support our customers through a journey, as their design partner, from sourcing the best products and materials to helping them unlock their full potential through expert advice and technical knowledge. Our team of industry experts also provides technical advice, sampling and bespoke training courses for designers, manufacturers and fabricators.
GRAFF unveils Pantheon, a collection that reinterprets the grandeur of classical architecture through a refined contemporary design language.
Referencing the iconic forms of ancient Roman columns and temples, Pantheon translates architectural harmony and proportion into functional design for bathroom and wellness spaces. Sculptural volumes and precise detailing define the collection, achieving a sophisticated balance between form and function.
The range of washbasin mixers and showers is distinguished by architectural silhouettes and a modular design concept that allows complete creative freedom. Pantheon offers a comprehensive selection of mixers available in single, two and three-hole configurations, with two spout options to meet diverse design and functional requirements.
A distinctive interplay of patterns characterizes each element: plain surfaces contrast with finely fluted knurling, creating a tactile dialogue rooted in classical ornamentation. This refined detailing reinforces the collection’s sculptural identity, enabling designers to craft compositions that merge contemporary expression with artisanal craftsmanship.
Echoing the serene atmosphere of ancient Roman baths, the collection evokes a sense of wellness and tranquility, transforming the bathroom into a personal retreat where water, material, and light exist in seamless harmony.
Available across GRAFF’s complete portfolio of 28 artisanal finishes, Pantheon reflects the brand’s ongoing dialogue between heritage and innovation, delivering designs defined by beauty, performance, and exceptional craftsmanship.
About GRAFF
GRAFF’s luxury taps and shower collections elevate the bath space with designs that are both timeless and cutting-edge, complementing endless architectural and interior styles. Available in 21 luxury finishes such as Brushed Brass, Polished Nickel, and 24K Gold, and with a choice of three Tuscan marble inserts, GRAFF basin mixer or shower controls offer bespoke and unique customisation possibilities. Backed by a rich heritage of European artisanship, GRAFF products transform the bath space into a masterpiece of tranquillity, wellness, and spa like experience. With a focus on design, sustainability, and high technology, GRAFF caters to the senses with features such as chromotherapy, bringing bath and shower experiences to luxurious heights.
Frank Iaria, Kitchen and Interior Designer at Mint Kitchen Group, has given his insights into the industry.
My career in the industry began as an apprentice cabinet maker, which gave me a strong hands-on understanding of joinery, construction and detailing from the very beginning. After sustaining a back injury, I moved away from the physical side of cabinet making and into the design field. What started as a necessary career shift quickly became a genuine passion, and I found that I enjoyed the creativity, problem-solving and client interaction of design even more.
I went on to become a Certified Kitchen Designer and built my career around creating highly functional, detailed and beautifully resolved kitchen spaces. After working with major retailers and developing a strong reputation within the industry, I decided to go out on my own and open my own showroom. From there, it was a natural progression to expand into other areas of the home, as many of my clients were renovating multiple spaces at once. This led me to further study bathroom design, allowing me to provide a more complete design service across kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, wardrobes and whole-home joinery.
Entering industry awards became an important turning point in my career. In the first year alone, we achieved 10 awards, which gave me the confidence and motivation to continue pushing the design side of the business further. Year after year, we continued entering awards and collecting recognition, which helped strengthen our reputation and increase demand for our style of work.
As the business continued to grow, I formed a group with industry colleagues to create better buying power, greater exposure and stronger collective advertising. This became Mint Kitchen Group. Since then, we have continued to build on our success and are proud to have become one of the most awarded kitchen design groups in Victoria. Today, I operate two design studios with a team of six designers, and much of our work comes through referrals from existing and past clients.
I am very proud of the work we produce and the care we put into every project. For us, great design is not only about how a space looks, but how well it functions, how carefully it is detailed and how successfully it is executed. That commitment to detail, craftsmanship and the client experience continues to drive the way we work today.
I was drawn to interior design because it combines creativity with problem-solving in a very practical and meaningful way. My early background in cabinet making gave me a strong understanding of how things are constructed, but moving into design opened up a much broader opportunity to shape spaces from the very beginning. I enjoyed being able to think not only about how something was made, but how it would function, how it would feel, and how it would improve the way people live.
For me, the profession is about much more than selecting finishes or creating a stylish space. It is about listening carefully, understanding a client’s lifestyle, and then translating that into a design that is both beautiful and practical. That combination of creativity, functionality, detail and human connection is what first attracted me to the industry and continues to motivate me.
I really enjoy the process of taking a client’s brief and turning it into a resolved design that feels both beautiful and effortless. There is something very rewarding about working through the details — the layout, proportions, materials, storage, lighting, finishes and joinery — and seeing all those elements come together into one cohesive space.
I also enjoy the relationship-building side of the profession. Every client is different, and every project has its own story. Being trusted to help shape such personal spaces in someone’s home is a privilege. The best part is seeing the finished result and knowing that the design has genuinely improved the way the client uses and enjoys their home.
One of my most memorable career highlights from the past year has been the transformation of our South Melbourne Design Studio. We converted what was once a commercial office space into an apartment-style showcase, designed to feel like a real home rather than a traditional showroom. This allowed us to demonstrate the type of work we do across all areas of the home, from kitchens, bathrooms and laundries through to wardrobes, living spaces, custom furniture and detailed joinery solutions.
The studio was designed to help clients experience our work in a more personal and immersive way. Rather than viewing individual displays in isolation, they can walk through connected spaces and see how materials, finishes, storage, lighting and joinery details work together in a complete interior environment. It has become a valuable space for presenting design ideas, inspiring clients and showing the level of detail, craftsmanship and functionality that sits behind every project we deliver.
My favourite projects are those where we are able to create a complete design solution rather than looking at one room in isolation. Whole-home renovations, kitchens connected to living spaces, and projects with custom joinery throughout are particularly rewarding because they allow us to create consistency, flow and a strong design language across the home.
I also enjoy projects that require careful planning and detailed problem-solving. Kitchens, bathrooms and laundries can be some of the most technically demanding spaces in a home, but that is what makes them interesting. When a space works beautifully from both a design and functional perspective, the result feels seamless — and that is always the goal.
One of the most challenging aspects is balancing creativity with practicality. A successful design needs to look beautiful, but it also needs to be functional, buildable, durable and suited to the client’s budget and lifestyle. There are often many layers to consider, from design intent and client expectations through to manufacturing requirements, site conditions, lead times and installation details.
Communication is also critical. Interior design involves many people — clients, designers, suppliers, trades, manufacturers and installers — and every decision needs to be clearly documented and understood. The smallest detail can have a big impact, so maintaining clarity throughout the process is one of the ongoing challenges, but it is also what leads to the best outcomes.
I wish I had understood earlier just how much of interior design is about communication, documentation and decision-making. Many people see the creative side of the profession, but behind every successful project is a huge amount of planning, coordination and attention to detail. Good design is not just about the idea — it is about how clearly that idea is communicated and executed.
I have also learned that every project will evolve. Site conditions, budgets, client preferences and technical requirements can all shift along the way. Being flexible, calm and solutions-focused is essential. The ability to adapt while still protecting the overall design intent is one of the most valuable skills a designer can develop.
My advice would be to learn how things are actually made. Understanding construction, manufacturing, installation and detailing will make you a much stronger designer. A concept may look beautiful on paper, but it needs to work in the real world. The more you understand materials, hardware, joinery construction, clearances and site limitations, the better your designs will become.
I would also encourage aspiring designers to listen carefully. Clients may not always know how to explain exactly what they want, but they will usually give you clues through the way they talk about their lifestyle, frustrations and routines. A great designer knows how to interpret those details and turn them into a space that feels considered, personal and practical.
I think the industry will continue moving toward more personalised, lifestyle-driven design. Clients are becoming more considered about how their homes function, not just how they look. They want spaces that support the way they live, work, entertain and relax, with a greater focus on quality, longevity and intelligent storage solutions.
I also see technology, documentation and communication becoming even more important. Clients expect a clearer understanding of their design before it is built, while design and production teams need accurate information to reduce errors and improve efficiency. The future of interior design will still rely heavily on creativity, but it will also depend on strong systems, clear processes and better integration between design, documentation and delivery.
Being an SBID Accredited Interior Designer represents professional recognition and a commitment to maintaining high standards within the industry. It is an acknowledgment of experience, design capability and professionalism, but also of the responsibility designers have to deliver considered, ethical and well-resolved outcomes for their clients.
For me, SBID accreditation is also about being connected to a broader international design community. It reinforces the importance of continual learning, professionalism and striving for excellence in every project. It is a privilege to be recognised within an organisation that values design integrity, innovation and the ongoing development of the interior design profession.
About Mint Kitchens by Designwize
Mint Kitchen Group is a Melbourne-based kitchen and interiors company specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke joinery. We create custom kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, wardrobes and interior spaces that are tailored to each client’s lifestyle, home and design vision. With a strong focus on quality craftsmanship, practical functionality and personalised service, our team manages each project from concept through to completion. By combining thoughtful design with locally made joinery and attention to detail, Mint Kitchen Group delivers beautifully resolved spaces that are made to be lived in and built to last.
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RAK Ceramics introduces I Sassi Matera, a surface inspired by the extraordinary architectural landscape of the Sassi di Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage site defined by its ancient cave dwellings that have been continuously inhabited since the Paleolithic era. This unique cultural reference brings together history, materiality and design to create a collection rooted in heritage yet expressed through a contemporary lens.
The collection draws inspiration from the natural formation of Matera itself, where soft calcarenite stone, shaped over time by water and wind erosion, defines the texture and character of the landscape. This geological identity becomes the foundation for a refined ceramic interpretation that captures depth, movement and authenticity in surface form.
Developed as part of the wider I Sassi Collection, alongside I Sassi Borgogna, the Matera design reflects a carefully considered fusion of materials and aesthetics. It combines the Borgogna background with layered decorative flakes, creating a surface that is entirely unique in its expression. Notably, both I Sassi Matera and I Sassi Borgogna share the same base background, ensuring a seamless visual connection and a perfectly balanced colour relationship between the two designs. This coordinated approach enhances continuity across the collection while allowing each surface to maintain its own distinct identity.
I Sassi Matera is available in dark greige, dark ivory, dark sand and grey, with coordinated decors designed to extend creative flexibility across applications. Offered in 90x180cm, 120x120cm and 60x120cm formats, the collection supports a wide range of design requirements, from large scale architectural installations to more detailed interior compositions.
With its layered material narrative and precise aesthetic harmony, I Sassi Matera reflects RAK Ceramics’ commitment to transforming historical inspiration into contemporary surface design, where heritage and innovation coexist in a refined and enduring expression.
Mint Kitchen Group is proud to introduce its South Melbourne Design Studio — a refined and immersive destination for clients, designers, builders, and architects seeking beautifully resolved residential interiors and bespoke joinery solutions.
Located in one of Melbourne’s most established design precincts, the South Melbourne Design Studio has been created to showcase the company’s expertise across kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, wardrobes, and whole-home custom joinery. The space reflects Mint Kitchen Group’s ongoing commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, materiality, and considered design, offering visitors the opportunity to experience the quality, detail, and functionality that underpin every project.
The South Melbourne Design Studio has been thoughtfully designed as more than a display space. It acts as a design destination where clients can engage directly with materials, finishes, hardware, surfaces, storage solutions, appliance integration, and cabinetry detailing in a tangible and inspiring environment. Each display has been carefully curated to demonstrate how strong design thinking, technical precision, and manufacturing knowledge come together to create interiors that are not only visually impressive, but also practical, durable, and highly liveable.
As a business that designs, manufactures, and installs custom joinery, Mint Kitchen Group offers a seamless end-to-end service from concept through to completion. This integrated approach is central to the studio experience. Clients are able to better understand the full design journey, from early planning and layout development through to specification, production detailing, installation, and final delivery.
The South Melbourne Design Studio also allows visitors to explore a wide range of premium materials and design options in person. From cabinetry finishes and benchtop surfaces to hardware selections, lighting considerations, storage mechanisms, and appliance integration, the studio supports informed decision-making and helps clients visualise the possibilities for their own homes. This hands-on experience is particularly valuable in custom interior design, where the relationship between form, function, texture, scale, and detail plays such an important role in the final outcome.
For Mint Kitchen Group, the South Melbourne Design Studio represents the continued growth of the business and its commitment to elevating the standard of custom interiors in Melbourne. With 40 years of industry experience behind its leadership, the company has built a strong reputation for design detail, quality craftsmanship, client-focused outcomes, and highly resolved residential spaces.
The studio brings together the company’s design expertise and manufacturing capability in one cohesive environment. It showcases not only the aesthetic possibilities of custom joinery, but also the technical knowledge required to deliver complex and functional interior spaces. Every element has been considered to highlight the importance of proportion, usability, material selection, construction quality, and long-term performance.
Mint Kitchen Group continues to work closely with homeowners, architects, and designers to create tailored interiors that reflect each client’s lifestyle, brief, and individual home. The South Melbourne Design Studio provides a valuable platform for collaboration, allowing ideas to be explored, refined, and transformed into highly personalised design solutions.
The opening of the South Melbourne Design Studio reinforces Mint Kitchen Group’s position as a trusted name in premium residential interiors and custom joinery. It is a space designed to inspire, educate, and demonstrate what is possible when thoughtful design, expert craftsmanship, and precise manufacturing come together.
The South Melbourne Design Studio welcomes clients looking to renovate, build, or transform their home with beautifully designed, expertly crafted interior spaces that balance style, functionality, and enduring quality.
Coya is being presented for the first time in the UK at CDW. This new design series for the bathroom impresses with its fluid form, which moves confidently between interior styles. Circle and square merge into a flowing unit – the so-called squircle. Coya is entirely committed to the transitional style: a mixture of traditional and contemporary elements that balances the tried and tested with the new, effortlessly combining apparent opposites.
Dornbracht Atelier puts the designer at the heart of each creation with limitless shapes, colour finishes and material innovations, which allow true design freedom. Examples on display will inspire, with the Vaia fitting in a chequerboard finish made from reclaimed sea shells, CYO encirled in leather, and Tara in both a tactile black velvet and iridescent rainbow finish.
The new partnership between Dornbracht and Jung solves a common challenge of hardware and fittings coordination across kitchens and bathrooms. As these two brands combine design expertise under the motto “Signature Design. Crafted in Finishes”, their joint finish portfolio sits in perfect harmony across fittings and switches.
“We are so glad to be back at Clerkenwell Design Week this year and we are looking forward to three days of creative conversations,” says Craig Johnstone, UK Sales and Marketing Director, Dornbracht. “Design is a feeling as much as an approach and we invite everyone to discover the options we offer in the K&B space: come and talk to us about your projects and we will inspire your creative vision from the product examples we’ll have on display.”
Dornbracht will be exhibiting in the Church of Design located in St Bartholomew the Great, Cloth Fair, EC1A 7JQ, and is open as follows: - Tuesday, 19 May from 10am – 6pm: press day and open day for general public - Wednesday, 20 May from 10am – 9pm, evening event from 6pm: Join Dornbracht alongside other brands at Church of Design’s late-night party. Connect with industry leaders, designers and decision makers - Wednesday, 20 May from 5pm – 8pm: Dornbracht x Jung event at 6-7 Albermale Way, EC1V 4JB. Cocktails and stone baked pizzas with a lighting experience installation created by local artist Becky Smith to celebrate this collaboration - Thursday, 21 May from 10am – 5pm
Stand SB10 Church of Design St Bartholomew the Great, Cloth Fair, Clerkenwell 19th – 21st May
About Dornbracht UK & Ireland
Dornbracht creates exclusive designer fittings and accessories for the bathroom, spa, and kitchen. The luxury manufacturer’s portfolio combines iconic design, effective water applications, and customised solutions. At its headquarters in Iserlohn, South Westphalia, advanced technologies and precise craftsmanship are combined to create products of outstanding quality – Made in Germany. Since 1950, Dornbracht has been shaping the design of sophisticated living spaces and setting standards with pioneering innovations. The focus is always on people and their individual needs. With this, the company enables the realisation of very personal visions and life concepts, underlining its brand claim “Inspiring your vision”.
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