Blum will grace the halls of The Sydney Exhibition Centre with an innovative display filled with the latest functional kitchen hardware technology at designEX on the 22nd – 24th April, 2010.

It will be Blum’s fourth consecutive year exhibiting at the prestigious design and architecture event with Blum National Sales and Marketing Manager, David Noakes commenting, “The exhibition provides the perfect platform for us to showcase both current and future products and reach a very important market segment for our business, the Interior Designers and Architects of Australia”.

Blum will be providing a sneak preview of their much anticipated new look TANDEMBOX intivo which offers new versatile design and differentiation opportunities for pull-outs. TANDEMBOX intivo creates a timelessly simple and uniform appearance when used in combination with BOXCAP, a matched add-on element for the drawer side. Alternatively, creative accents can be achieved by using BOXCOVER, in combination with almost any material.

Blum is an industry leader in kitchen cabinet hardware although; their products can be applied to other areas in the home. “Whilst we are heavily focussed on kitchens, we recognise the importance of other living spaces so we will highlight how Blum can be used right across the domestic or commercial fit out with feature displays including home entertainment and bathrooms to name just two”, says David Noakes.

Qualified design professionals have been visiting designEX for over twenty-two years to be inspired, look for new products and keep up to date with industry trends. Director of Rina Cohen Interiors, Rina Cohen visited Blum’s 2009 stand and said, “The staff on the stand were very friendly and eager to explain. (Blum produce) a quality product and there was plenty of trade literature available. The overall experience was interactive, quality and very worthwhile”.

design09 will showcase and celebrate the kitchen and bathroom industry's design stars. Formally the HIA Kitchen and Bathroom Design Awards, design09 has a category to suit every designer from those studying design to certified kitchen and bathroom professionals. State award winners and national award winners will be announced at the design09 awards gala.

The design09 national conference will be held on the Gold Coast, 11-12 September 2009, and will coincide with the design09 awards gala.  Be inspired by world class speakers, attend workshops run by industry leaders and meet your design colleagues from all over Australia.

More information including awards categories, application forms, conference schedule and registration will be available in February 2009.

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ALNO innovation introduces high-end design to the kitchen. Various front designs permit a design experience for all discerning buyer levels. Unique integrated recessed handle lighting ensures some atmospheric moments. Clear contours, spacious and purist.

With its new ALNOSTAR kitchen range, the Pfullendorf-based kitchen manufacturer ALNO presents a premium designer kitchen. But ALNO not only has high-quality design to offer in the high-price segment: three different ALNOSTAR front designs make the new model attractive for a broad range of buyers with high demands on quality and aesthetic design. The ALNOSTAR SMARTLINE starter version, the ALNOSTAR HIGHLINE high-gloss lacquered variant presented at the Eurocucina in Milan or the ALNOSTAR NATURELINE with real wood fronts in any case, a particularly aesthetic highlight is always available as an additional option in the form of the unique integrated recessed handle lighting.

The ALNOSTAR dispenses entirely with handles. Instead, drawers and doors are easily opened and closed via recessed grips. One particular detail is represented by the fact that on request, ALNO offers the recessed grip profile in the same colour as the kitchen fronts in all models of the STARLINE collection. This permits elegant tone on tone designs providing a consistent image of the kitchen as well as translating into generous space. For those who prefer more contrasting designs, there are profiles in an elegant stainless steel look which give the kitchen a more horizontal character.

The differences in kitchen design also lie in the details. New models with surprising elements are convincing in this regard: an integrated LED recessed grip lighting feature bathes the kitchen and its surroundings in atmospheric light. It underlines the horizontal contours of the kitchen and lends it a light and weightless character. A lighting strip along the underside of the worktop reinforces this emphasis on the horizontal and rounds off the aesthetics of this minimalist kitchen perfectly.

The restrained aesthetics of the model are further highlighted by quality materials in all variants. In the case of the ALNOSTAR HIGHLINE model, the fronts and accessories are lacquered and feature a high-gloss shine representing a guarantee for maximum quality, durability and resilience of the kitchen. A choice of four elegant high-gloss lacquers is available for the ALNOSTAR HIGHLINE: white, magnolia white, stony grey and quartz grey ensure purist design highlights in the kitchen.

The same colours are offered for the ALNO-STAR SMARTLINE model but in combination with non-high-gloss fronts. Furthermore, the ALNOSTAR SMARTLINE is also available in wild oak effect and black-brown imitation oak. The ALNOSTAR SMARTLINE is distinguished by smooth surfaces with direct coatings. Uncomplicated and easy-care designs and the ideal starter kitchen for price-conscious but discerning customers who do not wish to make any compromises when it comes to design.

Those wishing to combine natural materials and a natural appearance with high-quality design find just what they are looking for in the form of the ALNOSTAR NATURELINE. Two models featuring veneered oak fronts are offered: thanks to elegant wild oak, a light shade of wood dominates the kitchen area. With fronts in carbon oak, the ALNOSTAR NATURELINE is a true design item in an elegant dark brown/black tone.

Regardless of the variant, the ALNOSTAR is a kitchen for individualists who appreciate purist minimalist design as well as quality and convenience.