Coastal chic, Mt Martha style.

April 18, 2018.Reading time 14 minutes.

Being in the line of work she is in, making homes beautiful for her clients, Kate wanted something highly designed. “I wanted my home to display those things I have collected over the years and that I love being around.”

Shall I Engage a Designer?

February 7, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

Once you have made the decision to engage a designer, giving them a clear brief is the most effective way of ensuring you achieve your design dream. But where do you start?

A NEW VIEW AT KWD HQ

August 2, 2017.Reading time 8 minutes.

When Kate first investigated the idea of moving to larger premises where she could accommodate ten staff in a central location, Mt Martha Village was the obvious choice. The concept of KWD HQ evolved from a desire to showcase how much KWD itself has evolved and grown.

Luxury and functionality meets high spec design.

June 21, 2017.Reading time 8 minutes.

KWD was thrilled to hear that Virgon won the 2017 HIA Australian Townhouse/Villa Development award. What a well deserved achievement for this Melbourne based family business.

Design directions at DENFAIR 2017

June 14, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

DENFAIR is a unique platform for the commerce of design. Now in its third year, this is a carefully curated, high quality experience – a boutique trade event for contemporary design.

There’s no substitute for quality.

May 10, 2017.Reading time 10 minutes.

At KWD, we love working with The English Tapware Company. Not only are they experts when it comes to the very best in tapware, door furniture, basins, baths and sanitary-ware, their customer service is first class. That’s why they are our go-to choice when it comes to selecting the highest quality and most functional of these products for our design projects.

So what is American Coastal style?

April 26, 2017.Reading time 8 minutes.

At KWD we are often asked to create a Hamptons style home. However there are misconceptions about this type of aesthetic. Hamptons style is often confused with American Coastal, so our first step at KWD is to drill down to work out what our client’s vision really looks like.

KWD

At KWD we look at a project holistically. The sum of all the parts make the whole story work, and it’s this unique approach that sets us apart. The KWD experience provides a streamlined process. We specify, source and supply all hard finishes as well as carpets, rugs, custom furniture and soft furnishings, and manage the procurement, warehousing, freight and quality so every project is worry free. We work closely with interior designers, architects, developers and home-owners, selecting the ideal flooring, designing the perfect joinery and choosing the right paint colours for a wide range of design aesthetics. From finding the perfect paving stones and pool tiles to offering landscaping advice, KWD manages the whole design process. One contact, one invoice and staged deliveries ensure peace of mind. KWD's extensive global network of manufacturers, importers, agents and local wholesalers ensures the selected products are always available. Key supply partners are chosen for their ability to fulfil each project requirement, while our contract negotiation skills will always provide the most outstanding pricing. We often engage architects, draftsmen, lighting designers and builders to complete the design process. We embrace a consultative approach and develop lasting relationships with each and every client. It’s what the KWD team knows and loves. “Design is not a thing we do. It’s our way of life.” Kate Walker

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