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.

The KWD take on the Dulux Colour Awards 2017

May 17, 2017.Reading time 9 minutes.

The design industry loves the Dulux Colour Awards. They have become an annual event that sets a benchmark in colour innovation, pushing designers to be bold and creative, using colour in inspiring, clever and ground-breaking ways.

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.

From China to Bali and Back

April 19, 2017.Reading time 10 minutes.

Travelling in search of inspiration and innovation is so important to the design process for KWD. Visiting trade fairs is a vital part of this search for new ideas, new suppliers, new products and new ways of using the products that are already a part of our portfolio. Earlier this year, Kate Walker attended the Xiamen Stone Fair in China for the first time to see what she could discover.

Contemporary Meets Comfort

April 12, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

This stunning, contemporary stylish home in Norwood Ave, Brighton was a very rewarding undertaking for the KWD team. Completed late last year after a 14 month timeline, this house is now home to a large family who are delighted with what the project team created.

And so the business grows…

March 22, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

And as our business grows, so does our KWD team. Meet James and Claire, who work closely with me on all KWD projects, turning our clients’ dreams and our creative vision into a reality.

And the winner is (for colour of the year…)

March 15, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

KWD LOVES Pantone’s colour of the year -it’s refreshing and tasteful and can blend with a number of colour palettes or make a statement on its own. Use it as an accent on soft furnishings and accessories for a stylish upgrade or go crazy with a bold and delightful colour refurbishment. You won’t be disappointed with your new look for 2017. Get set to be inspired with all things Greenery. Thanks Pantone!

STATE OF THE ART & HEART

March 1, 2017.Reading time 8 minutes.

The KWD team recently completed one of our all time favourite projects and now we are excited to share the results with you. It was a dream project really, working with Janelle and Ryan McKenzie of Rycon Building Group (RBG) to create their vision for a family home that doubles as a home to take […]

PROJECT:Little Avenue Des Italians, Melbourne

November 25, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

Funky cafe in Lt Bourke Street brings a piece of Italy to Melbourne.

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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