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Trend: Modern Memphis

May 05, 2015     canDANA
If you haven’t noticed, modern Memphis is back and in a big way. Geometric lines, marble and clashing patterns: all tell-tale signs of the 80’s mega trend founded by Ettore Sottsass.   This time around, there seems to be a bit of restraint exercised. The pieces are more refined, sophisticated and understated.   Can this trend be translated into...Read More

Stand by Norm Architects

April 21, 2015     canDANA
Modernist details of 1920s and ’30s Victorian interiors are reinterpreted in the ‘Stand’ product line by Danish Norm Architects.   The simple, minimalist bathroom and home furnishings were created for Italian company ex.t, and will be released during Milan Design Week 2015.               In line with the soft essentialism...Read More

Surprise Inspiration: The Grand Budapest Hotel

April 07, 2015     canDANA
Wes Anderson’s 2014 masterpiece was filled with swoon-worthy imagery. From the delightful colour-ways to the awe inspiring scenery, Wes has created a world which inspires happiness & whimsy. So why not use this tantalising palette to inspire your bathroom design?          1. Vola HV1 basin mixer, white 2. Frost Camouflage hook, pink 3. Duravit...Read More

Vola: new releases

February 25, 2015     canDANA
Iconic tapware brand VOLA have just released a brand new range of showers and we cannot contain our excitement! Originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1968, VOLA tapware is a design classic that is only added to rarely. So you know when they release something it’s going to be special and complimentary to Jacobsen’s original...Read More

Framed shower screens

January 27, 2015     canDANA
For many years all the rage in shower screens has been frameless. But we are now seeing a complete turnaround and we are predicting the next big thing for shower screens will be thick, defining frames. Whether its a traditional bronze frame or chic minimal black frame, this trend can adapt to any bathroom design. What was once made invisible is...Read More

Trend: Copper highlights

January 13, 2015     canDANA
Copper is a trend that has been creeping up on the bathroom scene for a little while now.   This exciting finish can look amazing in the right space and although fantastic in large quantities, just a touch of copper with some polished concrete and/or light oak can look fresh and ever so chic.  ...Read More

Year In Review

December 31, 2014     canDANA
Here are some of our favourite posts of 2014.  Thanks for reading and we hope to share many more ideas with you next year!       Mini Trend: Round Mirrors   Hotel Drift, San Jose   New Product: Teuco     Game Of Thrones     New York Fashion Week Inspiration   AXOR LampShower...Read More

Happy Holidays

December 20, 2014     canDANA
Wishing all our customers a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. We thank you for all your support in 2014 and look forward to a great 2015! Candana will be closed from the 21st December and re-open on the 7th January    

Pantone’s Colour of 2015… Marsala

December 09, 2014     canDANA
      Pantone have just released their colour of 2015 and it is the very chic Marsala. ‘Interesting on its own and a wonderful contrast for other hues, PANTONE 18-1438 Marsala serves as the foundation to the Spring/Summer 2015 palette. Sensual and bold, delicious Marsala is a daringly inviting tone that nurtures; exuding confidence...Read More

Germany 2014 – Part 1

December 02, 2014     canDANA
Every year Bathe Australia take a group to tour their German suppliers factories and to see what is new and exciting in the world of bathroomware. This year I was lucky to attend and over the next few posts I’ll be sharing with you all that was discovered, learnt and eaten in those 10 glorious...Read More