Tag: trends
Inspiration: Design through time… Part 2
This week we are focusing on the wonderfully kitsch 1950’s. Although there were some great and timeless design trends to come out of the 50’s (Arne Jacobsen, Eames etc) we can’t help but think that bathrooms were not the most appealing at this time. Think apricot toilet suites, matching baths and pedestal basins and a...Read More
Flaster Tiles by IVANKA
Flaster is a concrete floor and wall covering fostered from a traditional motive. Made from fiber reinforced high performance IVANKA concrete, these tiles are available both for exterior and interior usage. Flaster comes in three different thicknesses, therefore it can be applied for floors, walls or for heavy traffic. The contemporary use...Read More
New Product: Morphing by KOS
We are very excited to announce that Candana will be the exclusive Australian suppliers of the stunning Italian bathroom brand, KOS. The Morphing range is currently on display at our Woollahra showroom and it is one of the most popular pieces we’ve had so far! The range includes everything from freestanding baths (in...Read More
ICFF New York 2013
The International Contemporary Furniture Fair is a yearly trade fair held in the big apple, NYC. And this year Candana went a long to check out what was happening in design in one of the most prominent design capitals of the world. ‘The ICFF hosts more than 500 exhibitors from more than 30 countries in...Read More
Surpirse Inspiration: NY Snaps
Wall mixer & spout: Astra Walker Icon, black Bath tub: Victoria & Albert Ios Basin: Gessi Goccia vessel Tiles: Random Stone Cattedrale Shower: Astra Walker Icon ceiling shower, black Hooks: Frost Lulu 5-pack, black Wall mixer & spout: Zucchetti Isy Toilet: Duravit Happy D.2 back to wall...Read More
Candana’s Top Picks… Part 6
For the last instalment of our top picks, I have put together my personal favourite pieces. This was very difficult because my favourites change almost weekly (just like my hair style/colour!). I advise my clients to embrace colour and have fun with their bathrooms. Personal style doesn’t date, so don’t feel obliged to follow trends! ...Read More
Candana’s Top Picks… Part 5
This weeks top pick’s come from founder and director of Candana, Richard Reed. “The style of design, furniture & fittings for my taste, they haven’t yet given it a name….so I’m calling it CITC (Contemporary Interpretations of Traditional Classics) Unlike the 1980’s when we were trying to replicate the older Federation or ‘Paddington’ styles,...Read More
Candana’s Top Picks… Part 4
Today we have a collection of bathroom products from one of Candana’s founders and directors, Judy Reed. She has chosen her items based on practicality, design and longevity. 1. Encaustic Diamonds tiles 2. Omvivo Latis basin, Carrara marble 3. Cotto Etrusco Ghiaccio mix tiles 4. Devon & Devon Celine bath 5. Boyd Bronze...Read More
Candana’s Top Picks… Part 3
Today we have Jen’s top bathroom picks. “Shy away from the monochrome and bland bathrooms and add a little bit of fun and personality into the room which you spend a whole lot of time in.” 1. Vola HV1 in Orange 2. Encaustic Chloe tile 3. Frost Quadra floor mount toilet brush...Read More
Candana’s Top Picks… Part 2
Today’s top picks come from one of our senior design consultants, Alison. “I like a fairly simple approach when it comes to bathrooms, pared back but with something fun or really beautiful.” 1. Axor Urquiola bath 2. Duravit Starck 2 New wall hung pan 3. Omvivo Motif ‘Forest’ basin 4. Rapsel Arne...Read More