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PROFILE

Q&A:

GET TO KNOW
THE DESIGNER

Kitchen Yearbook: How and why did you John Hall, owner and managing director of Nobby Kitchens,
get into the design industry? has designing in his blood. We chatted to him about
John Hall: I was literally born into kitchens.
My grandfather started the Nobby brand in everything from briefing a designer to small-space renovation
1939, over 80 years ago. My father, Peter Hall,
ran it for more than 50 years. As the third KY: Do you have advice for future renovators spaces. How do you overcome them?
generation to run Nobby Kitchens, design is on how to brief their designer of choice? JH: The most common issue is trying to fit an
in my blood. I love kitchens and how they can JH: First, make sure you use a kitchen island bar into an unworkable space. Don’t
transform a family’s enjoyment of cooking designer with experience. Then be be afraid to knock down a wall to get the
and preparing meals, and provide a great completely honest with yourself about what design you want. The right advice in the early
space in which to live. I can’t remember not you want and a realistic budget. It doesn’t design stage is critical. As Nobby holds a
being in a kitchen! matter how long your wish list is, you need builder’s licence, we can recommend moving
to discuss this upfront with the designer so walls, putting in windows or simply filling in a
KY: Describe the most unique project you can work together to achieve the result doorway to get your dream design. You’d be
you’ve worked on so far. What were you’re after. You need to set a budget for surprised what an expert set of eyes can see
the challenges and triumphs? your kitchen and accessories, benchtops, when renovating a kitchen.
JH: Definitely my own kitchen when we built appliances, trades and splashback. It is then
our home. I not only had to please myself, my up to us to find the right design and products KY: What’s your advice for those hoping
wife and family, but live up to the expectations that fit these expectations. to renovate a small kitchen?
of producing the perfect kitchen. We • Work with a talented kitchen designer
developed a number of new products which KY: Tell us about some common issues that
are now some of our best sellers and are on crop up when designing and building new who knows what they’re doing.
display in all our showrooms. • Together, come up with a functional floor

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plan that works for you and your family illusion of space. • Great storage. Add more drawers and
within the given space. • Conceal or cut the clutter as much utilise those corners with the latest space-
• Insist on being shown a 3D colour CAD saving devices.
design so you can see exactly what as you can. Get rid of everything you
you’re getting. haven’t used in the last 12 months. If • Maximise bench space with clever design.
• Minimalism is king. Keep the space you haven’t used it in the last six Deeper benchtops at 700mm (not
light and airy with clean lines for the months, either move it on or put it 600mm) could make the difference.
in hard-to-reach spaces.
• Focus on one wall to be the hero.

It’s sometimes hard for those without
design knowledge to know if a space really
needs to be renovated or if the project can
be put off for a few years. How does one
figure out when it’s time to renovate?
JH: Now is always the best time. I’ve
designed and renovated so many kitchens
for customers who’ve decided to sell their
properties. It’s such a shame they don’t get
to use the beautiful new kitchen. Some wait
until the next bonus or retirement but life
often gets in the way. We always offer two
years interest free so if someone wants a
kitchen now, they can install now, enjoy
now and pay later. Life’s too short.

What sets Nobby Kitchens apart
from competitors?
JH: Longevity since 1939, high-quality
fittings and reputation. We fully project
manage the lump-sum contract so
once we’ve presented the quotation, we
don’t change the price if we’ve missed
something. We also have one of the
best design teams on the planet. They’re
passionate about design and know how to
create the perfect kitchen at the right price.
A kitchen showroom is the best place to
start. All our showrooms have over 20 of
the latest and greatest kitchens on display.
That’s 20 benchtops, splashbacks, sets of
appliances, door styles and internal storage
ideas. There’s no better place to start.
Our amazing team offer complimentary
showroom tours and have design and
colour experts on hand. There’s also tea
and barista-made coffee on offer!

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PRODUCT

A UNIQUE

RANGE

When it comes to choosing your ideal — which is like music to our ears) and are
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rangehoods that have been manufactured with the wall vents created from 445M2
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Sirius Integrated
Induction Downdraft:

S-DDH1.1

Make a statement
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Downdraft rangehood The Sirius integrated downdraft rangehood is the
specialists for over 20 years. innovator with many imitators.

Year Combining a quiet and powerful rangehood with a sleek
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solution to island cooking extraction.
when Sirius ducting is used.
Featuring a powerful German motor, sleek bevelled
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PRODUCT

Image credit: Denai Kulcsar Interiors FR610S — Acquello reversible single
fireclay butler sink 610mm wide

AU4751 — Perrin & Rowe Provence tap
with metal levers in chrome finish

STAINLESS-
STEEL

VS

FIRECLAY
SINKS

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Image credit: Perrin & Rowe

FR760S — Acquello reversible single fireclay Image credit: Biasol SS-2645SS-450-SINK —
butler sink 760mm wide Perrin & Rowe stainless-steel sink 450mm wide
AU4173 PORBTP — Perrin & Rowe Ionian with
custom black levers and spray rinse
AU1605 PORBTM — Perrin & Rowe Classical filter
tap with custom black lever in nickel finish

As The English Tapware Company now in drainage towards the waste, meaning less FR1000D — Acquello reversible double
offers both stainless-steel and fireclay time spent cleaning those pesky dregs from fireclay butler sink 1000mm wide
sinks to suit a range of design styles and the bottom of your sink. AU4756— Perrin & Rowe Provence kitchen tap
specifications, the question arises: how AU1621 — Perrin & Rowe Country filter tap in
to choose between them? There is a mix-and-match range of nickel finish
sizes. Choose your main sink based on the
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been found in modern settings, with fire- sink for symmetry or as a second drain.
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Stainless steel fuse together after being fired at very high
temperatures (around 1600 degrees). The
Perrin & Rowe’s stainless-steel options result is a hard and durable ceramic material
are not just ordinary sinks. They are a that looks almost identical to enamelled cast
fully insulated bowl providing acoustic iron and is far more robust than porcelain.
deadening and heat retention. Gone are
the days of disturbance from late-night The robust 35mm-thick walls of the
dishwashing enthusiasts. These sinks will Acquello fireclay sink provide exceptional
also retain the heat in your water longer, strength and resistance to both impact
with a full wrap of insulation for extra- and thermal shock. Their consistency of
squeaky-clean dishes. shape, straight sides, flat surface along the
top edge and focused corners make them
Made from the highest-quality corrosion- a cabinetmaker’s dream.
resistant 304-grade stainless steel that has
been expertly cut and welded, the sides Acquello’s fireclay collection offers
and base have been sculpted to give the designers a range of sizes and installation
aesthetic of a zero-radius sink. The bottom options while distinctive lines and
boasts a diamond-shaped base that assists functionality exhibit all the hallmarks of
a design icon.

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DESIGNER
PROFILE:
ELIAS SAAB

As the director and lead designer of
5-Star Kitchens, Elias Saab is dedicated
to what he does best — building
kitchens. We sat down with Elias to find
out a little more about his process.

Kitchen Yearbook: What inspired you to choose a career in In addition, big decisions such as benchtops and splashbacks
kitchen design? are also important. These materials can be costly, depending on
Elias Saab: I was very good at mathematics and geometry when I the client’s choices and labour costs, and they also cover a large
was in school, and I liked to draw. After completing work experience amount of space within a kitchen, so making a choice that you
in a joinery factory during the school holidays when I was a kid, I regret later can be difficult to replace.
realised I could combine all the things I liked into a satisfying career.
KY: What is your advice when it comes to renovating a small
KY: Tell us about your design ethos and what you love about the kitchen?
end result. ES: My best advice in these instances is invest in tile. It’s never a
ES: I believe that simple is often best. I like to go with simple good idea to build an old kitchen around existing tile. They don’t
plans and concentrate on modern kitchens; the clean lines and always look the best and can sometimes be problematic when it
superior functionality often create the best results. In addition, I comes to fitting new cabinets. Old houses, for example, may not
work closely with my suppliers to remain connected to new and always have plumb walls.
innovative fixtures, fittings and materials, so I can always offer my
clients the best. New tiles in a renovated kitchen, while initially more expensive,
will always be cheaper in the long run. And don’t go with cheap tiles
KY: Do you have advice for future renovators regarding how to just because they are cheap. Again, you’ll end up paying for it in the
brief their designer of choice? long term when those same cheap tiles break, chip, fade or fall off
ES: I always advise new renovators to take their time. You want to the wall and you have to replace them.
get it right, in terms of functionality and design aesthetic, so it pays
to be sure about what you want before you settle on a final design. KY: It’s sometimes hard for those without design knowledge to
know if a space really needs to be renovated, or if the project can
It is also advisable to try to follow the architectural style of the rest be put off for a few years. Do you have any insights into how to
of the house when doing a renovation, to ensure design continuity. figure out when it’s time to renovate?
For example, you can’t put a modern kitchen in an old house, ES: If you have the finances, it’s never a bad time to renovate. A sturdy
choosing different flooring, benchtops or splashbacks, and expect and attractive kitchen is an investment. Not only does it improve the
it to look good. value of your home, it also makes it more pleasant to live in. Putting
money into enjoying your house will always pay off in the end.
Renovators should also be clear about appliances. They play an
important role in the space and discussing your needs with the Also, if you’re trying to sell or rent an investment property, investing
designer will help you to narrow down your design vision when it in a good solid kitchen will make a difference come sale time.
comes to these important items.
KY: What are your predictions for design trends for the next
KY: Tell us about some common issues that crop up when 12 months?
designing and building new spaces and how you overcome them. ES: Technology seems to be a key factor with people at the
ES: One of the biggest issues when it comes to actual building moment. While design styles can be subjective, a consistent
is relocating appliances. Being such a large factor in the overall number of our clients are asking for materials like anti-fingerprint
design, relocating appliances can be challenging given that material such as Venette from Polytec, or PerfectSense cladding
plumbing and electrical need to be relocated in order to move from Egger. These high-tech materials offer the durability,
major fixtures like the oven or fridge. It can become expensive and versatility and clean aesthetic that people are looking for from
often presents technical challenges. modern kitchens.

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INDEX

NATIONAL Sensational Kitchens ......................... 64, 104 The English Tapware Company
ThinkDzine .............................................. 12, 102
Austaron Surfaces ............................. 132, IBC 5-Star Kitchens ............................................. 156
Belling ....................................................... 58, 138
Blum .............................................................. 4, 134 QLD
Caesarstone .............................................. 6, 128
Faucet Strommen .......................... 21, 27, 130 All Bathroom Gear ............................... 96, 110
Grohe ......................................................... 111, 144 Dana Kitchens ....................................... 68, 122
Häfele ........................................................... 8, 140 Immaculate Kitchens ........................... 43, 74
Husky ................................................................... 63 Kitchen Shop Qld .................................. 84, 88
Phoenix Tapware ................................. 56, 146 RJP Design and Décor ............................... 55
Qasair ................................................. 25, 33, 152 Smart Joinery ......................................... 50, 116
Sirius ................................................ 126, 129, 153 Stocks Appliances .......................................... 19
Steel .......................................................... 61, OBC Wood, Marble and White ................... 57, 92
The English Tapware Co.......... 42, 136, 154
SA
NSW
SpaceCraft Joinery ............................. 23, 108
Designline Kitchens
& Bathrooms .......................................... 70, 124 VIC
Furnware Group ................................... 16, 148
Impala Kitchens ....................................... 76, 78 Better Bathrooms & Kitchens ........ 66, 157
Kenwood Kitchens ........................................ 14 David Barke Appliances ............................ 131
Kitchen Art & Joinery ................................. 142 Geelong Tiles & Bathware ......... 72, 85, 114
Nobby Kitchens .......................... 60, 98, 150 Inset Kitchens .......................................... 86, 94
Premier Kitchens ..................................... 3, 112 Kitchens by Peter Gill .......................... 34, 90
Schmidt Sydney ............................................. 10 Rochet Kitchens .................................. 82, 160
Rosemount Kitchens ........................ 62, 100

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