Thinking of installing new kitchen countertops? Are you confused about what will be suitable for the most used place of the house? Well, it’s easy. Read the article to understand what factors you need to consider when choosing a counter for your beautiful kitchen.

Buildmat wins the International Architecture Masterprize Product Design Award of 2020. Australian Brand collects the prize in Kitchen Products of the Year.

What do you need to consider before deciding whether you're going to undermount or topmount your kitchen sink, read about what's important to know before you decide.

There is so much renovation jargon and terminology that's used when describing kitchen sinks, we help you understand some of the terms by showing you visually.

Concrete is a porous surface which means that even though it is waterproof there are pores in the concrete. The pores can either start to erode slowly becoming larger or hold other substances which would then stain the concrete. 

Sinks that are made in thicker steel are usually handmade stainless steel kitchen sinks where the sheets of steel are folded and welded and then polished out to get you a nice kitchen sink

The kitchen is the heart of every home! But old kitchen designs and outdated furniture tend to make this space dreary and uninspiring, discouraging people from spending time in their kitchens. Thankfully, there are tons of kitchen design ideas to spice up anyone's home cooking space. With a few remodelling ideas and a change of design, every kitchen can feel like home again.

The kitchen is one of the most important rooms to consider when designing a home. They come in many different shapes and sizes, and there is no one-size-fits-all layout for every house so it is very important to do your research even if you're engaging with a kitchen designer and look at different kitchen ideas before you begin building your dream kitchen

The kitchen splashback plays an extremely important role in protecting your walls as well as being a key role in setting the theme and design of your modern kitchen.

The main difference between a commercial sink and a domestic kitchen sink is not the sink itself but the surroundings, you will see that in a commercial kitchen generally there will be a stainless steel workbench for high traffic food preparation or wash food.

Butler sinks are often smaller in size than the standard kitchen sink that is often used in the butler pantry, their origins came as a fireclay butler sink or ceramic sink but in modern times we've taken the concept of the butler sink and made changes and adaptions.

Blocked kitchen sinks are the bane of many homeowners. It can be a stressful experience especially if you’ve never fixed a blocked sink. What’s even worse is that the blocked sink may be very dirty and smelly!

Choosing the best sink for your kitchen is a mixture of several elements; you’ll need something that works great when you’re cleaning your dishes, preparing your food, and everything else that you’d need in a sink - it has to be practical.

Are you looking at renovating your dream kitchen? You've been inspired by flashy kitchens from a magazine or Facebook post? Then you start to think about how many things in the kitchen you're going to need to change and all the different costs associated.

Various fields are using 3D design software to visualize the concept before production. Interior designers are also using 3D software for design and renovating kitchens. Read about how it can help your renovation.

To ensure it continues to be an asset for many years to come, there is an easy, scratch-free, and environmentally friendly way to clean it, so it stays gleamingly fresh and like new, for a very long time. Here’s how.

Today, sinks are available in an array of styles and materials. It’s not uncommon to see porcelain or stone finishes for sinks, particularly in modern homes. Despite being an essential part of the kitchen, sinks are one of the more cheaper components in the kitchen. 

If you're renovating your house and you've started to move outdoors and work on the garden, you're going to realise that you'll start using more water and when we say more, we mean a LOT MORE WATER

Cooking is tons of fun until you notice dishes piled up in the sink. Nobody wants to sort through a cramped wash area – so why put up with a tiny sink? If you want a clean and comfortable cooking experience, a large kitchen sink is essential!

Rust is caused by a metallic particulate which has oxidized on the surface of a product and turned it to rust. When rust occurs on a product, it resides on the top surface. Glass, enamelled cast iron, vitreous china, stainless steel, and Vikrell cannot rust on its own. Rust is not the result of a manufacturing process, nor is it considered a defect in the product.

Art in the kitchen is either non-existent or is made up of random bits and bobs sitting in the open in a totally unplanned display layout. Since the kitchen is a high activity area there's always utensils, cutlery or boxes visible.

Synthetic grass gardens and artificial turf landscaping has been on the rise lately. Despite being seen as a novelty not so long ago, artificial grass or "fake" grass has been the go-to landscaping option among home-owners due to its versatility and easier maintenance as compared to natural grass.

A kitchen needs to be more than just a random collection of appliances and fixtures. Since the kitchen is typically the central hub of activity in Australian homes, it’s a space that needs to appeal to the emotions. Ideally, it should evoke feelings of comfort, peace, hospitality, security and vitality. The kitchen also needs to be suitably practical, allowing the chef in the house to efficiently wash, chop, blend, cook and perform all the myriad functions essential to preparing each meal.

Having a great laundry tub for your laundry room will help a lot in the maintenance of your clothing and garments. It makes your laundry time more efficient (faster) as well as providing a comfortable workspace which can fit in well with the decoration of your home.

Kitchen sinks are such an important part of your kitchen as it sits along with your countertop, the best type of sink is one that aesthetically suits your house's theme as well as being highly functional.

As a high traffic area that you use daily, when it comes to renovating the bathroom you want to get the layout just right, especially because it’s such an expensive and time-consuming undertaking.

The roof is one of the most important parts of your home – without it, you’d have no shelter from the elements and your home would be simply uninhabitable. Because of this, it’s vital to keep your roof in good condition.

As a builder or contractor, you always want to save more money and expand your margins to expand your business.

The good news is that you can do it with some smart and practical tips that we’ll cover in this article. The tips will range from dealing with things such as handling your waste to negotiating terms for your purchases.

In today’s modern era where everything is dominated by technology, contractors are still an indispensable part of the community. In fact, the tech boom has benefited contractors to find and land projects more easily

Now, landing clients and projects is the most essential part of being a contractor. You can the best builder on the planet but if you can’t get clients to actually do your work, that talent goes to waste.

Synthetic grass is great for modern gardens thanks to its low upkeep, low maintenance costs, and long-lasting materials. However, one thing that many potential owners (and even existing owners) don’t realise is that you have to replace the infill of synthetic grass once every few years.

Getting clients for your home renovation and building business is the holy grail for many business owners.

You can have the best building skills in your area but that doesn’t mean much if you can’t get word of your business out. Like it or not, marketing yourself to your target audience is an essential part of running a business.

There are many things that you can do to reduce your tax burden. A big part of that comes from tax deductions – some of which you may not even know are applicable to builders and contractors.