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Kitchen, Bathroom & Design

A community of kitchen & bathroom experts, talented interior designers, skilled cabinet makers & top-tier manufacturers & suppliers.

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Guides

Kitchens

This guide is designed to be used by building industry professional, from new aspiring designers, showroom sales staff, kitchen planner and cabinetmakers through to fully trained and experienced kitchen and interior designers.

Guide to Kitchen & Bathroom Construction

Bathrooms

Layouts play a crucial role in optimizing bathroom functionality. You'll also discover space planning techniques that maximize storage capacity, enhance flow, and create a sense of spaciousness within the bathroom.

Guide to bathroom planning & design

Design

Are you a designer? Not sure what your contract should include? HIA's new Design Only Contract has been created to provide building designers with an easy-to-understand contract to be used when providing design-only services.

Design Only Contract

NCC highlights

The following are the key changes to NCC 2022 which will impact members working in the Kitchen & Bathroom sector.

  • Livable housing design for new homes
  • Which parts of the house are affected?
  • Sanitary compartment on entrance level
  • Step-free and hobless shower
  • Reinforcement of bathroom and toilet walls
  • Glazing in kitchens and bathrooms
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Awards & events

HIA Kitchen & Bathroom Awards

Acknowledge the talents of designers, manufacturers and installers to plan safe, functional and innovative kitchens and bathrooms. The awards recognise the incredible talent within the residential building industry.

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Building it right

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On trend

Awards Design Inspiration Projects
Sculptured for living
Perched on a remote bushland crest in Brisbane’s Redland Bay, this off-grid masterpiece is defined by monolithic concrete forms, environmental sensitivity, and a level of craftsmanship that pushes the boundaries of modern resident...
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Designing tomorrows palette
Design trends for 2026/27 point to a fusion of natural materials paired with energising colour to create interiors that are both resilient and uplifting. Colour does the mood work – while materials anchor the space. Here’s how cur...
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Meet our members Danielle Bonello
Danielle Bonello brings warmth, practicality and over 25 years’ design experience to every project, building a studio that reflects her love of family life and her flair for innovative interiors.
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Crafting history
A once-forgotten stable in the Adelaide Hills was transformed into a breathtaking modern farmhouse, thanks to SpaceCraft Joinery’s expert craftsmanship, design precision and deep respect for heritage detail.
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Bushland bliss
Cobb and Co Projects’ master ensuite blends luxury finishes, clever spatial design and bushland-inspired ambience, all showing how thoughtful planning can transform a limited space into an extraordinary retreat.
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Spiral of possibility
With its breathtaking coastal views and a sculptural helical staircase at its heart, JDG Constructions’ Sandy Beach house proves that great design is as much about detail as it is beauty.
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On trend - Summer '25-26
HOUSING’s top pick of innovative building products for summer 2025-26.
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Built with heart
Taking on his own family home, ACT’s Jake Casey faced the ultimate test of a builder — bringing a personal vision to life under the pressure of being his own client.
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Restoring local legacy
Caves Road Constructions’ latest renovation breathes new life into Cowaramup’s iconic Old Cheese Factory, delivering award-winning design that preserves the building’s original character while redefining it for modern living.
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Starting strong
When JOSCON Tasmania launched in 2021, its founders set out to redefine residential building by creating home designs that blend functionality, an amazing feel and exceptional quality.
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Light waves
A renowned interior designer incorporated Feng Shui principles, contemporary elements and one-of-a-kind materials to produce an award-winning kitchen.
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Close bond
Tanik Design transformed an unconventional bath zone into a shapely haven, winning the 2025 HIA Australian Bathroom Design award.
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Contracts and documents

ACT Kitchen Bathroom and Laundry Supply Install (Duplicate)

This Supply and Install Contract is tailored specifically to the kitchen, bathroom and laundry industry. The contract allows for all job details to be...

NSW Kitchen, Bathroom & Laundry Supply Install (Duplicate)

This Supply & Install Contract is tailored specifically to the kitchen, bathroom and laundry industry. The contract allows for all job details to be f...

NSW Small Works between $5K & $20K Contract (Pad of 10)

This contract is a fixed-sum contract used for non-structural, residential renovations and additions, available in a pad of 10 duplicate contracts. It...

NSW Small Works over $20K Contract (Duplicate)

The NSW Small Works over $20,000 contract (in duplicate) is for residential construction work over $20,000 and complies with the NSW Home Building Act...

QLD Kitchen Bathroom and Laundry Supply Install (Duplicate)

The Supply & Install Contract is tailored specifically to the kitchen, bathroom and laundry industry. The contract allows for all job details to be fo...

QLD Small Works Contract (Duplicate)

This Small Works Contract (in duplicate) is designed for domestic building works that do not affect footings or foundations. It's suitable for small a...

SA Kitchen Bathroom & Laundry Supply Install (Duplicate)

This Supply & Install Contract is tailored specifically to the kitchen, bathroom and laundry industry. The contract allows for all job details to be f...

TAS Kitchen Bathroom & Laundry Supply Install over $20K

The Supply & Install Contract is tailored specifically to the kitchen, bathroom and laundry industry for work over $20,000. The contract allows for al...

TAS Kitchen Bathroom & Laundry Supply Install under $20K

The Supply & Install Contract is tailored specifically to the kitchen, bathroom and laundry industry for work under $20,000. The contract allows for a...

VIC Kitchen Bathroom & Laundry Supply Install (Duplicate)

This Supply & Install Contract is tailored specifically to the kitchen, bathroom and laundry industry. The contract allows for all job details to be f...

WA Kitchen Bathroom & Laundry Supply Install (Duplicate)

This Supply & Install Contract is tailored specifically to the kitchen, bathroom and laundry industry. The contract allows for all job details to be f...

AS 3740:2021 Waterproofing of domestic wet areas

This Standard set out minimum requirements for the materials, design and installation of waterproofing for domestic wet areas.

AS 3740-2010 Waterproofing of domestic wet areas

This Standard set out minimum requirements for the materials, design and installation of waterproofing for domestic wet areas.

AS/NZS 3500.1:2021 Plumbing and drainage, Part 1: Water Services

This Standard specifies requirements for the design, installation and commissioning of cold water services from a point of connection to the points of...

AS 3958.1-2007 Ceramic tiles - Guide to the installation of ceramic tiles

This Standard provides guidance on the preparation of the background and the fixing of floor and wall tiles and mosaic tiles. It also provides informa...

HIA Guide to Waterproofing

Guidance provided by HIA on the changes to waterproofing of wet areas requirements and what they mean for common solutions and compliance.

HIA Guide to Condensation Management

The HIA Guide to Condensation Management is a HIA companion to designing and building to achieve compliance with National Construction Code (NCC) 2022...

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