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Dulux 2025 Colour Forecast
Georgia Gilmore2024-09-18T14:50:07+10:00Dulux, Flooring Magazine|
Uplift and nurture through colour Dulux has unveiled its annual Colour Forecast for 2025, which sees uplifting and soothing colours come to the fore within our homes and commercial spaces as a response to recent periods of uncertainty. Distilled into three distinct palettes Still, Recollect and Emerge demonstrate [...]
In my opinion
Georgia Gilmore2024-08-27T13:02:51+10:00Supplier Magazine|
Article by Philip Ashley Young people are much less interested in starting an apprenticeship than they used to. In addition, only around 55% of apprentices actually complete an apprenticeship, and 77% of all workplace complaints come from apprentices. Despite throwing over a billion dollars at it, the apprenticeship system is [...]
Working with new generation engineered stone in Australia
Georgia Gilmore2024-08-27T12:48:39+10:00CDK Stone, Supplier Magazine|
What are the Essential Tools and Equipment for the new material? The emergence of 0% Crystalline silica engineered stone in Australia has changed the stone fabrication industry. Working with this new material requires specific tools and equipment to ensure efficiency, precision, and safety. Q: Which machine blades perform [...]
Benefits of Training Apprentices
Georgia Gilmore2024-07-18T11:35:37+10:00FCIA, Flooring Magazine|
A Commercial Contractor’s View It's truly refreshing to hear about companies that value their apprentices and recognise their potential impact not just on the business but also on the community at large. Apprenticeships can be incredibly beneficial for both parties involved when approached with the right mindset. Not only do [...]
2024 Federal Budget’s apprentice and trainee incentives
Georgia Gilmore2024-06-06T14:27:07+10:00Supplier Magazine|
The 2024 Federal Budget’s investment to support the employment of more apprentices and trainees has been welcomed by the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education providers. The Australian Government is providing an additional $265.1 million over four years [...]
Meet Peach Fuzz: Pantone Colour of the Year for 2024
Georgia Gilmore2024-03-05T12:11:46+11:00Classic Architectural Group, Flooring Magazine|
Kindling feelings of warmth and belonging, Peach Fuzz effortlessly marries the old with the new. Inspiring a conversation around colour and its cultural ties, the Pantone Colour Institute first introduced the Pantone Colour of the Year educational program in 1999. Now an iconic touchstone worldwide, each year’s Pantone colour selection [...]
Introducing, Biophilic Home
Georgia Gilmore2024-01-16T10:47:14+11:00Flooring Magazine, Godfrey Hirst|
Explore the latest trend report from Godfrey Hirst to help guide selecting complementary flooring. Godfrey Hirst have a passion for all things interior design. Their expert team are at the forefront of cutting-edge designs, bringing the latest colour and style trends to floors globally. Their carefully curated interior trend reports [...]
Dulux Colour Forecast 2024
Georgia Gilmore2023-09-12T09:36:58+10:00Dulux, Flooring Magazine|
Every year, the Colour Forecast is a significant milestone for Australian interiors and this year we are reminded of how Dulux has consistently provided valuable inspiration for over two decades. In its 25th year, the 2024 Dulux Colour Forecast palettes reflect an inner desire for positivity and spaces that nurture [...]
FCIA Gala 2023
Georgia Gilmore2023-05-16T12:22:52+10:00FCIA, Flooring Magazine|
On Saturday 4 March 2023 the Chair of the Floor Covering Institute of Australia (FCIA), Brett Sturgess, had the pleasure of hosting the first ever national flooring industry Gala at the historic Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne. In welcoming more than 300 industry leaders from across Australia Brett invited all to [...]
Slab Falls Take Lives
Georgia Gilmore2023-03-21T11:32:02+11:00Supplier Magazine|
Every year workers are injured and often killed in accidents involving stone slabs falling. In addition to the suffering of workers and their families, employers are often left with poor morale and reduced productivity from other employees in the company. These injuries are preventable. A storeman was crushed under 22 [...]
Trend Alert: Heather Nette King’s fresh approach to minimalism
Georgia Gilmore2023-03-07T14:09:11+11:00Carpet Court, Flooring Magazine|
In 2023, it is all about soft minimalism as we say goodbye to colour and hello to texture according to Carpet Court trend forecasters. Interior stylist and Carpet Court ambassador, Heather Nette King shares her tips to achieve this stunning look with some easy to communicate tips and suggestions. Most [...]