Steven Mahlo

Design Specialist

Kitchen Designer, CKD Aust.

Steve brings more than 25 years of industry experience to every project, earning numerous housing, kitchen, bathroom, and designer awards throughout his career. His professional journey began in some of Australia’s finest restaurants, where he excelled as a chef before transitioning into the design industry. This unique background gives Steve an exceptional understanding of kitchen functionality, workflow, and the elements that transform a kitchen into a truly enjoyable space to use.

After 12 highly successful years designing in Sydney — achieving multiple industry accolades along the way — Steve returned to Adelaide and joined Brilliant SA in 2011.

Specialising in innovative, functional, and visually striking interior designs, Steve has built an extensive and diverse portfolio across a wide range of projects. His in-depth product knowledge, strong understanding of the construction process, and commitment to listening closely to his clients’ needs enable him to deliver tailored solutions and exceptional results that consistently exceed expectations.

Awards & Recognition

Steve’s commitment to the design profession and his level of expertise has seen him recognised with the following awards:

National Master Builders (MBA) Awards:
2013 – Winner – National Alterations/ Additions $150,000 – $350,000

SA Master Builders (MBA) Awards:
2013 – Winner – Excellence in a Renovation or Addition up to $200,000

National HIA Kitchen and Bathroom Awards:
2006 – Winner – Kitchen Project of the Year
2006 – Finalist – Bathroom Project of the Year
2005 – Finalist – Kitchen Designer of the Year

SA HIA Kitchen and Bathroom Awards:
2018 – Finalist – Renovated Bathroom Project over $55,001
2013 – Winner – Renovated Bathroom Project between $45,001- $55,000

National KBDI Kitchen and Bathroom Awards:
2009 – Finalist – Australian Certified Designer of the Year

SA KBDI Kitchen and Bathroom Awards:
2018 – Finalist- Large Bathroom
2013 – Highly Commended – Large Bathroom
2013 – Finalist – Small Bathroom
2012 – Finalist – Medium Kitchen
2011 – Finalist – Large Bathroom

NSW KBDI Kitchen and Bathroom Awards:
2009 – Finalist – Large Kitchen Designer
2009 – Finalist – Small Bathroom Designer

NSW HIA Kitchen and Bathroom Awards:
2007 – Finalist – Most Innovative use of Materials in a Kitchen or Bathroom
2007 – Finalist – Small Bathroom under 5 m2
2006 – Winner – Best Kitchen in an Apartment/Terrace
2006 – Finalist – Kitchen Designer of the Year
2006 – Finalist – Bathroom Designer of the Year
2006 – Finalist – Bathroom Project of the Year
2006 – Finalist – Best Kitchen Designed to a Specific Theme – Modern
2006 – Finalist – Most Innovative Use of Materials in a Kitchen or Bathroom
2006 – Finalist – Bathroom Designed to a Specific Theme – Modern
2006 – Finalist – Bathroom in an Apartment/Terrace
2005 – Winner – Kitchen Project of Year
2005 – Winner – Bathroom Project of Year
2005 – Winner – Best Bathroom to a Specific Theme – Modern
2005 – Winner – Best Kitchen in an Apartment/Terrace
2005 – Winner – Large Kitchen over 18 m2
2005 – Winner -Large Bathroom over 5 m2
2005 – Finalist – Kitchen Designer of the Year
2005 – Finalist – Bathroom Designer of the Year
2005 – Finalist – Best Kitchen in an Apartment/Terrace
2005 – Finalist – Best Bathroom in Apartment/Terrace
2005 – Finalist – Small Kitchen up to 12 m2
2005 – Finalist – Best Kitchen Designed to a Specific Theme – Modern
2004 – Winner – Kitchen Designer of the Year
2004 – Winner – Best Kitchen in an Apartment/Terrace
2004 – Finalist – Kitchen Project of the Year
2004 – Finalist – Bathroom Project of the Year
2004 – Finalist – Best Kitchen Designed to a Specific Theme – Modern
2004 – Finalist – Kitchen Project – Large
2004 – Finalist – Kitchen Project – Medium
2004 – Finalist – Most innovative use of Materials in a Kitchen or Bathroom
2003 – Finalist – Kitchen Project – Medium
2002 – Winner – Best Kitchen in an Apartment/Terrace
2002 – Finalist – Kitchen Designer of the Year
2002 – Finalist – Best Kitchen Designed to a Traditional Theme
2002 – Finalist – Geoff Solomon’s Achievement Award

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