Interiors
A bewitching project of contemporary folk art, Cake Vases are inspired by the technique of making Spettekaka, a popular dessert in the southern parts of Sweden—the country where Contextual Design MA graduate Erika Emerén was born. Now...
Interiors
A stunning design collection that extends from carpet to ceramics, Ornamental Crime is a project created by designer Claudia Cauville in response to an infamous essay by modernist Adolf Loos; in which the Austrian and Czech architect criticises...
Interiors
Mexican-born designer Moisés Hernández uses the objects and traditions, textures and social contrasts that are found in his homeland as inspiration for his work — although the chaos of hometown Mexico City may be the last thing that'd come to...
Interiors
Since Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini and Franco Teodoro designed the first in 1969, 'beanbags' have come a long way. Typically made from leather, suede, corduroy and polyester, and coming in a variety of sizes and shapes stuffed with styrofoam beans,...
Interiors
Irina Razumovskaya’s backstory is somewhat impressive. Frequenting the Hermitage Museum from the age of five (to date), the prodigious Russian would begin evening art classes at the Kustodiev Art School aged just seven. Already...
Interiors
Jorge Penadés has whipped up an impressive array of accolades since graduating from Madrid’s Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) in 2014. Not only has the young designer collaborated with fashion house Hermès, he has a spot in the permanent...
Interiors
Founded in 1987 by Nani Marquina, whose singular desire was to 'design rugs that were visually surprising for people to enjoy', nanimarquina is now based in Barcelona and New York, and has collaborated with a wealth of national and international...
Interiors
An ardent enthusiast of all things ‘pattern and print’, graphic designer Marc Hendrick has selected four new creatives for his creative project Slowdown Studio — from designers to illustrators; artists and painters — to collaborate on its...
Interiors
With clients like New York Times and Nike in their little black book, Stockholm-based graphic design and art direction studio Museum Studio recently conceived Solid; a contrary object made in collaboration with furniture designer Kristoffer...
Interiors
Case Studyo and Jean Jullien have launched their latest collaboration; a set of six Face Plates, each evoking the singular style of the regarded French illustrator. Limited to just 250 sets, the plates are hand-crafted and moulded in...
Interiors
Take out the commercialism, and the festive season — that is right upon us — is a time for togetherness and goodwill; it's a time for family and friendship. It's easy to forgot those who have nothing, but what better time to spare a thought for...
Interiors
High-end natural stone company Van Den Weghe — synonymous with luxury design, quality and innovation — recently created a collection of furniture in collaboration with a hand-picked selection of architects and designers; entitled Van Den Weghe...
City Notes
Chefs Karina Mejía and Israel Montero combine the tradition of Provençal cuisine with the soul and passion of Mexico in Saint Jacques Bistrot, their new gastronomic spot in the capital city's affluent Polanco neighbourhood. Allowing diners to...
City Notes
Located next door to Hotel Wilmina, which is housed in a former Berlin-Charlottenburg women's prison, Lotta Tagesbar has opened its doors, the café cum deli and bar designed by the same team behind Wilmina and serving an exquisite menu of healthy...
City Notes
With an enviable seafront location close to Barcelona and its airport, and having undergone a recent refurbishment, AC Hotel Gavà Mar is a 69-room hotel that is ideal for the business traveller, but also a surprising destination for the discerning...
City Notes
With interiors inspired by the Art Deco of Palm Beach County in Miami, and serving delicious ice cream on a newly pedestrianised street just off Barcelona's renowned Passeig de Gràcia, Amiko is not simply a 'heladería', rather it's a sensory...
Dispatches
Minimalism and elegance, too, are gaining fast as popular choices for serene, sophisticated interiors. Simplicity, clean lines, and curative approaches to decor are all that these two styles are made of, bringing home really calm and clarity within...
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Finding the best Botox experts in Toronto can feel overwhelming, given the many options available. To focus your search, consider professionals with extensive experience and positive client reviews. A key step in identifying top specialists is...
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Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Eight: Restorative Home Design. In the pursuit of wellness, many people are turning their attention homeward....
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Austin’s housing market has seen a significant boom in recent years, with many homeowners looking to boost their property’s value through home improvement projects. In a city where home prices continue to rise, updating key areas of a property,...