What is the easiest way to transform your room

without any messy activities? With textile, of course. And all forms of handcrafting connected with that, like knitting, for example. Have a look at some inspiration photos - poofs by Paola Navone, room decor from Designers Guild and Livingetc.
A simple new curtain in a bright color palette instantly changes a room's mood.
Pillows and poofs are also a great furnishing accent.
If you are keen to follow trends, have in mind that, as one can expect,
"Flowers burst into full bloom on the season’s prettiest designs, from delicately painted tableware to boldly patterned textiles" according to ELLE DECOR July/August 2009

Wildflower Fields cotton bedding by DKNY (top)

New Luxury Hotel with Interior Design by Patricia Urquiola

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will open its first luxury hotel in Southern Europe this summer in Barcelona.


98 luxury rooms and suites will offer creative interiors by my favorite designer, Patricia Urquiola. The guest rooms and suites will provide guests with highly sophisticated in-room entertainment systems and elegantly designed meeting and banqueting facilities.
Mandarin Oriental Barcelona has a rooftop dipping pool, an expansive garden - a glamorous space for relaxation or al fresco dining, 1000 sq m Spa with wide range of holistic rejuvenation and relaxation as well as luxurious water and heat therapies.

A great way to combine Urquiola's most elegant and interesting furniture designs at one place. As we know, lately she has been producing excellent outdoor furniture and accessories. But she is a talented interior designer, too.

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If Money Were No Object

It may be a tough time, but luxury goods still exist and if you are of those lucky home owners for whom money is no object and need stylish renovation, here are a few interesting suggestions:
UK’s top traditionalist tastemakers have banded together to sell off some of their overstock at Christie's South Kensington on Wednesday, July 8. The image is from ELLE DECOR blog

A 1920s console table with willowy legs (Lot 3, estimated at $4,600-$7,500).

A 1920s console table with willowy legs (Lot 3, estimated at $4,600-$7,500).

For a more modern look you might consider Armani Casa's elegant Riesling cocktail cabinet - limited to an edition of just 100 it is clad with alternation resin strips and polished walnut

Designers and sustainable cities -

Listen to what some of the most influential designers have to say about it at MiniBoost

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