Showing posts with label style. Show all posts
Showing posts with label style. Show all posts

4.8.26

Easy Styling

I hate boring interiors. And I am convinced that it is not expensive furniture that makes rooms look and feel stylish. Sometimes it is enough to add one interesting design item to completely change the look of a room. Or two :) - like in this one below:

Handcrafted pieces always add character (source: Elle DECOR)

But what is most important - select pieces that reflect how you live, what you value, and the atmosphere you wish to create. And combine them tastefully - a showcase of your favorite collections could be a great way to create this stylish loook, even in the kitchen/dining room:


Paints can be the easiest way to make an architectural element more interesting or add colorful accent to a simple interior:

(Image credit: Crown Paints)
More decorating ideas in my post.


One of my favorite ways to easily renovate a room and add your style is wallpaper. In this project 
I used bamboo wallpaper to define the dinig area and color glass for the kitchen door - that was the desire of the owner:

Working with a trusted design expert can help you to implement your ideas, avoid mistakes and get more inspiration.

What are your ways and ideas?

16.11.25

“Cluttercore” Trend

seems to be the new popular trend in interior design or decoration. How does that sound to you? For me it is quite near what appears to be my personal style at home. 
According to ELLE Decor "Cluttercore" means to make your apartment look strategically cluttered rather than carelessly messy:

This library photo looks very much like mine :)

This is a functional style that is created by tasteful arrangement of what you own and love through thematic or visual relationships and layering with some order in the chaos.



How do you like it? If you wish to create this style in your home - call me!

 

24.5.19

Fashion for the Home at Salone 2019

Trendoffice is the blog that published a lot about the mutual influence between fashion and interior design way before all the mainstream magazines began to write about this growing trend -  fashion brands began to offer home furnishings several years ago and now they are occupying quite a central place in the yearly Salone del Mobile in Milan. 
This happened again in April - have a look at some of them:
Diamond sofa by Marcel Wanders

Louis Vuitton's Objets Nomades by Campana brothers  - Bulbo armchair


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ATELIER BIAGETTI - ANEMONA - Objets Nomades Palazzo Serbelloni Objets Nomades 
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 And this is quite a natural relationStyle is the word that connects Fashion and Interior Design :)

6.1.19

Any Trends You Are Tired of?

Is there anything in today's interior design that you think is obsolete, outworn and ready to go away?
I will agree with Marie Claire Maison that we have had enough of the glamour of Art Deco, especially its false glitter. But still, we will continue to use some of its feel-good elements like the rich textiles - especially in winter we need the coziness of velvet and plush.
I can see its way of transformation into something modern, elegant and at the same time cozy - like this beautiful sofa that Sebastian Herkner has designed and that we are going to see at the coming this January IMM Cologne:

Miles sofa, design Sebastian Herkner for Wittmann
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But I doubt their expectation that the so popular Scandinavian style will lose its influence will prove to be true. May be for a part of us who are really fed up with its a little boring uniformity, but, still, we can take a lot from thier love for natural wood and craftsmanship. From the photo above I would take away only the dried flowers, but would happily add some more colour :) - what do you think?

6.2.18

Maison&Objet 2018 - Luxe and Art Deco

Continuing the trend from last year a lot of  lush jewel toned velvets and small decorative and practical objects in Art Deco style:
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Jonathan Adler - Maison & Objet 2018
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Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance for Ligne Roset
One of my favourites are Celestial Hanging Lamps:

ZHD New Collection - 2018
 ZHD Collection by Zaha Hadid Design
Ionic collection :
L'Objet + Lito Plates Maison & Objet 2018


I like very much also  Rina Menardi's ceramics with their beautiful colour and forms:

10 Fantastic Interiors Finds From Maison & Objet Paris


4.12.17

The kitchen is the heart of the home

The kitchen is where the most welcoming atmosphere of our home shoud be because often we all gather there. And this why we can see how industrial chic gives way to comfort, convenience and efficiency. It is not looking like a showroom any more, but like a warm centerpiece to the home, a low-maintenance oasis of calm. Natural materials and neutral tones complement space-saving innovations and functional features, and a range of new appliances promise to enhance these kitchens with subtle upgrades. And its not necessary to require large investments, as you can see from the examples below or in my older posts:


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7.4.17

Memories from the 56th Salone del Mobile - contemporary luxury

The first post I am writing after visiting Milan is about contemporary luxury - I am pleased to find that the concept of contemporary luxury is based on good design, quality materials and comfort. Elegant curves, luxurious quality materials and well-thought design create the impression of a desire for a more restrained style that is based on elegant classic forms, away from minimalism, but also without useless decorations.A lot of natural wood, natural stones, velvets and leather:
“Kite” by Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi for Porro (source Stylepark)
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Audrey sofa by Massimo Castagna for Gallotti&Radice

The Belt Chair designed by Atelier Oï

“Agave” by Mattia Albicini for Ethimo  
More posts will follow - check regularly! Also, I am available for detailed reports on Milan Design Week 2017 - email me!

23.2.16

Romantic, retro, feminine

This is how the Stardust sofa and armchair by Slovenian product and interior designer Nika Zupanc for  looks to me:



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Elegant, isn't it? I would use both of them with pleasure in my interior design projects.

18.7.15

The most elegant industrial style bathroom


Cuna by Patricia Urquiola for Agape with Patricia Urquiola's Vieques Sinks made by Agape - twitter.com/agapedesign
And who is the designer - Patrica Urquiola, of course! She is the designer who created all of the products and probably - the one who designed this bathroom, too. A great example how the popular industrial style can be also sophisticated and so very elegant!

Thermoformed Solid Surface and tubular steel structure copper finish in delicately rounded shapes.


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25.8.14

Beautiful Fusion of Styles

I like it when modern designers do not just copy ancient traditions and design ideas, but transform them in a modern way and setting:
Restaurant Horn Please, Melbourne, Australia

Dariel Studio 73



Great design! What do you think - agree? Check more examples of the fusion trend which is not new at all!

4.10.13

Eclectic elegance

I like the freedom and inspiration in eclectic style. Although many will say it is the easiest to implement, I would not agree completely - it does require good taste and attitude to good design. This includes ability to combine colours, patterns, forms and materials, at least.
dressing room features an Arne Jacobsen Swan chair, a Swedish desk,

(more: Lisa Pomerantz Manhattan Home - Upper East Side Homes - ELLE DECOR)
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TriBeCa Apartment, New York City
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In gereal - eclectic style may speak about an individual's culture and design knowledge, too.