The Art of Design Issue 58 - 2022

This incredible mansion designed by Amal Qamber, founder of Atria Design studio, is located in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. HOUSE Riyadh is a city known for its huge skyscrapers, strong sandstorms and high temperatures, due to the fact that it is located very close to the desert. When Amal designed this house, she took all these aspects into consideration, so that comfort was a detail that never failed, for this reason this house is built in stone and decorated with beautiful marbles, materials that are more resistant to high temperatures. In Saudi Arabia, the upper class community greatly values its culture and expresses it in luxury, eccentricity and gilding. As this house could be no exception, its grandeur is seen not only in its size, but also in…

Decorex, Europe’s leading luxury design event, is back for 2022 and is bigger and better than ever before. Taking place from 9th to 12th October at Olympia London, Decorex creates unparalleled opportunities for industry professionals to connect, source the finest products and gain inspiration. With a 44-year long history of bringing the design community together, Decorex is the place to fully immerse yourself in design. Showcasing the industry’s most revered brands, Decorex is a unique space for sourcing, learning and relationship building in a truly inspirational setting. Sam Fisher, Event Director for Decorex says: “Decorex provides an exceptional space unlike any other for industry professionals to unite source the finest products and be inspired by the creativity of our superb exhibitors and collaborators. We are incredibly proud to reveal what’s…

At the heart of the family-run luxury linen brand Coze lies a passion for textiles, stretching back four generations to when the great-grandfather of directors Ben and Dan Roston opened a textiles business in London’s East End. The business supplies pillows, duvets, towels and bed linen to many of Britain’s most prestigious five-star establishments including The Dorchester, The Ritz & The Gleneagles in Scotland. Ben and Dan soon spotted a gap in the market for customers to purchase hotel quality linens for their homes & Coze was born as a result. ‘The five-star hotels we supply always put comfort and feel at the top of their requirements,’ says Ben. ‘We often receive enquiries from guests who were introduced to our bedding by some of the UK’s finest Hotels, seeking to…

Online shop Lino dovanos is created by company Linas AB – largest linen textile producer in Lithuania and the Baltic States with more than 60 years experience. We offer a wide range of high quality products: linen or linen mix fabrics (solid and yarn dyed, printed, jacquard, structured) for home textiles and clothing. Besides pure linen fabric you can find in our assortment linen/wool mix or fabrics made from recycled yarns. Our company works according to universally accepted quality requirements which correspond to OEKO-TEX, GRS, EUROPEAN FLAX® standards. Our aim is to present natural, environmentally friendly linen fabrics and home textile. Our e-shop offers a wide range of clothing and home textile: decorative pillow cases, blankets, runners, aprons, placemats, mittens, pot holders, bags, towels, tablecloths and other linen accessories. Our…

There’s something about carpet trends, with their cosy chic, plush underfoot feeling, that wood just can’t impart. And, while wooden flooring isn’t going anywhere, carpet is making a comeback in a big way. As we move towards the autumn/winter season, the Design Manager at heritage carpet company Brintons, Jodie Hatton, discusses why carpet is making a serious comeback. WHY WOOL CARPET? Carpet is making a serious comeback as we all look towards bringing comfort into our homes, and there’s nothing like carpet to make a room feel cosier and more sumptuous than ever. With Salone del Mobile 2022 reporting that wall-to-wall carpet is having a design moment, expect to see exuberant carpets in super-saturated colours, decadent patterns, and royal hues. Hatton explains: ‘Carpets also absorb sound to give a sense…

THE HALL AND LIVING AREA - Family Adoration This is where the Family welcomes you! The Hall represents a profoundly personal family space. The retro photo gallery on the wall tells the story of the family generations, where everyone has their place. It has been created by Aleksandr Gusev, the paterfamilias, a talented and renowned photographer, who skillfully succeeded in making the gallery transcend the emotional and spiritual values that the family has, such as kindness to all beings, education, cooperation, and acceptance. The colour palette is made primarily of warm shining gold, symbolizing the family values, and contrasting matte black that highlights the photo gallery. Ekaterina ushers us into the spacious living area with its high ceiling and large windows that let in an abundance of natural light from…