The Art of Design Issue 59 - 2022

The high-profile design project was commissioned by a senior partner in an international investment firm headquartered in New York City and his wife, a Montrealer. The couple chose Montreal as the foundation of a life of international travel while providing a stable base for their children to attend school in Montreal. As avid art collectors, the couple envisioned a curation of their worldly art aggregation – including works by Jean-Paul Riopelle, Jim dine, Damien Hirst, Francesco Vezzoli, and Canadian First Nations artist Kent Monkman, amongst many others - within the warm embrace of their home’s heritage elements. “The clients have exquisite tastes, and they understand that the dialogue of art transcends the simplicity of just matching colors,” explains Martha Franco, founder of the firm bearing her name. “We embarked on…

1. LAYER A NEUTRAL PALETTE WITH CHIC METALLIC ACCENTS “Create a contemporary Christmas look by adding gold and siler accents to an existing neutral space. Mix stylist metallics with chrome furniture for a polished feel. Choose pieces that work well with your home style, like modern wreaths or chic baubles. “For an Instagram-worthy look, decorate the staircase with paper honeycomb balls in a variety of neutral tones. Mix and match different sixes with gold stars to bring an extra layer of sophistication. These paper ornaments bring a wow-factor with their subtle yet stylish design.” 2. CREATE A FESTIVE GLOW WITH LUXE ACCENTS IN THE DINING ROOM “Set the mood for an entertaining night in with a luxe dining set and chic lighting. Pair luxurious materials such as marble and velvet…

THIS PROJECT IS BASED IN WORCESTERSHIRE, ARCHITECTURALLY DESIGN BY AVON HOMES. AN ARTS & CRAFT PROPERTY WITH STYLE AND PRESENCE, YET ALSO BENEFITTING FROM THE LATEST SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY. THIS HOUSE CONSISTS OF 4 BEDROOMS AND 3 BATHROOMS SET OVER 2 FLOORS. Patsy Blunt Interiors was responsible for project management, interior design, and dressing of this spacious property. We were appointed by a private client to work with the property developers. During the initial consultation phase, Patsy and the team learnt a lot about the clients desires and needs. Being a young, single gentlemen he wanted a space he could both relax and entertain. Whilst accommodating bedrooms specifically for his family. We were brought on in the early stages of the build which allowed us to adapt the property to…

The latest project to be unveiled by PINTO is a special collaboration with Italian designer, Stefano Pilati, known for his work in creative direction for some of the most celebrated fashion Houses including Cerruti, Armani, Prada, Zegna and Yves Saint Laurent, and for his exceptional skill in crossing the bridges between design, merchandising, marketing, and influencing global fashion through timeless design. The collaboration naturally started when Hariri discovered Pilati’s experimental approach of lush furnishings through seemingly effortless stylized actions or «gestures», such as casual draping, or the thrown-over effect of straw and water-hyacinth rugs, across sofas and rattan armchairs in his own home in Southern Italy. From these initial «gestures,» PINTO has developed with Pilati a capsule collection which states a new manifesto around the modern and romantic spirit that…

SIZE: 250 sq m CLIENTS The team at O&A London Design Studio has known these clients for years and this project represents the second time we were commissioned to create interior spaces for them. The husband and wife team, both lawyers by profession and possessing an incredible sense of humour, are parents to very lively children who love bright colors and unexpected solutions. The parents were very engaged and wanted to take an active part in the project from start to finish. Active engagement is a distinguishing feature of this family and it shows their attitude to creating the interior of their home. LAYOUT The central location of the hall pre-determines the layout of the rest of the apartment. Two symmetrical portals lead to the private area to the right,…

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