Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 59 - 2022 i The Art of Design

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…

Kelly’s own personal style includes creating harmonious, neutral interiors where people, art and objects are the colour in the home. For Kelly, the home is very much about living and how it’s used. It must look beautiful, but at the same time be practical. Kelly Hoppen CBE has endorsed the entire InSinkErator® portfolio of specialist kitchen taps and food waste disposers. Since the global pandemic, creating individual spaces within the home is key and what’s interesting is the kitchen, which Kelly believes is the heart of the modern home. The kitchen is the hub of the home, it’s for the entire family, the one room in the house that everyone uses and it’s this element which makes the kitchen and the way it’s designed so important. Kelly Hoppen CBE recommends:…

Signal the arrival of this season’s naturally colourful shades with the improved custom colour service from Waters Baths of Ashbourne which invites bold, beautiful colour into the bathroom to complement bathroom design, mood or moment. Available across the full range of Waters Baths’ beautiful contemporary baths and basins, for an additional cost of £595, the outer surface is flawlessly coated to give a durable matt colour finish matched to any one of the 194 RAL referenced number colours or from the palette of a preferred paint brand. From punchy oranges and fiery reds to pastel pinks and warm terracotta, Waters Baths of Ashbourne make it perfectly possible for consumers to bring warmth, character and individuality to their bathroom; helping to create a unique, moodenhancing space to help balance out the…

Buckingham Pools has provided leisure and pool solutions throughout the UK for over fifty years. And the same dedication to exemplary customer service, unique design features, state of the art technology and attention to detail is applied to each project. From Olympic size competition and school pools to luxury and boutique hotels: and from country manors to City Centre townhouses: size does not dictate the level of service received from this team. Founded by J K Buckingham (inventor of the engines powering the 746 cc cyclecar and the 1492 cc V-twin-engine light car; and also the tracer bullet!): the company’s future is now guided by an energetic, highly experienced and proactive team. They work in partnership with some of the UK’s most prominent architects and construction companies to bring every…

Flowing seamlessly from one side of the house to the other, the space includes an open-plan kitchen and separate bar area, formal living room and utility space. As a family that likes to entertain, Interior Designer Laura Jackson has welcomed new energy into the home by combining the best of contemporary design with everyday comfort. Using natural materials like wood and marble, and pairing them with colour palette of dark blue and sage green, the house exudes contemporary elegance with a personable touch. Havwoods’ Pallido Select 70mm Block from The Italian Collection has been introduced throughout the space, creating a cohesive look that perfectly complements the abundance of natural light. Adding depth and charm, the herringbone design creates a free-flowing feel and has been paired with a Scandi-inspired aesthetic including…

The commercial options for retailers can be increased as consumers look to expand their kitchen area, perhaps even using matching furniture throughout the entire downstairs of their home. A one-stop shop can be preferable for timepressed customers, and having built up trust with their kitchen retailer, additional sales opportunities could be available. If a kitchen manufacturer is able to offer additional furniture, suitable for a lounge, snug, utility room or even home office it makes sense to do so, and to make the process cost-effective and resource light. To make this work, versatility is key. Manufacturers and designers need to have a creative yet practical eye. The beauty of quality bespoke is that it is just that, so why not offer customers something extra in terms of design, flexibility and…

“It comes from creating familiar surroundings through the use of plush textures and warm tones,” explains Will Lyne, co-owner and master designer for luxury brand Christopher Peters Kitchens & Interiors. “Cosiness is a feeling, not a design aesthetic, but the two do come hand in hand. It’s about ensuring that your living space is cohesively pleasing to the eye whilst also taking efficiency and practicalities, like heating and lighting, into consideration. An efficient home is a welcoming home – and the place you choose to be over anywhere else in the world.” So, sit down, grab a warm drink and settle in to read all about Will’s top tips for evoking a feeling of cosiness in your home. Leave the outside world at the door It’s quite common for homeowners…

Hudson Valley Lighting Group have been a dominant force in the American Lighting market for more than thirty years, proving that they are experts in versatile lighting that also blend in with any décor or style of home. Make all your wishes come true with Dunkirk, a centrepiece that has a dandelion aesthetic. Densely populated with the highest-quality bevelled crystal beads available, Candelabra bulbs from deep within illuminate the crystal-laden branches from behind for an effect that is both dazzling and mesmerizing. Available as a flush mount in two sizes and a chandelier in three, these fixtures can be used alone or together in scale for a breath-taking effect. Magic Garden was motivated by Coco Chanel’s enamour for the camellia flower, incorporating it into her designs and the outfits she…

It can be difficult to design furniture that marries the concepts of comfort and elegance. Abitare has joined these concepts together, resulting in high quality, beautifully crafted pieces that will transform your interior space. When you bring a piece of furniture into your home, it needs to reflect your style, your personality and your interior design. The Abitare mission is to deliver divine products that will suit every home and every individual. In the heart of Wigan, our shop spans a 30,000 square foot superstore that houses the finest designers and the friendliest team of product experts. When you walk through the doors of Abitare, you will never be lost for design knowledge and expertise; Abitare is a family who welcomes you into a wonderful world of patterns, textures, and…

Entering on the ground floor, you are taken into Jeffreys Interiors award-winning retail showroom. Following the layout of a traditional home, you can walk through curated room sets and purchase pieces sourced from the forefront of the design industry, including Tom Faulkner, Julian Chichester, Porta Romana, and William Yeoward, as well as an ever changing collection of unique accessories and artworks. Downstairs, you’ll discover the design studio – a warren of interlinked offices, presentation areas, and creative working space with expansive fabric and wallpaper libraries. Recent projects include full townhouse designs in Edinburgh, a stately home renovation in East Lothian, and a commercial wedding venue and hotel in Northumberland. No visit to Edinburgh is complete without a visit to Jeffreys Interiors and the adjacent insta-famous Circus Lane, however, if you…

Responsible for the full bespoke design, procurement and delivery of the luxurious apartments – spanning from 800sq ft to 2,500 sq ft – Morpheus & Co thoughtfully designed each unique home to embrace the very essence of traditional mountain and luxury living. Morpheus & Co. began the project by carefully curating an exclusively designed and sensitively crafted colour palette to cater for their client’s vision. Tasked with creating a unique and authentic design, whilst seamlessly blending in with the surrounding environment, Morpheus & Co. navigated an interior design concept that created a warm, friendly and all-encompassing atmosphere. Utilising their skills and expertise to combine contemporary and traditional Alpine living, light colours were selected to give a feeling of home comfort which perfectly dovetails with the facade of the building, which…

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…

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 shop offers products designed for those who want to create a cozy home, like sewing, doing handicrafts or looking for a unique gift for relatives and friends.…

The renovation of this 112m² apartment was a challenge beyond its size: the owner of the residence, located in Rio de Janeiro, is a longtime friend of the architect Guilherme Torres. Denilson Machado, a photographer renowned for his architectural and interior records, wanted his home to have the atmosphere of an art gallery. The project developed from this premise: to create a neutral base to frame the client’s large collection of objects, books and works of art. The project, which initially had four bedrooms, was reduced to two: one became a closet and the other was open to the living room. The coverings are minimalist and in light tones, with white walls and floors made of demolition peroba-rosa boards, designed precisely to receive the colorful, vivid and maximalist arts. The…

Offering a combination of meticulous craftsmanship, excellent performance and bespoke design options, La Cornue’s cookers and cabinetry are ideal for cooks with a love of fine food, entertaining and a touch of culinary theatre. La Cornue is also a popular choice among the world’s leading chefs for their personal kitchens. Ovens are the cornerstone of La Cornue’s expertise, and the brand offers clients a host of options that can be tailored to their culinary requirements. The culmination of more than 100 years of development, the prestigious Château collection features a vaulted oven design inspired by the tunnels of the Paris metro. This unique shape allows air to circulate evenly, locking in cooking juices and intensifying flavours. Every aspect of La Cornue’s collections is crafted with uncompromising attention to detail and…

Located on Shoreditch’s buzzy City Road, The Arc, is a new mixed-used hub spanning 160,000sq.ft. and featuring exquisite residential apartments, sophisticated commercial space spanning 148,048sq.ft. and luxurious amenities, such as a health and wellness hub. The development is led by Ghelamco, a family-owned, real estate investor and developer who have joined forces with award-winning, Londonbased, interior architecture and design studio, Bowler James Brindley, to create communal interiors that are astonishingly unique. Bowler James Brindley have designed The Arc with a story behind each and every carefully curated detail, something they are known for across their projects. HARMONY IN JUXTAPOSITION From the exterior, The Arc has an industrial, warehouse-style appearance, reminiscent of the architecture seen in the likes of Chicago and New York City’s Meatpacking District, built during the turn of…

When Aurelié Lambert was given the opportunity of re-imagining the 25 rooms at the Ĥotel Gramont, she knew that the lighting would play a key part and that Gong’s beautiful fixtures would help bring her vision to life. The brief was chic and eclectic, with a theme of travel and in the style of a cabinet of curiosities. Unique pieces paired with beautiful classic design were used to create rooms that were timeless, beautiful and comfortable. Jo Plismy has vast experience working with Interior Designers and knows just how much impact the lighting can have on hotel bedrooms, “Hotels are all about the experience for the guest and lighting is vital for helping to create the right atmosphere in a room. In most cases, the design will require several layers…

This profound understanding of the splendour and profusion of the Persian weaving aesthetic informs our carpet production, making it unique and timeless – qualities that have established the Zollanvari name as a global trailblazer in creating carpet art. Our passion has always been for the artistic weavings of the nomadic people of southern Persia, where almost all our collections are woven. With its exquisite patterns and the finesse of its quality, a Zollanvari carpet captivates and enhances the beauty of its surroundings. The vibrant colours and timeless designs we create combine perfectly with contemporary as well as traditional interiors. When thoughtfully placed, our carpets import a sense of space, vision and form to any setting. Zollanvari’s commitment to the creation of superior quality carpets and exclusive designs, at the same…

The design team elevated the interior of this stunning five-bedroom property with a sophisticated palette to create memorable rooms that evoke feelings of both glamour and style. The collection of substantial homes located within convenient proximity to the Welsh capital and nestled in the affluent desirable village of Lisvane, have seen high demand since they launched in Spring this year. Paul Garland, the lead designer on the project, describes his vision: “This house is styled to appeal to families that love to entertain. Its aspirational design combined with bespoke artwork also give the feeling of a boutique hotel. We wanted to make a statement with the entrance, and it certainly has a wow factor, with double front doors opening onto the central walnut and glass staircase, all illuminated by a…