Many of the world’s famous brands may come from Paris, Milan and London, but whilst in many cases iconic, much of what they make is actually produced on a considerable scale. For one-off pieces designed and made by master craftsmen, smaller bespoke jewellers are making a welcome comeback. (more…)

A new take on the capital of chic

The city of light, romance and revolution is also a leading centre of style, elegance, design and architecture. With so many beautiful buildings to inspire and work with, it’s hardly surprising that the Parisian interior décor scene has always been so vibrant. The city and its famous icons have provided a rich backdrop for artists, artisans, couturiers and creators of interiors that range from superbly tasteful to outrageously outlandish. (more…)

The salty air of the sea practically leaps off the pages as you open this new tome by Taschen, carrying images of littoral idyll on a fresh sea breeze. A perfect inspiration for those rainy days when you need a little daydream to help you through, New Seaside Interiors celebrates homes in stunning seaside locations and the decors that go with them.
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By the PTMD® collection
When it comes to creating the kind of ambience you’d love to call home Yvonne van Opdorp has a knowing touch. As styling and art director of the PTMD® collection, the haute couture accessories and design firm she runs with her husband Jos, Yvonne’s winning combinations of colour, texture and form set the tone for living environments that can justly be described as eye-catching. Not surprisingly, this select family business founded 15 years ago has made a name for itself far beyond its native Holland. (more…)

by Michel Cruz

Future Perfect

Discover the work of Welsh-born design powerhouse Ross Lovegrove in this beautiful new book by Phaidon

Ross Lovegrove is one of the world’s most prolific designers, with a portfolio ranging from furniture to water bottles, from airplane seats to Thermos flasks. When he speaks of design, he uses terms more suited to a biologist, doctor or bio-engineer. In other words, his vocabulary, like his design work, is pervaded with an organic, natural theme that takes physical form in such structures as his ‘DNA Staircase’ or the iconic biolove bicycle.

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