Furniture design is about creating furniture that is both useful and attractive
During the last decades, traditional construction systems have evolved into industrialized processes in harmony with a mobile and traveling world. New residences have thus appeared, such as modular houses, whose innovative techniques offer excellent results in terms of efficiency, budget and sustainability. However, when it comes to choosing between concrete and wood, a dilemma arises. … Read more
Updated June 3, 2024 at 10:38 am The sunny season begins and with it the preparation of gardens and balconies. The opportunity to treat yourself to new decorative accessories to beautify our exterior or renew your outdoor furniture. So, to be in tune with the times without spending too much, here is a selection of … Read more
It is said that Indian princes, such as the Maharajah of Jaipur or that of Jodhpur, liked to pierce their palace with narrow doors so that when passing through them, the wonderful effect would strike more of the senses of the visitor. This device A Tale of the Arabian Nights finds himself in this Roman … Read more
The little village of Boileau, or the countryside in Paris View of the hamlet of Boileau in Paris, March 9, 1962.© Photo by Keystone-France / Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images Private neighborhood in the 16th arrondissement of Paris On the borders of western Paris, we know Villa Montmorency well, the confidential and (very) exclusive enclave of … Read more
In the cinema, Audrey Hepburn made famous the phrase “Paris is always a good idea” in her iconic role in the film Sabrina (1954). Today, influencer Ines De Cominges confirms it. When asked if the French capital is really a good idea, she has no doubts about the question: “Well yes, and even every day”, … Read more
Updated May 31, 2024 at 5:42 pm Indoors or in the garden, the hanging chair is an extraordinary and extremely elegant decorative piece. It is found in essential materials such as rattan, cotton or macrame. Zoom in on totally addictive models. What if for a moment we didn’t have our feet on the ground but … Read more
A villa in Beverly Hills with a serene atmosphere The laws of geography and nuance are such that no two houses are identical. From one coast of the United States to the other, for example, between a brick house on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and a bungalow in Long Beach in Los Angeles, … Read more
Updated May 30, 2024 at 4:37 pm 20 Whether to relax, read a good book or why not telecommute, here is a selection of decks and chairs to enjoy the good weather. As spring is around the corner and despite sometimes mocking weather, our desire for nature and sunshine grows. Between the divine summer to … Read more
In Sydney, a peaceful town hall The living room opens to the breakfast area. The four chairs inlaid with mother of pearl DS3 are signed Mackintosh for Cassina. The Art Deco marble and walnut dining table is by Osvaldo Borsani (Italy, 1940). The pair of crescent consoles in walnut is Spanish (18th century).e century). Louis … Read more
Michael Tomei, founder of the New York firm Michael Vincent Design, recommends “strategically preserve pieces from different eras” rather than choosing one specifically, or just a handful, “to fill spaces with an attractive story and give them a certain depth, history and character”. This open approach, he says, avoids monotony and the impression of being … Read more