Tiles made from coconut shells and bamboo beds with red feet? Some projects are a first even for a company with 90 years of experience. For example, the furnishing of the recently opened Bikini Island und Mountain Hotels Es Trenc in Mallorca. Instead of the usual modern alpine flair, the production facility of the Austrian hotel furnishing company Voglauer was transformed into a colourful place with boho vibes for this project.
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Piece by piece, interior designer Pascale Lauber and co-owner Ulrike Bauschke have carefully renovated and modernized this historic palazzo. A particularly striking contrast to the ancient walls is found in the steel-framed windows and doors, reminiscent of diamonds. Unique antique pieces and custom-made furnishings from various countries and eras come together in a truly magical way. The sofas and bed headboards come from South Africa, a fire bowl from the South African bush has been transformed into a bathtub. An old olive press serves as a communal table, and an impressive chandelier, designed by Pascale Lauber herself, hangs from the bar’s ceiling.
Why watch TV when you can simply gaze into the distance instead? In the apartments of Culinaria Living, it makes sense to swap the view out of the window for a view of the screen. Because here, the Merano region with its Mediterranean Alpine beauty lies at your feet.
Pierattelli Architetture designed a flat to live in a perfect balance between seclusion and conviviality: a palette of neutral colours, bespoke furniture and reimagined proportions transform small dimensions into a harmonious scenario for everyday living.
Frankfurt / Paris, 12 November 2024: The Orient Express Corinthian will be the first of Orient Express’ two new ships to set course for the Mediterranean, the Adriatic and later the Caribbean from June 2026.
Nestled in the prestigious 16th arrondissement of Paris, the Beauséjour project redefines the aesthetic of traditional medical spaces. This project by Atelier Opale – the interior design studio founded by Alexandra Bouthier and Alice Lefebvre in 2019 – embodies their signature approach: meticulous attention to detail, a masterful interplay of materials, and an ever-present quest for the perfect light. The outcome is a renovation that exudes timeless elegance.
The new Etro Home Interiors collection combines the rediscovery of the 60s and 70s with the exploration of contemporary style codes. The clean lines of the furnishings contrast with the brand’s characteristic maximalism and eclecticism, evident in the mix and match of eras and styles, as well as in the use of colour and fabrics, central themes of the Etro style.
‘We slept like on clouds’, “The room was so cosy that we didn’t want to leave it”, “I need a sofa like that for my home”: some reviews not only make hoteliers happy, but also hotel furnishers. After all, the right furniture can make a significant contribution to the holiday experience.
If you want to uncover the secret of the durability and resilience of Geba carpets, you have to go to Tibet at an altitude of 4,500 metres and look out for a special species of animal…
The golden twilight of the year with its cosy atmosphere, warm colours and pleasantly cooler days is a benevolent invitation to slow down. Autumn is a good time to retreat, look inside yourself and satisfy your need for security and warmth. At Puradies, you can do all this easily thanks to the Heaven Spa or on a retreat.
Harlequin is collaborating with fashion designer Henry Holland to present a light and informal collection of fabrics and wallpapers with an artistic edge. The colour worlds of Harlequin and selected elements from the archive have been combined with Henry Holland’s love of the Japanese pottery technique Nerikomi.
Riccardo’s Locanda al Colle in Tuscany is a Wunderkammer. The host has lovingly placed numerous furnishing treasures in his guest house, a historic farmhouse, and brought them together to create a harmonious whole. The chairs, tables and lamps come from antique markets and earlier times, from contemporary artists and old design icons, from Italy or London. Breathing new life into old objects and placing them in a new context is one of Riccardo Barsottelli’s passions. It’s worth asking where the pieces in Locanda al Colle come from and what stories they tell…
Imagine walking into a room full of building blocks, vivid colours and joyful music. What do you feel? A sense of lightness, perhaps a small tingle of anticipation? Or do you just think: Right, where shall I start with all this?
Maybe just allow your imagination to run wild and use them to build a house? After all, playing isn’t just for children. Play is also a valuable resource in our adult lives, but it’s so easily forgotten among all the pressure and stress.
Style and sophistication at the Tennis Club Milano Alberto Bonacossa with the iconic Synthesis furniture by Unopiù
The Crystal VAYA Unique hotel is a unique gem at an altitude of 2,000 metres in the Tyrolean Ötztal. Two building complexes are connected here by a glass bridge, the radiance of which is multiplied by the sunlight. However, the true splendour of the hotel unfolds in its interior, where minimalist Alpine chic prevails. And of course, a little glitter is also a must.
Harald Geba’s carpets tell stories of travelling, nature and art. Still can’t find the right piece for your own home? We’ve got you covered, because Geba also produces carpets according to very specific wishes. Step by step, you can create your personal dream rug…
The Italian firm designed a compact and enveloping seat, an upholstered shell enclosed within defined lines providing a refuge for complete relaxation
If bags could talk, they would certainly tell us many stories. But what stories can someone tell us who has been designing bags herself – and has been doing so successfully for a long time? We asked designer Ina Kent for an interview and found out what her first bag looked like in the 1970s, what she thinks of gender-specific bags and that she regularly carries watermelons…