If there were a hierarchy of furniture in your home, you might think that ottomans would be way down on the list, after sofas, tables and chairs. But Frank de Biasi, a New York-based interior designer with an international clientele, sees it differently. “The ottoman is as important as the sofa,” he said, because it … Read more
French designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have used wooden moulds to produce giant versions of their diamond-shaped Ruutu vases. The vessels are named after the Finnish word for diamond, and were originally released by the design duo in 2014. Unlike the previous range, the larger limited-edition pieces for London’s Galerie Kreo were made using wooden moulds – … Read more
Another outstanding achievement for the Rift radiator by Tubes Radiatori, which, after winning the iF Design Award 2016 earlier this year, obtains the Special Mention for the German Design Award 2017. The German Design Award, organized by the German Design Council that has represented and supported the design industry in Germany for 60 years, is … Read more
The good monsoon this year brought copious business for washing machine players with over 20 per cent growth during the peak sale months (between June and August). Almost 55 lakh washing machines are sold every year with the category estimated at ₹7,000 crore. The category has low penetration at less than 10 per cent compared … Read more
Flou boasts more that thirty years of dedication, creativity, and specialization on a continuous journey that started with the beds that oriented us spontaneously to expand the types of products and to develop articles with increasing global appeal. The result is a comprehensive design collection, a wide variety and a complete selection of items, ideal for … Read more
Kolkata-based Kutchina – known primarily for its eponymous brand of kitchen chimneys – is looking to be an end-to-end solutions provider in the kitchen space. The company has added two more verticals (over the last two months) – small appliances and water purifiers – to its existing range of offerings. Owned by Bajoria Group, Kutchina … Read more
Bolzan Letti collections are enriched with new designs, characterized by simplicity and softness, and the use of different materials such as metal mesh, surprising use of the yarns and the soft, ecological padding enriched by excellent craftsmanship. The bed Corolle with its accessories is a model from a purely feminine character with the soft, warm … Read more
Diwali is just around the corner. While some may look forward to the festival, there are others who know only too well how the choking smoke is going to affect them. And how that night is a preview of what is to come all through winter. We do not wear masks, and so far, we … Read more
Block is a collection with endless possible combinations, but that initially includes two sofas, a three and a one seat sofa, designed by the well known Valencia-based studio MUT Design that has successfully proofed, once again, their chameleonic design abilities to create unique products. The Block Collection designed by the well known Valencia-based studio MUT … Read more
Samsung sells smart home appliances like refrigerators and washers, but up until now, it never offered smart built-in appliances. The South Korean company on Tuesday introduced a new line of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled wall ovens, cooktops, and range hoods. These appliances, which will be available starting in November, work with Samsung’s SmartThings Hub, which lets … Read more