The Marquise House – a tropical paradise, dynamic playground with artistic twists, an embodiment of young spirit, a family sanctuary or masterpiece in interior design? Or all of the above? Creating this São Paulo home the architects from FGMF Arquitetos had fallowed the limitations set by the steep parcel and the city regulations as well … Read more
Rupert Murdoch, the newly-married media tycoon, recently put his West Village townhouse on the market. The 25-foot-wide, four-bedroom house is on West 11th Street and borders the private Bleecker Gardens. It’s across the street from Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick’s house and includes an elevator, gym, roof deck, and wine cellar. Last April, Murdoch … Read more
The majestic beauty of nature combined with local traditions, minimalist contemporary charm and unexpected solutions give this project of Create + Think Design Studio located on the Pacific shore of Taiwan inexplicable character and mesmerizing atmosphere. A’tolan House – the name translated from the indigenous language of the native means “a house made of rocks” … Read more
This magnificent ski chalet located in Canadian mountains entwines the rustic charms with a modern layout and inviting textures. The architects from Robitaille.Curtis had provided the challenging architectural shell with vast panoramic windows that capture the 100-mile panoramic views over beautiful Lac Archambault and innovative elevated structure fast standing on red cedar pillars that not … Read more
Sun Green chandelier by Made In Love design studio is unique light, a result of one year of experiments with materials and shapes. It’s entirely designed and handcrafted by Mariam Ayvazyan. The chandelier consists of 88 handmade concrete eggs and an Edison bulbs in the middle. Inside each egg, there is carefully placed LED light. … Read more
Devolo is best known for its range of Powerline Homeplug networking products, so it was a surprise to see the German company launch a range of smart home kit. The core Home Control Starter Kit contains a control hub, a door sensor and a plug adaptor for controlling electrical devices such as lamps. Other optional … Read more
Enjoy year-round sunshine inside with these cheerful shades of yellow. SPICY OVERTONES YELLOW-PINK ABSOLUTE MATT EMULSION, £38 FOR 2.5L, LITTLE GREENE For a grown-up option look no further than Yellow-Pink. Its honey tones are enlivening without being overbearing and will warm up a colder, north- facing room. It’s great with Lamp Black and natural finishes such … Read more
Andrea Cingoli Italian designer wins the International iF Design Award 2016 prize in the lighting product category with Balamp, a smart occasional table or bedside lamp that works just like a balance: it turns on and off on the based on the weight of the objects placed upon it. The International Prize has been awarded … Read more
The original AirRam first came out in 2013 when cordless vacuum cleaners weren’t as fully established as they are today. It was lightweight, compact and, in many ways, a big improvement over more conventional cleaners. However, unlike Dyson’s popular handheld cleaners, for instance, the AirRam kept things simple with its traditional upright design. The new … Read more
Fill your rooms with glorious home fragrance and make it last longer with top tips from Victoria Davies, scents buyer at John Lewis. Don’t save scented candles for special occasions because over time the fragrance becomes weaker. When storing them, find somewhere that’s an even temperature – not too hot or cold. To maximise your candle’s burn time, allow it to … Read more