Ones to look at: three Creatives at the forefront of Romania’s Burgeoning design Scene

Now in its fourth yr, Romanian design Week isn’t one of the international’s largest or higher–known layout festivals, but what it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in spirit. simply 25 years out of communist rule and Romania is nurturing a brand new era of creative abilties who’re keen to explore the … Read more

Panasonic Expands Its Range of Kitchen Appliances, including all-new Steam Microwave and Slow Juicer

Panasonic has today announced the expansion of its kitchen appliances range, including a new 27L Compact Steam Combination Oven DS596, which builds on the ‘Turbo Steam’ function of its predecessor, creating a high steam density. From this month Panasonic will also introduce the new MJ-L500 Slow Juicer in three eye catching colours – red, silver … Read more

Garden Lamp of Metal and Glass by Christian Piccolo

High profile shapes, squared lines for sceneries with great identity. Inspired by toy soldiers game, Game is a garden lamp with a material mark and strongly modern. A surprising volume, a contemporary artwork that enchants for its unique inclination and squared shapes. This collection fits easily into private and contract spaces, thanks to the perfect … Read more

THE ENCHANTED ORCHIDS OF OAXACA

Jonny Bruce, the current Christopher Lloyd scholar at Great Dixter in East Sussex, made the voyage to Orquidedeario Octavio in Oaxaca to see a collection of over 1200 species of Mexico’s native orchids A solitary dog barking whilst a man of indecipherable age bends to collect plastic bottles discarded along the verge. This was my first sight as … Read more

5 top tips for decorating with Colour of the Year Cherished Gold

Every year paint manufacturer Dulux gathers a team of design experts to predict colour trends for the year ahead. ‘The common thread coming through for 2016 was yellow – and gold in particular. We drew inspiration from all the different tones of this colour, including bold metallic hues and earthy shades, bringing them all together … Read more

How to decorate with shades of yellow and grey

Combine yellows, from pale lemon to golden buttercup, with soft grey and off-white. Geometric patterns and intricate repeats bring an element of contrast. CONSTRUCT FABRIC IN YELLOW, £74 A METRE, KATE FARLEY. BAKER’S TWINE, £5.75, MERCHANT & MILLS. WALLPAPER: MONO IN SUNSHINE (WHITE DOTS ON YELLOW); MONO IN CHALK (WHITE DOTS ON GREY); ALL £44 A … Read more

House Made of Rocks – An Open Float Between Interior and Surrounding Nature

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

Colour confident: Shades of yellow

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

The best of The List: Lighting

The List, our online directory of design professionals, is now live. Whether you’re searching for an interior designer, architect, garden designer, curtain maker or lighting specialist, look no further than The List. If you provide a bespoke service, we would love to hear from you… CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE LIST Lighting may well … Read more