Step inside a A 1950s New Jersey colonial split-level home where sunlit rooms, amber lighting, plants, bees, turn everyday living into an artful experience. Introduction This 1950s colonial home in New Jersey is one of those rare places where style and substance meet, and where art isn’t just something you hang, but a way of being. The Grove Retreat exemplifies…
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Raiding flea markets, and why pebbles are as important as Hockney – we peel back the layered aesthetics of a not-so-typical mid-century designer couple. Heidi Lightfoot and her husband Steve Gibbons are both designers, and the interior of their house has that mid-century, clean-lined quality typical of those who are paid to worry about aesthetics, so you might expect the…
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Step into Karina Yacoubian’s world, where light, shadow, and texture create an emotional landscape beyond the visible spectrum. Karina Yacoubian’s work doesn’t subject you to a visual experience – it’s an immersive, meditative exploration of her inner world. Throughout her life, she grew a deep craving and need for a creative process. Karina developed works steeped in an intimate relationship…
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Thanks to public figures such as actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Netflix star Marie Kondo, Feng Shui is more mainstream today than ever before. But what is it really? It is the ancient Chinese practice of creating balance with the natural world in our interior spaces. It uses energy forces to create harmony between individuals and their environment. We invited the…
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Italy is famous for its extravagant design style, but also for its architecture, arts and fashion. How did the Mediterranean country become one of the dominant forces of the design world, and what are the characteristics of Italian design? Let us walk you through this incredible evolution, with a rich history that continues to influence Italian designers today. Rationalism: Simple…
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Interior design movements tend to evolve organically over time. Yet over the last two years our homes have had to work for us harder than ever. After spending so much time, the way we view and experience our homes has changed dramatically, shaking up the art trends in an equally substantial manner. Most noticeably, bright and stark minimalism is on…
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From bouquets of blooming flowers to tantalizing treats, Valentine’s Day is a holiday with no shortage of gift ideas. But why should that Valentine’s feeling only be shown on one day of the year? Flowers fade and chocolates never last, but by styling your home or gifting art and design pieces to your loved ones, you can create bring a…
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Whether your dream winter aesthetic is a cozy cottage, a snowy chalet or a sleek Scandinavian-style space we all want to find a way to bring that festive feeling into our homes when the weather starts to get colder and the nights longer. But where to start creating this festive atmosphere? We talked with furniture and interior designer Victoria Maria…
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Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga), the Danish concept of making one’s space comfortable and cozy, is one of interior design’s best kept secrets. But hygge is more than just a style – it’s a mindset. Truly representative of the Scandinavian aesthetic, the hygge style favors light, bright, minimal but most importantly, highly livable and joyful interiors. The result? A space equally able…
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Creating a unique interior within an industry inundated with ever changing trends can seem like a daunting task. A unique interior is one that doesn’t follow one style too closely but is a true reflection of your personality and your unique combination of tastes. On a simple level, your home should suit your lifestyle and meet your needs, but it…
