Design Bar + VIP Lounge

Swedish architect and designer Jonas Wagell projected the Design Bar and VIP Lounge at the Stockholm Furniture Fair.

The conceptual theme for the Design Bar and VIP Lounge was the forest and the industry, a tribute to raw material, craftsmanship and refinement, which constitute the backbone of the furniture industry.

Located next to the public industry is the restricted VIP Lounge forest created with identical materials and furniture, but with radically different atmosphere and spatial character. Same, but different. Both spaces are meant to be a meeting and resting place, to simultaneously inspire, evoke emotions and surprise.

Orco Germany

Iris Steinbeck Architekten relied on the dissolution of segmented usage areas to projected the interior for Orco Germany, a company representation in Berlin.

The entrée is dominated by an organically shaped reception desk. This element corresponds with a media wall in the waiting area. This wall simultaneously acts as frame for the blue backlit company logo as well as two integrated plasma screens, which can be concealed behind a sliding door if required.

The reception area is connected with the open kitchen area, which is used for presentations, working, eating, entertainment and team meetings. An elevated kitchen block serves as a table.

Sideways, the monolith is bordered with polished stainless steel, a reference to the desks of the employees. This detail refers to the double use as desk respectively dining table.

Cafe Foam

Swedish designers Note Design Studio projected the interior for Cafe Foam using sheer red curtains and bands of color slashing across the walls and floors.

Here is the project inspiration and description:

“We want you to create an interior design that people either love or hate and that nobody is indifferent to!” was the conditions given to us by the owner Michael Toutoungi when we started working with Cafe Foam.

We began searching for extremes where passion and hate were equally present. Our entrance to the project became the complexity around bull fighting as a phenomenon. We were fascinated by the bull and bullfighter’s mutual movements and the directions in the battle. This struggle along with the materials and colours at the stadium were the inspiration when designing the new Cafe Foam.

We allowed the Spanish temperament to meet the Scandinavian coolness and the inspiration from the bullfighter’s movements across the arena led us to create a design that is reminiscent of Baertling’s lines.

There were also two other important factors while creating the design. The first was to keep certain well-known elements from the previous interior to make regulars feel right at home and the second was creating a vivid environment that made meetings easier, protected the integrity of its costumers and enhanced the eating experience. A place for everybody.

We Spend A Significant Proportion Of Our Time Asleep!

Everyone relishes the thought of climbing into a cosy, inviting bed and snuggling down for a good night’s sleep. We spend a significant proportion of our time asleep so it makes sense to make our bed as comfortable as possible.

The type of bedding that we choose can have a big impact of how inviting our bed is; luxury bedding in particular will go a long way to creating a truly gorgeous place to sleep. Top quality fabrics will be supremely soft and comfortable against the skin and will ensure that the bedding stays perfect all night long.

There are two main fabrics to choose from; Egyptian cotton and Silk. Egyptian cotton is traditionally used in luxury bedding as the high thread-count of the fabric ensures a superior smoothness and coolness.

Silk is also used in top quality bedding; it has a wonderfully soft feel against the skin and a beautiful sheen. It also has the additional benefit of being hypo-allergenic.

All types of bedding, including duvet covers, pillow cases, sheets and bedspreads can be bought in these luxury fabrics. There are specialist companies, particularly on the Internet, who manufacture and supply a vast array of different styles and designs of wonderful bedding.

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Shots from the home of stylist Anouk Kramer, her husband and 3 children near Amsterdam. I wish they had taken more photos of this home. Seems an interesting example of an interior that looks as if one is living in the past. I don't see anything that really looks like it was made in the past 50 years...I love looking at a home and not being able to immediately peg the decade. (From Milk Magazine August 2008. Photography by Bonnita Postma)

A Woman's Home Is Her Castle

Now THIS is real estate shopping! Last week Remodelista mentioned this home only in passing but I had to investigate it further. Wow! As it turns out there is a CASTLE for sale here in Texas. I can say I've never heard of a Texas castle, but now I know there is one in where else but Austin

The living room/lodge blows me away. I guess this is enough space for dining parties, no?

Finally, I could rule over my own little kingdom...even if I'm the only person who believes in it:)

The Benefits Of Beautiful Luxury Bedding

Embroidery is often used to enhance and embellish bed linen, especially in the higher-priced luxury ranges. Embroidery creates a rich, textured appearance and can create truly stunning effects.

These days, as with everything relating to bedding, many different varieties of embroidered bed linen is available, depending on the style of bedroom you want to create.

You may be wanting to design a traditional, timeless setting, in which case a floral chintz fabric will create a delicate, feminine environment. This design could be carried through the whole décor, to include wall-paper and curtains.

Alternatively, the style you want to create might be modern and contemporary with a more minimalist feel. In which case, the many ranges of luxury bedding created by today’s popular interior designers may well include just what you are looking for. Again, these ranges usually include matching, complementary items which can be added to maintain the colour scheme and design throughout your whole room.

Although embroidered bedding tends to be more expensive than other types because of the level of workmanship involved in manufacturing it, you can still find some very stylish and beautiful ranges available in high-street stores at reasonable prices. A fantastic embroidered bed-spread can make a great focal point for your bedroom.

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