Interior Design

FANTIN: UNION OF FORM AND FUNCTION IN INCA, MALLORCA In Inca, in the heart of the island of Mallorca, Chiara Ferrari has recently breathed new life into a leather factory dating back to 1934, in a renovation project steeped in refined minimalism that celebrates its industrial essence.  There's a strong modernist flavour to the two-storey building, which serves a number of purposes: as well as a home and an office space, it’s a cultural venue and meeting place, where Fantin's solutions are ideal for the functional definition of the space. The building was renovated by Chiara Ferrari and consists of two floors. The first floor, now...

Eight living spaces that go heavy on metal furniture Although more commonly associated with industrial applications, furnishings made of cool-toned steel, aluminium and chrome are infiltrating every room of the home. This lookbook rounds up eight living spaces that show how it's done. In recent years, a growing cohort of young designers has been experimenting with humble, industrial metals – often using only one material, which is left raw and unfinished to promote recycling. Among them are Paul Coenen, Annie Paxton and David Taylor, whose Knuckle light made of bent aluminium tubing was crowned lighting design of the year at the...

Dresden is back: Festive reopening of Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden   Dresden, 2024 – One of the most important events in Dresden took place yesterday. Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden reopened after a year of renovation. The ceremonious event was attended by numerous guests including politicians, representatives of the owners, Kempinski S.A., as well as invited friends of the hotel from all areas of society.     Under the motto ‘History retold’, the famous 18th-century building, with its historical details, was redesigned with great care and attention, offering comfort and state-of-the-art technology for contemporary, understated luxury. From now on, guests will have the...

CERAMICHE REFIN PRESENTS TAMASHI Tamashi – soul in Japanese – is the new collection of wood-inspired porcelain tiles proposed by Ceramiche Refin, inspired by the most essential and contemporary natural woods currently widely used in furnishings. The result of painstaking research to find the perfect graphic and colour balance, the collection offers uniform, balanced surfaces characterised by fine, dense, parallel veins and subtle colour nuances. A collection of refined, elegant taste, simple but with great expressive power, minimalist yet rich in natural details, perfect for decorating contemporary architectural settings.

  Give the WoW factor any room in your home, using digitally printed custom tiles. From large-scale personalised photographic images to stylised designs and classic art murals, these kiln-produced, non-toxic tiles create a focal point for any area in the home. They are perfect for a bathroom, kitchen, internal or external. Their waterproof nature means they can even be used to zone a shower area or inside the swimming pool. The image won’t fade either, and, in fact, the finished image is guaranteed to look just as great for up to 25 years. Owner of Unique Tiles and designer Kamil...