Masters in every fashionable industry that counts, the Italians seem to have it all. Art from Da Vinci, sofas by Citterio and an elusive sense of style the rest of the world could once only dream o … read more

Through the Looking Glass If glass was given life, how would it express itself? Would it remain cold and frigid, doomed to reflect rather than feel? Such was the design challenge that led Fiam Ital … read more

So the kids have flown the coop and you’re left with three very spare looking rooms.  Or perhaps you’ve up-sized and while the master bedroom looks gorgeous, the room next to the bathroom strikes s … read more

Sale season is in full swing which means it’s time we compiled a list of the best luxury modern dining chairs that won’t break the bank. Whether it’s your first time buying designer furniture or yo … read more

It is 2013 at a Phillips de Pury & Co auction in New York and a prototype of Zaha Hadid’s Aqua Table has just sold for $150,000. There is no press. No fanfare. No media hurrah, despite the attendan … read more

INTERIOR WELLNESS The human mind is an incredibly powerful, insightful and opulent component within our biological composition. Often neglected, its nurturing takes a back seat to the everyday dist … read more

It’s not often that a leading international furniture brand presents an opportunity to outline a new physiognomy in the crowded world of design. Since 2012, Porada has held separate annual competit … read more

In an increasingly globalised world, the adoption of foreign words into everyday use is a fait accomplis, a trifling event that excites librarians and logophiles alone. But what’s often fascinating … read more

We spent the grisly winter months pining for the soft kiss of sunshine, but when it arrived we found ourselves woefully underprepared for its intensity. Restless nights and sticky days left many co … read more

So you’ve made it through the first few days of the heat wave; a proverbial shade dweller existing on iced lattes and strategic dashes to and from your air conditioned car. The end of the week, a c … read more

New to Chaplins, Slamp offers a diverse range of unique, artisan lighting solutions that correspond with the excellence of industrial production. Established in 1994, the brand has accumulated cred … read more

Life is understood in colours. We see red, feel blue, hunt down golden opportunities and cultivate green thumbs. An abundant power in our emotional lives, colour also has the potential to uplift, f … read more