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Interiors inspiration: Design Week’s pick of spaces using natural materials

Design Week

At reception, a large-scale art piece presents an abstracted graphic interpretation of the lunar calendar. In the wider lobby and elsewhere, art pieces are strategically placed to evoke water reflections. An industrial theme runs throughout, and textures of brass and concrete are used to contrast with softer furnishings.

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A play between art, craft and design with Atelier Kaja Dahl

Design Wanted

Kaja Dahl combines craft, nature and technologies to create products that fall on the edge of art and design. Before moving to Sweden, she studied two years of fine arts in Oslo, with a focus on sculpture and installation. My goal is to contribute to this balance between craft , nature and technologies.

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Hedi Slimane uses "French elegance" to define Celine store in London

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Celine creative director Hedi Slimane has opened a flagship store in London for the French fashion house, which balances historic Edwardian features and a gallery-style aesthetic. Art pieces by Leilah Babirye and Nika Neelova are suspended from the ceiling, placed between mirrored screens and positioned at the feet of cabinetry.

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Choosing the Best Materials for Visual Merchandising Concepts in Luxury Retail Stores

Retail Focus

Dutch contemporary artist Levi van Veluw , the creator of inaugural window display art for Hermès’ at Nordiska Kompaniet, said, “the window becomes an experience.” Inviting textural materials, including leather, paper, velvet, and microfiber, helps engage affluent shoppers and show the artisan value of the luxury brand. .

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Morici reveals production processes behind its Tellux collection of luxury boxes

Design Wanted

Envisioned by Morici ’s Art Director Marco Fuligni of Fudesign Studio, the new Tellux collection was created to enhance the highly artisanal identity of the brand through the expressiveness of the product. Juxtaposing precious woods of different textures and colors, the collection conceptualizes nature within a dynamic framework. “The

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Ten outlandish shop interiors that reimagine the retail experience

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"We chose not to directly create the natural appearance of caves but, instead, present the characteristic elements of material textures to inspire the sensory experience," explained Chinese studio F.O.G. Architecture, which created the space. Find out more about ToSummer's Beijing store ›. Photo courtesy of Forte Forte. Glossier Seattle, USA.

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Wood Wall Paneling Design Ideas

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Creating an accent wall or adding some texture or a different color to the wall decor of a room has long been a recommended interior design technique for upping the style in both homes and commercial spaces. . The effect is interesting, adding some contrasting lines to the horizontal wood, as well as added color and dimension.

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