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Mooradian Studio sprays London boutique interior with recycled newspaper pulp

Dezeen

Architecture office Mooradian Studio used spray-on paper pulp to create a bumpy texture across the walls and ceilings of north London menswear store Natalino. Taking over a former art gallery in Fitzrovia, Natalino 's first physical store was designed to reflect the brand's garments.

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The Art of Reclaimed Wood: Bringing Back Life

Elmwood Timber

For example, mixing species of oak together is a subtle way to create a contrasting design. Reclaimed wood may show many of its original character marks, such as saw marks and nail holes, or it may be more subtle in texture, having been sanded down and finished before install.

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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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Landlords Need Reimagined Properties And Hospitality-Infused Amenities To Lure Tenants

All Work

Each decision — colors, textures, fabrics, and finishes — contributes to the larger vision. Designing with a striking color palette draws the eye inward, and incorporating various textures also adds visual contrast and uniqueness to the interiors.

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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. Challenging the boundaries between design, art and craft, how do you go about your prototyping phase?

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Self-Portrait wraps London store in mint-hued Cornish clay and tonal surfaces

Dezeen

Inspired by spatial design and the idea of self-reflection, features in a myriad of textures including chrome and mirror dominate the interior walls and reflect tonal surfaces in mint green," Self-Portrait said of the interior. "By Cornish clay was applied to the walls to create a textural finish. "I

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Interiors inspiration: Design Week’s favourite new projects

Design Week

The texture and finish of the bar is a reference to the front doors of traditional Copenhagen homes, the studio says. In contrast to the dark burgundy colour palette of the bar, the inner restaurant features a neutral colour scheme. A natural stone countertop sits atop. This is complimented with discreet green touches.