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David Beckham retires but the glory days must never be forgotten

by decorandstyle on May 17, 2013 • No Comments

Beckham’s fame stretched beyond his footballing talent, a reflection of his love of the limelight but also of the cult of the personality in modern society. He was adored even [...]

BlackSheep – The power of creative solutions

by decorandstyle on May 16, 2013 • No Comments

Blacksheep is an independent, international and award winning design agency that harnesses the power of creative ideas to help companies and their brands to achieve their objectives. Ten years ago, [...]

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CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK 2013 – A UNIQUE FESTIVAL

by decorandstyle on May 15, 2013 • No Comments

After 3 extremely successful years, Clerkenwell Design Week has firmly established itself has the UK’s leading independent design festival and one of the most acclaimed trade events on the international [...]

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Top Vacation Destinations in Europe – Villa Life

by decorandstyle on May 14, 2013 • No Comments

The sunny days are coming and its time to pack everything and enjoy the good things in life. For a family holiday, a laid back together or the perfect honeymoon [...]

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Florence Welch’s New House – Vintage Apotheosis

by decorandstyle on May 14, 2013 • No Comments

Florence Welch, best known as lead singer for indie band Florence + the Machine, has a very distinct sound that’s often described as mysterious and romantic. And after getting a [...]

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New Foster and Partners Project in Munchen – Lenbachhaus Museum

by decorandstyle on May 10, 2013 • No Comments

The famous UK architects, Foster and Partners, recently restored the Lenbachhaus Museum in Munich. The building is made of cober tubes and it is the new entrance and extension to [...]

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Balthazar London – The Best Restaurant in Convent Garden

by decorandstyle on May 8, 2013 • No Comments

Welcome to the new Balthazar’s, the original Balthazar was opened in New York City by Keith McNally in the spring of 1997. The London edition in February 2013 on the [...]

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Prototypes & Experiments Exhibition at the Aram Gallery

by decorandstyle on May 6, 2013 • No Comments

The Aram Gallery is continuing its exhibition series Prototypes & Experiments showing models and prototypes sourced from the studios of established and emerging designers. This display series focuses on the [...]

Homes&Interiors

The Royal Nursery

by decorandstyle on May 3, 2013 • 1 Comment

The Duchess of Cambridge will soon help the royal family grow even more by bringing to life a new charming prince. And his first room is already being designed and [...]

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Poets House in Cambridge

by decorandstyle on May 2, 2013 • No Comments

If you’re planning a weekend break this Spring the Cambridge area now has two new hotel destinations to offer. The House Collection, a new boutique hotel group, have just unveiled their [...]

Homes&Interiors

Dezeen Office re-design by Post Office Studio

by decorandstyle on Apr 30, 2013 • No Comments

Last year, Marcus Fair founder of Dezeen magazine opened a wristwatch store in their HQ offices. They lauched it together with the new office (they restored Stoke Newington doctors’ surgery into their [...]

Homes&Interiors

Make Art Practical by Charlotte Kingsnorth – Top British Industrial Designer

by decorandstyle on Apr 29, 2013 • No Comments

Good Monday dear followers, Today we write about a creative insdustrial designer from the UK. Charlotte Kingsnorth is a Maidan Vale, London based artist with the goal to make art practical [...]

Homes&Interiors

Using Sunlight When Decorating

by decorandstyle on Apr 26, 2013 • No Comments

Are you reconstrucing your house or building a new one? If so, the best advice I can give you is to build a lot of windows. Place them strategicly and [...]

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Choosing the Best Bed

by decorandstyle on Apr 24, 2013 • No Comments

Sleeping is one of the most amazing pleasures in the world. Decorating your bedroom is, in my belief, the most important room in a house. The bedroom is your most [...]

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Making the Most of Your Space

by decorandstyle on Apr 23, 2013 • No Comments

It can be hard trying to decorate your home if you don’t have much space to live in, and so it pays to get a little creative with your furniture [...]

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New British Contemporary Lighting Brand – Bert Frank

by decorandstyle on Apr 22, 2013 • No Comments

Bert Frank is a new lighting brand that recently launched a mid-century inspired lighting range. The items are designed to oppose the throw away culture we live in today and are [...]

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Monocle Café in Marylebone

by decorandstyle on Apr 17, 2013 • No Comments

18 Chiltern Street London Café W1U 7QA After the success in Tokyo, Monocle magazine just opened another café on Marylebone, on the corner from Monocle HQ and two Monocle [...]

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Karim Rashid, Speaker and DJ at May Design Series

by decorandstyle on Apr 15, 2013 • No Comments

Karim Rashid, one of the most prolific designers of his generation, will be taking centre stage at this year’s May Design Series, taking place from 19-21 May 2013 at ExCeL [...]

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The Shape of Energy by Natuzzi Italy & Fabrizio Plessi

by decorandstyle on Apr 11, 2013 • No Comments

Natuzzi is the largest italian furniture group. Since 1959 Pasquela Natuzzi designs furniture and created the brand that is now worlwide famous, being sold in Athens, London, Paris, Madrid, New York, [...]

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New Moooi Collection Presenting in Milan

by decorandstyle on Apr 10, 2013 • No Comments

On occasion of the 52nd edition of the Salone del Mobile, Moooi has prepared an entire collection of refreshing new designs and surprising experiences that will be revealed at an [...]

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Important info about iSaloni 2013

by decorandstyle on Apr 9, 2013 • No Comments

Here we go! iSaloni 2013 has opened the doors, ready to welcome the 300,000 expected visitors from today to Sunday, 14 April at Fiera Milano, Rho. Here’s all the useful information you’ll [...]

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A Tribute to Margaret Tatcher

by decorandstyle on Apr 8, 2013 • No Comments

Baroness Thatcher died this morning following a stroke, her spokesman Lord Bell said. Margaret Tatcher was the first women prime ministerand the world the longest-serving (1979–1990) Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of [...]

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Best Exhibitors at Euroluce 2013 – Part 1

by decorandstyle on Apr 8, 2013 • No Comments

Are you an interior designer, architect or design lover and you are now preparing your trip to Milan for ISaloni 2013? Take a look to this 3 picks of the week. [...]

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Designs of the Year at the Design Museum

by decorandstyle on Apr 2, 2013 • No Comments

DESIGNS OF THE YEAR, 20th March – 7th July 2013 DESIGN MUSEUM, 28 Shad Thames, London SE1 2YD The Design Museum announces the contenders for the sixth annual Designs of the Year. The exhibition accompanying the awards includes [...]

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ISaloni 2013

by decorandstyle on Apr 1, 2013 • No Comments

From 9th to 14th April, Milan will be playing host to the Saloni 2013, as they unveil their panoply of previously unseen home furnishing, lighting and office solutions, along with the [...]

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The Most Expensive Easter Eggs

by decorandstyle on Mar 28, 2013 • No Comments

Easter in Christianity, they symbolize the empty tomb of Jesus though an egg appears to be like the stone of a tomb, a bird hatches from it with life. It is often given in Easter or [...]

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Delightfull shows New Collection at Euroluce, Milan

by decorandstyle on Mar 27, 2013 • No Comments

After its most recent partnership with Minotti, Delightfull assures its place at next Euroluce’s edition, which takes place between 9th and 14th April in the exciting city of design & fashion, Milan. [...]

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Tom Dixon’s New Collection at MOST Salone

by decorandstyle on Mar 26, 2013 • No Comments

Tom Dixon presents the rough and the smooth: a story of opposites where we’ve spotted two seemingly contradictory themes in their new collection that go really rather well together. This [...]

Homes&Interiors

One Hyde Park – Luxury Apartments by Mandarin Hotel

by decorandstyle on Mar 25, 2013 • No Comments

One Hyde Park are a series of Luxury Apartments that anyone have dreamed of. Conceived by the developer brothers, Candy & Candy, it is not a single apartment block, but 4 inter-linked [...]

Homes&Interiors

Exclusive Interview: Carden Cunietti, H&G interior designers of the year

by decorandstyle on Mar 22, 2013 • No Comments

Carden Cunietti, the distictive interior design office in London was distinguished by the magazine Homes & Gardens has interior designers of the year. (see here) Carden Cunietti was founded by [...]

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Interior Design Spring Trend – Monochrome

by decorandstyle on Mar 21, 2013 • No Comments

“Monochrome describes paintings, drawings, design, or photographs in one color or shades of one color. A monochromatic object or image has colors in shades of limited colors or hues. Images using only shades of grey [...]

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Pulsate, the Tiles Installation

by decorandstyle on Mar 20, 2013 • No Comments

Capitol Designer Studio (CDS) has commissioned Lily Jencks and Nathanael Dorent to create a pop-up installation in Primrose Hill to show people just what’s possible using a porcelain tile. The [...]

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Dior at Harrods

by decorandstyle on Mar 18, 2013 • No Comments

Dior took over London and Harrods at Brompton Road. The temporary store of Dior oppened past friday and it will be oppened until the 14 th of April. This project [...]

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Tom Dixon Announces Adidas Collaboration

by decorandstyle on Mar 15, 2013 • No Comments

British furniture and lighting company Tom Dixon has just announced a collaboration with sportswear brand adidas. The first collection will be debuted at MOST in Milan this April, showing two bag types: ‘the hard and [...]

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Wool House

by decorandstyle on Mar 14, 2013 • No Comments

In the world’s largest showcase of wool, the recently renovated West Wing of Somerset House will be transformed into a home made primarily from wool. Seven individual rooms, from the [...]

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Best Objects at The Sculpture House

by decorandstyle on Mar 13, 2013 • No Comments

The Sculpture House is an online showcase of Fine Art and Contemporary Designs for furniture artists founded by Alex Chinneck, David Murphy and Richard Davies. Originally conceived as an opportunity for artists [...]

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Exclusive Design Store of LN-CC

by decorandstyle on Mar 12, 2013 • No Comments

Late Night Chameleon Cafe, 18 Shacklewell LaneDalston, London, E8 2EZ The LN-CC store space acts as an evolving platform of curated ideas that encompasses menswear, womenswear, music, and books. The [...]

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Interwoven by Habitat at London

by decorandstyle on Mar 11, 2013 • No Comments

Interwoven Habitat – 8th March – 28th April 208 Kings Road, London SW3 5XP Open: Mon-Fri 10am – 6.30pm; Wed until 8pm; Sat 9.30am – 6.30pm; Sun 12pm – 6pm An [...]

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Introducing May Design Series

by decorandstyle on Mar 8, 2013 • No Comments

Four separate focused events combined to serve the broad sourcing needs of the London-based interior design, property, architectural and retail communities. INTERIORS LDN, The ARC Show, kbb LDN and DX [...]

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Southbank Centre Unveils Proposal For New Design Centre

by decorandstyle on Mar 8, 2013 • No Comments

Above: Design Study of view of Southbank Centre from Golden Jubilee Footbridge and the river, by FCBS The Southbank Centre has today unveiled its proposal to transform Festival Wing and “Create a [...]

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Vieux Port in Marseille by Foster + Partners

by decorandstyle on Mar 7, 2013 • No Comments

A polished steel canopy reflects visitors walking underneath at this events pavilion in Marseille’s harbour by UK firm Foster + Partners. Supported by eight slender columns, the stainless-steel structure stretches [...]

Homes&Interiors

Best Workplaces – Bakery Office

by decorandstyle on Mar 6, 2013 • No Comments

Candy Black Studio is a small boutique agency based on the shores of Poole on the UK’s south coast, that has transformed an old bakery into their vision of a creative [...]

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Best Design Bars in London – Part 1

by decorandstyle on Mar 5, 2013 • No Comments

With this post we give you not only the best decorated and qrchitectural bars, but also the best spots to have fun in London. Follow our tips and let us [...]

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Seven Deadly Sins at David Gill Gallery

by decorandstyle on Mar 4, 2013 • No Comments

Barnaby is once again showcasing is work at David Gill Galleries, this time with his “Seven Deadly Sins” exhibition. This exhibition is constituted by mirrors made from procelain that express [...]

Homes&Interiors

Kelly Hoppen New Project in Circus Road

by decorandstyle on Mar 1, 2013 • No Comments

Kelly Hoppen, the great interior designer of the UK, just released the photos of her new project on her Pinterest. She did the houses of Regal Home luxury property developer [...]

Homes&Interiors

Intriguing Trends in Interior Design

by decorandstyle on Feb 28, 2013 • No Comments

As society changes, trends in our environments also begin to shift. Everything from the green movement to the way in which our modern families are structured help create the make [...]

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Best Designers in the UK: Alexander Taylor

by decorandstyle on Feb 27, 2013 • No Comments

Establishing his own studio in 2002, Alexander Taylor has developed furniture and lighting for some of Europe’s leading design manufacturers such as Zanotta, Established & Sons and ClassiCon as well [...]

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Editor’s pick – Top Vintage inspired lamps

by decorandstyle on Feb 26, 2013 • No Comments

Vintage redesigns are mora popular than they have ever been. And we picked this 3 produtcs for you to appreciate. Let me know what do you of them. Louis Poulsen [...]

Homes&Interiors

The Scottish Country House

by decorandstyle on Feb 25, 2013 • No Comments

Rural Design is the company responsible for this house in Dingwall, Scottland. This project incorporates the ruins of a former mill. Combining the old walls with the new constructions and [...]

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The Art of the Trench

by decorandstyle on Feb 22, 2013 • No Comments

Christopher Bailey playfully titled his elegant Burberry Prorsum show, “Trench Kisses, A Collection of Classics and Christine Keeler.” Keeler was the attractively tousled early-sixties good-time girl who helped to topple [...]

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The Rum Kitchen – London Bars

by decorandstyle on Feb 21, 2013 • No Comments

The Rum Kitchen is ‘a Caribbean inspired beach shack restaurant and cocktail bar’ nestled in the heart of Notting Hill. The space showcases the vibrant spirit of the West Indies [...]

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Best of London Fashion Week – Part 1

by decorandstyle on Feb 20, 2013 • No Comments

London Fashion Week ended yesterday so we give you the best of the fashion for Autumn and winter of 2013. Natural colors, metalics, blacks, reds, these are the trends; and [...]

Homes&Interiors

Modern Victorian House in London

by decorandstyle on Feb 19, 2013 • No Comments

This truly stunning home in Wandsworth, England (image courtesy:JJ Locations) mixes a semi-Victorian facade with an updated modern interior with eclectic vibe. The main living space is one wide open [...]

Homes&Interiors

Red Rooms for St Valentine’s Day

by decorandstyle on Feb 14, 2013 • No Comments

For all the Valentines we bring you the best selection of red rooms on Pinterest. Red is the color of love and we sincerely hope you have the best date [...]

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Best Design Hotels in London – Part 1

by decorandstyle on Feb 13, 2013 • 1 Comment

In these days, more than finding a good hotel and a good price, we want to a hotel with style that distinguishes the modern design’s, that gives us moments of [...]

Homes&Interiors

Pink Rooms Ideas for Valentine’s day

by decorandstyle on Feb 12, 2013 • No Comments

Thursday is the day of love, it’s the day where you give yourself to your soulmate. Plan a perfect dinner, a night out, a walk by the river. If you [...]

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Extraordinary Stories About Ordinary Things at Design Museum

by decorandstyle on Feb 11, 2013 • No Comments

Starting past 30th of January the Design Museum has the UK’s only collection devoted exclusively to contemporary design and architecture. This new permanent collection display reveals intriguing insights in the [...]

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3 Statement Chairs to Make your Home Stand Out in 2013

by decorandstyle on Feb 9, 2013 • No Comments

As with many things, interior design is something that is in the eye of the beholder and we will each have our own ideas about how we wish to decorate [...]

Homes&Interiors

Chevron House by Andy Martin Architects

by decorandstyle on Feb 8, 2013 • No Comments

The company Andy Martin Architects drew/designed the magnificent Chevron house, located in to suburb of West London. When designing the house the company of architects took care of to balance [...]

Homes&Interiors

Oxford Street Flagship Store Contest

by decorandstyle on Feb 7, 2013 • No Comments

Rob Vinall, student of Royal College of Art, has created a new interior for the Boutique area of Topshop’s Oxford Street flagship store. Vinall, ex-designer for Design Universal studio, participated [...]

Homes&Interiors

Fun Maggie’s Building

by decorandstyle on Feb 5, 2013 • No Comments

Maggie’s is a support senter for cancer caring that brings together professional help, communities of support and building design to create exceptional centres for cancer care. Maggie’s Nottingham was designed by [...]

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Top 5 Showrooms London

by decorandstyle on Feb 4, 2013 • No Comments

Today we decided to show you the top 5 London showrooms. They are so easy on the eyes and you can’t help entering and seeing their amazing furniture. Of course [...]

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Crazy lampshades by Belle & Vidére

by decorandstyle on Feb 1, 2013 • No Comments

London based, Belle & Vidére is a boutique producer of unique, luxury lampshades. Its handcrafted range features a variety of unexpected and exquisite designs including a T-Lights collection made from much-loved [...]

Homes&Interiors

Penhaligons at Regent Street by Christopher Jenner

by decorandstyle on Jan 31, 2013 • No Comments

Christopher Jenner presents his new design project on Regent Street, crafting English architectural heritage to eccentric effect, that sits jauntily within the Beaux Arts style for which the street is famous. It [...]

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Translucent and yet solid, the Design Museum Auditorium

by decorandstyle on Jan 30, 2013 • No Comments

Commissioned for the 100% Design Show during the London Design Festival 2012, Paul Cocksedge’s ‘Auditorium’ moves away from conventional methods of creating a confined space: blocks, solid planes, edges. Instead, [...]

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ABC as you never have seen before

by decorandstyle on Jan 29, 2013 • No Comments

Non-conventional and juicy: here they are, the colorful and extremely communicative graphic lamps made for Delightfull’s new collection. Be rendered to this dazzling puzzle where you’re invited to join each piece to [...]

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Designer Light Bulbs

by decorandstyle on Jan 28, 2013 • No Comments

The Plumen is a company that produces and designs energy saving light bulbs. They combine the environmental necessity of saving energy with the best design, making this objects much more [...]

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Lighting at Interiors UK

by decorandstyle on Jan 26, 2013 • No Comments

We bring you the latest and hottest lighting design trends of Interiors UK, spotted by their journalists. Delightfull Portuguese company that is now working with Minoti. They are a group [...]

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Interiors UK Highlights

by decorandstyle on Jan 25, 2013 • No Comments

Interiors UK ended last 23rd of January. And for those who didn’t had the chance to go there, I would like to give you the best of the show: Designers [...]

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Maison et Objet Designers of the Year

by decorandstyle on Jan 24, 2013 • No Comments

Maison et Objet annually selects three creatives from the disciplines of architecture, interior design and furniture design who have made an impression within their fields, awarding them the title ‘Designers of the [...]

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Best of UK design at Maison et Objet

by decorandstyle on Jan 20, 2013 • No Comments

I have been seen arround Maison et Objet for the last days and I write to you now that I have a little bit of time. It’s a short post [...]

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Beautiful marble dining table

by decorandstyle on Jan 16, 2013 • No Comments

Agra, India, is a city of many enchantments. Among passionate travellers and historians worldwide it is known for unique Moghul-era buildings, including most notably the Taj Mahal – to all [...]

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Stunning table at Maison et Objet

by decorandstyle on Jan 14, 2013 • No Comments

Come mid January, KOKET will once again be strapping on her high stilettos and perfecting those sultry red lips as she hops on the plane jet setting straight to the world [...]

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Pitfield London

by decorandstyle on Jan 10, 2013 • No Comments

From shopping to a café to an exhibition gallery, Pitfield has it all. Pitfield London is located near Old Street in East London. The shop has a variety of [...]

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Maison et Objet 2013: best sideboards

by decorandstyle on Jan 9, 2013 • No Comments

1. Soho sideboard, by Boca do Lobo Hall 7 Stand E118 Soho gave name to one of Boca do Lobo’s collections, this piece was also the responsible for the first [...]

Homes&Interiors

Maison et Objet: 5 Best Exhibitors

by decorandstyle on Jan 8, 2013 • No Comments

courtesy of Love Happens Blog Part 1 Scènes d’Intérieur Paris has been preparing for the last couple of months for one of the most exciting and world-renowned show for Home-Fashion, Home [...]

Homes&Interiors / Must Go

What is Interiors UK?

by decorandstyle on Jan 7, 2013 • No Comments

Has you might know, the United Kingdom is a very important country for design, many worlwide opinion leaders are established there. So the best interior design events in Europe are [...]

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Louis Vuitton Lamp by Barber & Osgerby

by decorandstyle on Jan 5, 2013 • No Comments

The luxurious french brand Louis Vuitton has made a new luxury collection: ‘objets nomades’. The collection is composed by16 pieces – including hanging chairs, lamps, foldable furniture and travel accessories. The junction [...]

Trends&Spends

Top 5 Designers of 2012

by decorandstyle on Jan 4, 2013 • No Comments

In terms of design, 2012 gave the UK the biggest Design Festival as well as a string of memorable moments (and people) along the way. We’re summing up the year [...]

Trends&Spends

£2 Tube Coin

by decorandstyle on Jan 3, 2013 • No Comments

After the success of the Olympic Torch, the british duo Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby designed a £2 coin to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the London tube. Every detailed was [...]

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Voyage through memories

by decorandstyle on Jan 2, 2013 • No Comments

New year, new amazing posts! Here is our finding, an amazing installation by Aether & Hemera called ‘Voyage’. ‘Voyage’ installation consists of three hundred floating ‘paper boats’, encasing coloured dynamic LED [...]

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Best New Year’s Eve Parties – Part 3

by decorandstyle on Dec 31, 2012 • No Comments

Party like a VIP alongside the A-list crowd this New Years Eve by welcoming in 2013 at one of London’s most exclusive New Years Eve parties and events . Take a [...]

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Best New Year’s Eve Parties in London – Part 2

by decorandstyle on Dec 29, 2012 • No Comments

The Trades Club, Hebden Bridge Holme Street, 01422 845 265 A members club to which non-members are more than welcome: you just get signed in and pay a little extra [...]

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Best New Year’s Eve Parties in London – Part 1

by decorandstyle on Dec 28, 2012 • No Comments

Today we give you THE BEST TIPS to spend your new years in style. Comment this post saying wich parties are you planning on going and if you do recommend [...]

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New Year’s Firework in London

by decorandstyle on Dec 27, 2012 • No Comments

2012 was a great year for London. The city received millions of people to see the amazing Olympic Games and te Paraolympic games. It was built so many new buildings [...]

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Indulge yourself: Luxury Spas in UK

by decorandstyle on Dec 26, 2012 • No Comments

You certainly deserve, after a year of stress and anxiety, to take a day off and spoil yourself. Whether to relax or to treat with that little touch you’ve been [...]

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Medieval Holidays at Amberley Castle

by decorandstyle on Dec 24, 2012 • No Comments

Amberley Castle is a unique luxury hotel located in the picturesque village of Amberley at the foot of the South Downs. This isn’t a regular 900 year old castle. Privately owned [...]

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New Intercontinental Hotel in London – Westminster

by decorandstyle on Dec 21, 2012 • No Comments

After 36 years, Intercontinental opens a new hotel in London. Located just a short walk from the Parliament, Big Ben and the Westminster Abbey, the new Intercontinental is a result of [...]

Homes&Interiors

Sophisticated living rooms photographed by Richard Powers

by decorandstyle on Dec 20, 2012 • No Comments

British photographer Richard Powers has shot for Architectural Digest, Elle Decoration among many others, as well as photographed several celebrated books combining architecture and interior design, spanning the globe from [...]

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Hollywood Costumes Exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum

by decorandstyle on Dec 19, 2012 • No Comments

The V&A’s autumn exhibition until 27 of January has the ‘Hollywood Costume’ exhibition, where it explores the central role costume design plays in cinema storytelling. Bringing together over 100 of the most iconic [...]

Homes&Interiors

Fireplace Mantel Decorations for Christmas

by decorandstyle on Dec 18, 2012 • No Comments

The fireplace mantel is a typical decor space for Christmas, we is tradition to hang your sockings so that when santa claus comes down the chimney he finds easily the [...]

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British Light Artist Bruce Munro

by decorandstyle on Dec 17, 2012 • No Comments

Today we give you another close look to what Britain has best: their talented people. Bruce Munro is an installation artist working in light. He is 53 years old and [...]

Homes&Interiors / Trends&Spends

Colour Trend for 2013 – Emerald Green – Pantone Colour

by decorandstyle on Dec 14, 2012 • No Comments

It’s settled: emerald green is the Pantone colour that will brisk the year of 2013. The emerald has long been the symbol of hope and represents balance and growth, which [...]

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Colour Trend for 2013 – Petrol Blue

by decorandstyle on Dec 13, 2012 • No Comments

Whether in fashion or in interior design, blues are always in. The Pantone colour trend gives us Dusk Blue and Monaco Blue for Spring 2013 Fashion color trend, but here [...]

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Interior Design Trends for 2013 – Materials

by decorandstyle on Dec 12, 2012 • No Comments

2013 is almost beggining and we want to warn you about the trends for next year, when it comes to materials: Next year will be about experiencing and feeling your [...]

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Seduction after midnight with Ivy by Koket

by decorandstyle on Dec 11, 2012 • No Comments

Koket, the design brand, is unmissable. Self-titled as the only furniture brand in the world that caters to a woman’s home. But not just any woman, this one is [...]

Furniture&Lighting

Best Coffee tables

by decorandstyle on Dec 10, 2012 • No Comments

Good monday dear readers, Today we decided to share with you some exquisite design. We show you the best coffee tables ever: The UP Coffee table by Christopher [...]

Homes&Interiors

Mark Bolton Interior Photography

by decorandstyle on Dec 7, 2012 • No Comments

Continuing our feature of interior photography, Mark Bolton was recently brought to our attention. His interior photography appears in the best magazines and publications, and is used regularly by designers, [...]

Homes&Interiors

TOP Interior Design Tips by Kelly Hoppen

by decorandstyle on Dec 5, 2012 • No Comments

Decor & Style saw this article in Kelly Hoppen blog and decided to share with their readers! We hope this tips of the great Kelly Hoppen are usefull! 1. Remember, [...]

Homes&Interiors

Water Tower House in London

by decorandstyle on Dec 5, 2012 • No Comments

Today our topic is architecture, and we choose this water tower conversion located in north-western London, England, UK. This Venetian-Gothic water tower was built in 1877 by Fowler and Hill, [...]

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Nicholas Yarsley Interior Photography

by decorandstyle on Dec 4, 2012 • No Comments

Nicholas Yarsley was inspired by his father’s interest in photography from an early age. It wasn’t until after working for the outdoor even industry for 10 years that he decided [...]

Homes&Interiors

Best Interior Design Magazines

by decorandstyle on Dec 3, 2012 • No Comments

Choosing the best source for your inspiration is important so that you don’t waste your money. And when you go to the kiosk you have a lot of variety of [...]

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British Design Awards: Lee Broom’s Crystal Bulb

by decorandstyle on Nov 30, 2012 • No Comments

Sneaking into sixth place of the British Design Awards by ELLE, designer Lee Broom has secured his third win in this event. The ‘Crystal Bulb’ light is simply stunning. [...]

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British Design Awards – The Olympic Velodrom by Hopkins Architects

by decorandstyle on Nov 29, 2012 • No Comments

One of the four permanent venues on the Olympic Park, the Velodrome provides a landmark venue for the indoor track cycling events at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. [...]

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British Design Awards – tetra shed Innovation

by decorandstyle on Nov 28, 2012 • No Comments

The tetra shed® is another of the winners at Elle Decoration’s British Design Awards, by designer David Ajasa-Adekunle. Named after its ‘truncated tetrahedron’ form, this is an eco-friendly structure that [...]

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British Design Awards: Olympic Torch by Barber Osgerby Studio

by decorandstyle on Nov 27, 2012 • No Comments

Like yesterday, today we are going to talk about another British Design Awards of this year. This time the focus is on the Olympic Torch by Baber Osgerby Studio. Barber [...]

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British Design Awards – King’s Cross Station

by decorandstyle on Nov 26, 2012 • No Comments

It’s time for the British Design Awards (BDAs), brought to us by ELLE Decoration in association with John Lewis and our the Telegraph magazine. The BDAs recognise useful, beautiful and [...]

Homes&Interiors

TOP Interior Designers in the UK – Part 2

by decorandstyle on Nov 24, 2012 • No Comments

Again we show you another 10 top Interior Designers in the United Kingdom. Today’s selection goes from the great influencer in interiors Nina Campbell to David Collins. Nina Campbell [...]

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Mid century lighting by Delightfull

by decorandstyle on Nov 23, 2012 • No Comments

If you follow this blog you can see that I already mentioned this brand, Delightfull, but today I will do a full coverage. I had the pleasure of meeting them [...]

Homes&Interiors

Interiors photography by Richard Seymour

by decorandstyle on Nov 22, 2012 • No Comments

What better way to start your day then to see some amazing pictures by the architectural & interiors photographer of London, Richard Seymour. This photographer has worked with amazing clients, since [...]

Homes&Interiors

TOP Interior Designers in the UK – Part 1

by decorandstyle on Nov 21, 2012 • No Comments

Dear readers, For now on we will talk about the best british interior designers and we will try to do it every week. So subscribe to our blog to receive [...]

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Victorian House remodeled by Paul+O Architects

by decorandstyle on Nov 20, 2012 • No Comments

Paul+O Architects renewed this year a Victorian houses in London (but with the space of 2 houses), more precisely in Faroe Road. They transformed this space into an exquisite [...]

Homes&Interiors

Interiors Photography: David Jensen’s work

by decorandstyle on Nov 19, 2012 • No Comments

Doen’s matter if you design a great space; you have to show the world your talent. And great interior designers need great photographers to really capture the essence of their [...]

Furniture&Lighting

Nina Campbell’s lighting tips by Unique blog

by decorandstyle on Nov 16, 2012 • No Comments

Lighting is an essential key for all rooms: ambient or background lighting and accent lighting to highlight special features. As a matter of fact, the result of a good atmosphere [...]

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The Color Reform – Spectrum Edition by ABC Carpet

by decorandstyle on Nov 15, 2012 • No Comments

The ABC Carpet & Home launched a carpet campaign called The Color Reform Spectrum Edition. With this collection they wanted to show how a carpet can change your home by [...]

Homes&Interiors

Interior Design trends for 2013 by Achica Living

by decorandstyle on Nov 12, 2012 • No Comments

We all know the importance of choosing the right colour for your home to give the right ambiance and energy. Studies have proven that our brain is stimulated by colours. So [...]

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Focus on british interior design: The Studio at Harrods

by decorandstyle on Nov 9, 2012 • No Comments

Dear readers, Today’s post is about The Studio at Harrod’s. At the Studio the design philosophy is quite simply to realise our clients’ vision. The Team, Headed by Sara Cosgrove (that [...]

Homes&Interiors

Focus on great british design: Candy&Candy delicious design

by decorandstyle on Nov 8, 2012 • No Comments

Candy & Candy is an interior design and development management company, recognized internationally as a pioneer of bespoke and innovative design, creating sumptuous homes in some of the world’s most [...]

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Atomic Dining Table by Boca do Lobo – NEWTON

by decorandstyle on Nov 7, 2012 • No Comments

We shift our attention from the series of leading interior designers in the UK to the launch of a spectacular dining table. You’ve probably never seen anything like it. [...]

Homes&Interiors

Focus on british interior design: Kelly Hoppen talks about interior design passion

by decorandstyle on Nov 6, 2012 • No Comments

Again this week we talk about another great british interior designer. This time we are goint to talk about Kelly Hoppen. Kelly Hoppen has been working for 20 years and [...]

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Focus on British interior design of excellence: Ann Boyd

by decorandstyle on Nov 5, 2012 • No Comments

‘I want to create for my clients the one place on earth that they really want to be’ Ann has a background in fashion, having studied at St Martins School [...]

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Today’s exhibition: Tim Walker “Story Teller” in the Somerset House – London

by decorandstyle on Nov 2, 2012 • No Comments

Tim Walker, a british photographer, is one of the most influential fashion photographer nowadays. And his work will be today in exhibition (and until 27 of January) at the Somerset House with free entrance. Walker’s [...]

Homes&Interiors

Black furniture for trendy interiors

by decorandstyle on Oct 31, 2012 • No Comments

So you’re looking to decorate your home with trendy furniture. You may have seen those copper balls for lamps (putting it roughly, but I mean it nicely!), or those reclaimed [...]

Furniture&Lighting

TOP 5 lighting ideas for halloween

by decorandstyle on Oct 30, 2012 • No Comments

Dear readers, For the ones who are surfing the web looking for last minutes ideas for Halloween we give you some of the top ideas of Martha Stewart’s lighting ideas [...]

Homes&Interiors

Have a less expensive but still fancy Christmas: budget friendly ideas to decorate your house

by decorandstyle on Oct 29, 2012 • No Comments

Because Halloween will end soon and I bet you are already thinking of Christmas (at least I am), I give you some good tips on how to have a low-cost [...]

Homes&Interiors

Helen Green – London’s comprehensive design studio

by decorandstyle on Oct 26, 2012 • No Comments

Helen Green Design is a comprehensive design studio encompassing interior design, interior architecture and a range of bespoke British-made furniture, and known for creating beautifully crafted interiors. One of Britain’s [...]

Trends&Spends

Genevieve Bennett, bespoke craft walls

by decorandstyle on Oct 25, 2012 • No Comments

Genevieve Bennett is an award-winning textile designer renowned for her exquisitely embossed, engraved, inlaid and sculpted leather wall panels and coverings. She is running a bespoke leather design business creating [...]

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Frieze London 2012

by decorandstyle on Oct 24, 2012 • No Comments

Frieze London 2012 is now closed. In its 10th year, the exclusive Art Fair took place in Regent’s Park, from 10th to 14th October, and we can say it was the [...]

Homes&Interiors

TOP 5 Decoration Tips

by decorandstyle on Oct 23, 2012 • No Comments

This is the bible of decoration. You must memorize this rules that Designandstyle gives you! Tip 1: When you are choosing the color for you bedroom choose very carefully. [...]

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VINTAGE LAMPS | UNIQUE POINT OF VIEW

by decorandstyle on Oct 22, 2012 • No Comments

Today we bring you a little bit of vintage, two outcomes of London Design Festival: The Rag and the Bone and Delightfull. The Rag and Bone Man: Pieces of British [...]

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Designs inspired by the 4 corners of Britain

by decorandstyle on Oct 19, 2012 • No Comments

Jennifer Jones is a british textile designer giving a new shape and format to the british landscape. Her exploration of our heritage led to the production of some bespoke contemporary [...]

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White Dove & Wonder – Interview

by decorandstyle on Oct 16, 2012 • No Comments

Today we’re happy to present a British company in every sense… the cultural heritage, the beliefs, the creativity and the entrepreneurship. White Dove & Wonder has all of these qualities [...]

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Pavilion of Art & Design London 2012

by decorandstyle on Oct 15, 2012 • 1 Comment

PAD London is one of the most expected art exhibitions in London. Collectors, curators and consultants are attracted to the transformed mecca of the art until 14th October. The Pavilion [...]

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The best of the Best of Britannia

by decorandstyle on Oct 12, 2012 • No Comments

This past weekend, Clerkenwell saw the Best of Britannia (BOB), a new brand statement event which showcased both established & new designers and British makers. Being all things British BOB [...]

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MEDIEVAL WATER TOWER CONVERTED

by decorandstyle on Oct 10, 2012 • No Comments

The Lymm Water Tower is an award winning renovation of a once derelict Grade II listed water tower converted into a luxurious contemporary family home. Renovated by Ellis William Architects, the octagonal stone water [...]

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Best Vegetarian Restaurants in London

by decorandstyle on Oct 8, 2012 • No Comments

Many vegetarian places are hugely popular with veggies and non-veggies alike and, lucky for us , London offers some of the best vegetarian food available. The capital’s veggie restaurants and [...]

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Harrods marries Fashion and Food

by decorandstyle on Oct 4, 2012 • No Comments

When Fashion & Food Collide! This month,harrods.com is dedicating its seven scrolling homepages to striking fashion images shot in the store’s world-renowned eateries. For the first time ever, shop an exclusive mix [...]

Homes&Interiors

Diptyque London store by Christopher Jenner

by decorandstyle on Oct 3, 2012 • No Comments

UK-based designer Christopher Jenner has conceived a new store luxury fragrance brand for Diptyque Paris, situated in London’s Leadenhall market – an area which is known for being the Victorian [...]

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10 Suggestions of Top Interior Designers

by decorandstyle on Oct 2, 2012 • No Comments

Sometimes we need a little tips with our homes. Whether we have lived in our homes for 2 months of twenty years, we all need to change things up from [...]

Homes&Interiors

10 Bedrooms with a Stunning Panoramic View of the Ocean

by decorandstyle on Oct 1, 2012 • 1 Comment

Beachfront properties are very desirable for a lot of people because they’re regarded as a rare commodity. Not everyone will have the privilege of owning a piece of property that’s [...]

Lifestyle

Jaguar F-Type in Paris Debut

by decorandstyle on Sep 28, 2012 • No Comments

The new Jaguar F-Type, one the crown jewels of British automobile engineering, made its full public debut in Paris last night, complete with a ‘Lana Del Ray on bonnet’ shot, [...]

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Louis Vuitton: the art of architecture

by decorandstyle on Sep 27, 2012 • No Comments

As well as art, Louis Vuitton has long been a patron of architecture, particularly in Japan, changing the way luxury stores are viewed. Back in 1999, the brand commissioned cuttingedge Japanese architect [...]

Homes&Interiors

10 Ways to Transition Your Home From Summer to Autumn Elegantly

by decorandstyle on Sep 25, 2012 • No Comments

Just as we change our wardrobes from season to season, we should also change our homes to reflect the cooler weather. It needn’t be complicated. It needn’t be much and [...]

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100% Design 2012 Highlights

by decorandstyle on Sep 24, 2012 • No Comments

100% Design London came to an end this past weekend and now we are left tipping our hats to the organisers. We’ve selected some of the show’s highlights, from the [...]

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YO! LAUNCHES YO! HOME AT 100% DESIGN

by decorandstyle on Sep 21, 2012 • No Comments

London Design Festival: the family home of the future will feature mechanised floors and furniture that emerge from walls, floors and ceilings at the touch of a button, according to Yo! Sushi and Yotel founder Simon Woodroffe. Launched [...]

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New household items at 100% Design

by decorandstyle on Sep 19, 2012 • No Comments

The largest single-site design event in the UK kicks off on Today at London’s Earls Court. Below is a selection of items from the floor, ranging from the innovative to [...]

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Corner Room Restaurant | London

by decorandstyle on Sep 18, 2012 • No Comments

A simple space on the first floor of the Town Hall Hotel in Bethnal Green gives little away, but look a little closer and it becomes apparent that someone has [...]

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HALF COVERED HOTEL ROOM

by decorandstyle on Sep 17, 2012 • No Comments

Tilt is an international figure of graffiti from Toulouse. Self-proclaimed “graffiti fetishist”, he developed his practice in the streets and on the trains. His first tags on a skateboard ramp, dating from [...]

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CHRISTOPHER JENNER’S EUROSTAR INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECT

by decorandstyle on Sep 16, 2012 • No Comments

Traveling the line between the capital of cool to the capital of fashion, we wonder how this route is currently such a soulless experience. This project invites us to discover [...]

Homes&Interiors

Bathtubs with a View of Nature

by decorandstyle on Sep 14, 2012 • No Comments

The bathroom has become a room that is not just for bathing, but is a place for relaxation, reflection, peace and quiet, so what better way to feel calm wash [...]

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Sveti Stefan – island fortress turned spa village retreat

by decorandstyle on Sep 7, 2012 • No Comments

Not far from Budva, one of Montenegro’s most photographed and alluring destinations is the tiny rocky islet of Sveti Stefan, attached to the coast by a narrow isthmus of sand [...]

Trends&Spends

Mugler | Resort 2013

by decorandstyle on Sep 5, 2012 • No Comments

Since Nicola Formichetti and Sébastien Peigné took over at Mugler last year, their runway shows have been strictly high-concept. Emphasizing the sales-floor viability of their aesthetic hasn’t been the priority. You also [...]

Furniture&Lighting

5 Ways to Pimp Your Living Room

by decorandstyle on Sep 4, 2012 • No Comments

These design trends are heading to a tastefully-decorated apartment near you. Launched in 1961 to focus on high-end Italian products, the Milan Furniture Fair is now the highpoint of [...]

Homes&Interiors

Google London Office

by decorandstyle on Sep 3, 2012 • No Comments

Okay London, it took a lot of restraint from us to not cover you during Olympics but we are not going to miss this! The shiny new London based Google [...]

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The most expected “secret” is unveiled today

by decorandstyle on Aug 29, 2012 • No Comments

The anticipation was made in August 2011 and a year later here’s the new Victoria Secret’s store opening today. It’s an amazing 40,386 square-foot store, with an interior to die [...]

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THE KLIPPEN KLAPPEN DESK

by decorandstyle on Aug 28, 2012 • No Comments

The Klippen Klappen Desk by Gregor Korolewic is a combination of traditional mechanics and modern-day functionality. Aside from the storage of desktop accessories, the desk also includes a power-supply hub for electronic peripherals. Inspired by [...]

Homes&Interiors

LOFT BY MAXIM ZHUKOV

by decorandstyle on Aug 27, 2012 • No Comments

What’s a single guy’s place without some industrial decor, concrete, giant casters and road signs? This funky bachelor pad by Maxim Zhukov is a well appointed little space for a man who’s [...]

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A superyacht owner’s guide to Sardinia

by decorandstyle on Aug 24, 2012 • No Comments

Sitting with Sir Donald Gosling at Leander House watching the Thames flow past is the perfect spot to reminisce with this experienced owner about where he loves to go cruising. [...]

Lifestyle

Alexa Chung | working on her own fashion label

by decorandstyle on Aug 23, 2012 • No Comments

The 28-year-old, who has already designed a popular collection for US label Madewell, told the latest issue of Numero magazine that she has “nothing to lose” by starting her own line. “In [...]

Furniture&Lighting / Homes&Interiors

Bowler Hat Pendant | Jake Phipps

by decorandstyle on Aug 22, 2012 • No Comments

Jake Phipps graduated from John Makepeace’s furniture design school, Parnham College, in 1999 and began designing and making one-off pieces to commission. In 2005 he set up his own studio [...]

Advertising / Trends&Spends

NO Piracy | Mirco Pagano

by decorandstyle on Aug 21, 2012 • No Comments

This adverstising was about the Piracy in the musical industry, trying to alert against that problem “We see Jim Morrison, Michael Jackson, Jimmy Hendrix, Bob Marley, James Brown, Freddie [...]

Lifestyle

Best of Olympics 2012 | London

by decorandstyle on Aug 16, 2012 • No Comments

The games ended. But their memories are forever recorded by the objective of the hundreds of photographers that followed the games. Passing through various sports, they all showed their determination and will [...]