tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48279098211844727292021-06-13T07:57:28.726+02:00vosgesparisvosgesparis is an interior design platform with a focus on soft minimalism and ideas on decorating with minimal colour & maximum stylevosgesparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12111444703914436928noreply@blogger.comBlogger1987125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827909821184472729.post-274305703994069662021-06-03T10:22:00.005+02:002021-06-03T10:25:22.669+02:00A new blog for vosgesparis<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i1LkeLeqj1Q/YLiR2F3YgUI/AAAAAAACDlI/TetxR_Lyn1w3QjxeSdEv9aVR2llXPqU-QCNcBGAsYHQ/s932/2018%2BBANNER%2BVOSGESPARIS%2B2018.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="932" height="150" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i1LkeLeqj1Q/YLiR2F3YgUI/AAAAAAACDlI/TetxR_Lyn1w3QjxeSdEv9aVR2llXPqU-QCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h150/2018%2BBANNER%2BVOSGESPARIS%2B2018.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">we are working on a new blog design and will be back soon!</div><div style="text-align: center;">xxx desiree</div><p></p>vosgesparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12111444703914436928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827909821184472729.post-61129559113508753332021-05-22T11:38:00.001+02:002021-05-23T09:35:55.060+02:00A light home with a beautiful court <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nYQxJdIYgw8/YKi-IAA78ZI/AAAAAAACDh4/IIABk8Q3y5kiA0tGSMYVksDR_t3M7-bvACNcBGAsYHQ/s1149/011_insta_20210427-_22A9011-ADJ.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A light home with a beautiful court" border="0" data-original-height="1149" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nYQxJdIYgw8/YKi-IAA78ZI/AAAAAAACDh4/IIABk8Q3y5kiA0tGSMYVksDR_t3M7-bvACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/011_insta_20210427-_22A9011-ADJ.jpg" title="A light home with a beautiful court" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Suffering from a broken shoulder I am not updating the blog as much as I would like, let alone finishing the projects I am working on at home. Patience is what I need to practise over creativity in the coming weeks. Luckily some great things are on it's way too. A new website is in the make, and to be launched any time soon, and I got an email from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zachitt_architect/?utm_medium=copy_link"><b>Zachit Tshuva</b>.</a><br /><br />I previously showed a home she designed which you really loved: <b><a href="https://www.vosgesparis.com/2019/06/a-monochrome-home-with-soft-and-natural.html">A monochrome home with soft and natural materials</a> </b>and I love to show you one of her latest renovation projects. She also kindly provided me with the text for the blogpost explaining the project, a real help when all goes slow!<br /><i>Thank you so much Zachit.</i><div><i><br /></i></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bF5mUxYBqss/YKi-JV7tMfI/AAAAAAACDh8/12faLFtmyJEsSks-8nVxl4OFrviybqgGQCNcBGAsYHQ/s766/004_insta_20210427-_22A8984-ADJ.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A light home with a beautiful court" border="0" data-original-height="572" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bF5mUxYBqss/YKi-JV7tMfI/AAAAAAACDh8/12faLFtmyJEsSks-8nVxl4OFrviybqgGQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/004_insta_20210427-_22A8984-ADJ.jpg" title="A light home with a beautiful court" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>A renovation project of a 95 square meter house that was originally built in 1950. A simple and modest one floor plan with an innocent looking roof tile. The construction of the roof as well as the height of it were hidden above a thin layer of "Ravitz" ceiling which is basically iron mash with plaster. The height of the interior space was really law and felt unpleasant, only 250 cm and uneven surface due to sinking and physical deterioration over the years. </div><div><br /></div><div>From a small door that leads to the space of the roof we had a very dark and dusty look to the construction- it was very unique sneak peek – beautiful concrete beams treasure. Since we did not have the original plans, we tried to understand the construction. One of the neighbours told us that the roof was brought as a full shield by a lever and the builders leant it on the walls which means that most of the walls are constructive and we should be careful with the new plan. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Lfk_raypIeA/YKi-L3iXvaI/AAAAAAACDiA/nXDYcF55krAstMXgw_snvYXFfPWBTvbkACNcBGAsYHQ/s1149/012_insta_20210427-_22A9669-ADJ.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A light home with a beautiful court" border="0" data-original-height="1149" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Lfk_raypIeA/YKi-L3iXvaI/AAAAAAACDiA/nXDYcF55krAstMXgw_snvYXFfPWBTvbkACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/012_insta_20210427-_22A9669-ADJ.jpg" title="A light home with a beautiful court" /></a></div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>First thing we decided to do is to reveal the beams and gain height. The revelation was overwhelming, the height really changed the whole feeling and proportion of the space, the presence of the concrete was impressive but at the same time felt too industrial – the challenge was to balance the presence of the material and the repetitive riddim but to find a way to keep the whole picture quiet and not too crowded. Since I believe that a living space should be calm and relaxed.</div><div><br />The solution was to expose and enjoy the uniqueness and the beauty of concrete and to close with white plaster between the upper beams to achieve a gentle and soft feeling. As to the plan; the original kitchen was a narrow room and we wanted to create a more open and young approach of living : The new kitchen is facing the living room and the court yard.</div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-svuOmU12pRY/YKi-LwiJvQI/AAAAAAACDiE/FA7IBp-EJigi0XPiDs3wE7XlfoEdg92RQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1149/016_insta_20210427-_22A9188-ADJ.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A light home with a beautiful court" border="0" data-original-height="1149" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-svuOmU12pRY/YKi-LwiJvQI/AAAAAAACDiE/FA7IBp-EJigi0XPiDs3wE7XlfoEdg92RQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/016_insta_20210427-_22A9188-ADJ.jpg" title="A light home with a beautiful court" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>We opened a maximum window wall with two wide iron frame doors between the living area to the court yard to gain maximum natural light and to connect the outside with the house.<br />In order to have these changes we had to add iron construction that add another texture and character we created an home office in the corridor that leads to the master bedroom and open an inner window between the living and the corridor to let natural light in.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>We chose a wood floor to hold all the materials together and gave everything an intimate and warm atmosphere. We were very careful with the rest of the windows we enlarge them but kept the intimate feeling of the old house. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a2pXJ8gZgmg/YKi-Lra_DII/AAAAAAACDiI/ktTeU1udV1E-j13cqFrT2C69xgufmHXWgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1149/020_insta_20210427-_22A9051-ADJ.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A light home with a beautiful court" border="0" data-original-height="1149" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a2pXJ8gZgmg/YKi-Lra_DII/AAAAAAACDiI/ktTeU1udV1E-j13cqFrT2C69xgufmHXWgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/020_insta_20210427-_22A9051-ADJ.jpg" title="A light home with a beautiful court" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I like renovation projects because they have magic layers from the past and the challenge is to reveal it and respect it. I find the combination between old and new as a potential for interesting meeting points The kitchen tiles are Moroccan zelig tiles I just fell in love with the pattern and I love hand made products it brings a human touch.</div><div><br /></div><div>I give a lot of attention to furniture and art because I think that it is a layer of living and very significant to the the whole atmosphere. Most of the furniture are modern monochromatic colours with beautiful materials and textures like wood and leather. The art is mainly oil paintings that feels like small windows. And graphic monochromatic patterns.<br /><br />design: Zachit Tshuva / architect photo: gadi Yosef / furniture: arco collection / art: Nir Haaron and Shay Avivi </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kXA46bIGM44/YKi-MZ_r5eI/AAAAAAACDiM/0Ez1t6sVe-MTzpx_7rjBvB-ETXsKcw8pwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1149/040_insta_20210427-_22A9217-ADJ.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A light home with a beautiful court" border="0" data-original-height="1149" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kXA46bIGM44/YKi-MZ_r5eI/AAAAAAACDiM/0Ez1t6sVe-MTzpx_7rjBvB-ETXsKcw8pwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/040_insta_20210427-_22A9217-ADJ.jpg" title="A light home with a beautiful court" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MeLr3Klnl0c/YKi-M_6WJcI/AAAAAAACDiQ/BMVyPNHJk9c3yCr8zXl24neTS0gD_0FWwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1149/043_insta_20210427-_22A9242-ADJ.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A light home with a beautiful court" border="0" data-original-height="1149" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CovGa9EUWlc/YKi-P7O8MmI/AAAAAAACDio/IzmXVJne7aUp1rbyDruoyQOoHf6OyImlgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/076_insta_20210427-_22A9357-ADJ.jpg" title="A light home with a beautiful court" /></a></div> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>vosgesparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12111444703914436928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827909821184472729.post-48613091606195365672021-05-17T05:30:00.002+02:002021-05-22T11:47:18.903+02:00Top picks from Fine Art America <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TNzM-RC5fZY/YKEwqL9tU2I/AAAAAAACDYk/hiSNMB6HvaALM6AQMyGo4gSJkeaZt6tegCNcBGAsYHQ/s1166/untitled-barbora-biovcov.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My top picks from Fine Art America" border="0" data-original-height="1166" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TNzM-RC5fZY/YKEwqL9tU2I/AAAAAAACDYk/hiSNMB6HvaALM6AQMyGo4gSJkeaZt6tegCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/untitled-barbora-biovcov.png" title="My top picks from Fine Art America" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Where I previously had some real gallery walls, I now prefer to have a few spots at home where I combine art with books and accessories. These corners give me the possibility to create the still life's and styled corners I love so much. And of course there is always a spot left on my wall for that one favourite artist, holiday or family picture.<br /><br />Most of the time I get to know new artists through Instagram or blogs, or they approach me personally, also art websites are a favourite of mine. Art is something really personal and most of the time for me it is the more abstract minimal drawing in simple muted colours that I love most. Black and white portrait photography is something you will always see in my home, either from fashion artists and musicians I love or shots from beautiful authentic people that make me dream of travelling to, for me, unknown countries. <div><br /></div><div>On art websites you can often find something for every taste, and using their search machines can help you find that one piece you're looking for when using the right keywords. When <b><a href="https://fineartamerica.com/" target="_blank">Fine Art America</a></b> asked me to have a look at their featured artist and art, I used key-words as ‘Minimal’ and ‘Line art’ and soon a few favourite <a href="https://fineartamerica.com/wall-art" target="_blank"><b>wall art</b></a> pieces were found. Shopping for wall art by room, theme, medium, product type, and colour is another option if you are looking for inspiration.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bkl39H11yDI/YKE9KDEClVI/AAAAAAACDZE/B8LZSETDoG4bOtxPJ2IupILqMjB8pR4SwCNcBGAsYHQ/s766/42--olga-barantseva.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="olga-barantseva" border="0" data-original-height="511" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bkl39H11yDI/YKE9KDEClVI/AAAAAAACDZE/B8LZSETDoG4bOtxPJ2IupILqMjB8pR4SwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/42--olga-barantseva.jpeg" title="olga-barantseva" /></a></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><i style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></i></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><i style="font-weight: normal;">Fine Art America</i></h2>The World's Largest Art Marketplace and Print-On-Demand Technology Company Fine Art America is the world's largest art marketplace and print-on-demand technology company helping artists sell wall art, but also <a href="https://fineartamerica.com/home-decor"><b>home decor</b></a> and other products and are home to hundreds of thousands of artists, photographers, graphic designers, illustrators, and iconic brands to choose from. <br /><br /><br />While strolling through the many options I selected a few favourite artworks I loved to give you an impression and that hopefully inspire you to create some new corners or a complete new art wall yourself. Fine Art America even has an augmented-reality mobile app that helps you see the artwork in your space before you complete your purchase! <br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5IlFWsN8Ulc/YKE2B6IF2iI/AAAAAAACDY0/ar1GpTrusCgNPE8E3o52MnioMXAQDYcOgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1120/unconcealed-olga-mest.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="unconcealed-olga-mest" border="0" data-original-height="1120" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5IlFWsN8Ulc/YKE2B6IF2iI/AAAAAAACDY0/ar1GpTrusCgNPE8E3o52MnioMXAQDYcOgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/unconcealed-olga-mest.png" title="unconcealed-olga-mest" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><h2><i style="font-weight: normal;">Open your own shop</i></h2>If you are an artist yourself, you can open an account, upload your images, select the products that you want to sell, set your prices, and begin selling to millions of buyers worldwide. Fine Art America fulfils each order on behalf of the artists - taking care of the printing, framing, matting, packaging, shipping and finances. Each product is manufactured at one of their 16 global production facilities and delivered "ready-to-hang"<br />In addition to providing an online marketplace and fulfilment service there is much more Fine Art America can do for each artist, have a look here for an <b><a href="https://fineartamerica.com/tour/overview " target="_blank">overview</a></b> on how to open your own shop. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Iu5lUKVO18U/YKE6zPAWwbI/AAAAAAACDY8/VJaBwqLyzzo7znBaDevNdCT82yJDI-YLQCNcBGAsYHQ/s958/destination-4-art-by-linda-woods-linda-woods.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="destination-4-art-by-linda-woods-linda-woods" border="0" data-original-height="958" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Iu5lUKVO18U/YKE6zPAWwbI/AAAAAAACDY8/VJaBwqLyzzo7znBaDevNdCT82yJDI-YLQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/destination-4-art-by-linda-woods-linda-woods.jpeg" title="destination-4-art-by-linda-woods-linda-woods" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mrpVZmrDPxo/YKGU_GCwZMI/AAAAAAACDac/rDX5mTsJi8Y6fzZK0BqGhAjkvBqSPmMawCNcBGAsYHQ/s1143/David%2BBowie%2Bby%2BArt%2BZelin.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Top picks from Fine Art America" border="0" data-original-height="1143" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mrpVZmrDPxo/YKGU_GCwZMI/AAAAAAACDac/rDX5mTsJi8Y6fzZK0BqGhAjkvBqSPmMawCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/David%2BBowie%2Bby%2BArt%2BZelin.png" title="Top picks from Fine Art America" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Written in collaboration with Fine Art America </div>vosgesparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12111444703914436928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827909821184472729.post-58416003127466868722021-05-06T12:52:00.004+02:002021-05-22T11:49:14.252+02:00A high end fashion boutique by Studio &Space <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pIkK4Zqdphk/YJPGFyt1owI/AAAAAAACDS0/1EKnHDknF8Uhz47gK00g_WGPpso53rkPgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1149/1Studio%2526Space_Tibods_Bylotte_935.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="boutique Display tables" border="0" data-original-height="1149" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pIkK4Zqdphk/YJPGFyt1owI/AAAAAAACDS0/1EKnHDknF8Uhz47gK00g_WGPpso53rkPgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/1Studio%2526Space_Tibods_Bylotte_935.jpg" title="A high end fashion boutique by Studio &Space" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />BYLOTTE recently opened their 350sqm high-end fashion boutique designed by Studio &Space. A beautiful project and unique retail environment that caught my eye earlier because of the unique display tables, designed by the Studio. The owner, Lotte, is an avid 1970s lover, which is reflected in the use of material and the selection of iconic (vintage) design pieces. Thus bringing liveliness and character to the interior. <br /><br />Maaike of <a href="http://www.studioandspace.com/"><b>Studio &Space</b></a>: "The concept aims to emphasize the unique own identity of the <a href="https://www.bylotte.nl/"><b>BYLOTTE</b></a> brand and to create an elevated environment for its brands (including Max Mara, IRO and Joseph) and its community. Inspired by modern femininity, the interior plays with contrasts; the monochrome basis is calm, sober and features heavy volumes, while linen curtains, warm wood and round shapes bring warmth and femininity. 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padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="A high end fashion boutique by Studio &Space" border="0" data-original-height="1149" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3m5KbDslv-o/YJPJyRoTFII/AAAAAAACDS8/9Z3siBs2Gi8vWF_wS1JnFFr_q1vV4WjZACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/10Studio%2526Space_Tibods_Bylotte_836.jpg" title="A high end fashion boutique by Studio &Space" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vn5Tv-Z_1aQ/YJPJyRuPRiI/AAAAAAACDTE/ltRtdAHHOHUv3NwZUQsrNN_UEICuunPSACNcBGAsYHQ/s1149/11Studio%2526Space_Tibods_Bylotte_821.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="A high end fashion boutique by Studio &Space" border="0" data-original-height="1149" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vn5Tv-Z_1aQ/YJPJyRuPRiI/AAAAAAACDTE/ltRtdAHHOHUv3NwZUQsrNN_UEICuunPSACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/11Studio%2526Space_Tibods_Bylotte_821.jpg" title="A high end fashion boutique by Studio &Space" /></a></div> <br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Photography <a href="https://tibods.com/">Thibault de Schepper</a></div><br /><p></p></div>vosgesparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12111444703914436928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827909821184472729.post-14541641167487247752021-05-03T08:00:00.009+02:002021-05-22T11:52:46.386+02:005 soft curved design sofas to upgrade your home<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f1xYQ6odafk/YIvNa6qt-QI/AAAAAAACDPg/pJuugxb4q5sLXJ5YoPw3CJonEWqW9OVMQCNcBGAsYHQ/s766/loafer-sofa-sc25-onbekend1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="soft curved design sofa" border="0" data-original-height="766" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f1xYQ6odafk/YIvNa6qt-QI/AAAAAAACDPg/pJuugxb4q5sLXJ5YoPw3CJonEWqW9OVMQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/loafer-sofa-sc25-onbekend1.jpeg" title="5 soft curved design sofas to upgrade your home" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: left;">Last month I showed you five modular sofas and today a few more <a href="https://www.misterdesign.nl/meubelen/banken/" title="Design Banken"><b>Design Sofas</b></a> in natural colours to choose from. My search for the perfect sofa continues, because let's be honest, buying a new sofa is not cheap and one of those pieces of furniture that you certainly want to enjoy for a number of years. </div><br />Even though I mainly use the couch to chill, watch a movie or a power nap, there are plenty of times I find myself on the couch with my laptop, and I must confess that I often, multitasking and all that, have dinner on the couch too. But what to choose if you want a couch that is good to sit and work on by day and comfortable by night. While with a modular seating area you can really go wild in your living room and create a great chill area that you can easily change. It will get hotel chic and sophisticated with the super trendy curved sofas!<br /><br />Soft in shape due to its curves, the curved sofa will remain a popular choice also in 2021 and a real statement in your interior. These Design sofas are beautiful if given enough space and often the back is also beautiful shaped, making it even more an eye-catcher. Not only are sofas in white and beige to be seen everywhere, the choice of fabrics is also enormous and we especially see wonderfully cuddly bouclé and teddy a lot. I went through the huge collection of <a href=" https://www.misterdesign.nl/meubelen/" title="Design Meubels"><b>Design Furniture</b></a> and lined up a number of natural sofas for you with a friendly curved shape and a comfortable seat, partly due to the higher backrests. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yNXiAzf8ZGU/YIvNc2o7ZYI/AAAAAAACDPo/kiKGW1ybW7YvunKQfcjh8E30EXpB0P9UwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1016/Loafer_SC26_Copenhagen_SC14_Mezcla_JH20_The%2BMoor_AP5_Tricolore_SH1_Light.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="soft curved design sofa" border="0" data-original-height="1016" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yNXiAzf8ZGU/YIvNc2o7ZYI/AAAAAAACDPo/kiKGW1ybW7YvunKQfcjh8E30EXpB0P9UwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Loafer_SC26_Copenhagen_SC14_Mezcla_JH20_The%2BMoor_AP5_Tricolore_SH1_Light.jpeg" title="5 soft curved design sofas to upgrade your home" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><i style="font-weight: normal;">& Tradition Loafer sofa</i></h2>The & Tradition Loafer sofa is a design by the Danish design studio Space Copenhagen and an extension of the Loafer Fauteuil, which the designer duo designed in collaboration with & tradition for the iconic Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. Loafer is inspired by the majestic spiral staircase and round pillars that can be found in the hotel lobby and the designers wanted to design a piece of furniture that could create a sense of intimacy in this very open space.<br /><br />Choose the couch in Velvet, a strong fabric from & Tradition itself or Karakorum. Karakorum is a fabric from Dedar that consists of bouclé wool and viscose and is inspired by a type of lamb fur from the Astrakhan sheep, which is known for its small, soft and shiny curls. Available in a two-and three-seater and perfect if you are looking for a sofa with a firm but comfortable seat. <br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E8RoX5LTZPI/YIvNc4x9jLI/AAAAAAACDPk/8u3-5JJICD89W2i0SoAqEeHwZpPua2UPwCNcBGAsYHQ/s766/loafer-sofa-sc25-karakorum-003-1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="soft curved design sofas" border="0" data-original-height="766" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E8RoX5LTZPI/YIvNc4x9jLI/AAAAAAACDPk/8u3-5JJICD89W2i0SoAqEeHwZpPua2UPwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/loafer-sofa-sc25-karakorum-003-1.jpeg" title="5 soft curved design sofas to upgrade your home" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.misterdesign.nl/andtradition-loafer-bank.html" target="_blank">More info on the Loafer Sofa</a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kGVM0lx-me8/YIvlwC0mvMI/AAAAAAACDP0/wcd6JvxB4X8IKdwUkxUfMsQV06dnZwL7QCNcBGAsYHQ/s1150/NEW%2BWORKS%2BCovent-Sofa-Detail-Grey-Background.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="soft curved design sofas" border="0" data-original-height="1150" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kGVM0lx-me8/YIvlwC0mvMI/AAAAAAACDP0/wcd6JvxB4X8IKdwUkxUfMsQV06dnZwL7QCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/NEW%2BWORKS%2BCovent-Sofa-Detail-Grey-Background.jpeg" title="soft curved design sofas" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><h2><i style="font-weight: normal;">New works Covent Sofa</i></h2>The design of the <i><a href="https://www.misterdesign.nl/new-works-covent-sofa-deep-driezits.html" target="_blank" title="New Works Covent Sofa Deep Three-seater"><b>New Works Covent Sofa Deep Three-seater</b></a></i> invites you to really snuggle up. The sofa has a wooden construction with high-quality foam on top and is upholstered with attention and a great example of the expertise of Danish craftsmanship. The Covent Sofa is available in four different neutral colours. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Covent Sofa Deep is slightly deeper than the Covent Sofa Narrow. This makes this sofa more like a lounge sofa. Would you prefer a slightly more active seat? Then the Covent Sofa Narrow Two-seater might be more suitable. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3dEgQH2yyyQ/YIvlwNmgBRI/AAAAAAACDP4/-CGqwtGoPlcBBFWsheApT_TwjX90GRIMACNcBGAsYHQ/s1021/Newworks_deep.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="soft curved design sofas" border="0" data-original-height="1021" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3dEgQH2yyyQ/YIvlwNmgBRI/AAAAAAACDP4/-CGqwtGoPlcBBFWsheApT_TwjX90GRIMACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Newworks_deep.png" title="soft curved design sofas" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><i><b><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.misterdesign.nl/new-works-covent-sofa-deep-driezits.html" target="_blank">More info on the Covent Sofa</a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kipU7d08mww/YI0lGmqhlUI/AAAAAAACDRk/vojMNk9GuL0YghYUjFlzYRDOcwpHNVebgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1021/MENU__TearoomLoungeChair_HarbourLoungeTable_1275x1700.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="soft curved design sofas" border="0" data-original-height="1021" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kipU7d08mww/YI0lGmqhlUI/AAAAAAACDRk/vojMNk9GuL0YghYUjFlzYRDOcwpHNVebgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/MENU__TearoomLoungeChair_HarbourLoungeTable_1275x1700.jpeg" title="soft curved design sofas" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></i></b></i><h2 style="text-align: left;"><i style="font-weight: normal;">Menu Tearoom Sofa </i></h2>The picture above is probably one of the most seen pictures after the opening event of The Audo, the beautiful headquarter where everything of Danish <b><a href="https://www.misterdesign.nl/merken/menu/" title="Menu">Menu</a></b> comes together in one space. The chairs are part of the Tearoom series and I remember looking at them during 3 days of Design when together with a group of familiar and long time blogging friends we had a first glimpse of <a href="https://www.vosgesparis.com/2019/06/the-audo-menus-new-creative-space-in.html"><i><b>The Audo</b></i></a>. I still hope to check in one day in one of their beautiful guest suites. <br /><br />Back to sofa's, the Tearoom Sofa, pictured below, is just like the Tearoom chair designed by Scottish designer Nick Ross. Pairing the luxurious feel of full upholstery with a clean silhouette rooted in geometric forms, the Tearoom Series is as appealing to the touch as it is easy on the eyes. While creating the clean silhouette, Ross took exceptional care to imbue every inch with mood-lifting comfort. Timeless in its expression and execution, the Tearoom Series is well-suited to both period and contemporary environments from exclusive hotels, clubs and lounges to private homes. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uTKvObz3uQE/YI0qUyDZ8xI/AAAAAAACDRs/5wQITeSYgZQlJjNyDwvhVQPTcCgjz7AYQCNcBGAsYHQ/s766/Tearoom%252C%2BSofa%2BSavanna%2B202_45.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="soft curved design sofas" border="0" data-original-height="511" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uTKvObz3uQE/YI0qUyDZ8xI/AAAAAAACDRs/5wQITeSYgZQlJjNyDwvhVQPTcCgjz7AYQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Tearoom%252C%2BSofa%2BSavanna%2B202_45.jpeg" title="soft curved design sofas" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DfIBX4Q0tPA/YI0qawCisBI/AAAAAAACDR0/dCJAFvdZjQI0Sq-x3M4uZ2cfSJ6YK6hTgCNcBGAsYHQ/s766/tearoom-sofa-sfeer-1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="soft curved design sofas" border="0" data-original-height="766" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DfIBX4Q0tPA/YI0qawCisBI/AAAAAAACDR0/dCJAFvdZjQI0Sq-x3M4uZ2cfSJ6YK6hTgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/tearoom-sofa-sfeer-1.jpeg" title="soft curved design sofas" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aU__mQ-0fIM/YI0qa2DsxuI/AAAAAAACDRw/xdlv6Vq-3dQaRQcWK3emSi6q6fEf3pnxwCNcBGAsYHQ/s766/tearoom-sofa-sfeer-2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="soft curved design sofas" border="0" data-original-height="766" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aU__mQ-0fIM/YI0qa2DsxuI/AAAAAAACDRw/xdlv6Vq-3dQaRQcWK3emSi6q6fEf3pnxwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/tearoom-sofa-sfeer-2.jpeg" title="soft curved design sofas" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.misterdesign.nl/menu-tearoom-bank.html" target="_blank">More info on the Tearoom Sofa</a></i></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><i><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><i><b><br /></b></i></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><i><b><br /></b></i></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9FBTj8TcMq0/YI0sHQU1C4I/AAAAAAACDSA/WyhvggxNU0gfMvb9UrOOrKVfDLL0BcUZQCNcBGAsYHQ/s766/rico-divan-1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="soft curved design sofas" border="0" data-original-height="766" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9FBTj8TcMq0/YI0sHQU1C4I/AAAAAAACDSA/WyhvggxNU0gfMvb9UrOOrKVfDLL0BcUZQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/rico-divan-1.jpeg" title="soft curved design sofas" /></a></div><br /></i></div></i><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>Ferm Living Rico Divan</i> & Sofa's</span></h2><div>The Rico series welcomes curves and volumes into a classic design defined by soft lines and an embracing expression. The Divan is a piece of furniture all its own and I could easily see a few together if you have enough space. On the other hand it could pass as a daybed, bears a resemblance to a settee, and gives off chaise lounge vibes. I think it is a really beautiful designed Divan in timeless bouclé fabric within the Rico Series. </div><div><br /></div>Voluminous shapes are central to the warm Rico collection. The combination of volume, broad lines and elegance is perfectly balanced so that classic and modern meet in this collection. The series consists of a 3-seater sofa, a 4-seater sofa, an armchair, a divan and a stool. All in beautiful colours!<br /><br /><br /><div><div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4dm5HNaYGHI/YI0s2MJoc7I/AAAAAAACDSI/AKgaS5K30ukW8_nJRi5BpHPWBlHs51aLgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1117/Rico.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="soft curved design sofas" border="0" data-original-height="1117" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4dm5HNaYGHI/YI0s2MJoc7I/AAAAAAACDSI/AKgaS5K30ukW8_nJRi5BpHPWBlHs51aLgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Rico.jpg" title="soft curved design sofas" /></a></div><br /><div><i><b><br /></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://www.misterdesign.nl/ferm-living-rico-3-zits-bank.html" target="_blank">More info on the Rico Series</a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GU1WRGT2QKg/YI0wSspC5EI/AAAAAAACDSQ/LVRMuD9xWHEYCbLO38DYDGQLaIY80c77wCNcBGAsYHQ/s766/stay-sofa-black-dedar-chambray-021.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="soft curved design sofas" border="0" data-original-height="766" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GU1WRGT2QKg/YI0wSspC5EI/AAAAAAACDSQ/LVRMuD9xWHEYCbLO38DYDGQLaIY80c77wCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/stay-sofa-black-dedar-chambray-021.jpeg" title="soft curved design sofas" /></a></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><i style="font-weight: normal;">Gubi Stay Sofa </i></h2>The Danish brand Gubi was founded in 1967 by Liesbeth and Gubi Olsen and now includes a beautiful collection of design furniture such as chairs, lamps, bar stools, tables and mirrors. The unique thing is that they excel at re-polishing forgotten icons. The policy of the Danish Gubi has led to the relaunch of forgotten gems from the 1930s, 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>From their innovative point of view they create progressive design and over the years they have always managed to hold on to their own views, way of thinking and conviction. That makes Gubi a brand with its own expression.</div><div><br /></div><div>This can also be recognized in the Stay Sofa by Space Copenhagen which has been designed with a clear focus on comfort and a sculptural and organic shape that, besides from giving a contemporary look, also embraces the user and encourages to stay seated. The sofa is available in four different sizes and different fabric and leather.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r0vXQ-57My8/YI00pYD31FI/AAAAAAACDSY/WLyMAdM4oUkkdu2k2ffqTUFjDt04ZQROwCNcBGAsYHQ/s766/stay-sofa-black-velvet-208-1_1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="soft curved design sofas" border="0" data-original-height="766" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r0vXQ-57My8/YI00pYD31FI/AAAAAAACDSY/WLyMAdM4oUkkdu2k2ffqTUFjDt04ZQROwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/stay-sofa-black-velvet-208-1_1.jpeg" title="soft curved design sofas" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://www.misterdesign.nl/stay-bank-gubi.html" target="_blank">More info on the Stay Sofa</a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Written in collaboration with <a href="http://misterdesign.nl" target="_blank">MisterDesign</a></div>vosgesparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12111444703914436928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827909821184472729.post-74250760424053450812021-04-30T16:43:00.003+02:002021-05-21T14:54:55.971+02:00Minimal Azuba Residence Tokyo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-csov3aQjlW4/YIwQoAUMjoI/AAAAAAACDQM/YYMyAkRfnckHWJD9eu1JCqBNYWoIPkVMQCNcBGAsYHQ/s959/1woodville_025-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Minimal Azuba Residence Tokyo" border="0" data-original-height="959" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-csov3aQjlW4/YIwQoAUMjoI/AAAAAAACDQM/YYMyAkRfnckHWJD9eu1JCqBNYWoIPkVMQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/1woodville_025-2.jpg" title="Minimal Azuba Residence Tokyo" /></a></div><br /><br /><div>Azuba Residence is the fourth case study project of Japanese furniture brand Karimoku Case Study and is conceived in close collaboration between <a href="https://normcph.com/" target="_blank"><i>Norm Architects</i></a> and <i><a href="https://www.keijidesign.com/" target="_blank">Keiji Ashizawa Design</a></i>. The latest additions to the collection of fine wooden furniture pieces are created as part of this complete renovation project and have its native setting in a luxury apartment built in 1988, tucked away in the quiet Nishi-Azabu residential district of Tokyo.<br /><br />Similar to the previous <i><a href="https://www.karimoku-casestudy.com/" target="_blank">Karimoko Case Stud</a></i>y projects, the Azabu apartment combines Japanese and Scandinavian design principles and aesthetics. A shared belief in the use of natural materials and a muted color palette lies as the foundation of the project, characterized by the focus on tactile, soft-minimal and timeless qualities.<br /><br />In contrast to the previous Case Study projects as the Kinuta Terrace Apartments in Tokyo and the Archipelago House in Sweden, the Azabu Residence Project is completed in muted, dark tones enhancing and embracing the intimacy of shadows. The spacious but dimly lit apartment is a cozy, human-centric and protective dwelling away from the noise of the city. A calm and embracing interior for contemplation and private family life.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fAufxYPF2cc/YIwUAyaPcTI/AAAAAAACDQo/_NWewJb1rc4NLdrbUMa1cd_2Cg9-0b7SACNcBGAsYHQ/s1071/2woodville_009-2.jpg" style="display: inline; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="Minimal Azuba Residence Tokyo" border="0" data-original-height="1071" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fAufxYPF2cc/YIwUAyaPcTI/AAAAAAACDQo/_NWewJb1rc4NLdrbUMa1cd_2Cg9-0b7SACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/2woodville_009-2.jpg" title="Minimal Azuba Residence Tokyo" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div>One of the core elements of the Case Study brand is the study of design- and architectural history and the inspiration for many of the projects has been sparked by field trips to architectural sites, gardens, parks and temples in both Japan and Denmark.<br /><div><br /></div>The Azabu project was designed shortly after a trip to the Americas and the inspiration of mid-century American and Brazilian modernism is evident in use of warm dark natural materials and wooden wall paneling, lush carpets and tactile upholstery, in the case translated into a new and dark version of a Japanese-Scandinavian interior. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IghCoT3Z5uE/YIwUBSZ3QyI/AAAAAAACDQs/3tj6TgzNT4sJg_ZEXVyNl54oh7lM-sD7QCNcBGAsYHQ/s1072/3woodville_009-3.jpg" style="display: block; 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padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="766" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6igqtY5rgX0/YIahYL6H_YI/AAAAAAACDNw/CCZ6SImfcJIXRUI9pxIrPbQZjieaRky7ACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IKEA_LOKALT_vas_PH176724.jpg" title="Lokalt- A modern traditional craft collection by IKEA" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />No doubt our lives ánd how we decorate our homes changed over the last year. Not only are there things we all miss, but there has certainly been an awareness of how dependent we have become on the import of goods to keep society going. This back to basic feeling, the longing back, and now even more appreciating nature and everything that is handmade has influenced our way of decorating. <div><br /></div><div>More and more we see original utensils as decoration in our homes. Water and oil pitchers, vessels and ceramics bowls are a favourite, just like anything made out of materials such as banana fiber and bamboo.<br />Ikea teamed up with four young contemporary designers from Amman, Delhi and Bangkok who worked together with local artisans and local traditions to create the new limited collection Lokalt. A collection perfectly fitting the common trend. I selected a few items of the collection. <br /><br /> LOKALT collection is produced by social businesses in Jordan, Thailand and India. Every cushion cover, rug, basket and bowl is handmade by skilled artisans and creates work in regions where it’s most needed. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-36S1VIkfXrc/YIboPNvUGiI/AAAAAAACDN4/WrTmyJox2lEHxpw1glUqMt5Buc8VTblEQCNcBGAsYHQ/s766/IKEA_LOKALT_PH176722.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lokalt - A modern traditional craft collection by IKEA" border="0" data-original-height="766" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-36S1VIkfXrc/YIboPNvUGiI/AAAAAAACDN4/WrTmyJox2lEHxpw1glUqMt5Buc8VTblEQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IKEA_LOKALT_PH176722.jpg" title="Lokalt - A modern traditional craft collection by IKEA" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>THINKK design studio <div>Sharing meals and dining together is an integral part of Thai culture. It brings family and friends together. With that – and the rich Thai history of ceramic artefacts – as a starting point, Thinkk design studio designed a set of dishes, bowls and vases. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vqg4C2nIpVI/YIbofrqwn1I/AAAAAAACDOE/uvEWSHGFTxoS92W9b-Z8u9iMFt6HFGMQwCNcBGAsYHQ/s766/IKEA_LOKALT_serveringsskal_PH176725.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="kalt - A modern traditional craft collection by IKEA" border="0" data-original-height="766" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vqg4C2nIpVI/YIbofrqwn1I/AAAAAAACDOE/uvEWSHGFTxoS92W9b-Z8u9iMFt6HFGMQwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IKEA_LOKALT_serveringsskal_PH176725.jpg" title="kalt - A modern traditional craft collection by IKEA" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JopjxcFVAbo/YIbt5UhEd_I/AAAAAAACDOw/zb6oH4yBxwcPFR0gTa_rpdP90L8h1fHlQCNcBGAsYHQ/s766/IKEA_LOKALT_matta_PE817231.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="kalt - A modern traditional craft collection by IKEA" border="0" data-original-height="766" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JopjxcFVAbo/YIbt5UhEd_I/AAAAAAACDOw/zb6oH4yBxwcPFR0gTa_rpdP90L8h1fHlQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IKEA_LOKALT_matta_PE817231.jpg" title="kalt - A modern traditional craft collection by IKEA" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>A soft, graphic wool rug with black threads that run out from the long sides is woven by hand by Indian women. Local traditions, skilled craftsmanship and modern design in a beautiful combination.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WOWI0yJRNjk/YIbuK0iPpgI/AAAAAAACDO4/b7QJn_qemQ0wLWOtsLyKlAXz6Z9c8KoqACNcBGAsYHQ/s1021/IKEA_LOKALT_lampskarm_PH176625.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="kalt - A modern traditional craft collection by IKEA" border="0" data-original-height="1021" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WOWI0yJRNjk/YIbuK0iPpgI/AAAAAAACDO4/b7QJn_qemQ0wLWOtsLyKlAXz6Z9c8KoqACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IKEA_LOKALT_lampskarm_PH176625.jpeg" title="kalt - A modern traditional craft collection by IKEA" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A banana fibre basket and lamp shade, hand-braided by women artisans working for Industree* , an Indian social business with a clear purpose – to provide long-term livelihoods where it’s most needed <br /><br />Lokalt can be found in stores from June 2021</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />vosgesparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12111444703914436928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827909821184472729.post-18310767674152168122021-04-24T11:33:00.002+02:002021-05-21T14:37:58.266+02:00Traditional Malian textiles in modern design | Elle La interior <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PJxPPIqACNU/YH071yaMFII/AAAAAAACDMc/IRNoOEZkLTMeuBfMX0kPtFG0ql2lZ6G7gCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/VOSGESPARIS-ELLA-LA-3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Traditional Malian textiles in modern design | Elle La interior" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PJxPPIqACNU/YH071yaMFII/AAAAAAACDMc/IRNoOEZkLTMeuBfMX0kPtFG0ql2lZ6G7gCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/VOSGESPARIS-ELLA-LA-3.jpeg" title="Traditional Malian textiles in modern design | Elle La interior" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br />On vosgesparis I always love to show the little gems in the mass of interior design products. Some time ago I spotted an image with cotton rolls stacked on each other, it was love at first site as they reminded me of the antic handwoven rolled up linen bread cloth that belonged to my Sardinian mother in law. It took me some time to find out where these rolls came from and who posted that image, and my search brought me to Ella Hustinx, founder of <b><a href="https://elle-la.com/" target="_blank">Elle La</a></b>. <div><br /></div><div>Inspired by age-old textile traditions from the Dogon region near Burkina Faso, where the Dogon people live and wanting to support the artisans who uphold these traditions she founded 'Ella La' in the Summer of 2020. Surprisingly Ella happened to live in the same area as me and was so kind to drop by my home to show me her work personally and tell me more about the artisans and the natural ingredients used for the cotton she now creates cushions and wall hangings from.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>The cotton is hand - picked, spun and woven with local looms in strips about 15 centimeters wide and then coloured using the Bogolan technique where mud is mixed with natural dyes from tree bark, indigo leaves and plants. What I saw were the most beautiful pure colours: terra, indigo, cream and pale black and rolls with that little touch of 'irregularity' you only see when something is handmade. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MaBT4DY00x4/YIE0GeL-00I/AAAAAAACDNU/ulbkIHwOMVQU96Yoo-XQr8MKC6fUhMFTACNcBGAsYHQ/s1021/vosgesparis-ELLA-LA.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="MALIAN TEXTILES" border="0" data-original-height="1021" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MaBT4DY00x4/YIE0GeL-00I/AAAAAAACDNU/ulbkIHwOMVQU96Yoo-XQr8MKC6fUhMFTACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/vosgesparis-ELLA-LA.jpg" title="Traditional Malian textiles in modern design | Ella La interior" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z4OVC1xSJSc/YH09vHOD9DI/AAAAAAACDMo/-5l-cG5oV9s7YTSBOPSm6CjlCYLaYg9yQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/VOSGESPARIS-ELLA-LA-1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Traditional Malian textiles in modern design | Elle La interior" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z4OVC1xSJSc/YH09vHOD9DI/AAAAAAACDMo/-5l-cG5oV9s7YTSBOPSm6CjlCYLaYg9yQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/VOSGESPARIS-ELLA-LA-1.jpeg" title="Traditional Malian textiles in modern design | Elle La interior" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>Made locally with recycled filling </i></span></h2>Ella designs all products herself and they are made in collaboration with <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/4827909821184472729/1831076767415216812#">Atelier Made Here</a>, a studio based in Amsterdam East, where refugee tailors from mainly Syria stitch the pillows together. Ella: "Supporting the local economy by working with a local manufacturer enables us to reduce emissions, and produce on a smaller scale, based on real demand.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ella carefully chooses her materials, aiming for naturalness, longevity and durability. The filling is recycled down feathers. In collaboration with the Amsterdam based thrift-shop <a href="https://www.delokatie.org/">De Lokatie</a> we collect second- hand feather bedding which is cleaned and purified by bedding company <a href="https://duckydons.nl/">Ducky dons</a> in accordance with the ‘Responsible Down Standard’ (RDS). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0bnxndfbfUo/YH1f8C_ltVI/AAAAAAACDMw/kirydDfkWDIe3xSbkcrlq4Q4FMSKxji7QCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Vosgesparis_Ella_La.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="1200" height="588" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0bnxndfbfUo/YH1f8C_ltVI/AAAAAAACDMw/kirydDfkWDIe3xSbkcrlq4Q4FMSKxji7QCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h588/Vosgesparis_Ella_La.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u2JnmUoKIgQ/YH09vDHCTdI/AAAAAAACDMk/m33aSHvn5LotnT44zogdK4QjkHqmKY2ogCNcBGAsYHQ/s1419/VOSGESPARIS-ELLA-LA-2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1419" data-original-width="1200" height="710" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u2JnmUoKIgQ/YH09vDHCTdI/AAAAAAACDMk/m33aSHvn5LotnT44zogdK4QjkHqmKY2ogCNcBGAsYHQ/w542-h640/VOSGESPARIS-ELLA-LA-2.jpeg" width="600" /></a></div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">All images ©vosgesparis / portret picture via Elle La </div></div><br />vosgesparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12111444703914436928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827909821184472729.post-8058871742502736722021-04-21T06:00:00.007+02:002021-05-21T14:36:23.300+02:00At home with Vincent van Duysen and Sergio Herman | Serax<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oSANdlCaF00/YJlSFj5_NOI/AAAAAAACDUU/CxcabOQ7H0Y5jYiDUTw-E6jQPAhwnnmtwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1007/VOSGESPARIS_SERAX_Foto%2B24-02-2021%2B14%2B23%2B31.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Serax tableware inku PASSE-PARTOUT KITCHEN & TABLE VINCENT VAN DUYSEN" border="0" data-original-height="1007" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oSANdlCaF00/YJlSFj5_NOI/AAAAAAACDUU/CxcabOQ7H0Y5jYiDUTw-E6jQPAhwnnmtwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/VOSGESPARIS_SERAX_Foto%2B24-02-2021%2B14%2B23%2B31.jpg" title="Serax tableware inku PASSE-PARTOUT KITCHEN & TABLE VINCENT VAN DUYSEN" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div>Travelling, fresh food, interiors and design kind of sum up my favourite things in life I love to share with family and friends. Not an easy task these days to find inspiration from travelling or interior fairs.<br /><br />Something we do not need to travel or leave the house for though are good food and design, and for today's post I loved to style 'the table' with an imaginary dinner for two and a few selected pieces from the Inku tableware by Sergio Herman and the passe-partout kitchen and tableware by Vincent van Duysen, both designers collaborating on a regularly base with <a href="https://www.serax.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Serax</a>, find some other pieces of the collection at my <a href="http://www.withstyle.nu"><b>w/ style</b></a> partner Wen her blog <b><a href="http://www.beeldsteil.com" target="_blank">BeeldSteil</a> </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2><i style="font-weight: normal;">Inku Tableware</i></h2>During his culinary trips to Japan, Sergio Herman was completely fascinated by the local and pure tableware. With Inku Sergio Herman translated that Japanese simplicity into a dynamic atmosphere and the glamour of a fully-fledged brasserie. Inku is the signature tableware in Sergio’s <a href="https://www.lepristine.com/"><b>Le Pristine</b></a>, a brasserie in which he combines the region of Zeeland with Italian culinary flair. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CvYRfB3b_VQ/YJlSjoh_hzI/AAAAAAACDUc/T_06KfmpnWgPQByKZFYeDW_kXRi88mD1ACNcBGAsYHQ/s1021/VOSGESPARIS_SERAX_Foto%2B23-02-2021%2B15%2B41%2B54.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Serax tableware inku PASSE-PARTOUT KITCHEN & TABLE VINCENT VAN DUYSEN" border="0" data-original-height="1021" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CvYRfB3b_VQ/YJlSjoh_hzI/AAAAAAACDUc/T_06KfmpnWgPQByKZFYeDW_kXRi88mD1ACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/VOSGESPARIS_SERAX_Foto%2B23-02-2021%2B15%2B41%2B54.jpg" title="Serax tableware inku PASSE-PARTOUT KITCHEN & TABLE VINCENT VAN DUYSEN" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2><i style="font-weight: normal;">Passe-Partout By Vincent van Duysen</i></h2>Included in the AD100 survey by the Architectural Digest network multiple times, Vincent van Duysen needs no introduction. Next to product design for numerous international brands, to commercial and large-scale architectural projects, with a focus on high-end residences all over the world, he was appointed as creative director of Italian brands Molteni&C and Dada in 2016, reshaping their global image by designing flagship stores, exhibition stands and a series of new products. From 2018 to May 2020, he covered the role of art director at Sahco for Kvadrat, after which he has been collaborating as a senior designer. <br /><br />In the Serax collection numerous design by Vincent is present, including one of the latest: Passe-Partout. A black & white porcelain table and glassware and a series of cutlery and wooden accessories. By stacking or by playing with the contrasting white and black exterior colours countless visual effects can be created.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YNqfGYHMy5M/YJlTC45C-yI/AAAAAAACDUk/dOPoMvSgEzox0n8feibdWXKnw-FO4-zEACNcBGAsYHQ/s992/VOSGESPARIS_SERAX_Foto%2B24-02-2021%2B13%2B59%2B22.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Serax tableware inku PASSE-PARTOUT KITCHEN & TABLE VINCENT VAN DUYSEN" border="0" data-original-height="992" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YNqfGYHMy5M/YJlTC45C-yI/AAAAAAACDUk/dOPoMvSgEzox0n8feibdWXKnw-FO4-zEACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/VOSGESPARIS_SERAX_Foto%2B24-02-2021%2B13%2B59%2B22.jpg" title="Serax tableware inku PASSE-PARTOUT KITCHEN & TABLE VINCENT VAN DUYSEN" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0oR8YwNV5P8/YJlXiNFohUI/AAAAAAACDVQ/TxPxrkqUCesjrJEKwJBEYz8MKtva6N0hgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1021/1Vipp-V2-Kitchen-drag%25C3%25B8r-detail-09%2B%25281%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="kitchen by VIPP in dark oak and jura marble" border="0" data-original-height="1021" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0oR8YwNV5P8/YJlXiNFohUI/AAAAAAACDVQ/TxPxrkqUCesjrJEKwJBEYz8MKtva6N0hgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/1Vipp-V2-Kitchen-drag%25C3%25B8r-detail-09%2B%25281%2529.jpeg" title="kitchen by VIPP in dark oak and jura marble" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p>If you follow me for some time you must have seen my trip to Copenhagen where <a href="http://www.withstyle.nu" target="_blank"><b>we</b></a> got to make some images and try out the first Vipp kitchen in both the amazing <a href="https://www.vosgesparis.com/2018/02/a-vipp-loft-in-copenhagen-you-can-call.html"><b>Loft in Copenhagen</b></a> and the beautiful minimalistic getaway, the <b><a href="https://www.vosgesparis.com/2018/01/travel-w-style-vipp-shelter.html">Vipp shelter</a></b> in the woods of Sweden. Today Vipp unveils its second kitchen design named <a href="https://vipp.com/en/kitchen/vipp-kitchen-v2" target="_blank"><b>V2</b></a>. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p>While the first kitchen made in steel presented a raw and refined industrial design, the V2 is crafted in wood, stone, glass and metal adding a new organic tactility and materiality to kitchen design. Dark oak meets Jura marble in a design language that takes us from Vipp’s roots in Denmark all the way to Japan through a simple and refined aesthetic idiom. </p></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r2YmtSz0NKg/YJlXsHblulI/AAAAAAACDVY/KANY_zkgQ50BEOz2YMezLJ3qv28mNj_pQCNcBGAsYHQ/s766/2Vipp-V2-Kitchen-Pencil-Factory-02%2B%25281%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="kitchen by VIPP in dark oak and jura marble" border="0" data-original-height="542" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r2YmtSz0NKg/YJlXsHblulI/AAAAAAACDVY/KANY_zkgQ50BEOz2YMezLJ3qv28mNj_pQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/2Vipp-V2-Kitchen-Pencil-Factory-02%2B%25281%2529.jpeg" title="kitchen by VIPP in dark oak and jura marble" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2OkbbkRQMSc/YJlXsH4cd6I/AAAAAAACDVU/Mk9nLdagNTwM_LLwVJZLcvo1OmAhxVv0gCNcBGAsYHQ/s1021/3Vipp-V2-Kitchen-Pencil-Factory-03%2B%25281%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="kitchen by VIPP in dark oak and jura marble" border="0" data-original-height="1021" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2OkbbkRQMSc/YJlXsH4cd6I/AAAAAAACDVU/Mk9nLdagNTwM_LLwVJZLcvo1OmAhxVv0gCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/3Vipp-V2-Kitchen-Pencil-Factory-03%2B%25281%2529.jpeg" title="kitchen by VIPP in dark oak and jura marble" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><h2><i style="font-weight: normal;">Dark oak meets Jura marble</i></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p>Morten Bo Jensen, Chief Designer at Vipp explains: "The result is V2, a new kitchen system where dark oak meets Jura marble - a fine grained lime-stone rich in fossils from the Germany’s Alp region - in a carefully curated interplay. Combined with carefully carved cabinets in oak sourced in Europe, the fine-grained limestone confers a new organic tactility to Vipp’s functional kitchen system. </p><p>The new V2 lends the design principles of high-quality materials and functional detailing that laid the ground for V1, the first Vipp kitchen presented 10 years ago. While stone and oak signify a new material approach, you will recognize Vipp in the use of one of our trademark materials – extruded aluminium. </p><p>Rounded aluminium profiles with reeded details serve as discreet, integrated drawer and cabinet grips. Drawer constructions and interior fittings like the softly moulded silicone cutlery divider found in the V1 kitchen are repeated in the V2 kitchen. The modularity, utilities, and building-block approach, also known from the V1, are reused in the V2 kitchen, where predefined units form either tall, wall or island modules. </p></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Br3XxEroEOo/YJlX-Pun5uI/AAAAAAACDVk/DE0KCBePpwkkjTiVlPfrkqw6kB31eEjMgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1021/4Vipp-V2-Kitchen-Pencil-Factory-04%2B%25281%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="kitchen by VIPP in dark oak and jura marble" border="0" data-original-height="1021" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Br3XxEroEOo/YJlX-Pun5uI/AAAAAAACDVk/DE0KCBePpwkkjTiVlPfrkqw6kB31eEjMgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/4Vipp-V2-Kitchen-Pencil-Factory-04%2B%25281%2529.jpeg" title="kitchen by VIPP in dark oak and jura marble" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NIJ-SOCGSSo/YJlX-O4GfbI/AAAAAAACDVo/E_ycHti7XwwdywMA5L4WRzz-TIlXemKDgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1021/5Vipp-V2-Kitchen-Pencil-Factory-07%2B%25281%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="kitchen by VIPP in dark oak and jura marble" border="0" data-original-height="1021" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NIJ-SOCGSSo/YJlX-O4GfbI/AAAAAAACDVo/E_ycHti7XwwdywMA5L4WRzz-TIlXemKDgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/5Vipp-V2-Kitchen-Pencil-Factory-07%2B%25281%2529.jpeg" title="kitchen by VIPP in dark oak and jura marble" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bjmMRVOB1SU/YJlX-K8XepI/AAAAAAACDVg/QnHtIsfvo0I6VN5xdRwUCr_qQyCxVS7zgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1021/6Vipp-V2-Kitchen-drag%25C3%25B8r-04.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="kitchen by VIPP in dark oak and jura marble" border="0" data-original-height="1021" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bjmMRVOB1SU/YJlX-K8XepI/AAAAAAACDVg/QnHtIsfvo0I6VN5xdRwUCr_qQyCxVS7zgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/6Vipp-V2-Kitchen-drag%25C3%25B8r-04.jpg" title="kitchen by VIPP in dark oak and jura marble" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Eh2eTUQ9JFc/YJlX-4tidtI/AAAAAAACDVs/bCA7KcyFDiwKE_fReDaqbxVlDqU7CTiIwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1021/7Vipp-V2-Kitchen-drag%25C3%25B8r-detail-06.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="kitchen by VIPP in dark oak and jura marble" border="0" data-original-height="1021" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Eh2eTUQ9JFc/YJlX-4tidtI/AAAAAAACDVs/bCA7KcyFDiwKE_fReDaqbxVlDqU7CTiIwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/7Vipp-V2-Kitchen-drag%25C3%25B8r-detail-06.jpg" title="kitchen by VIPP in dark oak and jura marble" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ch5Kn3FMnlA/YJlX_DFgc7I/AAAAAAACDVw/XSRCFMLPI0MahM2J7_zaIu4jo743QoD3wCNcBGAsYHQ/s766/8Vipp-V2-Kitchen-Pencil-Factory-01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="kitchen by VIPP in dark oak and jura marble" border="0" data-original-height="575" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ch5Kn3FMnlA/YJlX_DFgc7I/AAAAAAACDVw/XSRCFMLPI0MahM2J7_zaIu4jo743QoD3wCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/8Vipp-V2-Kitchen-Pencil-Factory-01.jpg" title="kitchen by VIPP in dark oak and jura marble" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Pictures Vipp</div><p></p>vosgesparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12111444703914436928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827909821184472729.post-81116125503712952732021-04-14T11:05:00.002+02:002021-05-11T10:31:32.927+02:00A look inside the Frama studio store and a new mirror<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p5ryiZOlKT4/YHasylXiw3I/AAAAAAACDKA/iwYguKIyzNguebR-eAiOipm7YxgwC7AMgCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/Frama%2BStudio%2BStore%2B20207.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="Frama mirror" border="0" data-original-height="868" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p5ryiZOlKT4/YHasylXiw3I/AAAAAAACDKA/iwYguKIyzNguebR-eAiOipm7YxgwC7AMgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Frama%2BStudio%2BStore%2B20207.jpeg" title="A look inside the Frama studio store and a new mirror" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">One of the first places after Italy of course, I can't wait to go back when we can travel again is Copenhagen. I have so many great memories of the city and the design events I attended over the years. Visiting the Frama studio store is always one of the first places I love to go. Visiting Frama is always such a nice experience, and with their new addition to the store 'Apotek 57', have a look here if you missed it: <b><a href="https://www.vosgesparis.com/2020/09/a-new-eatery-inside-frama-studio-store.html">A new eatery inside the Frama studio store | Apotek 57</a></b> it will be even better to stay a bit longer. <br /><br />New also is the 'Recess Mirror', designed by Jonas Trampedach to complement an exhibition of the original Rivet Side Tables. Here shown inside the Frama studio store. The Recess Mirror Collection is a series of monumental aluminum-framed mirrors created to be hung both vertically or horizontally. By combining curved semicircular forms and bold angles with the raw beauty of pure aluminum, the Recess Mirror appears as a playful and distinctly sophisticated wall object. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-doJwe9l_d6s/YHayfGfvrLI/AAAAAAACDKc/pMy5B7o7JngtOT1K6xD4e6XUptXokai-gCNcBGAsYHQ/s863/Frama%2BStudio%2BStore%2B20209.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="frama Recess mirror" border="0" data-original-height="863" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-doJwe9l_d6s/YHayfGfvrLI/AAAAAAACDKc/pMy5B7o7JngtOT1K6xD4e6XUptXokai-gCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Frama%2BStudio%2BStore%2B20209.jpeg" title="A look inside the Frama studio store and a new mirror" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="display: inline; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q4SlRk-zNqA/YHasyDL-QFI/AAAAAAACDJ0/rBolzmIIGiEQ7yFyy_sAjs7NQNrK9nkNwCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/Frama%2BStudio%2BStore%2B202022.jpeg" style="display: inline; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; padding: 1em 0px;"><img alt="Frama mirror" border="0" data-original-height="869" data-original-width="598" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q4SlRk-zNqA/YHasyDL-QFI/AAAAAAACDJ0/rBolzmIIGiEQ7yFyy_sAjs7NQNrK9nkNwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Frama%2BStudio%2BStore%2B202022.jpeg" title="A look inside the Frama studio store and a new mirror" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-24-s9Wox2I0/YHasyCRlRgI/AAAAAAACDJ4/oepEvqp_-Istj0dz3cUUr83ADU0W96bMgCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/Frama%2BStudio%2BStore%2B202024.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="Frama mirror" border="0" data-original-height="777" data-original-width="593" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-24-s9Wox2I0/YHasyCRlRgI/AAAAAAACDJ4/oepEvqp_-Istj0dz3cUUr83ADU0W96bMgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Frama%2BStudio%2BStore%2B202024.jpeg" title="A look inside the Frama studio store and a new mirror" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N9fmJK0WoKs/YJo99PX9_hI/AAAAAAACDYA/z7cnmNgfkRY_jAs78lhMTjPEctdYL0wiwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1148/Frama%2BStudio%2BStore%2B202032.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="frama mirror" border="0" data-original-height="1148" data-original-width="766" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N9fmJK0WoKs/YJo99PX9_hI/AAAAAAACDYA/z7cnmNgfkRY_jAs78lhMTjPEctdYL0wiwCNcBGAsYHQ/w428-h640/Frama%2BStudio%2BStore%2B202032.jpeg" title="frama studio store and mirror" width="428" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">Pictures courtesy Frama </p>vosgesparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12111444703914436928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827909821184472729.post-745708547287407682021-04-09T09:00:00.002+02:002021-05-20T19:59:35.551+02:00Artilleriet X Tre Sekel Kitchen in solid oak<div class="separator" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JbadvI7hSz8/YJla5el3WyI/AAAAAAACDWI/M44qd-ggbA41NkDjLj87cKZi9LXQhXpDwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1021/2019-11-04_artilleriet-tre-sekel-kok13663-kopiera_2276.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Artilleriet X Tre Sekel Kitchen in solid oak" border="0" data-original-height="1021" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JbadvI7hSz8/YJla5el3WyI/AAAAAAACDWI/M44qd-ggbA41NkDjLj87cKZi9LXQhXpDwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/2019-11-04_artilleriet-tre-sekel-kok13663-kopiera_2276.jpeg" title="Artilleriet X Tre Sekel Kitchen in solid oak" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>I came across this solid oak kitchen based on the idea of a piece of furniture with a kitchen's functionality: </span><a href="https://www.artilleriet.se/en/brands/artilleriet/artilleriet-x-tre-sekel-kitchen" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank"><b>The artilleriet X Tre Sekel Kitchen</b></a><span style="font-family: verdana;">. Each kitchen is produced locally by skilled craftsmen at Tre Sekel in Tibro, Sweden. The unique skill of the carpenters is used to ensure that every detail of the kitchen is thought through and the kitchen is made with a craft that is unusual when it comes to kitchen manufacturing.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;">Each kitchen is manufactured based on each customer's unique dimensions and conditions at no extra cost. The kitchen is also delivered assembled ready to be placed.Cabinet frames, drawers and doors are made of solid wood from Swedish forests. The oak is treated with soap or by smoking, a surface that can withstand wear with dignity. The drawers are joined by sinking with furnishings of, among other things, Tärnsjö leather. A material I remember from my visit to Fredericia and seeing the making of the Spanish chair <b>Copenhagen Design tour by Fredericia & Georg Jensen</b></div></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1Mvn-o-Xxxc/YJla5Tm2o-I/AAAAAAACDWM/PFSweh-3YAoQIHmxyYLx-e63OdvWo0bsACNcBGAsYHQ/s766/2020-12-02_artilleriet-tre-sekel21207-kopiera.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Artilleriet X Tre Sekel Kitchen in solid oak" border="0" data-original-height="511" data-original-width="766" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1Mvn-o-Xxxc/YJla5Tm2o-I/AAAAAAACDWM/PFSweh-3YAoQIHmxyYLx-e63OdvWo0bsACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/2020-12-02_artilleriet-tre-sekel21207-kopiera.jpeg" title="Artilleriet X Tre Sekel Kitchen in solid oak" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yqfw--XWtl0/YJla5ZCLyYI/AAAAAAACDWE/u9cXVBQ1XjIQRk3FcmHGW2ipF9XNxd41ACNcBGAsYHQ/s1011/2020-12-02_artilleriet-tre-sekel21215-kopiera.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HSdSgbuNOzU/YJldXfQwdJI/AAAAAAACDXU/nSd3KPLIrsQUjSAUB1kTxCCHz2rsYv_kgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/VOSGESPARIS_PEYTIL_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Restyling my home with books and art by Peytil" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HSdSgbuNOzU/YJldXfQwdJI/AAAAAAACDXU/nSd3KPLIrsQUjSAUB1kTxCCHz2rsYv_kgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/VOSGESPARIS_PEYTIL_1.jpg" title="Restyling my home with books and art by Peytil" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As you know I really like creating new corners and stills at home, that's why I loved teaming up with Eitil Thorén of Peytil for this blogpost. The creative process of styling with books, art and the things we have at home already, is what I love most. I find it really relaxing and I always love taking a closer look at the new scenery created the days after. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div><br /></div><div>I might change an object, add something new, or take something out, it is an ongoing process that I find really satisfying and one of the main reasons I started this blog. For those who don't know my story, I wanted to find a place to show my images of the stills I created at home to my friends. Something I still enjoy and one of the main reasons why I love to work with different artists and brands.<div><i><br /></i></div><h2><i style="font-weight: normal;">Peytil </i></h2><div>Growing up in Stockholm in a family of artists, his mother is a sculptor and his father a painter, Eitil Thorén was encouraged from an early age to experiment and follow his path. Starting his creative proces owning a fashion brand together with his older brother at the age of 21, something that after a few years he saw as restrictive and longed for something without rules or limitations. Wanting to have the freedom to choose when, where and how to work and also wanting to paint. He rented a studio and invested in a large format inkjet printer and started <a href="https://www.peytil.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Peytil</a>, named after the nickname he had as a child.</div></div></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-stFqmaC8Wp8/YJlc3ZffWLI/AAAAAAACDXA/2vhpuw56wkQUOo4w-9dW0EaW35ljO2pcQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1200/VOSGESPARIS_PEYTIL_2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Restyling my home with books and art by Peytil" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-stFqmaC8Wp8/YJlc3ZffWLI/AAAAAAACDXA/2vhpuw56wkQUOo4w-9dW0EaW35ljO2pcQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/VOSGESPARIS_PEYTIL_2.jpg" title="Restyling my home with books and art by Peytil" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JYSuruhwJa8/YJlc3nm1a0I/AAAAAAACDXE/gUHcrUsOiNMHwcMct1_PdONsXddoEf0bQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/VOSGESPARIS_PEYTIL_3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Restyling my home with books and art by Peytil" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JYSuruhwJa8/YJlc3nm1a0I/AAAAAAACDXE/gUHcrUsOiNMHwcMct1_PdONsXddoEf0bQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/VOSGESPARIS_PEYTIL_3.jpg" title="Restyling my home with books and art by Peytil" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><i style="font-weight: normal;">A simple black line</i></h2><div>"I named my project Peytil he says, because that was my nickname as child. I have a minimalistic approach to art and design and I love the spontaneous expression of a simple black line. I guess that’s my Scandinavian legacy. Using high quality papers and printing methods, to ensure long lasting beauty and value is as important as the art itself for me. I believe in quality and craftsmanship.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><i style="font-weight: normal;">A nice discount is offered</i></h2><div>On his website you will find a selection of work from various guest artist including Eitil's own. What I also really loved is how different prints are shown in a few <b><a href="https://www.peytil.com/collections/gallery-walls" target="_blank">Gallery walls</a></b> making it really easy to select the right prints for a gallery wall at home. I placed the prints on my bench and styled them with my most read books. You receive a 15% discount on your first order using the code VOSGESPARIS</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gGuCIBffUcw/YJleXTMPTpI/AAAAAAACDXc/2J09XkRecvM3TXJpstC3KZACuS9tizR0wCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/VOSGESPARIS_PEYTIL_5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Restyling my home with books and art by Peytil" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gGuCIBffUcw/YJleXTMPTpI/AAAAAAACDXc/2J09XkRecvM3TXJpstC3KZACuS9tizR0wCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/VOSGESPARIS_PEYTIL_5.jpg" title="Restyling my home with books and art by Peytil" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-reUWF6NhIBM/YJleYdxhJTI/AAAAAAACDXg/vksTNHYt5D8N_bNi6fiR6xnW-ItWgVmGQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/VOSGESPARIS_PEYTIL_4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Restyling my home with books and art by Peytil" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-reUWF6NhIBM/YJleYdxhJTI/AAAAAAACDXg/vksTNHYt5D8N_bNi6fiR6xnW-ItWgVmGQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/VOSGESPARIS_PEYTIL_4.jpg" title="Restyling my home with books and art by Peytil" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bc5xZqEfmC8/YJleZyv1dQI/AAAAAAACDXk/jAwkDOE8qyEje50LR0xioOW2mFN3coZggCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/VOSGESPARIS_PEYTIL_6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Restyling my home with books and art by Peytil" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bc5xZqEfmC8/YJleZyv1dQI/AAAAAAACDXk/jAwkDOE8qyEje50LR0xioOW2mFN3coZggCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/VOSGESPARIS_PEYTIL_6.jpg" title="Restyling my home with books and art by Peytil" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Om6sBez1hXQ/YJleijISgAI/AAAAAAACDXs/82e5lYjkIx8p7eBN98m7DOk4rfUmgNAmgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/VOSGESPARIS_PEYTIL_Foto%2B01-04-2021%2B12%2B33%2B57%2Bcopy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Restyling my home with books and art by Peytil" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Om6sBez1hXQ/YJleijISgAI/AAAAAAACDXs/82e5lYjkIx8p7eBN98m7DOk4rfUmgNAmgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/VOSGESPARIS_PEYTIL_Foto%2B01-04-2021%2B12%2B33%2B57%2Bcopy.jpg" title="Restyling my home with books and art by Peytil" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">pictures ©vosgesparis </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">written in collaboration with Peytil</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />vosgesparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12111444703914436928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827909821184472729.post-39706772661297347592021-03-31T09:00:00.001+02:002021-03-31T09:00:00.522+02:00Modern Shapes for the Home | All new Kristina Dam design<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mga2W_H4F_M/YGL9uNWZ4CI/AAAAAAACC_A/f-Vy1-ok9nAkZY2Wgsa93XtT3wMUQvPggCNcBGAsYHQ/s681/Lacuna%2BShape.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="stone objects Lacuna shape" border="0" data-original-height="681" data-original-width="681" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mga2W_H4F_M/YGL9uNWZ4CI/AAAAAAACC_A/f-Vy1-ok9nAkZY2Wgsa93XtT3wMUQvPggCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/Lacuna%2BShape.jpeg" title="Modern Shapes for the Home | All new Kristina Dam design" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I already showed you one of my favourite Travertine objects for the home by Kristina Dam the other week: <b><a href="https://www.vosgesparis.com/2021/03/3-travertine-accessories-for-your-home.html">3 Travertine accessories for your home</a> </b>As a fervent lover of all things sculptural for years it is great to see so many people embracing new shapes for their home. Although many big brands jump on the wagon, the original makers and artist will survive and still be there when the hype is over. And their objects will still be found in my home. You know when you really love something right! <br /><br /><div>Using design objects in various shapes and materials from the collection by <b><a href="https://kristinadam.dk/" target="_blank">Kristina Dam</a></b> is a great way to start decorating your home with modern Vases, Candleholder and Sculptures. I really love stone and ceramic having a smooth chalky surface combined with the raw of the base, the Lacuna Shape is all up my alley. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v8hmmOtNu-4/YGL9vgsaovI/AAAAAAACC_E/ldesykYJ_QQt49QZ7exaY4csie12B1UoQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/unnamed.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lacuna shape" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v8hmmOtNu-4/YGL9vgsaovI/AAAAAAACC_E/ldesykYJ_QQt49QZ7exaY4csie12B1UoQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/unnamed.jpeg" title="Modern Shapes for the Home | All new Kristina Dam design" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lacuna Shape</div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="m_8540112632980508865kmTextBlockInner" style="border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; table-layout: fixed;" valign="top"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="m_8540112632980508865kmTextBlockInner" style="border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0px; table-layout: fixed;" valign="top"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q8S1BzMGfdQ/YGL9x2iNe-I/AAAAAAACC_I/1aDoNI4XXYIwLne8hfjGYJLrlNZSMRPbACNcBGAsYHQ/s755/block.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="block sculpture" border="0" data-original-height="755" data-original-width="755" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q8S1BzMGfdQ/YGL9x2iNe-I/AAAAAAACC_I/1aDoNI4XXYIwLne8hfjGYJLrlNZSMRPbACNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/block.jpeg" title="Modern Shapes for the Home | All new Kristina Dam design" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.7px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The smooth sandstone plates of the Block Sculpture lock seamlessly into each other forming this sculpture</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ozNCkb233ds/YGL91qXD-fI/AAAAAAACC_M/PA5cVkfSfG8QWtYj1NDvIX0CqaEt3HUIQCNcBGAsYHQ/s623/monolith%2Bvases.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Monolith vase" border="0" data-original-height="623" data-original-width="623" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ozNCkb233ds/YGL91qXD-fI/AAAAAAACC_M/PA5cVkfSfG8QWtYj1NDvIX0CqaEt3HUIQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/monolith%2Bvases.jpeg" title="Modern Shapes for the Home | All new Kristina Dam design" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.7px;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Monolith vases made of grey stoneware.</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.7px;"> </span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Osvk8gVmGP8/YGL94GrE30I/AAAAAAACC_U/8tt5bcGOPjYKQ30TUArGe5-tQZ7aN80BACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/offset%2Bcandle%2Bholder.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="offset candle holder" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Osvk8gVmGP8/YGL94GrE30I/AAAAAAACC_U/8tt5bcGOPjYKQ30TUArGe5-tQZ7aN80BACNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/offset%2Bcandle%2Bholder.jpeg" title="Modern Shapes for the Home | All new Kristina Dam design" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.7px; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Offset Candleholder is no ordinary candleholder, but rather a sculpture also capable of holding a candle. A graphic and bold designed piece of accessory.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">images courtesy Kristina Dam</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>vosgesparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12111444703914436928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827909821184472729.post-1580037225833676432021-03-29T09:00:00.001+02:002021-03-29T09:00:01.881+02:00A cast aluminium brass chair by Vincenzo de Cotiis<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mAglp2WjQog/YFcykM1nQ-I/AAAAAAACC80/KfAJKa4Af50w_5zYTCAqkXvDTAw7Dle8QCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/1private-house.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="brass chair private home" border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mAglp2WjQog/YFcykM1nQ-I/AAAAAAACC80/KfAJKa4Af50w_5zYTCAqkXvDTAw7Dle8QCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/1private-house.jpeg" title="A cast aluminium brass chair by Vincenzo de Cotiis" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div>Whenever in Milan I try to visit Vincenzo de Cotiis, see some pictures I took during my latest visit here: <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mAglp2WjQog/YFcykM1nQ-I/AAAAAAACC80/KfAJKa4Af50w_5zYTCAqkXvDTAw7Dle8QCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/1private-house.jpeg"><b style="color: black; display: inline !important; padding: 1em 0px;"><b style="display: inline !important; padding: 1em 0px;"></b></b></a><span style="display: inline !important; padding: 1em 0px;"><b style="display: inline !important; font-weight: bold; padding: 1em 0px;"><a href="https://www.vosgesparis.com/2019/04/anthology-vincenzo-de-cotiis-milan.html">ANTHOLOGY | Vincenzo De Cotiis</a> </b><span style="display: inline !important; padding: 1em 0px;">D</span></span>uring the exhibition where next to his own, the work of several of my other favourite designers was shown. Today I love to show a few images of the cast aluminium brass chair by Vincenzo de Cotiis and how it is used in this private home designed by Vincenzo. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PniztMHkaQ0/YFcykLluRJI/AAAAAAACC8w/c6_hlOQBqiMWbev0MRSjTZvWkQxdYoyBQCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/dc1919.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="cast aluminium brass chair" border="0" data-original-height="857" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PniztMHkaQ0/YFcykLluRJI/AAAAAAACC8w/c6_hlOQBqiMWbev0MRSjTZvWkQxdYoyBQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/dc1919.jpeg" title="A cast aluminium brass chair by Vincenzo de Cotiis" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-10jGKv7FpwM/YFcykEjGwoI/AAAAAAACC84/H0f6NUbj8q8aVkr2KiSQeAq7Jw_FX50JACNcBGAsYHQ/s0/dc1919_.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="cast aluminium brass chair" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-10jGKv7FpwM/YFcykEjGwoI/AAAAAAACC84/H0f6NUbj8q8aVkr2KiSQeAq7Jw_FX50JACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/dc1919_.jpeg" title="A cast aluminium brass chair by Vincenzo de Cotiis" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8HPlwj2ynx4/YFcykoh63GI/AAAAAAACC88/yBLB7sMZyYgpnwKt8CMaWNcQ8fO07-njwCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/private-house_.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="A cast aluminium brass chair by Vincenzo de Cotiis in a private home" border="0" data-original-height="899" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8HPlwj2ynx4/YFcykoh63GI/AAAAAAACC88/yBLB7sMZyYgpnwKt8CMaWNcQ8fO07-njwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/private-house_.jpeg" title="A cast aluminium brass chair by Vincenzo de Cotiis" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">pictures courtesy Vincenzo de Cotiis</p>vosgesparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12111444703914436928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827909821184472729.post-71510809021560634162021-03-25T09:00:00.001+01:002021-04-04T14:42:31.890+02:00Serene elegance in this kitchen with a tiled Travertine splash back<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w8pLteU0C10/YFcrDQhjqwI/AAAAAAACC8c/LnBr-k_ArxEORIjiTAKNgvziDEvJmY4JQCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/ROWSONKITCHENS%25C2%25A9MichelleWeir-Showroom-72dpi-010.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="backsplash kitchen travertine tiles" border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w8pLteU0C10/YFcrDQhjqwI/AAAAAAACC8c/LnBr-k_ArxEORIjiTAKNgvziDEvJmY4JQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/ROWSONKITCHENS%25C2%25A9MichelleWeir-Showroom-72dpi-010.jpeg" title="Serene elegance in this kitchen with a tiled Travertine splash back" /></a>A friend of mine is redesigning her boyfriend kitchen, changing a few important details, like the backsplash and cabinet doors and the balcony attached to the kitchen. I already wrote about Rowson Kitchens before, have a look here if you missed it: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><b>New reeded glass door ideas for your kitchen</b></a><br />and I was pleasantly surprised when she showed me the main inspiration for their kitchen renovation. We both loved use of vertical tiles. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><br />This kitchen by <b><a href="https://www.rowsonkitchens.co.nz/" target="_blank">Rowson Kitchens</a></b> shows a material palette of creamy neutrals & rich Smoked Oak veneer. The Corian island is both curved & hand fluted to create a unique texture, complimented by vertical lines in the form of the tiled Travertine splash back, closet bar handles by Buster & Punch & textured wall panelling. <div><br /></div><div>A Dekton hob benchtop melds into the back wall, & the elegant display unit with bronze glass offers a gentle break from the tall integrated units. The space is finished with Fisher & Paykel appliances including the new black oven & integrated column refrigerator & freezer.<br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DC0D3wnnags/YFcrBXw5PxI/AAAAAAACC8M/M4Ix8tkOU0Mal0MFCyhiTSn-aspa50zPACNcBGAsYHQ/s0/ROWSONKITCHENS%25C2%25A9MichelleWeir-Showroom-72dpi-001.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="backsplash kitchen travertine tiles kitchen island barstools" border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DC0D3wnnags/YFcrBXw5PxI/AAAAAAACC8M/M4Ix8tkOU0Mal0MFCyhiTSn-aspa50zPACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/ROWSONKITCHENS%25C2%25A9MichelleWeir-Showroom-72dpi-001.jpeg" title="Serene elegance in this kitchen with a tiled Travertine splash back" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5-kYF8nrNvo/YFcrBW-Bv2I/AAAAAAACC8U/kfMyji89vQ0HaQTwxm3UEQT0_Hi7MNiUACNcBGAsYHQ/s0/ROWSONKITCHENS%25C2%25A9MichelleWeir-Showroom-72dpi-003.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="backsplash kitchen travertine tiles kitchen island" border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5-kYF8nrNvo/YFcrBW-Bv2I/AAAAAAACC8U/kfMyji89vQ0HaQTwxm3UEQT0_Hi7MNiUACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/ROWSONKITCHENS%25C2%25A9MichelleWeir-Showroom-72dpi-003.jpeg" title="Serene elegance in this kitchen with a tiled Travertine splash back" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kS4vTa732yY/YFcrBXeC1wI/AAAAAAACC8Q/LqY8r569cRcWU7bh44TABLSRZq8RpqSagCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/ROWSONKITCHENS%25C2%25A9MichelleWeir-Showroom-72dpi-004.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="backsplash kitchen travertine tiles kitchen island cabinets" border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kS4vTa732yY/YFcrBXeC1wI/AAAAAAACC8Q/LqY8r569cRcWU7bh44TABLSRZq8RpqSagCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/ROWSONKITCHENS%25C2%25A9MichelleWeir-Showroom-72dpi-004.jpeg" title="Serene elegance in this kitchen with a tiled Travertine splash back" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oUSrqMH6XOI/YFcrB3Rz6VI/AAAAAAACC8Y/-bJwIsy9KH0FVsMK1S6tZ9RNGCYHC1gcACNcBGAsYHQ/s0/ROWSONKITCHENS%25C2%25A9MichelleWeir-Showroom-72dpi-006.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="backsplash kitchen travertine tiles kitchen island" border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oUSrqMH6XOI/YFcrB3Rz6VI/AAAAAAACC8Y/-bJwIsy9KH0FVsMK1S6tZ9RNGCYHC1gcACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/ROWSONKITCHENS%25C2%25A9MichelleWeir-Showroom-72dpi-006.jpeg" title="Serene elegance in this kitchen with a tiled Travertine splash back" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KFOa36s_jmo/YFcquXPLpsI/AAAAAAACC8E/CBDPHLq3b9IvP6XIPIEJZFBXTdsRYHSaACNcBGAsYHQ/s0/ROWSONKITCHENS%25C2%25A9MichelleWeir-Showroom-72dpi-009.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="backsplash kitchen travertine tiles" border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KFOa36s_jmo/YFcquXPLpsI/AAAAAAACC8E/CBDPHLq3b9IvP6XIPIEJZFBXTdsRYHSaACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/ROWSONKITCHENS%25C2%25A9MichelleWeir-Showroom-72dpi-009.jpeg" title="Serene elegance in this kitchen with a tiled Travertine splash back" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Photography by Studio Weir</div>vosgesparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12111444703914436928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827909821184472729.post-24784953743891618802021-03-22T08:30:00.001+01:002021-03-22T08:30:00.849+01:00An earthy dream space by MNMA Studio | Dois Tropicos <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qcuPigKx-WY/YFcJ4Ja3VbI/AAAAAAACC6o/BaFsB6M-mpQinyONyceCIRkQfISMtaqQQCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/1mnma.doistropicos-24.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="Terracotta vases brick stairs" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qcuPigKx-WY/YFcJ4Ja3VbI/AAAAAAACC6o/BaFsB6M-mpQinyONyceCIRkQfISMtaqQQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/1mnma.doistropicos-24.jpg" title="An earthy dream space | Dois Tropicos" /></a></div><br style="color: black; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: black; text-align: left;">What a space, after seeing the first pictures I fell in love with the earthy tones, the curves, the use of materials and the overall feeling of calmness. Designed by </span><a href="http://www.mnma.com.br/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank"><b>MNMA studio</b></a><span style="color: black; text-align: left;">, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doistropicos/" target="_blank"><b>Dois Tropicos</b></a> is a beautiful wellness space : botanic store, yoga class and restaurant in Brazil. A contemporary element that, when opened, brings back some lost time of ancient forms of construction, a slow passing of time, contact with earth, a feeling of coming home. </span><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;">The concept of the project is a hybrid space, there is no determination or boundaries. A place that integrates gastronomy, the practice of yoga and botany, where people can feel in every way the importance of spending time to take care of themselves, slowly and with pleasure. A commercial space that creates a homelike hosting experience, using nostalgia and natural matter, crafted by artisan hands that desire to achieve not perfection but real environments. </div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0L7eDD7tufU/YFcKOj98p2I/AAAAAAACC6w/avciHg2DcTk1cyDJpIzOYOuq4IOicMVBwCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/mnma.doistropicos-2.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0L7eDD7tufU/YFcKOj98p2I/AAAAAAACC6w/avciHg2DcTk1cyDJpIzOYOuq4IOicMVBwCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/mnma.doistropicos-2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SW4jOTPmxeg/YFcKRV9F5-I/AAAAAAACC60/JWYwbvryEvwu6V5lVVWQ109ZgulhOu6LwCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/mnma.doistropicos-4.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="ceramics vases brick countertop" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SW4jOTPmxeg/YFcKRV9F5-I/AAAAAAACC60/JWYwbvryEvwu6V5lVVWQ109ZgulhOu6LwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/mnma.doistropicos-4.jpg" title="An earthy dream space | Dois Tropicos" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jMA6ZizQiP4/YFcKT-HDcpI/AAAAAAACC64/h-4mYnF8BDw-_1ZNn5kjW7GyqjbvQEbFgCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/mnma.doistropicos-1.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="ceramic vases on shelves stairs" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jMA6ZizQiP4/YFcKT-HDcpI/AAAAAAACC64/h-4mYnF8BDw-_1ZNn5kjW7GyqjbvQEbFgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/mnma.doistropicos-1.jpg" title="An earthy dream space | Dois Tropicos" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_pmOibL71x4/YFcKyZrNTLI/AAAAAAACC7k/6NgXjY498OUgX4efb1zNtZq7ohQMregvQCNcBGAsYHQ/s900/mnma.doistropicos-14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="wellness facade folding doors" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_pmOibL71x4/YFcKyZrNTLI/AAAAAAACC7k/6NgXjY498OUgX4efb1zNtZq7ohQMregvQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/mnma.doistropicos-14.jpg" title="An earthy dream space | Dois Tropicos" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><h2><i style="font-weight: normal;">Materials and local craftsmen</i></h2><div>Materiality builds the crossing planes that then become carriers for a tonal rhythm; the resulting immersion brings up new intimacy to the architectural space. All materials were thought to reverberate the connection between nature and external spaces.<br /><br />The soil reacts allegorically to the sunlight movement along the day, turning walls, ceilings and the floor not into limits or boundaries, but into canvases for the light to express itself gradually in various forms. (As it is possible to enjoy comfortably great and authentic food, full of flavours).<br /><br />The material used was created by a process of cooking the subtle varied colours of earth into bricks, allying the technical drawings to the empirical exercise of craftsmanship. The same material was projected onto walls and ceilings, honouring and expanding its plasticity; it expands our senses, bringing texture, tone gradation and detail to the delicate gesture of drawing spaces, even inviting us for a pause to feel the smell of wet earth when it rains.<br /><br />The staircase was built using raw materials, some leftovers, but although there was a precise drawing, the result is both gestual and intimate, due to small imperfections. By contrast, the facade is technological, drafted and executed with precision, thought to allow sun and wind in, to avoid artificial air conditioning systems.<br /><br />The façade is made of polycarbonate panels designed specifically because of its translucid properties and durability. These panels were assembled in aluminum frames that rotate and slide to create different opening patterns.Externally, the back patio was not pavimented to allow for drainage and was covered with granite gravel for mechanical resistance. The furniture and all main floor is all made of handcrafted bricks, using different earth tones and textures, made by local craftsmen<br /><i>Text: MNMA Studio </i></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZmfkOO6IWqM/YFcKcs8o70I/AAAAAAACC7A/3UnyqCrANAAvJsx1-lytBce_LFymZzdHgCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/mnma.doistropicos-9.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="spa and store in earthy tones" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZmfkOO6IWqM/YFcKcs8o70I/AAAAAAACC7A/3UnyqCrANAAvJsx1-lytBce_LFymZzdHgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/mnma.doistropicos-9.jpg" title="An earthy dream space | Dois Tropicos" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6htYhR91Z24/YFcKjX4eCtI/AAAAAAACC7U/BBY7UlUpfWwHS6iBs-HT19mt6tCLE5MgACNcBGAsYHQ/s0/mnma.doistropicos-19.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="shower" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6htYhR91Z24/YFcKjX4eCtI/AAAAAAACC7U/BBY7UlUpfWwHS6iBs-HT19mt6tCLE5MgACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/mnma.doistropicos-19.jpg" title="An earthy dream space | Dois Tropicos" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wb_-xdHmqoA/YFcKjZ8qwsI/AAAAAAACC7Y/efNlJaDyUVoi1iRMYXge82lDNKScRgUCQCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/mnma.doistropicos-21.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="washbasin bricks" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wb_-xdHmqoA/YFcKjZ8qwsI/AAAAAAACC7Y/efNlJaDyUVoi1iRMYXge82lDNKScRgUCQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/mnma.doistropicos-21.jpg" title="An earthy dream space | Dois Tropicos" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PLmj5f7ZkTk/YFcKjfFfpxI/AAAAAAACC7Q/jW8jfri-iVIfQuFD56eJmx7F6Qw4QpNpwCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/mnma.doistropicos-30.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="stair in natural materials" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PLmj5f7ZkTk/YFcKjfFfpxI/AAAAAAACC7Q/jW8jfri-iVIfQuFD56eJmx7F6Qw4QpNpwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/mnma.doistropicos-30.jpg" title="An earthy dream space | Dois Tropicos" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-thut2VIgJBg/YFcKkDpKm5I/AAAAAAACC7c/CsvCqAzFj3oZ5HTw6Rkf5y-UhLeJaZ1zgCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/mnma.doistropicos-32.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="restaurant bar in bricks" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-thut2VIgJBg/YFcKkDpKm5I/AAAAAAACC7c/CsvCqAzFj3oZ5HTw6Rkf5y-UhLeJaZ1zgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/mnma.doistropicos-32.jpg" title="An earthy dream space | Dois Tropicos" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lPTYMSgccw0/YFcOdhJmTLI/AAAAAAACC78/qsCwpaiWsFA5dJKFEpXaIMIO1B7GpxHUgCNcBGAsYHQ/s900/mnma.doistropicos-33.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="restaurant counter and tables" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lPTYMSgccw0/YFcOdhJmTLI/AAAAAAACC78/qsCwpaiWsFA5dJKFEpXaIMIO1B7GpxHUgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/mnma.doistropicos-33.jpg" title="An earthy dream space | Dois Tropicos" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-thut2VIgJBg/YFcKkDpKm5I/AAAAAAACC7c/CsvCqAzFj3oZ5HTw6Rkf5y-UhLeJaZ1zgCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/mnma.doistropicos-32.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Images Andre Klotz via MNMA Studio, with thanks! </div><br />vosgesparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12111444703914436928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827909821184472729.post-43305987222354548492021-03-18T16:19:00.000+01:002021-03-18T16:19:44.493+01:003 Travertine accessories for your home <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HOGHwtI9Ke0/YFNjjWu4FjI/AAAAAAACC5w/KAJYOqJ2k4sJ46hLmSPDB_FaIUFsd-VmwCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/IMG_8327.png" /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"></a><br /><br />Travertine is still going strong and lots of seventies coffee, dinner tables found their way back into our homes. I really love how travertine is also used for different smaller accessories and collected a few of my favourites.<br /><br />I previously showed you a lot of beautiful new books, in my opinion one of the best styling objects at home. Have a look at how I styled the books at home here: <a href="https://www.vosgesparis.com/2021/02/styling-with-coffee-table-books-new.html"><b>Styling with coffee table books</b></a> The 'Equi<b> </b>bookend' made out of Travertine stone beautifully complements our styling. A versatile bookend also available in marble, designed to subtly assist or counterweight our books and magazines. Equi can be placed in several different ways, and can even be used as a sculptural element in its own right.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CTrjkdwQVdY/YFNjknoC0dI/AAAAAAACC50/5mIxIkDR3eYcuH0aKMT773oIPGbpnPaAwCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/Equi_Travertine_01.jpeg" style="display: inline !important; padding: 1em 0px;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CTrjkdwQVdY/YFNjknoC0dI/AAAAAAACC50/5mIxIkDR3eYcuH0aKMT773oIPGbpnPaAwCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/Equi_Travertine_01.jpeg" /></a></div><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x_rV2Zm0tCI/YFNkpfVZKwI/AAAAAAACC6A/fPE6s85IAosxOiZZZpJlWeWiNo7-s-qWQCNcBGAsYHQ/s600/KristinaDamStudio_SS21_132000069_detail_3a336f2e-6d6c-4535-8fb1-653516614b50_2000x.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x_rV2Zm0tCI/YFNkpfVZKwI/AAAAAAACC6A/fPE6s85IAosxOiZZZpJlWeWiNo7-s-qWQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/KristinaDamStudio_SS21_132000069_detail_3a336f2e-6d6c-4535-8fb1-653516614b50_2000x.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><br />Sculptural, enticing and stylish candleholder in Sandstone and Travertine. "The Offset" by Kristina Dam is not only a sculptural piece but also used as a candleholder.... Love it! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Another beautiful travertine accessory is the centrepiece pictured below by Belgian Dôme Deco, one of their new travertine home accessories. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tYHGQBIh13Q/YFNtJQvxEGI/AAAAAAACC6M/hTcAkcVc5iksSSnT_8Cy_GZifuOXXzv0ACNcBGAsYHQ/s600/dome%2Bdeco.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="398" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tYHGQBIh13Q/YFNtJQvxEGI/AAAAAAACC6M/hTcAkcVc5iksSSnT_8Cy_GZifuOXXzv0ACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/dome%2Bdeco.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />vosgesparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12111444703914436928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827909821184472729.post-80475494465873894142021-03-14T16:11:00.002+01:002021-03-18T16:20:18.187+01:005 facts to remember when looking for the right sofa<div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mwHFN0I9Nuw/YE3szlXUhwI/AAAAAAACC3c/bhs5MmpFzWwAaJEnfYPYoZ4q9vOQ_VjsQCNcBGAsYHQ/s800/VOSGESPARIS_ANTONIO_MARRAS_1.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="saba sofa" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mwHFN0I9Nuw/YE3szlXUhwI/AAAAAAACC3c/bhs5MmpFzWwAaJEnfYPYoZ4q9vOQ_VjsQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/VOSGESPARIS_ANTONIO_MARRAS_1.jpeg" title="5 important facts to remember when looking for the right sofa" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">©vosgesparis</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Oh my.... such a struggle to find the perfect sofa, being it one of the most expensive and defining furniture pieces in our home makes the choice even more difficult. Most of us also have to save quite some time to buy a sofa of a few thousand euros, the pressure is high and the choice is enormous.</div><br /><div>Every sofa has a few pros and cons, sometimes the seat is too deep, then the sofa is too bulky or I simply find it boring. What I did find out during all this time at home is that I mainly use the couch to chill, watch a movie or have a power nap. The seating depth, which was the deciding factor for my current sofa (the Stockholm by Bolia) seems less important if I honestly look at how I really use a sofa. Comfort and a luxury feeling seem way more important at this moment and of course it has to fit my home. If only we could try out sofa's at our homes before deciding. </div><div><br /></div><div>Something else I also gave up on is drooling over a Living Divani or Mario Bellini sofa, pictured below, I simply do not have that much money to spent on a sofa! I also stopped looking for curved sofa's, really love them but seeing them everywhere now I think they became too trendy and almost mainstream in a bad way and will bore me really soon. When it comes to choosing the right sofa I wrote down five points I thought were important for me personally to remember when choosing a new sofa... scroll further!<br /><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0cUojPfLoEE/YE4Cq0vouYI/AAAAAAACC4k/NCfiQryuhPYC0RRUXhx4j-Zy23ew0SvJgCNcBGAsYHQ/s600/NIcole%2BFranzen%2Bat%2BEyeswoon.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Eyeswoon Mario Bellini sofa by Nicole Franzen" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0cUojPfLoEE/YE4Cq0vouYI/AAAAAAACC4k/NCfiQryuhPYC0RRUXhx4j-Zy23ew0SvJgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/NIcole%2BFranzen%2Bat%2BEyeswoon.jpeg" title="Eyeswoon Mario Bellini sofa" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">© Nicole Franzen</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><h2><i style="font-weight: normal;">5 important facts to remember when looking for the right sofa</i></h2><div><span>- Lounging and the possibility to make different arrangements.</span><br /><span>- Light in color, different whites and beige are favourite.</span><br /><span>- A piece with an open end is a favourite.</span><br /><span>- A separate square module to slide on could also form the open end.</span><br /><span>- The possibility to form a corner sofa or two opposite each other.</span><br /><br /><br /><span>Looking at my personal wishes, a modular system or sofa with additional items to enlarge or rearrange the setting, is what I should look for. Choices, choices, not my strongest quality! Nevertheless, I have found a number of sofas to choose from let me know on Instagram what you think. On Instagram I also had a questionary some time ago and you gave me lots of suggestions, thank you! You can find 3 stories with them in my latest <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17876971276781892/" target="_blank">'home highlight'</a> </b>you might need to click through a bit. </span></div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jxVi5LaR32E/YE3tRdj_ZXI/AAAAAAACC3k/LKsinOElO0w8pT0_qMvmYOkPTJkj6pcKgCNcBGAsYHQ/s774/SABA%2BPixel20_07.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Saba pixel sofa" border="0" data-original-height="774" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jxVi5LaR32E/YE3tRdj_ZXI/AAAAAAACC3k/LKsinOElO0w8pT0_qMvmYOkPTJkj6pcKgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/SABA%2BPixel20_07.jpeg" title="5 important facts to remember when looking for the right sofa" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>I first saw the Pixel Sofa by Sergio Bicego for Saba during Milan Design week where I also made the first picture. Italian design featuring a series of elements that can be freely combined, thanks to an exclusive connector created by Saba Italia. In this way the arm- and backrests can be removed from the bases to form endless new arrangements. The feather-padded seat cushions feature special quilted covers which highlight the limitless possibilities for mixing the fabrics in the Saba collection to create a new and unique sofa every time. Thanks to the distinctive shape of the back- and arm-rests, the overall width and depth of the sofa are surprisingly small, without penalizing its handsome good looks. </div><div><br /></div><div>The covers are fully removable, which in my opinion is always a plus, especially with white sofa's. I have always dreamed of a kind of an island in the middle of my room. I only have one large wall in my living, lots of windows on two sides and 2 other small pieces of wall. This kind of sofa would do the trick, but might become to big in my 23m2 room. </div><div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><i style="font-weight: normal;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zXvMsOWekpk/YE32a7RIx7I/AAAAAAACC3s/9_1DELVg7sgz8THHK9apP8pf6mcJXcBlgCNcBGAsYHQ/s900/25-1074.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Ferm living Catena Sofa" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zXvMsOWekpk/YE32a7RIx7I/AAAAAAACC3s/9_1DELVg7sgz8THHK9apP8pf6mcJXcBlgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/25-1074.jpg" title="5 important facts to remember when looking for the right sofa" /></a></div><br />5 important facts to remember when looking for the right sofa</i></h2><div><span style="text-align: left;">- Lounging and the possibility to make different arrangements.</span><br style="text-align: left;" /><span style="text-align: left;">- Light in color, different whites and beige are favourite.</span><br style="text-align: left;" /><span style="text-align: left;">- A piece with an open end is a favourite.</span><br style="text-align: left;" /><span style="text-align: left;">- A separate square module to slide on could also form the open end.</span><br style="text-align: left;" /><span style="text-align: left;">- The possibility to form a corner sofa or two opposite each other.</span><br style="text-align: left;" /><br style="text-align: left;" /><br style="text-align: left;" /><span style="text-align: left;">Looking at my personal wishes, a modular system or sofa with additional items to enlarge or rearrange the setting, is what I should look for. Choices, choices, not my strongest quality! Nevertheless, I have found a number of sofas to choose from let me know on Instagram what you think. On Instagram I also had a questionary some time ago and you gave me lots of suggestions, thank you! You can find 3 stories with them in my latest <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17876971276781892/" target="_blank">'home highlight'</a> </b>you might need to click through a bit. <br /><br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6_-PENteSEs/YE3p7QWmDWI/AAAAAAACC3U/4WW7GFOv7kotxMFzT68AgK0njuxFgBvWgCNcBGAsYHQ/s600/Catena%2BSofa%2B-%2BOpen%2BEnd%2BModule%2BLeft%2B-%2BBeige_1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="282" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6_-PENteSEs/YE3p7QWmDWI/AAAAAAACC3U/4WW7GFOv7kotxMFzT68AgK0njuxFgBvWgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Catena%2BSofa%2B-%2BOpen%2BEnd%2BModule%2BLeft%2B-%2BBeige_1.png" /></a><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YOBscqQ9qx0/YE323yDn52I/AAAAAAACC30/zoSPqyZuIzE_XswTWswXbz7nBDpZEHPJACNcBGAsYHQ/s600/Catena%2BSofa%2B-%2BCenter%2BModule%2B-%2BCreme.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RnHCSqRuFJI/YE33d9jPS5I/AAAAAAACC4E/79DFBHF8-lwHvAOaxui0H4k5SIbfAzUqgCNcBGAsYHQ/s596/Catena%2BSofa%2B-%2BOpen%2BEnd%2BModule%2BRight%2B-%2BCreme_1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Catena sofa by Ferm Living" border="0" data-original-height="303" data-original-width="596" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RnHCSqRuFJI/YE33d9jPS5I/AAAAAAACC4E/79DFBHF8-lwHvAOaxui0H4k5SIbfAzUqgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Catena%2BSofa%2B-%2BOpen%2BEnd%2BModule%2BRight%2B-%2BCreme_1.png" title="5 important facts to remember when looking for the right sofa" /></a></div></div>A more loose fit with the Catena Sofa by Ferm Living, I remember testing it at <a href="https://www.vosgesparis.com/search/label/imm%20cologne"><b>imm Cologne</b></a> last year year and how comfy it was, like most modular sofa's lots of possibilities and different modules with or without armpits, I particularly love the open end of this model. Something I find difficult when looking up sofa's is that often the back of a sofa is not shown in catalogues or on the website. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rt6wr8uQ2Ig/YE4iizKMHcI/AAAAAAACC4s/CthMwFuFeDsscSkjenXyy4pTAYjzWzYMgCNcBGAsYHQ/s677/hk-living-jax-element-sofa-module-right-sneak-ligh.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Jax sofa HK Living" border="0" data-original-height="677" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rt6wr8uQ2Ig/YE4iizKMHcI/AAAAAAACC4s/CthMwFuFeDsscSkjenXyy4pTAYjzWzYMgCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/hk-living-jax-element-sofa-module-right-sneak-ligh.jpeg" title="5 important facts to remember when looking for the right sofa" /></a></div><br /><div>The sofa above and below is the Jax from HK Living I really like as well. It is a bit formal but the curves are beautiful and it looks like a comfortable couch. <br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y-3vUE0rAkg/YE4jce1_KyI/AAAAAAACC40/xL6vPUq3i0w8jfocE6GCoKreUugm5gJQQCNcBGAsYHQ/s600/mzm4803_d.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Jax couch by HK Living" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y-3vUE0rAkg/YE4jce1_KyI/AAAAAAACC40/xL6vPUq3i0w8jfocE6GCoKreUugm5gJQQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/mzm4803_d.jpeg" title="5 important facts to remember when looking for the right sofa" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wqRI0pEJXqQ/YE3_o6MSL2I/AAAAAAACC4c/WSFhI-tvnmspCVPjMbOHgXbjAgse6xhPQCNcBGAsYHQ/s600/mags-soft-3-seater-combination-3_1390x800_brandmodel.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mags sofa by Hay" border="0" data-original-height="345" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wqRI0pEJXqQ/YE3_o6MSL2I/AAAAAAACC4c/WSFhI-tvnmspCVPjMbOHgXbjAgse6xhPQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/mags-soft-3-seater-combination-3_1390x800_brandmodel.jpeg" title="5 important facts to remember when looking for the right sofa" /></a></div><br /><div>A long time favourite.. The Mags sofa by Danish Hay, here in a soft version, high or low armrests can be chosen, lots of different fabric and leather. What I remember and did not liked about this sofa by then was the low seat, something I now would love more than when I was looking for a higher seat and a sofa with high legs. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xxMYGyZ7kF0/YE3_U9a_lcI/AAAAAAACC4U/6gcFlkbQJ3selcxKWX55rtejtMctb2t4QCNcBGAsYHQ/s600/montis.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Montis Domino18 sofa" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xxMYGyZ7kF0/YE3_U9a_lcI/AAAAAAACC4U/6gcFlkbQJ3selcxKWX55rtejtMctb2t4QCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/montis.png" title="5 important facts to remember when looking for the right sofa" /></a></div><br /><div>Also first spotted at imm the Domino 18 by Dick Spierenburg for Montis, another modular system with endless possibilities and beautiful fabrics. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> vosgesparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12111444703914436928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827909821184472729.post-65636206661498924902021-03-10T16:52:00.002+01:002021-03-14T14:36:19.592+01:00An ornamental stone centrepiece by Frederic Saulou<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H9qRAhvGeBo/YEjqNQuJWiI/AAAAAAACC2s/6mSwY8NJjIYiJrn7G82rJXkUACIkS89dACNcBGAsYHQ/s0/Fre%25CC%2581de%25CC%2581ric-Saulou-design-centredetable-lunaire-1.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="Stone centrepiece" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H9qRAhvGeBo/YEjqNQuJWiI/AAAAAAACC2s/6mSwY8NJjIYiJrn7G82rJXkUACIkS89dACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Fre%25CC%2581de%25CC%2581ric-Saulou-design-centredetable-lunaire-1.jpg" title="An ornamental stone centrepiece by Frederic Saulou" /></a></div> Not that much physical is happening these days in Design land and I thought it was a good moment to look into the little archive of interesting design and designers I have collected over time. It actually became me quite large as I keep saving images, while new collections and press releases come in at the same time. One day I love to make a post about new collections and other days I feel more like showing you the designers I found myself.<div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /><div>I love sculptural design and pieces of natural materials like stone, clay or beautiful fabrics. Lunar, an unique centrepiece by Frederic Saulou ticks both boxes, comes in a limited edition of twenty copies and is a beautiful combination of stone and brass. More info about Frederic, his work and projects at Frederic Salou</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oXaaHSUJ17k/YEjqNe9oR0I/AAAAAAACC2w/j9UGPo8zGp43b9UpnB-H9rzgnimnh2VtwCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/Fre%25CC%2581de%25CC%2581ric-Saulou-design-centredetable-lunaire-3.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="Stone centrepiece" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oXaaHSUJ17k/YEjqNe9oR0I/AAAAAAACC2w/j9UGPo8zGp43b9UpnB-H9rzgnimnh2VtwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Fre%25CC%2581de%25CC%2581ric-Saulou-design-centredetable-lunaire-3.jpg" title="An ornamental stone centrepiece by Frederic Saulou" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0BhzfyBtsds/YEjqNVs8ZMI/AAAAAAACC20/4A6Q8isK9_IaPSxuQGWevWTu02Rzh_sUwCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/Fre%25CC%2581de%25CC%2581ric-Saulou-design-gue%25CC%2581ridon-ambigue-pierre-2.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="stone centrepiece" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0BhzfyBtsds/YEjqNVs8ZMI/AAAAAAACC20/4A6Q8isK9_IaPSxuQGWevWTu02Rzh_sUwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Fre%25CC%2581de%25CC%2581ric-Saulou-design-gue%25CC%2581ridon-ambigue-pierre-2.jpg" title="An ornamental stone centrepiece by Frederic Saulou" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">images courtesy Frederic Saulou</div></div></div></div></div>vosgesparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12111444703914436928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827909821184472729.post-68251531069441473412021-03-04T09:00:00.002+01:002021-03-12T15:32:05.064+01:00Bringing colour into my home with Yumeko bedlinen<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ieSBLiU_3KY/YDeP7FVUzCI/AAAAAAACCzg/snE083BWxPkHzbQF8HBN7riaLk3SEF8FQCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/VOSGESPARIS_YUMEKO_1Foto%2B20-02-2021%2B12%2B46%2B49.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ieSBLiU_3KY/YDeP7FVUzCI/AAAAAAACCzg/snE083BWxPkHzbQF8HBN7riaLk3SEF8FQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/VOSGESPARIS_YUMEKO_1Foto%2B20-02-2021%2B12%2B46%2B49.jpg" /></a>I really love this time of the year and always feel so inspired to change things around when the first glimpse of Spring is in the air. I love my home and its latest changes, I still need to work on some major details though, to be honest there are a few, think new curtains or changing that couch, not because it is too old but because I want a lighter overall look. I would love to be able to make some quick decisions, but a new couch or curtains are not the most affordable changes and with the many options and brands around I want to choose wisely for each room. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span>I haven't changed a lot in my bedroom lately and thinking about repainting, using a beautiful chalk paint or bringing it back to a bright white space. I am a bit done with accent walls and something needs to be done as soon as I can move my shoulder again. Also in this room curtains are still an issue to decide on! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><i style="font-weight: normal;">Bringing colour into my home</i></h2>Something I am also thinking a lot about lately is on how to bring a bit more colour into my home. There aren't that many colours I like to be honest, I love it to be overall light and just introduced some browns and beiges as you know. Same for my bedlinen and bedroom where I mostly use grays and beiges. <br /><br />Time for a change! I searched for something that would match the dark flooring and as I secretly really love pink I thought the fastest update towards colour was to change the bedding and therefore I chose a beautiful <b><a href="https://yumeko.prf.hn/l/6b1AVjp" target="_blank">Duvet cover in pale pink cotton percale</a></b> by Dutch Yumeko and I really love it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kQDp-NPvnus/YDekHVumymI/AAAAAAACC0g/9frx-_3p118_94Ui38YfCwy_200Qp3YyQCNcBGAsYHQ/s890/VOSGESPARIS_YUMEKO_2%2BFoto%2B20-02-2021%2B11%2B30%2B00.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="890" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kQDp-NPvnus/YDekHVumymI/AAAAAAACC0g/9frx-_3p118_94Ui38YfCwy_200Qp3YyQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/VOSGESPARIS_YUMEKO_2%2BFoto%2B20-02-2021%2B11%2B30%2B00.jpg" /></a></div><a href="https://prf.hn/click/camref: 1100lfUFS/creativeref:1100l60193"><img border="0" height="1" src="https://creative.prf.hn/source/camref: 1100lfUFS/creativeref:1100l60193" width="1" /></a><br /><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i style="font-weight: normal;">Fair trade and sustainable</i></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Known for its ultra soft and beautiful products without chemicals and animal suffering, <b><a href="https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100lfUFS" target="_blank">Yumeko</a></b> is considered to be one of the leading brand in the field of eco and sustainable bed and bath products. By offering sustainable alternatives to bed and bath, they want to make our life more pleasant and comfortable and the world a bit cleaner and fairer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Yumeko creates an ecological bedroom with three pillars: - Ethical trade- Organic cotton- Sustainable materials. The brand works to provide the best and most natural raw materials. Within their collection you will find everything from bedding, comforters, towels, pillowcases, sheets and bathrobes, all with an organic or fair trade label. By searching all over the world for the most beautiful and durable natural material they are able to deliver a top quality at a fair price.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Looking for more sustainability in their lives and in the business world, the brand was founded in 2010 by two Dutch guys. Fun fact: Yumeko is a Japanese girl's name consisting of the words Yume and Ko. They mean "dream child" or "dream girl", very appropriate for what Yumeko does. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OWcRx9Z3g3M/YDeP7KQ9y3I/AAAAAAACCzo/nJIHECL_mq0WK5lt06CVD_40lIs9wSc3wCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/VOSGESPARIS_YUMEKO_3Foto%2B20-02-2021%2B11%2B11%2B58.jpg" /></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><i style="font-weight: normal;">Choosing bed linen and pillows</i></h2>Back to my own room, I love the minimal look and colour of the duvet cover, it beautifully matches the dark floor, the black and brass details and the wall art. I did not experience the look and feel of cotton percale before but I really love it and can't wait to buy some more pillows in different sizes and matching colours for an even more luxurious feeling. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">All Bed linen comes in different materials to choose from in the most beautiful colours from white to sandy naturals, to stone and linen and deeper dark colours such as pine green and indigo blue. Indigo blue has been on my wish list for some time as well, and I think it would look great with the dark floor and perfect for later in the year. There are so many colours and combinations to choose from, have a look here to see for yourself: <b><a href="https://yumeko.prf.hn/l/708e5Wk" target="_blank">Bedlinen</a></b> <a href="https://prf.hn/click/camref: 1100lfUFS/creativeref:1100l60193"><img border="0" height="1" src="https://creative.prf.hn/source/camref: 1100lfUFS/creativeref:1100l60193" width="1" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-adY3BhGjEAI/YDeP7oG4evI/AAAAAAACCzs/CXjOW7xwyd8z5D3OfltLBEVxT3akqus3ACNcBGAsYHQ/s0/VOSGESPARIS_YUMEKO_4Foto%2B21-02-2021%2B11%2B05%2B48.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-adY3BhGjEAI/YDeP7oG4evI/AAAAAAACCzs/CXjOW7xwyd8z5D3OfltLBEVxT3akqus3ACNcBGAsYHQ/s0/VOSGESPARIS_YUMEKO_4Foto%2B21-02-2021%2B11%2B05%2B48.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wdg4ZKKzzxU/YDeP7yVMijI/AAAAAAACCzw/6fpul9C1FjstMiBAb9qFhY7lIFxOvmMoQCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/VOSGESPARIS_YUMEKO_5Foto%2B20-02-2021%2B11%2B22%2B14.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wdg4ZKKzzxU/YDeP7yVMijI/AAAAAAACCzw/6fpul9C1FjstMiBAb9qFhY7lIFxOvmMoQCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/VOSGESPARIS_YUMEKO_5Foto%2B20-02-2021%2B11%2B22%2B14.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xw-vO9LRkDs/YDeP8C21JGI/AAAAAAACCz0/1tFDNYfi9PAxF7PMwN8oUM-LDr9E0meMACNcBGAsYHQ/s0/VOSGESPARIS_YUMEKO_6Foto%2B21-02-2021%2B14%2B21%2B32.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xw-vO9LRkDs/YDeP8C21JGI/AAAAAAACCz0/1tFDNYfi9PAxF7PMwN8oUM-LDr9E0meMACNcBGAsYHQ/s0/VOSGESPARIS_YUMEKO_6Foto%2B21-02-2021%2B14%2B21%2B32.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--EWT_Q6W_mE/YDeP8ZjrZ1I/AAAAAAACCz4/_cm-detm1p83nZ0f-PPjiD4T5QQ-WEBHgCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/VOSGESPARIS_YUMEKO_7Foto%2B20-02-2021%2B12%2B36%2B25.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--EWT_Q6W_mE/YDeP8ZjrZ1I/AAAAAAACCz4/_cm-detm1p83nZ0f-PPjiD4T5QQ-WEBHgCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/VOSGESPARIS_YUMEKO_7Foto%2B20-02-2021%2B12%2B36%2B25.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Written in collaboration with Yumeko - Amsterdam </p>vosgesparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12111444703914436928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827909821184472729.post-62246846030565889272021-03-02T13:50:00.006+01:002021-03-06T11:39:46.344+01:00A hanging bookshelf | New design by Imperfetto lab <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9NXSWj-lmbY/YD4zRVJkTWI/AAAAAAACC04/zqLKXvpLAI49aMo-KqPsJCwuqsJ3WB5eACNcBGAsYHQ/s600/ASPIS%2BAS03%2Bby%2BVerter%2BTurroni%252C%2Braw%2Bmaterial%252C%2Bcm%2B187x187xh27%2B-%2B2020%2B%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="bookshelf" border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9NXSWj-lmbY/YD4zRVJkTWI/AAAAAAACC04/zqLKXvpLAI49aMo-KqPsJCwuqsJ3WB5eACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/ASPIS%2BAS03%2Bby%2BVerter%2BTurroni%252C%2Braw%2Bmaterial%252C%2Bcm%2B187x187xh27%2B-%2B2020%2B%25282%2529.jpg" title="hanging bookshelf | New design by Imperfetto lab" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;">In between hills filled with cherry and olive trees, cultivated plains and piles of recyclable steel and iron, Verter Turroni and Emanuela Ravelli live and work together with their three children creating the most beautiful and unexpected design projects.<br /><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: left;">While Emanuela is the voice of a vivid and silent work and connects <b><a href="https://www.imperfettolab.com/" target="_blank">Imperfettolab</a></b> with the other and with the rest of the world, respecting its nature and identity. Verter is busy in the laboratory. "The playful spirit is entrusted to our children. They are the ones who test our works, certify their durability, functionality and enjoyment. We believe it is their expression, after all, that validates and makes our work universal" Says Emanuelle. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I wrote about the brand before and today I love to show you two of their new 2020 designs: The <a href="https://www.imperfettolab.com/en/design/accessories/aspis/" target="_blank"><b>Aspis</b></a> an oval or round shape hanging bookshelf in fibreglas and the Koneo vases as pictured in these images. </div><span face="Raleway, sans-serif" style="color: #1b1b1a;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;"> </span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3T2C2OB_Pgk/YD4zVTy4VaI/AAAAAAACC08/st1SvvxwBlUvKqV1mJiOZbIqlyAzFyOnACNcBGAsYHQ/s682/ASPIS%2BAS01%2Bby%2BVerter%2BTurroni%252C%2Braw%2Bmaterial%252C%2Bcm%2B103x30xh194%2B-%2B2020%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="bookshelf" border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3T2C2OB_Pgk/YD4zVTy4VaI/AAAAAAACC08/st1SvvxwBlUvKqV1mJiOZbIqlyAzFyOnACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/ASPIS%2BAS01%2Bby%2BVerter%2BTurroni%252C%2Braw%2Bmaterial%252C%2Bcm%2B103x30xh194%2B-%2B2020%2B%25281%2529.jpg" title="hanging bookshelf | New design by Imperfetto lab" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VGOARlasbA0/YD4zVjdDuCI/AAAAAAACC1A/E9erSQ403JIk6idESccxYuD0LCHQhXpYwCNcBGAsYHQ/s600/ASPIS%2BAS01%2Bby%2BVerter%2BTurroni%252C%2Braw%2Bmaterial%252C%2Bcm%2B103x30xh194%2B-%2B2020%2B%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="In between hills filled with cherry and olive trees, cultivated plains and piles of recyclable steel and iron, Verter Turroni and Emanuela Ravelli live and work together with their three children creating the most beautiful and unexpected design projects. While Emanuela is the voice of a vivid and silent work and connects Imperfettolab with the other and with the rest of the world, respecting its nature and identity. Verter is busy in the laboratory. "The playful spirit is entrusted to our children. They are the ones who test our works, certify their durability, functionality and enjoyment. We believe it is their expression, after all, that validates and makes our work universal" Says Emanuelle. I wrote about the brand before and today I love to show you two of their new 2020 designs: The Aspis an oval or round shape hanging bookshelf in fibreglas and the Koneo vases as pictured in these images." border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VGOARlasbA0/YD4zVjdDuCI/AAAAAAACC1A/E9erSQ403JIk6idESccxYuD0LCHQhXpYwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/ASPIS%2BAS01%2Bby%2BVerter%2BTurroni%252C%2Braw%2Bmaterial%252C%2Bcm%2B103x30xh194%2B-%2B2020%2B%25282%2529.jpg" title="In between hills filled with cherry and olive trees, cultivated plains and piles of recyclable steel and iron, Verter Turroni and Emanuela Ravelli live and work together with their three children creating the most beautiful and unexpected design projects. While Emanuela is the voice of a vivid and silent work and connects Imperfettolab with the other and with the rest of the world, respecting its nature and identity. Verter is busy in the laboratory. "The playful spirit is entrusted to our children. They are the ones who test our works, certify their durability, functionality and enjoyment. We believe it is their expression, after all, that validates and makes our work universal" Says Emanuelle. I wrote about the brand before and today I love to show you two of their new 2020 designs: The Aspis an oval or round shape hanging bookshelf in fibreglas and the Koneo vases as pictured in these images." /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Sf1lryPLBOw/YD4zXyF35MI/AAAAAAACC1E/UZAahiH2tWgUKRUSdAy6xxAPhaM2_YbQwCNcBGAsYHQ/s682/ASPIS%2BAS01%2Bby%2BVerter%2BTurroni%252C%2Braw%2Bmaterial%252C%2Bcm%2B103x30xh194%2B-%2B2020%2B%25284%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="hanging bookshelf | New design by Imperfetto lab" border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Sf1lryPLBOw/YD4zXyF35MI/AAAAAAACC1E/UZAahiH2tWgUKRUSdAy6xxAPhaM2_YbQwCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/ASPIS%2BAS01%2Bby%2BVerter%2BTurroni%252C%2Braw%2Bmaterial%252C%2Bcm%2B103x30xh194%2B-%2B2020%2B%25284%2529.jpg" title="hanging bookshelf | New design by Imperfetto lab" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d5bKk59XVKg/YD4zYyxbw_I/AAAAAAACC1M/-UWsC6axAKAPKIN2dKJQZoWdH2xJvZzSQCNcBGAsYHQ/s600/KONEO%2Bcollection%2Bby%2BVerter%2BTurroni%2B-%2B2013-2020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="hanging bookshelf | New design by Imperfetto lab" border="0" data-original-height="471" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d5bKk59XVKg/YD4zYyxbw_I/AAAAAAACC1M/-UWsC6axAKAPKIN2dKJQZoWdH2xJvZzSQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/KONEO%2Bcollection%2Bby%2BVerter%2BTurroni%2B-%2B2013-2020.jpg" title="hanging bookshelf | New design by Imperfetto lab" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JuMGObRM0_A/YD4zY7VE2QI/AAAAAAACC1I/ImL2iSpbYJsy_9J6WxIlJKXoUgWcVEcKACNcBGAsYHQ/s600/KONEO%2BK02%2BK03%2BK04%2Bby%2BVerter%2BTurroni%252C%2Bfibreglass%2B-%2B2020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="hanging bookshelf | New design by Imperfetto lab" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JuMGObRM0_A/YD4zY7VE2QI/AAAAAAACC1I/ImL2iSpbYJsy_9J6WxIlJKXoUgWcVEcKACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/KONEO%2BK02%2BK03%2BK04%2Bby%2BVerter%2BTurroni%252C%2Bfibreglass%2B-%2B2020.jpg" title="hanging bookshelf | New design by Imperfetto lab" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mOwI8cTWWCo/YD4zbaw6WlI/AAAAAAACC1Q/2KyIQjXZYzAIpU--aPRcpXD3UQrNWaojACNcBGAsYHQ/s600/ASPIS%2BAS01%2Bby%2BVerter%2BTurroni%252C%2Braw%2Bmaterial%252C%2Bcm%2B103x30xh194%2B-%2B2020%2B%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="hanging bookshelf | New design by Imperfetto lab" border="0" data-original-height="529" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mOwI8cTWWCo/YD4zbaw6WlI/AAAAAAACC1Q/2KyIQjXZYzAIpU--aPRcpXD3UQrNWaojACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/ASPIS%2BAS01%2Bby%2BVerter%2BTurroni%252C%2Braw%2Bmaterial%252C%2Bcm%2B103x30xh194%2B-%2B2020%2B%25283%2529.jpg" title="hanging bookshelf | New design by Imperfetto lab" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Images via Imperfettolab</div>vosgesparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12111444703914436928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827909821184472729.post-50692020367399273182021-02-25T06:00:00.002+01:002021-03-06T11:39:04.232+01:00Galerie Philia presents 40 international designers in New York<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YPteELeRaLU/YCfhB2d9lJI/AAAAAAACCxI/KAFAjYYxpwQpAeInT4ZztJPOOGJ5L8MrQCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/Galerie%2BPhilia%2B-%2BWalker%2BTower%2B03.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YPteELeRaLU/YCfhB2d9lJI/AAAAAAACCxI/KAFAjYYxpwQpAeInT4ZztJPOOGJ5L8MrQCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/Galerie%2BPhilia%2B-%2BWalker%2BTower%2B03.jpg" /></a>Let's go to New York and have a look at an exhibition presented by <b><a href="https://www.galerie-philia.com/" target="_blank">Galerie Philia</a></b>! An exceptional exhibition of art and design at Walker Tower, the iconic 1929 Art Deco building in the heart of Manhattan, and running from 15 February until 30 June 2021. Located at 212 West 18th Street in Chelsea, the exhibition space is set within Ralph Walker’s architectural masterpiece and consists of an elegant two-floor loft-style apartment, providing the perfect backdrop for the gallery’s outstanding collection of works.<br /><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Walker Tower project is part of a programme of global temporary exhibitions developed by the gallery to present the best of 21st century European design across a variety of prime locations. I am sure if you read the list of participants, you will recognize several names mentioned and written on the blog about.</div><br />Think of <b><a href="https://www.vosgesparis.com/search?q=rick+owens">Rick Owens</a>, </b>my favourite Norwegian artist living in New York <b><a href="https://www.vosgesparis.com/search?q=fino+prydz">Fino Prydz</a></b>, Belgian <a href="https://www.vosgesparis.com/search?q=arno+de+clercq" style="font-weight: bold;">Arno de Clercq</a>, Dutch <b><a href="https://www.vosgesparis.com/search?q=Mae+Engelgeer">Mae Engelgeer</a> </b>and Italian architect and designer <b><a href="https://www.vosgesparis.com/search?q=Pietro+Franceschini">Pietro Franceschini</a></b>, who in a tightly curated scenography delivered by the gallery collaborated on the exhibition that showcases over 70 works by 40 international designers, all of whom are represented by Galerie Philia. <div><br /><div><i>Thank you <a href="https://www.pietro-franceschini.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Pietro Franceschini</a> for sending me the pictures. </i><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ywEy8bQ2tE0/YCfhDp1DLkI/AAAAAAACCxM/ijHLs7v54Jk0NeFL3aFcDINnxQUxCH9vACNcBGAsYHQ/s0/Galerie%2BPhilia%2B-%2BWalker%2BTower%2B012.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ywEy8bQ2tE0/YCfhDp1DLkI/AAAAAAACCxM/ijHLs7v54Jk0NeFL3aFcDINnxQUxCH9vACNcBGAsYHQ/s0/Galerie%2BPhilia%2B-%2BWalker%2BTower%2B012.jpg" /></a><div style="color: black;"><i><br /></i><h2 style="text-align: left;"><i style="font-weight: normal;">Minimal doesn’t necessarily mean reductive</i></h2></div><div style="color: black;">“The main objective is to create a dialogue between the different pieces in a set up that reflects Galerie Philia’s style. In terms of colour palette, black, white and brass set the vibe of the main rooms. Primitive shapes and hand-crafted materials bring out an ethereal character that is consistent throughout the whole apartment. Our goal is to show that minimal doesn’t necessarily mean reductive. 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">No need to tell you how much I enjoyed my electric fire place over the last months and seeing the many questions and dm's I received on social media you loved my diy project in the living as much as I do. For those wondering what kind of fireplace I installed, there is some more info further in this post. With a week of heavy snowfall and all frozen and white outside, the illusion of fire and the coziness the Dimplex flames made of pure water vapour and LED light gave, was even more how I imagined this little fire point to function. <br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><a name='more'></a></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Holland at its best.... a few days later we went from winter to Spring temperatures and I couldn't be happier. Time to work out the idea I had for Spring and change the look of the <a href="https://www.dimplex-fires.eu/haard/dimplex-cassette-500-retail/?lang=en" target="_blank"><b>Dimplex optymist cassette</b></a>. The Cassette originally comes with a flat black metal plate, as an extra I got the Log set, which is available as an accessory and can be placed instead. The metal plate precisely fits the cassette, whilst the log fire is slightly larger, something to remember and measure when you make a custom made wooden casing like I did, have a look here: <b><a href="https://www.vosgesparis.com/2020/12/an-electric-fireplace-for-my-home.html">An electric fire lace for my home</a></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://www.vosgesparis.com/2020/12/an-electric-fireplace-for-my-home.html"><br /></a></b>For Spring I want to give the fireplace a lighter and Summerly look and repainted the top of the wooden box I made in the same colour as the bench and wall. I changed the wooden log for the metal plate and covered it in white pebbles I ordered online. I was actually looking for flat river pebbles and a slightly even more minimal look, but they are hard to find now all stores are closed. For now I love the result and especially the versatility of the Dimplex Optimist cassette. I still have a few other ideas on how to integrate it at home and will of course keep you posted. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_PhBPwIbuQw/YDIi4O3dTaI/AAAAAAACCyw/yHfgbuhM23EPV2WNCEQ98Ak74NAidzc5wCNcBGAsYHQ/s800/VOSGESPARIS.COM_DimplexFoto%2B20-02-2021%2B14%2B13%2B49.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A new look for my electric fireplace | Dimplex Spring update" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_PhBPwIbuQw/YDIi4O3dTaI/AAAAAAACCyw/yHfgbuhM23EPV2WNCEQ98Ak74NAidzc5wCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/VOSGESPARIS.COM_DimplexFoto%2B20-02-2021%2B14%2B13%2B49.jpg" title="A new look for my electric fireplace | Dimplex Spring update" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x7qyirfXHso/YDIkWsG7dGI/AAAAAAACCy4/cInjOxuMxZI7LrJP03FCdAzmhrAP7IY1gCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/VOSGESPARIS.COM_DimplexFoto%2B20-02-2021%2B14%2B37%2B51.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x7qyirfXHso/YDIkWsG7dGI/AAAAAAACCy4/cInjOxuMxZI7LrJP03FCdAzmhrAP7IY1gCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/VOSGESPARIS.COM_DimplexFoto%2B20-02-2021%2B14%2B37%2B51.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E-fdVOKn3Ck/YDIkWrxm1YI/AAAAAAACCy8/atM3DSNXJMUibvpNzpPo9PGJRVuMpMihACNcBGAsYHQ/s0/VOSGESPARIS.COM_DimplexFoto%2B20-02-2021%2B14%2B39%2B09.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E-fdVOKn3Ck/YDIkWrxm1YI/AAAAAAACCy8/atM3DSNXJMUibvpNzpPo9PGJRVuMpMihACNcBGAsYHQ/s0/VOSGESPARIS.COM_DimplexFoto%2B20-02-2021%2B14%2B39%2B09.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">Dimplex Optimyst Cassette 500</span></i></span></h2><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Dimplex is a leading producer of attractive electric fires, and has many unique designs to its name. Although Dimplex fireplaces are electric, they offer more by creating the illusion of a life-like fire: from a fascinating flame effect, glowing logs and the crackling sounds of wood to little sparks that seem to fly. In my <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18119603698166471/" target="_blank">Instagram highlight</a></b> I posted a few stories where you can see and hear it in full action. <br /><br />The Dimplex Optimyst Cassette 500 I chose, produces flames made of pure water vapour and LED light. This model does not give of heat, and you can even touch the flames while creating that cozy feeling including the sound of a real fire, you can also switch of the sound in order to just enjoy the flames. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Suitable for installation projects and designed to fit into a custom-made frame or fireplace. All it needs is fresh air to circulate which is needed in order to produce the flame effect. The Cassette has an easy-fill water tank, again have a look at my stories, that offers around 8-10 hours of continuous operation before refilling is required. Visit <b><a href="https://www.dimplex-fires.eu/?lang=en" target="_blank">Dimplex</a></b> for more info and many other fireplaces. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uBIuHJpEDT4/YDIkWvRim4I/AAAAAAACCzA/k2u2oPIqxAgNto1YHvW0U1IAiIJT6VdYQCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/VOSGESPARIS.COM_DimplexFoto%2B20-02-2021%2B14%2B40%2B03.jpg" style="display: block; font-family: Times; padding: 1em 0px;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uBIuHJpEDT4/YDIkWvRim4I/AAAAAAACCzA/k2u2oPIqxAgNto1YHvW0U1IAiIJT6VdYQCNcBGAsYHQ/s0/VOSGESPARIS.COM_DimplexFoto%2B20-02-2021%2B14%2B40%2B03.jpg" /></a><div style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Written in collaboration with Dimplex </span></div><div style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Follow <a href="http://www.vosgesparis.com/search/label/masterplan%202.0">Masterplan 2.0</a> for my latest home changes </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">or </span><a href="https://www.vosgesparis.com/search/label/stories" style="font-family: verdana;">stories</a> <span style="font-family: verdana;">for more of my personal favourites on the blog</span></div><div style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Images © vosgesparis</span></div></span></div>vosgesparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12111444703914436928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827909821184472729.post-5250799961956770072021-02-17T08:00:00.003+01:002021-03-29T14:42:39.324+02:00Highgate project by House of Grey <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eZmAjbnLHj4/YCfT3ocFeOI/AAAAAAACCwc/4qGEReAIRYwRVJ7WWTBD6xknl0_LmadNACNcBGAsYHQ/s0/201103-House-of-Grey-Bisham-Gardens-018-Web.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eZmAjbnLHj4/YCfT3ocFeOI/AAAAAAACCwc/4qGEReAIRYwRVJ7WWTBD6xknl0_LmadNACNcBGAsYHQ/s0/201103-House-of-Grey-Bisham-Gardens-018-Web.jpg" /></a>In my last post I showed you the bathroom already of this project designed by <b><a href="http://www.houseofgrey.co.uk" target="_blank">House of Grey</a></b> and beautiful captured by Michael Sinclair. Today more of this three-storey townhouse in London where House of Grey not only focused on aesthetic but also the wellbeing of the home owners, fusing their aesthetic and philosophy with <i>Salutogenic</i> principles in order to design a home-retreat for their clients who wish to actively invest in pursuing health and contentment. <br /><br /></div><span></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Plastered walls give warmth to the spaces, whilst the bathroom are made with Tadelakt, the use of sustainable and bespoke furniture make this home unique. 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