Thursday, September 28, 2017

A Russian Apartment with Contemporary Touch

A Posh Creation by Ekaterina Lashmanova

Boca Do Lobo Design Inspiration Behind-the-Scenes


Posh, Sharp, Glamourous – this is how we could describe the stylish and fresh interior design creation by Ekaterina Lashmanova, a residential apartment for young family.

The refined work of Ekaterina Lashmanova, through an attentive dedication to details, reaches its apogee within this contemporary project, flowing into an inspiring bold apartment in the imposing city of Moscow, Russia.

Ekaterina had the free pass to open the doors of the place and spend some time bringing to life the most tasteful trends. She designed more than a house – she created an inspiring and iconic place to live in. From the high-ceiling to the details of the curtains, everything is custom made, conceived by artisans – a constant search of singularity and perfection.

Behind the inspiration of the talented Russian interior designer is a profound admiration for the Portuguese Design – and Boca do Lobo has a main role, leading as pioneer of a product design made to brake boundaries through the aesthetic and bring handcrafted artistic pieces into people’s day-to-day life.

Living Room

The living room shape has grand ceilings and large windows which the designers used to their advantage. The classical accents with fresh color palette are highlighted by the Wave center table due to its gold hammered finish and contemporary lines. Taking center stage, the creation by Boca do Lobo brings sophistication and an unexpected contemporary vibe to the room.

Blue hues and sensuous creams pair perfectly with the graphic flooring and the subtle gold accents in the lighting that extends throughout the apartment.




Wave Centre Table

True classics never fail to make an impression and this is certainly the case for the Wave Table from Boca do Lobo. Nowadays, the traditional coffee table is no longer the only way to decorate the living room; recently coffee tables are taking original shapes and designs that give the living room a whole unique look through unusual forms and new materials. Wave is an original and a stylish coffee table for a modern living room as it is also an unconventional center table for your sitting room. With great style and elegance it creates an exclusive ambiance to the modern interiors. Developed by a Portuguese jewelry artisan, this piece is made of hand hammered gold brass with a black mirror top.


Dining Room



Bedroom

The bedroom’s pale touches and rich nishes screams comfort and elegance to one of the most important rooms of the apartment. A glamorous bathroom portrays a funky style with its bold pink panels and the art nouveau gold mirror.

Black pronunciations like the big indoor frames gives a posh touch to keep the majestic apartment as modern as rich.


Bedroom Suit



Bathroom







Interview with Ekaterina Lashmanova

In the new project of Ekaterina Lashmanova we can see all current trends of interior design. The interiors of Ekaterina Lashmanova are thought through to the smallest details, whether they are door handles or sofa cushions. In all the rooms, from a large living room to a small dressing room, exist a special harmony: only the mood can change from room to room, but the overall atmosphere is always the same.

The new design of the designer - apartments for a young family - is made on the same principles. "Customers are different," says Ekaterina. - But the owner of this apartment is ideal! I remember how i come for meeting to discuss the future concept of the interior.

We were talking about design, about trends, and in one moment she asked me what I like. I opened my laptop and started showing my moodboards and what inspires me. "That's exactly what I want," immediately said the owner. - Let's do it! "If with the decorative design of the interior everything just turned out, then over the redevelopment had to break head.

"Being an architect by education, I pay a lot of attention to space planning. In an ill-conceived layout it's uncomfortable to live, and in this case the decor will not save it" - Ekaterina admits. - This apartment had its indisputable advantages: high ceilings and a large number of windows from floor to ceiling.

However, the apartment plan was a quarter of a circle. To create rooms of the right forms, they had to be levelled by walls, cabinets, radius cornices and curtains. "In addition to the living room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, two dressing rooms and a dining room, combined with a kitchen, the apartments were allocated a place for a small study.

"During the photo shooting of the interior, I went into this small room to rest, sat on the couch and suddenly felt for myself how comfortable it was," reminds the designer. - On the one hand, everything here is very chambery: a sofa, shelves and a coffee table.

But at the same time you are sitting opposite a huge window from floor to ceiling on the tenth floor, and you have a beautiful view of Moscow. An indescribable feeling of relaxation. As in most projects of Ekaterina Lashmanova, many objects and all carpentry work in this interior are made to order in private workshops.

"We have our own high-class cabinetmakers and textile specialists, with whom we have been cooperating for many years and whose quality of work we trust very much " says Ekaterina. But most of the furniture and lights came here from the US and Portugal.

"I'm impressed by the Portuguese designers," Ekaterina admits. - Everything they do is very fashionable and relevant. What this interior needs! "

BOCA DO LOBO furniture is an exclusive emotional experience, a sense of belonging and a state of mind. We strive to encourage sensational experiences by creating beautiful pieces which are passionately inspired and handcrafted in Portugal by a staff that loves what they do; experiences which pass on the feeling of exclusivity. BOCA DO LOBO's designers possess an undeniable talent for composing pieces which stir emotion in their admirers. BOCA DO LOBO's artisan’s wisdom, accumulated from years of experience, is instilled with love and dedication in the art that they perform. No detail or element is overlooked as we offer the best at the frontier between design and art. Each piece will bring you on a journey to sources of pleasure you may have forgotten, and take you to places you have never been before; a journey to BOCA DO LOBO world – a world of emotions.

BOCA DO LOBO

All images courtesy of BOCA DO LOBO

Friday, September 8, 2017

Introducing Ojai: A New Tableware Story

Enliven your kitchen and table features with Ojai - an irresistible celebration of earthy colors and organic patterns



Davis & Waddell Ojai Collection

Each season, Davis & Waddell designers and product developers create a fresh collection inspired by global trends. Ojai gives you access to these fashion forward looks - like enamelled wood and etching - at accessible price points. Use Davis & Waddell's Ojai serving platters, textiles, bottles, bowls and servers to bring vibrance and warmth to this season's spread.


Davis & Waddell Ojai Collection

Serving up the latest and greatest kitchenware for more than 20 years, Davis & Waddell has established itself as one of Australia’s leading brands.

Davis & Waddell Ojai Apron w/ Tassles

Davis & Waddell Ojai Mango Wood/Enamel Serving Bowl - 3 Asst Colors

Davis & Waddell Ojai Mango Wood/Enamel Serving Bowl

Davis & Waddell Ojai Mango Wood/Enamel Serving Bowl

Davis & Waddell Ojai Kitchen Accessories Set/3 - includes tea towel, oven glove and pot mitt

Davis & Waddell Ojai Mango Wood/Enamel Serving Bowl - D34.5x8cm

Davis & Waddell Mango Wood/Enamel Salad Server Set/2 - 30x7x1.5cm

Davis & Waddell Ojai Mango Wood/Enamel Salad Server Set/2 - 30x7x1.5cm

Davis & Waddell Ojai Mango Wood Etched Serving Tray - D37.5x2.5cm

Davis & Waddell Water Bottle - 2 Asst. Colors - 750mlb

Davis & Waddell Ojai Bamboo Spreader Set/4 - grey, pink, terraa, teal colours - 17x2cm

Davis & Waddell Ojai Bamboo Dip Spoon Set/4

Davis & Waddell Ojai Bamboo Cheese Knife Set/4


Davis & Waddell Ojai 3 piece Serving Set on Tray w/Leather Handles

Davis & Waddell Ojai Paddle w/Wooden Knife - 2 Asst. Colors, pink and terra

Davis & Waddell Ojai Paddle w/Wooden Knife, teal and green designs available

Davis & Waddell 2pce Serving Set 2/Wooden Paddle - green and teal bowls


All images courtesy of Davis & Waddell - www.davisandwaddell.com.au

The New Pican Kitchen Stool, Perfect for the Contemporary Kitchen

The perfect kitchen stool can be suprisingly difficult to source. As contemporary kitchens push aesthetic boundaries, become more sophisticated and increasingly feature Black, kitchens stools need to compliment these spaces as well as withstand the rigours of everyday meals.



Pican Kitchen and Bar Stool
Launched at the Milan 2017 Furniture Show, the Pican Kitchen and Bar Stool is a stunning statement Stool suitable for a wide variety of applications. Particularly suited for Hotel and Commercial projects due to it's modern European design.

The stunning new Pican stool ticks all the boxes. With solid Oak leg, strong black metal footrest and handwoven danish cord seat, the Pican stool not only looks gorgeous but is also comfortable and easy to live with. The textural delights of the Danish cord and timber are enhanced by the black metal footrest making the Pican Kitchen Stool the perfect partner in a modern and contemporary kitchen.


Satara Australia supplies the Australian retail, designer and commercial markets with a range of high quality, hand crafted, indoor and outdoor furniture and homewares, inspired by natural materials and global trends. Our collections are designed to enable our customer’s appreciation and enjoyment of our great Australian lifestyle.


All images courtesy of Satara Australia Pty Ltd- www.satara.com.au

Meir Australia Launches Tiger Bronze Tapware Range

Meir Australia Pty Ltd, a leading supplier of premium matte black architectural tapware, has launched its new Tiger Bronze color range, the first of four upcoming color finishes to be released in as many months




Tiger Bronze Kitchen Mixer By Meir
This Round Kitchen Mixer is a perfect blend of style and practicality, boasting a solid brass construction and a convenient single handle mixer for ease of use.

Diverging from the traditional black tapware range which Meir Australia is globally known for, this new twist – a charming combination of bronze and copper - will bring a touch of luxurious opulence to both residential homes and commercial spaces.
We’ve been working with leading Australian architects to create a range that’s the very essence of luxury tapware. This product also fulfils consumer demand on modern colour trends. By limiting the Tiger Bronze selection to a small portion of our overall range of products, it will offer customers an exclusive and bespoke product. - Rick Bazerghi, Meir Australia’s CEO.

Kitchen Mixer Tap in Champagne finish by Meir
Combining Meir’s new Tiger Bronze electroplated finish and precision engineered design, this mixer tap has ticked all the boxes. With accurate flow control through the single-lever mixer and 360° swivel rotation, nothing remains out of reach.


Tiger Bronze Shower Mixer By Meir
A stylish method to control both temperature and water flow, the wall mixer is perfect for any area of your home, be it a shower, kitchen, bathroom or laundry.


Tiger Bronze Double Towel Rail By Meir
With a unique round design, solid brass construction, and electroplated finish, this towel rail will prove to be a key focal point for any space.


Hand-crafted and made with European parts, this premium Tiger Bronze range is priced higher than traditional Chrome or Matte Black counterparts. It is available to the general public through any of the company’s stockists, or via The Block Shop’s online store at: www.theblockshop.com.au/store/brand/meir

This new colour range is also available to international customers via https://www.meir.com.au or through international stockists.

All images courtesy of Meir Australia Pty Ltd

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Living Rooms With Modern-Classic Inspirations by Covet House

With a Curated Selection of the Finest Projects and Materials, Covet House Brings Modern-Classic Inspirations for the Perfect Living Room


INSPIRE YOURSELF

Being inspired can be hard at times, especially for those who are in charge of balancing between the art and science of enhancing the interiors in order to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the end user. Dream divisions are conceived by those able of planning researching and putting in real life their visions. The storytellers who write their biographies through fabrics, furniture and exquisite elements.


Living Room | Sophisticated and Eclectic Ambience
The Scottish lake MAREE is surrounded by a picturesque mountain with a rugged landscape. MAREE sofa remind the rough landscape softened by uniform waves of the midnight blue velvet. A mid-century modern furniture piece that is also a reinterpretation of the classic chesterfield model. MAREE sofa is a must-have mid-century modern furniture piece in every modern or classic living room.


The Eden Series isn't quite like anything seen before. Their organic shape and texture is influenced by trees and flora, with their unique form achieved through several manual processes delivered by an experienced team of craftsmen. Available in groups of 7, 8 or 14 pieces, the Eden Series offers a wide variety of combinations and adaptations to suit all kinds of interiors and settings.

The Vivre offers exquisite vintage details with a decidedly modern profile. The dark neutral tones and the exquisite patterns in the agate stones are uniquely captivating against the light and the gold metal which embraces each stone in perfect harmony and balance. Hand-selected agate slices offer the perfect glow when the light pours through.


LIVING ROOMS

Building the perfect Living Room design, is by far one of the hardest things when it comes to home decor. This is the room you will want to put more effort in to make sure it combines comfort and elegance. A comfortable living space is about layers, creating conversational seating, and building a sensible room that’s both visually and functionally stimulating. A perfect living room teases and pleases the eye in a manner that feels edgy and fun while simultaneously catering to one’s need to pile up or curl in the most casual way.


Living Room | Navy Blue Trends
Inspired by the cultural icon James Dean, this Leather Upholstered Armchair has a slender boxy look and curvy arms, and expresses, somehow, his role in his most celebrated film: Rebel Without a Cause. Its frame construction is classic, made of lacquered wood and polished brass, giving it an unmistakable characteristic of a lounge chair.


Miller is a stunning rotating center table with four layers. The massive marble top seems almost immovable but smoothly turns with a push of a hand. The black marble makes the center table the head turner piece of every type of interior. Perfect for a hotel lobby or a luxurious penthouse, this piece embodies the knowledge of their artisans. The exquisite noble materials give Miller the ultimate high end look.


MODERN DESIGN IN DARK TONES

There’s something intrinsically luxurious and old fashioned about the curved arms of the NU Chesterfield sofa. The intricate details and the classic lines with a modern reinterpretation will make this piece a timeless decorative item. The NU chesterfield sofa is sure to endure for centuries to come, a confident piece of furniture to complement even the luxurious interiors. For complementing this extravagant armchair,  a perfect side table just like MANUKA, will be an exquisite piece that resembles a glorious beehive.


Living Room | Fantastic Grey Shades in the Main Color
NU Chesterfield Armchair, is a tribute to England's most iconic armchair. The inspiration of this classic leathered sofa is rooted back in 1800’. There's something intrinsically luxurious and old fashioned about the chesterfield products. It’s curved arms, the intricate details and the classic lines with a modern reinterpretation will make this piece a timeless decorative item. The NU chesterfield sofa is sure to endure for centuries to come, a confident piece of furniture to complement even the luxurious interiors.


Manuka is one of the most unique and beneficial forms of honey in the world. Made from a flower that only grows in New Zealand, it is a treasure many desire, just like MANUKA side table, an exquisite piece that resembles a glorious beehive. A matte brass structure and bronze glass base make it the perfect fit for a modern interior design. Create bold ambiances by adding this exclusive piece to your home decor.

Babel pendant blends perfectly into placid and splendid interior design ambiences. The magnificent irregular shape of each crystal glass conquered by the craftsman’s mastery creates a unique pattern of lighting refraction. Ideal to use as a single item or in harmony with more than one element at the same luxurious ambiance.


TRUE CLASSICS NEVER FAIL TO MAKE AN IMPRESSION

True classics never fail to make an impression and this is certainly the case for the Wave Center Table from Boca do Lobo mixed with the Sinatra’s standing lamp from Delightfull’s creation. Recently coffee tables are taking original shapes and designs that give the living room awhole unique look through unusual forms and new materials. The creativity and rich decoration of the Versailles Palace from Boca do Lobo, contributed to the inspiration of the creation of this exuberant sofa. For the most demanding setting, a sculptural and versatile creation from Delightfull there’s the Sinatra’s floor lamp will be there while drinking a cocktail.


Living Room | Modern and Contemporary Style
True classics never fail to make an impression and this is certainly the case for the Wave Table from Boca do Lobo. Nowadays, the traditional coffee table is no longer the only way to decorate the living room; recently coffee tables are taking original shapes and designs that give the living room a whole unique look through unusual forms and new materials. Wave is an original and a stylish coffee table for a modern living room as it is also an unconventional centre table for your sitting room. With great style and elegance, it creates an exclusive ambiance to your modern interiors. Developed by a Portuguese jewelry artisan, this piece is made of hand hammered copper with a black mirror top.


If you ever find yourself listening to "New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra while drinking a cocktail, this piece will be there. Sinatra’s standing lamp is simply Delightfull’s best design creation. A sculptural and versatile creation which is suitable for the most demanding setting. Its structure is handmade in brass and the lampshades in aluminium with the possibility of having 1 to 3 moveable arms.


ELEGANT, LAVISH AND STYLISH

Elegant, lavish and stylish, is how one can describe the renovation of a Haussmann style apartment in Paris, signed by Patricia Mauguy Flores from PFBDesign. The renovation of this private residence had one main goal, and it was perfectly achieved: to enhance the majesty of the high ceilings and the ornating moldings given to the apartment with a creative symbiosis between luxury furniture and an eclectic color scheme. This room is plenty of natural light, filtered by white and lilac curtains which give a greater height. The two grand chairs at both tops of the dining table NAMIB also from Brabbu, were custom made to perfectly match the room design.


Project Living Room | Mesmerising and Eclectic Details
Elegant, lavish and stylish, is how one can describe the renovation of a Haussmann style apartment in Paris, signed by Patricia Mauguy Flores from PFBDesign. The renovation of this private residence had one main goal, and it was perfectly achieved: to enhance the majesty of the high ceilings and the ornating moldings given to the apartment with a creative symbiosis between luxury furniture and an eclectic color scheme. The color palette used in this division was based in a neutral background. This room is plenty of natural light, filtered by white and lilac curtains which give a greater height. This allowed the designer to go for a bold turquoise set of chairs and an audacious purple rug. The two grand chairs at both tops of the dining table NAMIB also from Brabbu, were custom made to perfectly match the room design.


DARKER SHADES AND DESIGN BOLD MATERIALS

For highly contrasted living rooms with darker shades and design bold materials. This decoration has achieved a balance with a center table from Boca do Lobo, Then Monet Center Table made by natural elements, as well as artisan furniture making techniques. Combined with a modern luxury design piece, Newton Suspension lamp is a handcrafted piece that has something unique about it. Inspired by the aesthetic of this mid-century modern furniture piece, the Maree Sofa from Brabbu is a piece that reminds the rough landscape softened by uniform waves of the midnight.


Living Room | Black and Gold Tones in a Modern Space
The Scottish lake MAREE is surrounded by a picturesque mountain with a rugged landscape. MAREE sofa remind the rough landscape softened by uniform waves of the midnight blue velvet. A mid-century modern furniture piece that is also a reinterpretation of the classic chesterfield model. MAREE sofa is a must-have mid-century modern furniture piece in every modern or classic living room.


Newton Suspension Lamp is a handcrafted piece that has something unique about it. Newton Lamp is a monumental piece which authenticates Boca do Lobo designers and artisans' work.

Designed in Boca do Lobo’s quintessential style, and influenced by natural elements, as well as artisan furniture making techniques, the Monet Center Table is a unique and sophisticated furniture piece. Resorting to the use of contrasting design elements and materials, Boca do Lobo have achieved a beautifully balanced center table which comfortably sits in any contemporary setting.


JEWELRY FOR YOUR HOME

In wide open, spacious rooms, it’s important to create different zones for more private and comfortable zones. The Boca do Lobo Folding Screen is a possession of furniture with gold leafing symbolizes wealth and prosperity. It was a status symbol in those ancient times that inspired the present furniture makers who adopted the concept of gold leafing. A highly desirable statement piece that is jewelry for the home.


Living Room | Perfect Golden and Black Living Room
The Symphony Cabinet is inspired by the movement and evolution of music, from the natural flow of sound, to it’s various epochs and styles. Re-interpreting key design elements found in church organs, violins and the details of brass instruments , the Symphony Cabinet seeks to move and stir emotion much like a musical composition. Handcrafted from the finest materials, with a vision and aesthetic achieved by Boca do Lobo designers and craftsmen alone, the Symphony Cabinet is a quintessential piece of pure elegance and style.


LUXURIOUS FIREPLACE

An extended fireplace complemented with a luxurious light element, sets the mood to a slender ambience, suitable for modern living rooms with an attitude. The Waterfall Wall Lamp, from Luxxu is a creation that represents a natural sensation of waterfalls. An elegant and modern wall lighting made of gold plated brass and handmade crystal glass tubes.


Living Room | Luxury Ambience with Amazing Details
This creation represents a natural sensation of waterfalls. An elegant and modern wall lighting made of gold plated brass and handmade crystal glass tubes.


All images courtesy of Covet House - covethouse.eu