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.

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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

Samsung Chef Collection Brings Smart Technology and Beautiful Design to Premium Built-In Home Appliance Category

New Line Redefines the Modern Kitchen and Simplifies Daily Lives

Samsung Electronics America, Inc., the number one selling brand of major appliances, announced its new Chef Collection line of premium built-in appliances. Merging elegant design and industry leading technology, the newly redesigned line of Chef Collection was unveiled at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) in San Diego.




With Chef Collection, Samsung brings its most innovative and popular home appliance features to the premium built-in category, reflecting its deep consumer insights and industry expertise. For the first time, Samsung is introducing two new fully integrated built-in refrigerators, including the industry’s first 42” Built-In 4-Door Flex model. The line also includes signature features that only Samsung offers in a full suite of kitchen appliances that includes wall ovens, cook tops, Pro ranges, and dishwashers. All models are Wi-Fi-enabled, offering modern functionality and convenience to consumers.

“As homes have become more modern, we felt it was important to give people more choices when selecting premium appliances that complement their elevated sense of style,” said John Herrington, Senior Vice President, General Manager of Home Appliances, Samsung Electronics America. “With the reimagined Chef Collection, we’ve integrated our best and brightest innovations and design details in a premium built-in platform that meets the needs and priorities of modern families and fits how they live their lives.”

The New Samsung Chef Collection Line

Samsung Chef Collection seeks to redefine and modernize the home, with advanced features that don’t just complement modern kitchens, they enhance the overall look and functionality of the space. It is available in Samsung’s exclusive matte black stainless steel – a soft brushed metal finish, as well as stainless steel. The line is also panel-ready so the look of the appliances can adapt to changes in design preferences over time. Other Chef Collection highlights include:

Refrigeration

• An industry first, the fully integrated 42” Samsung Chef Collection Built-in 4-Door Flex Refrigerator with FlexZone™ compartment that easily transitions from fridge to freezer at the touch of a button

• 36” Samsung Chef Collection Built-In includes Metal Cooling stainless steel interior and TwinCooling™ to keep food fresher, longer

• The Wi-Fi-enabled built-in models feature Samsung’s View Inside cameras so consumers can see its contents from anywhere on their smart phones

• Frame LED lighting (1) that illuminates what’s within, and hidden electronic controls to give a truly seamless look

• A Chef Pantry compartment in each model that can be set to three different temperature options to handle various food preservation needs

Cooking

• 30” Samsung Chef Collection Wall Ovens, available in single, double, and the industry’s largest capacity microwave combo (2) configurations, feature Steam Cook technology and Flex Duo™ design in which a removable Smart Divider splits the bottom oven cavity into two to create three independent ovens

• 30” and 36” Samsung Chef Collection Cooktops, available in gas and induction, offer power, precision and seamless design. A powerful 22K BTU Dual Power brass burner on the gas cooktop goes from high and hot to a true simmer. Virtual Flame Technology™ on the induction cooktop gives the real feel and visual glow of a flame. It also features a large FlexZone™ cooking surface for maximum efficiency

• Bluetooth-enabled 30” and 36” Samsung Chef Collection Range Hoods automatically turn on with the Pro Range or Cooktop, and change fan speed with the Heat Sensing feature, which automatically adjusts based on the heat being generated from below

• The 30” Samsung Chef Collection Pro Range offers 5.8 cu ft. capacity with 22K Dual Power brass burner and dual convection oven, and bold LED-illuminated knob design

Dishwasher

• The Samsung Chef Collection Dishwasher with Samsung’s exclusive WaterWall™ technology delivers a powerful, streaming wall of water for corner to corner cleaning, and a Chef Mode that provides concentrated cleaning power on heavily-soiled pots and pans. The AutoRelease™ Door opens automatically to circulate air and improve overall drying by as much as 35% (3)

The complete line of new Chef Collection built-in appliances will be available later this year.

Wi-Fi Capabilities Throughout

Samsung Chef Collection reflects the aspirations of a new generation of state-of-the-art homeowners who not only prefer a beautiful look in their kitchen but also appreciate having the latest innovation in their homes. By making the appliances Wi-Fi-enabled, for example, Chef Collection gives consumers peace of mind that the stove isn’t still simmering while they are out of the house, and that the dishwasher cycle has been started after a big night of entertaining. Now, all of this can be controlled from a smart phone, bringing necessary smart technology to the built-in category.

“As my career has flourished over the past year, I need to be as efficient as possible and make every moment count,” said Candice Kumai, leading wellness expert, chef and author. “This is especially true when it comes to the kitchen. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been in bed and realized that I didn’t start the dishwasher. Or, I’ve been in the middle of a fitness class and wondered, ‘Did I turn off the oven?’ I feel like Samsung created Chef Collection with people like me in mind.”

Built with Installers in Mind

Knowing that installation time and repair work are major pain points for installers, Samsung set out to make the process easier than ever with Samsung Chef Collection. Less cumbersome packaging solutions and time-saving features like pre-drilled holes and easy leveling make installation faster. Installers can run Wi-Fi-enabled, remote diagnostic checks to ensure the appliance is functioning properly and help reduce repeat visits for repairs.

Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, N.J., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), is a recognized innovative leader in consumer electronics, mobile devices and enterprise solutions. A wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SEA is pushing beyond the limits of today’s technology and providing consumers and organizations with a portfolio of groundbreaking products in appliances, home entertainment, Internet of Things, mobile computing, smartphones, virtual reality, wireless infrastructure and wearables, in addition to offering leading content and services related to mobile payments, 360-degree VR video, customer support and more. Samsung is a pioneering leader in smartphones and HDTVs in the U.S. and one of America’s fastest growing home appliance brands. To discover more about Samsung, please visit www.samsung.com

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(1) Built In refrigerator models only
(2) Among leading brands (Q4 2016 Traqline Report)
(3) Compared to conventional Samsung dishwashers

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IBEROSTAR Opens Its Exclusive Designer Hotel in Portals Nous

Designed by Marcel Wanders, the new five-star IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Portals Nous is situated in one of Majorca’s most exclusive areas.

The facilities at the new hotel include Astir, a gourmet restaurant and the only one on the island to serve El Capricho meat, the finest in the world. Guests at the hotel will enjoy a butler service endorsed by the prestigious British Butler Guild, as well as an extensive ‘menu’ of special services.

IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts opened its newest hotel, the IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Portals Nous, boasting a prime beachfront location in one of Majorca’s most exclusive areas. This grand luxury five-star hotel is the first establishment in the Mediterranean to be included in The Grand Collection, the company’s premium category, combining impeccable designer architecture with the most innovative and personalized services.

The 66 rooms include four double penthouses with a private terrace and jacuzzi, and five unique themed suites, all designed by Marcel Wanders.

The accommodation options include two Naughty Suites for those wishing to live out their most secret fantasies, and a Stargazer Suite, where guests will have the chance to travel far beyond the stars in a unique adventure into outer space. The fun-filled facilities in the Games Suite feature a pinball machine, table football, video game console and even a putting green on the terrace. In turn, the Heritage Suite has been designed with lovers of art and antiques in mind, whilst the Spa Suite is the ideal choice for those in search of total rest and relaxation. All in all, a fabulous range of one-of-a-kind rooms.

The hotel stands in a prime location set against a stunning backdrop, and meticulous attention has been paid to every detail of the interior design. Five-star hotel standards are guaranteed thanks to the butler service endorsed by the prestigious British Butler Guild, including a fabulous ‘menu’ of special services.

The chain’s painstaking attention to even the smallest detail is also reflected in the hotel’s gastronomy options. The IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Portals Nous has four spaces serving locally sourced organic products including the Astir Gourmet Restaurant, the Selini Lobby Bar and the Dom Pérignon Champagne Bar. Guests will also be able to take advantage of the Guest Experience offering unlimited personalized services such as getting a table at any of the island’s restaurants without having to give a thought to waiting lists, access to a personal shopper, or even making a last-minute booking for a helicopter or boat. Nothing is beyond the reach of guests staying at the IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Portals Nous.

IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts is a resort hotel chain based in Palma de Mallorca (Balearic Islands, Spain), founded by the Fluxà family in 1986. IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts is an integral part of GRUPO IBEROSTAR, one of the main Spanish tourist companies with over 60 years of experience, which currently has 100 hotels of 4 and 5 stars in 17 countries around the world.

For more information, please visit: www.IBEROSTAR.com

All images courtesy of IBEROSTAR