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

www.bocadolobo.com

All images courtesy of BOCA DO LOBO

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

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

Salone Del Mobile.Milano 2015: Furnishing, Lighting and Workspace Excellence

The 54th edition of the Salone del Mobile will fling open its doors from 

Tuesday 14th to Sunday 19th April, at the Rho Milan Fairgrounds. 

Quality and innovation, along with major collateral events and a comprehensive, wide range of goods are the ingredients that make the Salone such an unmissable event.

With over 2,000 exhibitors, more than 200,000 m2 of exhibition space and thousands of products making their market debut, the Salone del Mobile is the acknowledged sectoral international benchmark event year after year, attracting more than 300,000 visitors from over 160 countries.

The Salone is open to operators each day from 9.30am to 6.30pm, and also open to the general public on the Saturday and Sunday.

The Salone Internazionale del Mobile, split into three style categories: 
Classic, Modern and Design, the International Furnishing Accessories Exhibition and SaloneSatellite, will be flanked by the biennial Euroluce / International Lighting Exhibition in Pavilions 9-11 and 13-15 and Workplace3.0/SaloneUfficio, dedicated to the workspace, in Pavilions 22- 24.

Euroluce, the exhibition devoted to excellence in the lighting world, will showcase the very latest in outdoor, indoor, industrial, event/show, special use and hospital lighting solutions, lighting systems, light sources and illumination technology software and consulting. To mark the 2015 International Year of Light proclaimed by UNESCO, architect Attilio Stocchi has conceived "FAVILLA. To every light a voice" for the city of Milan - an installation/event telling the story of and exploring the essence of light.

Workplace3.0 is an exhibition with an innovative concept, devoted to design and technology for planning the workspace in the round. Workplace3.0 will bring together the top proposals from the furnishing world for office, banks, insurance offices, post offices and other public spaces, seating for offices and public spaces, acoustics, flooring and coverings, lighting and office accessories as well as audio-video technologies and communication.

"The Walk", a huge installation on exhibit inside the Workplace3.0 pavilions, was conceived by internationally renowned Italian architect Michele De Lucchi as an area for showcasing ideas and design triggers for planning workspaces in their many different contemporary interpretations. New activities and working modes generate new workspaces and new design requisites for "inhabiting them", with offices increasingly becoming a hub for social interface, meetings and living side by side.

Another event - IN ITALY - created by the architectural practice Four in the Morning to a design by architect Dario Curatolo, will feature 64 Italian manufacturers and a select group of designers, planners and architects, who will tackle the theme of products, design and planning. The firms involved will be presented innovatively through the medium of film, with the curator taking the audience through a virtual exploration of Italian know- how and uniqueness and the production processes behind each object. The film will become an installation, which in turn will become an App used to explore five apartments - in Lecce, Milan, Rome, Venice and the Sienese hillside - done up in five completely different styles.

SaloneSatellite will be back in Pavilions 22 and 24 - the same as Workplace3.0 - with free public entry from Cargo 5. Now in its 18th edition, the exhibition is dedicated to the theme "Life Planet", dovetailing with that of EXPO 2015: Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life. SaloneSatellite is an unrivalled meeting point for 700 young designers selected from all over the world, businessmen, architects, interior designers and the press. The exhibition showcases the work of designers under 35, and offers them a chance to be selected for the 6th annual edition of the SaloneSatellite Award for the 3 best prototypes on exhibit, relating to the product categories on show.

The Salone del Mobile can be followed on the social networks and through its website and the online magazine (www.salonemilano.it), its official Facebook and Twitter pages, a dedicated YouTube channel, Flickr gallery and profiles on LinkedIn and Pinterest.

The official hashtags for the 2015 edition on Twitter @iSaloniofficial are:
#iSaloni | #Euroluce | #Workplace | #SaloneUfficio | #SaloneSatellite

For the second year running, the Salone is renewing its ties with the Municipality of Milan, Councillor for Employment, Economic Development, University and Research, Cristina Tajani, and the city's design schools, which led to the setting up of the Welcome Project at the 2014 edition. Salone del Mobile information points at various focal points around the city will be manned by 100 students, on hand to provide visitors with information on how to negotiate the city, on the trade fair itself and the palimpsest of events in Milan organised by the Department.

The Salone del Mobile is also one of the supporters of the exhibition "LEONARDO 1452- 1519" - the greatest Leonardo da Vinci exhibition ever held in Italy - which will launch on 15th April 2015 at Milan's Palazzo Reale, just after the Salone opens. Promoted by the Municipality of Milan, the project was conceived and carried out within the framework of a partnership between Palazzo Reale and Skira going back over more than 15 years, and curated by Pietro C. Marani and Maria Teresa Fiorio - both prominent Renaissance art historians.

For the third year running, an agreement between the Salone del Mobile, Milan Fairgrounds and Milan's transport agency ATM - means that visitors to the Salone will be able to acquire a combined ticket, valid for public transport on Milan's urban network and for entry to the trade fair.

Trenitalia high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca and EuroCity trains will stop specially at Rho Fiera Expo Milano during the Salone. Frecciarossa and Frecciabianca will make three stops during both the morning and the afternoon, as well as two EuroCity train pairs to and from Switzerland.

Thanks to an agreement with SkyTeam Global Meetings, exhibitors, operators and journalists taking part in the Salone will be eligible for discounts of between 5% and 15% on flights, depending on flight class. Discounts are available on all international and intercontinental return flights to Milan, operated by SkyTeam member airlines between 9th and 24th April.

Negotiations are currently under way with Alitalia for discounted airfares on national flights to and from Milan during the Salone.

The Salone is also making the real-time Salone del Mobile.Milano 2015 App available for free download on iOS and Android devices, enabling people to plan their visits and orientate themselves at the fairgrounds.

Detailed information can be found on the website www.salonemilano.it

Salone del Mobile 2015: MINI and Jaime Hayon Present 'Urban Perspectives'

A Fantastical Installation on the Future of Urban Mobility

For this year's Salone del Mobile, MINI has teamed up with Spanish designer and artist Jaime Hayon to present an installation that conjures up visions of tomorrow's urban mobility in the form of an imaginary world.

The focus of the installation is the MINI Citysurfer concept, a flexible electric kick scooter that provides a smarter and more personalised way of getting around town. For Jaime Hayon it is the starting point of a fantastical journey through a modern metropolis, for which he is designing two variants of the MINI Citysurfer concept. He takes visitors along graphic paths and challenging routes through a surreal space, within which he applies his strikingly creative aesthetics to showcase the future of mobility:



"I wanted to create an incredible and immersive experience that pays tribute to MINI's sophisticated design developments for future mobility," says Jaime Hayon of his vision, which goes far beyond any fictional mobility scenario. He sees his installation as a collaborative design process that espouses the MINI claim to pioneering materials and high quality. For the execution of the overall concept, Hayon is working closely with the MIN Design Team and specialist craftspeople.

'Jaime Hayon Urban Perspectives for MINI' is a further highlight arising from the ongoing creative dialogue that MINI pursues with leading international designers. "For us, collaborating with creative designers from a wide range of disciplines is an important format that allows us to view automotive design from a different perspective," says Anders Warming, Head of MINI Design. "Jaime Hayon is a partner whose sheer inventiveness and unconventional formal language are inspirational."

In Jaime Hayon's illustrated urban jungle, progress is bright and colorful: the designer has dreamed up a road made of Carrara marble supported by luminous blue pillars, while shiny brass lamps point the way to an imaginary destination. Accessories specially developed for the installation, such as a helmet - part high-tech object, part playful mask - and a jacket likewise designed by Hayon, symbolize the fantasy realm in which the Spanish designer dismantles familiar perspectives. They are indispensable accoutrements on this dynamic ride into the future which Hayon imposingly visualizes through his personal play with functionality fantasy and creativity.

The installation 'Jaime Hayon Urban Perspectives for MINI' will be on show from 14 to 19 April 2015 at the Laboratorio Bergognone in Via Bergognone 26 as part of the Salone del Mobile in Milan.

All images copyright and courtesy of BMW Group - bmwgroup.com

Salone del Mobile - salonemilano.it

BOOKNITURE - Furniture Hidden in a Book by Mike PLATEAUS

BOOK x FURNITURE = BOOKNITURE

BOOKNITURE is an extremely compact furniture. You can store it or carry it around just like a book. In just a flip, it unfolds from a book to a piece of multifunctional furniture.

Easy Storage
Quick Setup
Multifunctional
Highly portable

BOOKNITURE IS SPECIAL

BOOKNITURE combines advanced honeycomb paper structure with traditional craft of book-binding.

The binding is performed in a factory which specializes in traditional book assembly.

BOOKNITURE MEETS YOUR NEEDS

BOOKNITURE can be used in endless ways: it can be a stool, a foot rest, a nightstand, a standing work desk... and many more!

What's more? Stack it up and make a table & chair set; Add a wood board on top of 2 BOOKNITUREs to make it a bench; Stack a few layers more and it becomes a shelf! Possibility with BOOKNITURE is endless. As long as you don't limit your imagination!

BOOKNITURE is also light and portable. Fold it back into a book and take it out everywhere! BOOKNITURE makes sure you can sit anywhere with style and comfort.

All images courtesy of BOOKNITURE. For more information please visit www.bookniture.com

Bolon Wins Design Award for Best Web

[New York], May 2, 2014 - Swedish design company Bolon has been awarded the prestigious 'Best Web' prize at Milan Design Week 2014. 

Sponsored by Microsoft, the award is given to the website that best uses the latest standards in web design, offers high levels of user friendliness and is compatible over various platforms.

The jury, which included world-renowned Spanish architect and designer Patricia Urquiola, motivated their choice by describing Bolon's campaign site dedicated to the launch of the Silence collection as 'having harnessed the possibilities of the web in an exemplary fashion'. The jury also commented that the site 'best represents the future of web - increasingly immersive, touch-optimised and unforgettable in its simplicity.'


The Contradiction of Silence from Bolon on Vimeo.

Amongst other content, the site features visitor-controlled loops from a ground-breaking film
'The Contradiction of Silence' made by Bolon in collaboration with internationally acclaimed choreographer Alexander Ekman. The full version of this short film also featured as an integral part of the site's visitor experience.

Annica Eklund, CEO at Bolon continues - How we chose to execute the film sequences definitely struck a chord with the jury. The slow motion, stop-start loops and the films' colour and tone received a lot of positive comments. We are extremely grateful for this award as it is further confirmation of our desire to push the boundaries of creativity within the design branch - in this case, using innovative technology to bring life to a visually strong concept in an unexpected way.

Silence - The New Collection from Bolon - Visit the Silence site →

Inspired by the tranquil beauty and deep forests of our Swedish homeland, Silence by Bolon is a true sensory treat.

‘Silence’ is 100% free of the softening agent phthalate – a feature that shows the company’s continuing commitment to environmental innovation and one that will be applied to every Bolon collection from 2014 onwards.

'Silence' is available as a combination of sheets, tiles and, as a new article, planks as standard. The whole collection holds the same high ratings for wear and tear and fire-resistance and comes with the same long guarantees as every other Bolon collection.

All images courtesy of BOLON - http://www.bolon.com/