Dark and cold months are a great time for introspection and germination of new ideas that will turn into new projects come spring. And where to find inspiration if not in Italy, an all-year-round destination for art lovers? Here I don’t mean only great masterpieces of the past, but also current exhibitions devoted to art, …
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Warsaw Home is the annual interior design fair that takes place at the Ptak Warsaw Expo, just outside the Polish capital. This emerging trade show, now in its fourth edition, aspires to be the leading design fair in Central and Eastern Europe. It’s divided into five sectors: Selected Design, Selected Furniture, Deco, Kitchen& Dining and …
Azure waters of the Aegean sea, gentle light caressing the pastel facades of Provence or the raw beauty of stone architecture in the Balearics - few other regions offer as much visual poetry as the Mediterranean. The southern coasts of Europe invite us to dream and enjoy the moment, while local design promotes the idea …
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Looking for amazing places to relax and admire greenery, when you're out on summer vacation or a city break in Europe? Here’s a Dreams & Design curated list of the most beautiful gardens of the Old Continent, which includes must-see botanical gems and historical landmarks in Italy, Spain, France, Denmark, Poland, Bulgaria and England.
When it comes to creating a stylish and comfortable home, the exterior is as important as the interior. Summer is a perfect time to get closer to nature, preferably on your own terrace or the one of your holiday home. Below you can find a Dreams & Design selection of outdoor furniture in three styles …
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Gentle light, Mediterranean flora and deep blue sea can only enhance visual sensations triggered off by great works of architecture. My recent holiday in Spain gave me the chance to admire two landmarks of contemporary architecture - La Muralla Roja by Ricardo Bofill and the City of Arts and Sciences by Santiago Calatrava. Read on …
Besides fashion and design, Milan is known for its vibrant art scene. And here I don’t mean only Leonardo da Vinci and masterpieces of the past, but also contemporary art at the local galleries. There are still a couple of days left to see two of them - the Dan Flavin exhibition at Cardi Gallery …
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Summing up the events of FuoriSalone 2019, I can’t really omit Brera, the centre of old Milan with many of the city’s historic churches and palaces. Here’s my final post on Milan Design Week with 5 highlights of Brera Design District - from scenic installations to modern showrooms, with a touch of the bohemian and …
As many of you already know, the Fuorisalone, a part of Milan Design Week that takes place around the city, outside the main furniture fair, is split into a few separate districts, each of them bringing its own flavour to the mix. This year I wanted to take a closer look at events organised by …
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The most intense design week of the year is over. It took me quite a few weeks to digest all the information and the visual input, but in this post I would like to share my personal impressions instead of offering you a summary of trends and new products. The sheer number of events of …
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