We love the global cool design sensibility of Casamidy products. It is firm that combines that design sensibility with a deep respect for traditional craftsmanship. All products are designed by the founders, husband-and-wife team Anne-Marie Midy and Jorge Almada, and manufactured by more than 40 artisans, artists and craftspeople in San Miguel De Allende, Mexico. The materials – iron, leather, tin, blown glass, wood – are turned into timeless and distinctive furniture and furnishi
White Animal Life (WAL) tableware, a collection created by Amsterdam-based interior designer Emilie Kröner, attracted attention, for example, at this year’s New York and Milan Design Weeks. The collection includes a rhino and hippo oil-and-vinegar set, elephants as salt and pepper shakers, a flamingo carafe, leopard napkin holders, and a crocodile serving dish perfect for candy, olives or asparagus. In all, White Animal Life is a decidedly ill-functioning set curiosities for the t
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These minimalist, slightly retro — and dare-we-say cute – lamps come from New Zealand. They are the result of cooperation between veteran craftsman Douglas Snelling and his artist daughter Rebecca Snelling. They established their company, Workroom, in 2008 and its collection currently includes tables, stools and lamps. In 2010, Rebecca and her partner Paul Dowie opened a physical retail store Douglas + Bec on St. Mary’s Road in Ponsonby, Auckland. It sells not just Workroom
These 3D area rugs bring a new dimension to floor coverings. The Terra carpet by Stepevi has a luxurious, thick pile, which allows it to be shaped with grooves and valleys. “Valleys” is a deliberate term, shaped so deep that you can appreciate it from across the room. As the company says, “the world is not flat, why should a rug be!” The color choices range from light to dark grey, purple and ocean-inspired azure – each earthy, and true to the Terra concept. These 3D rugs are made of 75 perce
The new Numi Toilet from Kohler embraces simplicity and style, but manages to sneak in a few ultra-modern extras too. This innovative toilet design has a motion-activated lid with a front sensor that raises the top when you enter the room. Now, that’s service! And at floor-level, a second sensor raises the seat, offering totally hands-free, hygienic user experience. A magnetic docking station with touch-screen panel lets you control every function – and there are lots. This tech toilet is sou
Neutral, yes, but far from boring, this versatile kitchen design by Salvarini Kitchen is a great way of expressing your individual style. The Highteak kitchen features a rich medley of materials including characteristically grainy teak, ebony, steel, Corian, and lacquered surfaces available in a rainbow of colors. Customize the composition of your cabinets, appliances and countertops, and finish it with just the right lighting for your own gourmet space. A kitchen is as individual as its owne
Satisfy your appetite for style with this modern round glass dining table. Designed by Foster + Partners for Italian furniture firm Molteni, the Ac dining table is inspired by contemporary architecture and art, and is actually a piece of art in itself. The sculptural base is made of a mixture of cement and organic fiber, and is available in white or grey. The round or oval-shaped tabletop of tempered glass gives you a clear view of the stand-out base. The tabletop measures 130, 140 or 150 cm
Give your home a bit of sparkle with this chic Swarovski crystal tile mosaic by tile guru Bisazza. The aptly named Crystal Collection is made of glass tile and white-gold mosaic, accented with glittering Swarovski crystals for a hint of sparkle. The “Coral & Seahorses” motif makes a classic yet contemporary addition to the bathroom or powder room with its deep blue background and shimmering ocean life. If it’s an edgy look you’re after, Bisazza has got you covered – check out the “Sculls & Cr
How about adding some shockingly bright neon color to a vase made of the iconic Limoges porcelain and shaped in the classic tapered vase form? That is what French company La Tête Au Cube has done in accordance with their mission to be “slightly offbeat and completely off the wall.” The clay comes from the Limoges area where the famous hard-paste porcelain has been manufactured since 1771. The “fluo vases” are also made in Limoges, hand-crafted and therefore each
