Cafe Trussardi New Concept to Launch in Dubai | Restaurant Design

Cafe Trussardi is the cafe related directly to the Trussardi Fashion house. Very popular in Milan, this cafe is known for the beautiful outdoor terrace and green roof. Recently, Luxury Living created the brand’s first home furniture line, Trussardi Casa,  and wanted to depict their style through the new concept for the cafe which will open world wide starting with Dubai. The presentation of the cafe concept was introduced during Imm Cologne 2015. First I will show you the original cafe, and then you will see the new images of what the new concept will look like.

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Fendi Casa 2015 Collection | Luxury Furniture

At Maison & Objet last January, Fendi Casa, among other luxurious brands, presented their latest collection and finishes for 2015. During each fair they add a few new elements or elaborate on existing pieces that were released in the recent years. You will notice velvets, dark colors, and metallic finishes as the most prevalent trend this year. Fendi Casa captured it perfectly.

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A Peak Inside Fifty Shades Of Grey Apartment | Interiors

On of the most anticipated movies of the year is definitely Fifty Shades of Grey to be released for Valentine’s day, despite the controversy and unprecedented popularity of the original book.

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Mezzo Kuwait by Pro-design Studio | Restaurant Design

Mezzo is a fusion type restaurant that opened January 2014 and was immediately recognized for its unique design, great menu, and lovely wall mural.

Mezzo was designed and executed by Pro-design Studio in Kuwait based on the client’s request to have a hip industrial yet clean finish design. Materials used included powder coated U-beams on the main wall, sturdy mesh type ceiling, custom made lighting by none other than .PSLAB, engineered oak flooring, authentic Harry Bertoia chairs, solid wood massive cabinet,and rough wall texture, all combined together gave this beautiful finish.

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Iwan Maktabi Beirut Flagship Store By Maria Group | Retail Interiors

As one of the leading retailers of modern and classic carpets after getting Carpet cleaning, designing a showroom for Iwan Maktabi has many challenges. Maria Group were commissioned to create a modern space that would be powerful yet reveal the beauty of the luxurious products on display. Allowing proper visibility of the products to be appreciated, was the main concern for the designers.

The high ceiling, natural light, and beautiful open space aided the designers in coming up with ideas that would address each area perfectly.

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House SAR By Nico Van Der Meaulen in South Africa | Residential Design

As usual, Nico Ven Der Meulen have just delivered a beautiful residence in South Africa, I had to share it with you.

From the Architects:

Designed by the highly acclaimed Werner van der Meulen, House Sar encapsulates luxury, comfort and functionality in a minimalist architectural setting. The clients approached Nico van der Meulen Architects with a modest single storey pitched roof house.

Limited views and access to the garden resulted in the rooms beings dark, and thus the clients main request was to transform this house into a light-filled open plan contemporary home. Ensuring that every room was naturally lit became the challenge for Werner van der Meulen, but one he proved could be done.

A framework of steel columns and beams surround the entrance while louvered planes conceal the four garages and floating roofs (if you are interested on learning more about the garage doors, try here).Well,Titan Garage Doors Abbotsford is also helping out people in getting the best garage door services. It’s as if each plane whether wall, roof or floor has been intentionally treated differently either in material, texture or colour creating a unique entrance design.

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Design in Beirut Design Lighting For Dikakeen in Kuwait | Lighting Design

Dikakeen is a cafe which opened in Kuwait not long ago. The designers of the project worked closely with DIB (Design in Beirut) to complement the concept of the space with proper customized lighting. Since the shop concept itself is inspired by old souks, DIB came up with fixtures that would resemble traditional lamps by using handmade glass yet embraced with modern stainless steel accessories.

The design itself is associated with nostalgic memories of old Kuwait ‘kiosks’, chefs at Dikakeen specialize in Kuwaiti food with an added twist.

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Update your Interior With Stylish Wallpaper | Tips

Do you ever feel your house needs a lift, yet you don’t know where to begin? Sometimes you don’t need to go through a great deal of effort to establish a trendier setting. Using wallpaper or wall-coverings is an effective way to give a totally new vibe to your space. With so many brands on the market, many of who are collaborating with well-known designers, you are definitely going to find what suits you the most. Below I will list tips on choosing your wallpaper.

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