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SOLID WOOD FOR THE WIN

Colour experts recommend these reassuring shades of green and blue to ease us in and set the tone for 2020.

Kenzo Takada, who retired from fashion more than 20 years ago, is now channelling his creative juices into styling homes and interior design. Despite the change, the 80-year-old innovator, who remains rooted in his design philosophy, discusses his legacy and the recurring Japanese influences on his bodies of work.

THE BRAND NEW AMELS 60 sees the Dutch builder’s Limited Editions range expand with this model made together with reputed naval architect Espen Øino.

For the last 16 years, RT+Q has been creating one exquisite abode after another, never revisiting tired trends or feeling stuck in a creative rut.

It’s the New Year and you want to give your space a fresh look.

Hip furniture retailer Dream Interiors moves east, and gets a sexy makeover.

On the East Coast of the United States, this seemingly traditional home is surrounded by nature, but features glamorous interiors that reflect the owners’ chic style. KARINE MONIE finds out more from its designer.

Creating a home with Classical interiors is easy, when you know where to source furniture in that style.

Creating a home with Classical interiors is easy, when you know where to source furniture in that style.

Having pre-dinner drinks is a great way to start an evening at Origin Grill & Bar. Decked out in dark wood and dotted with plush leather chairs, Origin Bar has a convivial vibe that makes you relax immediately. We enjoy the namesake Origin cocktail, a gin-based thirst-quencher made with spiced pineapple and sugar cane. We also have our eye on other intriguing cocktails such as Leaf The Curry (think curry leaf, tamarind, cardamom and aged rum), and tempting bar snacks (poached lobster roll with trout caviar, anyone?). Alas, dinner beckons.

The city is filled with plenty of hot spots for design lovers to discover, but these 10 Insta-worthy boutique hotels will make you opt to stay in, instead.

Not one to shirk a difficult challenge, London-based, GhanaianBritish architect David Adjaye is redefining the meaning of social architecture through changing the city’s landscape. Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle gets up-close with the man of the moment.

A MODERN EUROPEAN RESTAURANT AND BAR

This boutique interior design company, established in 1991, has become synonymous with a simple and elegant aesthetic. It maintains a strong focus on quality workmanship and design integrity, while keeping in tune with their clients’ vision. Today, its repertoire includes project management, design and build, as well as commercial projects.