Black on Black Modern Interiors

Saturday, March 2nd, 2013

What seems to be a very odd and unthinkable interior palette is actually something that is surprisingly impressive and certainly unforgettable.  Indeed, black on black interior color scheme is daring, elegant and offers great contrasting qualities with considerable shock-factor that draws the eye and imprints the memory.

Zero round bed by Presotto

Zero round bed by Presotto

A modern bedroom that showcases the Zero round bed by Presotto is one of the most dramatic and sensory environments where everything is black, including the bed’s upholstery, carpets and walls.  However, in this case, while everything is undeniably the same color, the extraordinary shape of the bed takes center stage and stands out the most.

All-black modern bathroom design

All-black modern bathroom design

In this chic, all-black modern bathroom, the color is interpreted through variation in patterns and textures along with different reflective surfaces.  This causes the single-colored interior to take on a mufti-dimensional scope and in consequence create a stunning theatrical effect.

Black contemporary dining room design

Black contemporary dining room design

When an all-black color palette is used in the dining area, the intention is to achieve an exaggerated and highly expressive outcome that synthesizes grandeur and formality with visual transcendence.

Interior Design 101: Do not overdose!

Saturday, July 7th, 2012

As it often happens, once the house or apartment is built, bought, renovated or all of the above, the need to furnish and decorate it, is a matter of highest urgency.  The compulsory need to “start living” in the new space can be described as the sight of a water oasis after a long walk in the scorching sun.  That feeling alone drives many, to overdose on furnishing and decorating their spaces.  Like binging after a dreadful stint at a diet, homeowners have very hungry eyes.

Contrary to the instinctive call to action of “lets get this place/room finished”, decorating should be a process of many layers.  While the essentials (like a bed, sofa, dining table and chairs) should be in place from the beginning, other decorative elements such as complementing pieces, art and accessories should be acquired overtime to avoid a decorative overdose.  This way, there is no chance at over furnishing and more success at meeting individual needs, spatial requirements and most importantly, maximizing decorative and functional potential of every interior element.

Hugo modern leather sofa by Gamma Arredamenti

Hugo leather sofa by Gamma Arredamenti

William leather bed by Cattelan Italia

William leather bed by Cattelan Italia

Ritz contemporary dining table by Bross Italia

Ritz dining table by Bross Italia

Oversized Modern Floor Mirrors

Friday, April 1st, 2011

Dramatic, impressive and full of eccentric integrity, oversized designer floor mirrors are a must have in the modern bedroom, living room or dining room.  Leaning against the wall or mounted on it, modern floor mirrors are destined to enhance the room with reflective qualities, offer a full-length view of its surroundings, add textural variation, and adapt hard to match materials and finishes as well as offer an unrivaled focal point.  Some of our favorites are:

Pasha Leather Floor Mirror by Cattelan Italian

Pasha Leather Floor Mirror by Cattelan Italian

Kolonaky Floor Mirror by Tonin casa

Kolonaky Floor Mirror by Tonin casa

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Blast of Modern Design – Join The Club

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

Hospitality projects, done impeccable right, result in inspiring interior solutions that can be tailored and tweaked for residential décor, because at the end of the day, hotel settings are meant to offer immense sensory impression while also denoting a home-away-from-home environment.  One such stirringly inspiring project is the newly opened boutique hotel in Singapore.  The Club Hotel by Ministry of Design fuses sleek European sophistication with designer modern bedroom furniture, minimal accessories, locally inspired accents and a timelessly cosmopolitan black and white color theme that serves to unify and reinforce the overall contemporary ambiance.

Club hotel in Singapore interior by Ministry of Design

Club hotel modern bedroom interior in Singapore

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Metropolis within hand’s reach

Monday, March 21st, 2011

One of the most exciting collections presented at the 2011 Maison et Objet show in Paris was from none other than Jamie Hayon for Lladro Atelier.  Titled Metropolis, the collection encompassed porcelain objects in a form of modern vases, contemporary mirrors and designer lamps shaped like skyscrapers.  Although each object is truly striking in its own right, when set up together, the arrangement is reminiscent of a cityscape with a polarizing twist that is futuristic and whimsical at the same time.

Metropolis collection by Jamie Hayon for Lladro Atelier

Metropolis vases, mirrors and lamps by Jamie Hayon for Lladro Atelier

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