February 2012 - Design & Lifestyle Blog

The Burbury Hotel In Australia | Hotel Design

The Burbury Hotel is located in Barton, Canberra, a short distance from Parliament House. This 4.5 star hotel accommodates 100 guest rooms with interiors by Katon Redgen Mathieson.

Conceived for the corporate market, the hotel rooms feature dark fabric wall panels, crisp white plantation shutters, and a custom designed carpet. A timber veneer clad box separates the bedroom from the open plan bathroom area and houses a built in desk, wardrobes and a mini bar. The vanity is designed as a freestanding furniture element, whilst the shower and toilet are screened by a wall of translucent glass.

The hotel public areas incorporate dark timber wall paneling and Gohera limestone floors. The hotel corridors continue the color palette of the guest rooms with a graphic black and tan striped carpet. The Burbury Terrace on the upper level of the hotel is designed as a multi purpose venue for functions, the hotel breakfast service and as a lounge for hotel guests.

The hotel opened in September 2011.

Via The Contemporist

18 Feb ’1218 Feb ’12

A Selection Of The Finest Armchairs | Furniture

Being around furniture all the time and trying to be up to date on new releases from world renowned furniture brands, I thought it would be a great idea to point out a few of my favorite armchairs/ lounge chairs that were recently released.

One of my favorites now is the B&B Italia armchair “ Husk” by Patricia Urquiola. It is extremely comfortable, very trendy, and surprisingly made with recyclable and environmentally friendly materials. It can be in various colors and finishes and used as an outdoor piece as well.

From the latest Maison & Objet 2012 exhibition, I loved Baxter’s HOUSTON armchair with a cast aluminum body and a wooden base.The seat is made with soft feather cushions covered in soft leather.

Dedon Collaborated with Jean-Marie Massaud, one of the most popular architects in the world, and came up with “SeaX”. Taking inspiration from the sleek racing sailboats of the America’s Cup, SeaX comes in dining and lounge dimensions with a selected choice of characteristically innovative, weather-resistant DEDON materials: suitable man-made leather and our state-of-the-art woven fabrics.

Ralph Lauren Home introduced the Desert Modern Collection this year made mainly using teak wood.I loved this Desert Modern Wood Club Chair from this collection.

Minotti is my all time favorite furniture brand. An armchair I love from their 2011 collection is the Jensen armchair by the famous architect Rodolfo Dordoni. It comes in a medium and high back and in various finishes, from Minotti’s luxurious leather to their wonderful fabric finishes. It also comes with an optional footstool.

Fendi Casa introduced in 2011 the Varenne Sofa and then the Elisabeth armchair which is considered a compliment to it. The Elisabeth is a form of club chair with arms resembling the horse saddle, one of Fendi’s iconic symbols.

Fendi Casa, Baxter, & Minotti are found at Design Circle, Tilal Mall Shoueikh, Kuwait: Tel: +965 22255205

Ralph Lauren Home opened last week at Tilal Mall, Shoueikh.

B&B Italia is found at Tilal Mall as well.

Dedon is found at Creative design center in Shoueikh, at the same mall as Roche Bobois.

14 Feb ’1214 Feb ’12

Le Gray Hotel Beirut A Great Romantic Getaway | Hotels

Le Gray is CampbellGray’s first hotel in the Middle East which opened in 2009. Located in the heart of Beirut in Martyrs’ Square, it showcases 87 stylish rooms and suites artistically designed in collaboration with Fox Linton Associates. Indigo on the Roof is the hotel’s roof top restaurant with spectacular views of Mount Lebanon and the Mediterranean. Roof top Bar ThreeSixty, housed in a glass atrium, with magnificent views, a stylish Cigar Lounge, and outdoor heated 17 meter roof top pool with a purple mosaic floor are just a few of Le Gray’s exciting assets.

For Valentine’s this year, Le Gray Hotel in Beirut has the perfect luxurious packages for this special occasion. If You are in Lebanon or heading there, this should be a great experience. For details for Valentine’s Day offer and other information, click here.

Continue reading “Le Gray Hotel Beirut A Great Romantic Getaway | Hotels”

13 Feb ’1213 Feb ’12

A Solution For A Mid day Power Nap

This is a great solution for short daytime siesta on the job. Design studio kawamura-ganjavian has come up with the OSTRICH, a pocket pillow that “offers a micro environment in which to take a warm and comfortable power nap at ease. Its soothing cave-like interior shelters and isolates our head and hands (mind, senses and body) for a few minutes, without needing to leave your desk.

9 Feb ’129 Feb ’12

Acrylic Sculptures By Michael Wilkinson | Art

Michael Wilkinson is a prominent sculptor whose work has been around for almost 30 years. Focusing mainly on bronze and acrylic as materials, he has created a signature touch recognized by many worldwide. I will leave you with a few of his latest and greatest acrylic sculptures.

Micheal Wilkinson’s work is found at authorized galleries only. Contact their studio on INFO@MichaelWilkinson.com for more information.

Photos: Michael Wilkinson

5 Feb ’126 Feb ’12

Baker, Ralph Lauren Home, and Kenzo Maison Opening This Week In Kuwait | Furniture

Pro-design group is one of the leading, or more accurately,”THE” leading supplier of luxury furniture brands in Kuwait. This Tuesday they will be holding an exceptional event to mark the opening of their latest three showrooms : Baker, Ralph Lauren Home, and Kenzo Maison. Pro-design group already has showrooms for Fendi Casa, Minotti, Baxter, Roche Bobois, in addition to a wide range of contract furniture for offices, restaurants, & outdoor such as Andreu World, Emu, Pedrali, Nurus, Wilkhahn, Capdell, Fantoni, among many others.

Baker is one of the most popular and high quality furniture brands originating from the United States. Baker builds furniture from more periods, styles, and international influences than any other maker. Whether a best of kind reproduction or an original from a celebrated designer, each item contributes to a sensibility that is uniquely Baker. This specific brand is mostly appreciated by furniture “ connoisseurs” who believe in timeless pieces. The brand is so versatile you can furnish an entire villa, a hotel, or any other space and rest assured every space will be able to be unique on its own.
The company selects each of its items for its own merit. With careful attention to scale, proportion, and ornamental detail, the line develops a rare sense of appropriateness. The result is furniture thought tempting today and timeless tomorrow.

One of the main reasons to go to Baker to furnish your home or office is the fact that they have one of the largest furniture collections from contemporary to traditional styles with a variety of price ranges.

Contemporary collections such as André Arbus, Archetype, Baker Classics Occasional, Barbara Barry, Bill Sofield, Laura Kirar, Lexicon, Thomas Pheasant, Tony Duquette and traditional collection includes Collector’s Edition, English Classics, Historic Charleston, Jacques Garcia, Michael S Smith, Special Selections, Stately Homes

Ralph Lauren Home is expected to be one of the biggest hits in Kuwait, people here already love it and are anticipating the opening. Ralph Lauren home will not only include furniture, but fabric, lighting, and bedding as well. Ralph Lauren Home is considered one of the top furniture brands from the U.S. making a boom worldwide due to its high quality, large comprehensive range, and already popular name in fashion.

Continue reading “Baker, Ralph Lauren Home, and Kenzo Maison Opening This Week In Kuwait | Furniture”

Month: February 2012