March 2014 - Design & Lifestyle Blog

Salone Del Mobile Exhibition in Milan | April 8-13, 2014

The 53rd edition of the Salone Internazionale del Mobile is ready to go, along with the biennial EuroCucina and International Bathroom Exhibition. Some 2,400 exhibitors are expected, bringing all the very latest furnishing solutions to Milan. There will also be a major cultural event at the Milan Fairgrounds, Rho – from 8th to 13th April – involving eight leading international architects.
Milan is once again the international furniture and design capital, the only city in the world to host a trade fair capable of attracting over 300,000 visitors from 160 different countries.
The 53rd edition of the Salone Internazionale del Mobile has been split, as usual, into three style categories.

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30 Mar ’1415 Apr ’14

The Jane Restaurant in Antwerp | Restaurant Design

When I spotted the photos of this exquisite restaurant, the first thing I noticed after the fact that it is in an interior of a chapel, was the beautiful grand lighting fixture. Reading more about the project, I realized it is by none other than my favorite lighting design company, .PSLAB from Lebanon, a company I can proudly say I have worked with on a project before.

Designed by Piet Boon, the’ Jane’ is meant to be a fine dining restaurant run by Michelin star chef Sergio Herman and chef Nick Bril with the theme of ‘fine dining meets rock and roll’.

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27 Mar ’1425 Mar ’14

Ninina Bakery in Buenos Aires | Bakery Design

A new eatery has been grabbing the hype in Buenos Aires, known as Ninina Bakery. Owned by Emmanuel Paglayan’s of Armenian origin, food offered also includes Baba Ghanouj & Hommus in addition to all kinds of baked goods and cakes.

Local architects Estudio Verardo designed the space using monochrome theme enhanced by copper lampshades, and a lovely marble counter.

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26 Mar ’1425 Mar ’14

Umo Japanese Restaurant in Spain | Restaurant Design

Estudi Josep Cortina has designed the Umo Japanese Restaurant as part of Hotel Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain.

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24 Mar ’1421 Sep ’14

Ellen DeGeneres Buys The Brody Home for $39.8 Million | Celebrity Homes

Located on the Holmby Hills adjacent to Hugh Hefner’s celebrated Playboy Mansion, the Brody House was sold for $39.8 Million a couple of months ago to Hollywood celebrity talk show host and entertainer, Ellen DeGeneres. DeGeneres paid what is arguably the highest price per square foot the city has ever seen.

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20 Mar ’1419 Mar ’14

Luxury Chameleon Pad in Mallorca | Luxury Residence

This breathtaking villa is known as the Chameleon house, due to the fact that the entire structure is lit with color changing LED. The house on the inside is mostly white with neutral furniture colors to allow the lighting effects to be the major part of the scheme.

This master piece is located in the area of Son Vida in Mallorca, Spain overlooking the sea. The house is of 3 floors, and includes 10 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, a home theater, library, wine cellar, helicopter pad, spa, gym, and more.

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19 Mar ’1421 Sep ’14

Vogue Interviews Sarah Jessica Parker at Home | Celebrity Homes

I love how this interview was done, simple and perfect for such a charming and down to earth character as Sarah Jessica Parker. Her house resembles her character a lot. Check the video to see what I am talking about.

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18 Mar ’1421 Sep ’14

Avicii Buys A $15.5 Million in Hollywood | Celebrity Homes

I’ve been a fan of Avicii for a while, he’s been doing an amazing job recently remaining in the top 5 positions for the annual top 100 DJ’s as per Dj’s Magazine for the past 3 years.

Avicii just bought a $15.5 million house in Hollywood, with beautiful views, wide spaces, an area of over 7000 sq. feet, and an infinity swimming pool. This luxurious house provides everything for Avicii to be comfortable and entertained.

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Month: March 2014