Shibori: its history and how to decorate with it today - ELLE …
2024年8月19日 · There’s also an element of chance: secure a twist or fold too loosely and the dye will seep in. Kanoko shibori, a method that gives a pattern of dots or circles reminiscent of the dappled hide of a fawn, became so sought after by nobles and wealthy merchants and so marked a statement of luxury that it was banned by laws passed in 1686.
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Behind the design of London’s newest hotel, The Emory
2024年10月9日 · Two spectacular Rémi Tessier-designed bars, one on the ground floor and the other on the 10th with 360-degree-views of the city, the first outpost of superstar chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s New York Abc kitchens, also designed by Tessier, featuring paintings by Damien Hirst, and Surrenne, not a spa, but a private members’ club for wellbeing and longevity, complete the picture, and what ...
The guide to terrazzo: everything you need to know - ELLE …
2024年6月26日 · Surfaces don’t have to be grey and uniform. If you want to add a creative twist to your kitchen worktop, floor or bathroom vanity, there’s only one material to turn to: terrazzo.The name terrazzo derives from the Latin word ‘terra’, meaning ground, and this ancient composite material gives any interior an artisanal, Mediterranean feel.
21 British interior designers to know right now - ELLE Decoration
2023年6月29日 · Considering the calibre of projects that find their way to us at ELLE Decoration, picking Britain’s very best interior designers can feel a near-impossible feat.
Red House, the home that’s a manifesto for arts & crafts style
2024年2月26日 · Formed of two large L-shaped wings, this two-storey structure features traditional English-bond brickwork, steep gable roofs, pointed arches and towering chimneys, with windows only inserted where considered necessary.
The full lowdown on US homeware brand RH’s grand UK gallery
2023年8月29日 · Flinging its sizeable doors open with a star-studded party that saw Idris Elba take to the decks, guests in the nearly 1,000-strong crowd included Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi (whose art-curation company General Public partners with RH), as well as a host of names from the design and hospitality world.
Calico: the simple fabric that’s inspiring fashion and interiors
2024年5月21日 · Unlike chintz, a close relative, calico is unglazed and so has little or no sheen. It originates from India, and the earliest known mention of it is from the 12th century, when Hemachandra, a scholar and poet, described a chhimpa, …
The history of bouclé (and why it’s revival isn't over yet)
2024年7月1日 · Given how popular mid-century design has been for a number of years, it’s not surprising that bouclé has had a resurgence. In the past five years, Dedar, the luxury Italian textile firm, brought out a collection dedicated to this tactile textile and it has featured in new furniture ranges by Levi Christiansen, Royal Stranger and Raf Simons for Kvadrat.
The courtyard: the latest architectural trend in modern homes
2024年7月8日 · ‘Garden House’ by Studio Bright. Australian architecture practice Studio Bright decided to wrap a living room, dining area, kitchen and bedroom in a C-shape around the central courtyard of this Melbourne cottage – aptly named Garden Tower House.