5 Brands That Stole My Heart: Victoria Paltilov Reflects on Milan Design Week

This year’s Salone del Mobile was truly impressive in its scale and energy — 16 halls, 169,000 square meters of exhibition space, and nearly 300,000 visitors from around the world over just six days (in comparison to 60,000 visitors in 2021). It’s one of the biggest and most influential events in the design world, bringing together top designers and brands to present the most cutting-edge ideas.We...

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3 Key Principles to Blend Home’s History with Modern Dynamic.

When a Home Breathes History: A Brussels Apartment by Evgenia DymkinaDesigning a space with a sense of history is always a balancing act — between the old and the new, between architectural heritage and current trends, between tradition and the modern needs of everyday life. That’s exactly what Evgenia Dymkina set out to do in this project — a warm, thoughtful interior for a family with five kids ...

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5 Trends from Stockholm Design Week, highlighted by Designer Svetlana Vakhtina

In 2025, more than 300 exhibitors participated in the event, showcasing their work across various locations in Stockholm. Svetlana managed to visit many of the pavilions, see iconic pieces, explore new designs, and observe how Scandinavian designers skillfully blend trends. Here’s a firsthand account of what caught her attention. Scandinavian design holds a special place in my heart—it was my ...

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A Few Simple Tricks to Transform a Rented Apartment into a Cozy Home

The client's main request was to quickly transform an unfurnished, rented apartment within a limited budget into a comfortable home for a family with children. The challenge? Designer Olga Burakova shared her experience of completing the entire process—layout planning, furniture selection, lighting, and décor installation—within just three weeks, all while staying within budget.Location: Israel, N...

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BRAFA 2025: Why Interior Designers Need to Visit Art Exhibitions

Brafa Art Fair brings together galleries—mostly from Europe, but also from the US— to showcase selected pieces from their collections. Each gallery has its own stand where they display carefully selected artworks. Eugenie Dymkina, interior designer from Luxembourg, shared with us why she loves Brafa, why she attends it every year, and what impressed her the most this time.About the ExhibitionExhib...

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MAISON&OBJET – the view of interior designer Maria Beregovaya

The start of a new year marks the beginning of the global design week season. Each exhibition  serves  a vast, multifaceted showcase of ideas, reflecting the diversity of its participants. It’s fascinating to see how each designer interprets the event through their unique lens  - spotting details that align with their personal style and creative vision, while identifying emerging trends. Interior ...

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A Tel Aviv Apartment Designed for Living & Hosting

When a Home Becomes a Space for Taste and ExperienceThe clients, originally from Tel Aviv, purchased the apartment intending to live there with their children. However, when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, they decided to relocate to the U.S. After their move, an exciting opportunity arose to reimagine the space and transform it into a seamless blend of a private home and an inviting venue for culin...

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hotel-inspired master suite

Design Concept & InspirationThis seaview apartment, located in the coastal city of Bat Yam, Israel, was brought to life through the work of designer Bella Simon and her team. Clients, a dynamic business-owning couple with two children, approached Bella with a request to create a space that would balance their busy lifestyle with serene luxury. They had three clear priorities: creating a hotel-...

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