The Resurgence of Rattan in Home Decor
Because of its ease and durability, rattan is often associated with mundane outdoor furniture or clichéd island-theme interiors. However, for…
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Vintage: 4 tips to give your home a retro-modern flavor!
It is pretty difficult nowadays to ignore the vintage wave which is currently extremely popular, especially among young people. It…
Eclectic Retro Chairs: boost your home decor on a budget
Most interior designers agree with that: a mix of retro chairs is more visually appealing than complete sets of retro chairs. Here’s how to do it right.
ARC Eclectic: a new design show mixing modern and vintage decor styles
Modern and traditional. Vintage and contemporary. They may sound like strange bedfellows. But for many, the ideal way to fill a…
Iconic Design Furniture: 6 reasons to buy originals instead of knockoffs
Not a single design icon can totally escape this trend: thanks to the Internet, copies of iconic pieces of furniture…
Flea markets in France: how to shop smart
If you’re planning a trip to the flea market while staying in France, you should know that there are a…
10 Design Classics That You’ll Love for a Lifetime
“Newer isn’t always better, especially when it comes to good design.” For its Design|Life issue, Wired Magazine picked out 12…
Ikea Reissues Original Midcentury Furniture
Big news: more than a year after announcing plans to bring back the 1950s table that “began the flatpack revolution”,…
Here’s why your Ikea furniture look better in a catalog than in your living room
Have you’ve ever wondered why Ikea products look much better in pictures, than once they’re set in your living room…
Upcycling: from sails and liferafts, to designer bags
A year ago, on 24th July 2013, Tall Ship Astrid ran aground off the coast of Ireland, while attempting to…
Vintage design: The Mad Men style at home
After having captivated TV viewers, then invaded the catwalks, the cult TV-series Mad Men now triggers interest among interior designers…
Flea Markets in Stockholm (2014)
Interest in flea markets has grown stronger in Sweden in recent years. We’re not exactly sure what this has to…