Innehållsförteckning för April 2016 från Home Journal

1. VIVA ITALIA! We preview the 55th edition of lifestyle, furniture and architecture fair Salone del Mobile, taking place from April 12-17 in Milan, with an exclusive video and story. 2. TRAVEL WITH A LOCAL We take a closer look at SideStory, an agency who organises London tours with a twist: Each bespoke experience is led by a hand-picked industry insider, from art critics to food and wine editors. 3. SPRING CHICKEN Motif Restaurant – the André Fudesigned restaurant at The Four Seasons Tokyo – shares their grilled chicken with canola flowers recipe just in time for spring. 4. PRETTY LITTLE THINGS We immersed ourselves in the artistry of fine jewellery in a class at L’École Van Cleef & Arpels. 5. SPACE ENCOUNTERS We interview Hong Kong-based firm NC Design…

Avanti specialises in beautifully crafted designer lighting, furniture and home accessories. It carries more than 40 brands, all from Europe, and each brand is carefully selected by Avanti, which has 30 years of experience that customers can rely on. Avanti purchases products directly from manufacturers, so there are no additional importer or distributor fees involved, and therefore its prices are competitive and affordable. Products also come with a certificate of authenticity stating their origin and production process to ensure validity. As well as visiting Avanti’s showroom, you can opt for its on-site visit service to discuss your needs and preferences. Avanti’s professional staff will provide you with catalogues and advice on product placement, take your order and arrange delivery, all in the comfort of your home – making the entire…

Shenzhen isn’t what it once was. An influx in arts investment has led to coveted projects such as the futuristic Shekou Design Museum by Pritzker Prize winner Fumihiko Maki, which is edging closer to completion and infusing the city with a renewed creative spirit. Also in Shekou is the Shuiwan 1979 residential tower, situated steps away from a variety of cute cafes and trendy eateries spread across charming tree-lined streets. For its interiors, New York-based Sergio Mannino Studio collaborated with Area-17 on the design of three distinct show flats to showcase the potential of the upscale apartments, which offer stunning views of Shekou Bay. Backed by the verdant Danan Mountains, nature was the inspiration behind the moss green, wood and off-white palette of one particular three-bedroom flat. The space was…

PASTA WITH SALMON IN A CREAMY HERB SAUCE Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 shallot, diced 2 tbsp rapeseed oil 200ml cream 200ml vegetable stock 4-5 radishes, finely sliced 500g spaghetti 1 tbsp corn flour, as required 2-3 handfuls mixed herbs, (such as parsley, chervil and dill), finely chopped Juice of 1/2 lemon 300g smoked salmon, chopped INSTRUCTIONS: In a saucepan set over medium heat, fry the shallot in oil and add the cream and the stock. Add the radishes and simmer for around 7-8 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in boiling, salted water until al dente, approximately 7-9 minutes. Stir the herbs into the sauce. Season with salt, ground black pepper and lemon juice. Drain the spaghetti when cooked, reserving one cup of the cooking liquid. Toss the spaghetti immediately with…

SIMPLE, CLASSIC LINES AND FINE MATERIALS MAKE FOR UNDERSTATED LUXURY 01. CIERRE Designed by Stefano Conficconi, the Bohème chair by Cierre mixes together leather from Cervo, Switzerland with modern touches such as the 360-degree swivel base, chrome-plated or black-nickel hardware, and anti-allergy goose feathers. 02. HUGUES CHEVALIER Settle into the Ying Fauteuil, an expertly designed piece by Paris-based Hugues Chevalier. Made with precious wood and luxurious leather, the armchair adds an air of classic elegance to any interior. Available at Farrington Interiors 03. SINOMAX If you spend a lot of time using your computer, then consider SINOMAX’s i-Sphere stool. The ergonomic seat comes with a 360-degree adjustable mesh cushion, a patented lifting pressure bar and smooth wheels underneath. 04. AXOR ONE Designed by renowned Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, the…

French decorator Jean-Louis Deniot’s projects are often imbued with a sense of grandeur. In Delhi, he designed a ground-up house that resembles a miniature Versailles. In New York, he worked on a duplex in Chelsea with sweeping views of the city and a capacious living room with ceilings that stretch to 6.5 metres in height. This sense of magnificence has led one of his collaborators to nickname him "Doctor Palace". The jocular moniker is particularly fitting for one of his latest commissions – a 5,400sqft Parisian pied-à-terre for a Middle Eastern princess. "She’s in her mid-20s and has quite funky way of dressing," explains Jean-Louis. "She’s very much got her finger on the pulse." The apartment is located on the first floor of a stately late 19th-century building on one…

Russell Kaplan has never been one to shy away from objects with a little bit of a history. A former antiques dealer and now the owner of an auction house specialising in fine art, antiques and collectibles, he has an eye for detail, a nose for hidden treasures, and an almost encyclopaedic knowledge of 20th-century design and contemporary art. But the bricks and mortar of the city seemed intent on thwarting him. Around the turn of the millennium, Russell started looking for a new home in the heart of the historic CBD, when confidence and investments in Johannesburg’s inner-city were at an all-time low – and so were the property prices. This made it even harder for him to find what he was looking for. "At that point, you could…

Pick! LUMINETTE PRIVACY SHEERS FROM CURTAINS TO TEMPERATURE, CONVENIENTLY CONTROL EVERY PART OF THE HOME WITH THESE SMART SOLUTIONS 01. HUNTER DOUGLAS The brand’s patented PlatinumTM Technology enables wireless operation as seen in the motorised Luminette® Privacy Sheers. Coverings can be controlled individually or in groups, from a single remote or wall switch. 02. PHILIPS The Hue Phoenix table lamp provides dimmable, warm-to-cool white light. Connect the lamp to your home wi-fi using the Hue bridge for effortless lighting control via your smart device. Available at Future Lighting 03. PANASONIC The 60-inch, 4K 3D LED Smart iDTV’s cutting-edge technology provides sharp images as well as crisp colours. Share videos and photos between devices, plus watch or record from your phone or tablet wherever you are. 04. OOMI Simple and easy…

As we’re putting this issue to bed, I’m still on a Scandinavian high. I went to Sweden for the first time for the Stockholm Furniture Fair and it was an eye-opening experience. We usually equate the typical Scandinavian interior with white walls, blonde wood and subdued hues – but there’s actually so much diversity in terms of style and approach. "We spend a lot of time indoors and therefore invest in our homes," said Residence magazine’s editor-in-chief, Hanna Nova Beatrice, during a panel discussion. The weather may play a large factor, but there’s no denying that from the Danes to the Finns, they all share an inherent love of good design that inspire them to thoughtfully invest in their spaces. If there’s one key point to glean, it’s embracing the…

SHAPE IT UP MAKE AN IMPACT WITH STRIKING, GRAPHIC CREATIONS – FROM OP ART PATTERNS TO PROGRESSIVE GEOMETRIC PRINTS. LIGHT GRACE TRANQUIL-HUED TEXTILES MADE FROM NATURAL, BREATHABLE MATERIALS SUCH AS LINEN MAKE FOR MAXIMUM RELAXATION. HISTORY UNTOLD INFUSE A SENSE OF OLD WORLD OPULENCE INTO YOUR SPACE WITH SUMPTUOUS FABRICS IN VELVET AND JACQUARD. INTO THE WOODS CREATE AN URBAN SANCTUARY WITH NATURE-INSPIRED DESIGNS SPANNING PLAYFUL BOTANICALS TO ARTSY FLORALS.…

"Life is becoming less about what you own and more about how you live," said Lisa White of trend office WGSN during her introductory talk at Heimtextil. "We’re also predicting that the interest in a healthy home will build steadily as home brands and interior designers explore materials for [these] homes." The biggest international trade show for textiles, Heimtextil – which takes place every January at the Messe Frankfurt exhibition grounds – showcases masterfully curated home and contract textiles alongside insightful talks and workshops, making it a must-visit for designers from around the world. This year’s event saw the introduction of the spectacular Heimtextil Theme Park – a hub of interactive displays, screenings and talks all centred on the top trends that are predicted to permeate the design world and…

“WE DIDN’T LIKE MODERN; WE DIDN’T WANT ZEN. WE GRAVITATED TOWARDS SOMETHING CLASSIC THAT FELT HOMEY.” "It’s very different from where we started," explains the homeowner, a businessman and former DJ of house music, on his expansive art collection. His taste has naturally evolved through the years – and the works that can be seen in his home today are an expression of his current passions, in the space he shares with his wife and their three-year-old twin daughters. Located in a quiet residential neighbourhood in Makati, Manila’s business district, the house has an open-plan layout, with white walls and refined, clean lines that are offset by the revelation of quirky, unconventional art. When they were ready to build the house, the couple wasn’t sure exactly what they wanted, but…

"We grow up believing there are spirits everywhere in nature," explains Yoshi Kubota, a representative from Aman Resorts and our translator while touring Jingu, the Ise Grand Shrine in western Japan’s Mie prefecture. "In Shinto, a tree, a rock or an entire mountain can be deemed holy, and so we pray and venerate it." This belief system would certainly explain the many shrines spread across the sacred site dedicated to the worship of Toyouke-Omikami, the god of agriculture, and the goddess Amaterasu, who, according to the ancient religion, presides over the pantheon of Shinto gods and spirits. The massive religious site is a national treasure and considered the cradle of Shinto religion, yet it’s difficult to trace back the thousands of years of history based on the buildings here. Jingu…

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Only a few designs deserve to be called iconic, and Bertoia’s Diamond Chair is certainly one of them. Its creator Harry Bertoia once said that the chair is "mostly made of air" referring to its sculptural quality. Its sensual, architectural form allows us to view metal in a different light, which is precisely why this chair is one of my all-time favourites. Kicking off Knoll’s year-long centennial celebration on the life and work of designer and sculptor Harry Bertoia, the company is releasing the landmark design in an 18 karat gold-plated finish, making this classic even more covetable.…