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Object of Reference
- Apr 19, 2020
- 2 min
Upgrade your house with these 3 simple rules (featuring amazing pieces from MADE.COM)
This year i decided to take my blog to the next level and see if this could be something more than just a hobby. So I applied for the Awin affiliate programme and my first application was for MADE.com. At the moment they have this amazing 20% discount on selected products and free delivery. I took this opportunity to share my top 3 tips I swear by every time I want to upgrade my house. Tip 1: Upgrade your kitchen essentials: This might sound like a weird place to start but tr
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Object of Reference
- Mar 31, 2020
- 3 min
Top 10 designer tableware by Orpheu Decor
Let's just start by saying that I am obsessed with tableware. The delicate art of creating something for a dinner occasion that would enhance the overall experience and still make a statement is fascinating to me. For a while I have been getting all these amazing pieces on my Instagram feed from Orpheu Decor and so I had to reach out to them to find out more. Orpheu Decor is the e-commerce platform that brings a premium selection of tableware and home accessories from Portuga
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Object of Reference
- Feb 13, 2020
- 5 min
Limited edition masterpieces designed by 06D Atelier
06D Atelier is an Italian designer duo based in London founded by Mauro Fragiotta and Francesca Adami. Born and trained in Italy they both gained experiences in high-end luxury interior projects collaborating with architecture and design practices in Italy and UK before they started their partnership in late 2017. The different training of the two designers allows the studio to operate in various kinds of projects, bringing together different influences to create contemporary
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Kyri
- Jan 19, 2020
- 3 min
Hello Unexpected, Alo Creativo
Alejandro López is the founder and creative force behind the Design Brand Alo Creativo and. I discovered his amazing work on Instagram and I reached out to him to get an idea about his incredible work. Here’s what he had to say. Object Of Reference: What's at the core of your projects and your brand? Alejandro Lopez: The essence of my brand and my projects is the responsible mix of styles, always with a classic base but very inspired by trends. Something that my latest projec
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Object of Reference
- Jun 8, 2019
- 2 min
New imperial porcelain by Middle Kingdom
Middle Kingdom wares are inspired by a long and distinguished history of design and craftsmanship in Chinese porcelain, but we contribute a fresh and invigorating style to the genre. Bo Jia and Alison Alten established the Middle Kingdom kiln in 1998 to broaden porcelain traditions for a modern audience. New works of imperial calibre are now available for everyone. I reached out to them to find out more about their inspiration and designs.
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Object of Reference
- May 11, 2019
- 3 min
Interview with Architect and artist RAÚL ALMENARA
I reached out to Artictect and Artitst Raúl Almenara as I was fascinated by his amazing work. He has a bachelor in Fine Arts and he work has been he is also the Founder of R A D studio. Here's what we talked about. Object of Reference: How would you define your design style? Raúl Almenara: "A personalized approach combining the origin, environment and needs to create a concept that spreads through the whole project. To conceive that idea I always nurture other artistic discip
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Object of Reference
- Apr 22, 2019
- 2 min
Serene interiors by Mireille Wehbe
Mireille Wehbe’ s interiors and her furniture designs, favour the key periods of the 1920s and 1930s. If she does contemporary, it is always with a weighty dose of history and references. Mireille’ s interiors are serene and elegant. An eclectic, curated selection of works by international designers underscores the couture approach with sobriety, balance, comfort and modernity being her key words. She conceives each project as a work of art. Loved for her unique ability to me
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Object of Reference
- Apr 21, 2019
- 3 min
Illuminating simplicity by Zeijler Cleven
Zeijler Cleven is an Eindhoven based design duo consisting of Fabian Zeijler and Tess Cleven. Fabian Zeijler (1993) grew up in the province Zeeland, in the south of The Netherlands. He has always been interested in interior and the design of houses. After completing his high school, he was determined to study architecture to be trained as an architect. This took a turn once he had been to the Graduation Show of the Design Academy in Eindhoven. Seeing all the graduates’ theses
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OoR
- Apr 14, 2019
- 2 min
Intricate simplicity by Matt Bilfield
Matt Bilfield is a Los Angeles, CA based artist and he creates extraordinary pieces with wooden dowels in architectural plywood. I was captivated by his work as the vantage point dictates the image. I reached out to Matt to find out more about his amazing pieces and style. Object of Reference: What’s in the core of your designs as an artist? Matt Bilfield: In my latest series, “Transitions” my designs are created to be visually appealing and simplistic, but upon further expl
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OoR
- Apr 11, 2019
- 4 min
Contemporary luxury design by SM Living Couture
SM Living Couture is an Italian brand in the Luxury living and furniture sector. Their designs intrigued me through their magnificent attention to detail and sophistication, and an unparalleled element of quality. I reached out to Fabio Arcaini an Interior Designer and the Art Director of the brand to find out more about their pieces and style. Object of Reference: Who is SM Living Couture as a brand and how would you define you interior design style?
Fabio Arcaini: SM Living
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Object of Reference
- Mar 31, 2019
- 4 min
Extraordinary pieces by sculptor and designer Eduard Locota
Born in 1985, Romanian sculptor and designer Eduard Locota established his eponymous design studio with the aim to beautify modern living spaces. The studio’s collections are inspired by nature in general and seascapes in particular. Using a special combination of acrylic glass, marble, Jesmonite, and wood, Eduard Locota makes every sculpture by hand. As a result, the objects are truly one of a kind. They captivate with their representation of the primordial relationship betw
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Object of Reference
- Mar 24, 2019
- 3 min
A Harmony of Contrasts made of concrete by Ardoma studio
Ardoma studio designs and manufactures high-end concrete light fixtures. Founded in 2015 by designer Dror Kaspi, the studio dedicates its work to the investigation of visual harmony and ways of establishing it through the use of contrasting elements. I had the amazing opportunity to interview Dror Kaspi, the designer and Founder of Adroma studio to get a little bit more of an insight to his amazing creations. What’s in the core of Ardoma Design as a brand?
I founded Ardoma s
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Object of Reference
- Mar 17, 2019
- 3 min
Timeless pieces with an unorthodox twist by SECOLO
Established in 2018, SECOLO is a London-based furniture brand with a desire to create iconic pieces that meet traditional tastes but with contemporary and unorthodox twists. Focusing on quality materials, Italian manufacturing and distinctive designs, SECOLO is producing furniture and accessories, which despite being playful and original will naturally complement any interior. I spoke with Sacha Andraos , one of the designers and founders of Artefatto Design Studio that has b
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OoR
- Apr 20, 2018
- 3 min
Revolutionary lighting installations by Matthew McCormick
Matthew McCormick is the creative force of Matthew McCormick Studio, a contemporary design company based in Vancouver. A lifelong “tinkerer” in creative endeavours, Matthew has always had an affinity towards lighting and the varied interpretations it makes in a space. In fact, it was this affinity that turned the design of Matthew’s Vancouver home into one of his first, large-scale design projects where he brought in iconic pieces in parallel with hand-made fixtures of his ow
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OoR
- Feb 28, 2018
- 3 min
High quality projects by AFT Construction
AFT Construction is a leader in providing the highest quality construction services operating in Arizona USA. I came across at their incredible work on Instagram, and I was fascinated by their incredible attention to detail in every single one of their projects. Their high standards and incredible innovation is what makes AFT Construction one of the premier construction firms in the Arizona region Here’s some of their incredible projects/transformations that will definitely c
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OoR
- Feb 26, 2018
- 1 min
Bespoke Marble pieces by Alex Mint
Alex Mint studio is a new design studio established in London in 2017, focusing on producing unique bespoke objects of exceptional design and high-quality materials. The range includes large scale handmade interior and exterior furniture but also smaller home accessories. The designer behind the brand, Alexia Mintsouli, is especially interested in crafting extraordinary contemporary design pieces with sublime characteristics. One of the key design principles for her is to com
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Object of Reference
- Jan 26, 2018
- 2 min
Otherworldly minimalism by William Guillon
After five years of studies to become an Art Director, four of which were spent creating lightings, William Guillon decided to set up his personal project with, as a basis, a reflection around light and darkness. His interest for luminous objects was indeed born of a desire to carve this darkness with light as if it were a pure and precious material William Guillon’s main influences are strong artistic movements, often dark and filled with modern melancholy. Obsessed with a f
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