The living room features tadelakt walls, Berber poufs, Fassie ceramics, and soft lighting from hand-cut lanterns, while the dining room offers a view of a classic tiled courtyard, perfect for savoring mint tea or a quiet breakfast.
The stairwell landing here presents obstacles and confusion, becoming a cluttered purgatory for empty suitcases and discarded lamps, far from the tranquil moment of transition desired.
Kelly's house embodies modern loft living at its finest, merging natural surroundings with contemporary design. The 40-foot wall of glass creates a seamless indoor-outdoor experience.
Rocco's Cherry Tomato Red Super Smart Fridge combines functionality and aesthetic appeal, presenting a vibrant refrigerator that captures the essence of summer's tomatoes while enhancing home ambiance.
Tuloa takes a different approach. Its glow is directed inward, reflecting softly within the glass and creating a warm, diffused atmosphere, reminiscent of the delicate shimmer of tulle or the inviting warmth of candlelight.
"The space was designed to echo our signature product, the Espro P7 French Press, through refined, elevated minimalism," Peng Lin, CEO of Espro parent company DKK Brands, told Daily Coffee News.
For their design of the Schloss Teutschenthal hotel in Germany, architects Lea Korzeczek and Matthias Hiller of Studio Oink applied Farrow & Ball Elephant's Breath on the walls of room interiors. "At first glance, the color appears to be a warm gray with a soft clay undertone," Lea explains. "Depending on how the light hits the color, it can appear slightly pinkish or more blue-gray. These subtle nuances and this versatility fascinate us about this color..."
Walking past a traditional Kumiko panel feels like discovering architecture's secret language. The latticework catches light in ways that make you stop mid-conversation, each wooden sliver contributing to patterns that seem part mathematical proof, part meditation aid.
The project features a palette of earthy tones, natural wood, and textured stone, balancing visual calm with tactile richness. Vertical wooden slats and monolithic surfaces create rhythm and depth throughout the open-plan kitchen, dining, and hallway areas.
A floor-to-ceiling bookcase makes a room feel rich and curated. You can keep it feeling light by mixing in art, plants, and ceramics or go dramatic with dark shelving and a rolling ladder for a library feel.