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Häfele Introduces Classic and Design Aluminium Door Profiles for Contemporary Interior Applications
Häfele has expanded its interior fittings portfolio with the introduction of the Classic and Design Series aluminium door profiles, developed for use in wardrobes and cabinet systems. The new profiles extend the company’s existing range of structural framing solutions, offering additional material finishes and surface treatments suited to residential interiors. Aluminium profiles have become widely used in wardrobe and cabinet construction due to their dimensional stability a

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Feb 242 min read


knIndustrie Expands Tray Collection with New Materials, Finishes, and Designer Collaborations
knIndustrie has introduced a series of new trays and expanded existing lines, continuing its exploration of table objects positioned between utility and interior presence. The additions include new designs by Lara Caffi and Sirine Graiaa, along with updates to existing collections developed with designers and artists including Rodolfo Dordoni and Ivan Tresoldi. The Outline tray, designed by Lara Caffi, is produced in matte-lacquered beech wood. The form follows a rectangular

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Feb 243 min read


Kallisto Cookerhoods and Hobs by Häfele Introduce Shadowstone Finish and Integrated Kitchen Functionality
Häfele has introduced the Kallisto Series of cookerhoods and hobs, expanding its range of kitchen appliances designed to integrate with contemporary interior environments. The series focuses on combining appliance functionality with surface finishes and control systems that align with modern kitchen layouts. A defining feature of the Kallisto Series is the Shadowstone finish, developed as a surface treatment for both cookerhoods and hobs. This finish uses a dark grey base ton

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Feb 242 min read


Duravit Balcoon Bathroom Collection by Patricia Urquiola Introduces Architectural Form and Material Contrast
The Balcoon bathroom collection, designed by Patricia Urquiola for Duravit, brings together ceramic, furniture, and fittings within a single design system defined by geometric layering and material contrast. The range includes washbasins, toilets, bidets, furniture consoles, bathtubs, and faucets, developed to function as a coordinated bathroom environment rather than as individual standalone products. The collection is structured around a recurring formal principle based on

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Feb 243 min read


Lepli Seating by Kensaku Oshiro Expands with Chair and Armchair for Poltrona Frau
The Lepli seating family, designed by Kensaku Oshiro, has been extended with the addition of a chair and a small armchair. These new pieces join an existing range that includes stools, a bench, and poufs developed for indoor and outdoor use. The expansion continues a design direction that Poltrona Frau has maintained in recent years, where existing concepts are revisited and extended rather than replaced. The Lepli project was originally conceived as a compact upholstered sea

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Feb 244 min read


Cromo and Paprika: Material Shifts in the Cattelan Italia Collection
Chrome has returned to the Cattelan Italia catalogue. Once closely associated with the 1980s, it now appears in a more controlled, contemporary form, aligned with interiors that move easily between memory and modern production. The emphasis is no longer on shine but on precision, on how the surface responds to light and how it defines structure rather than decoration. That approach is clear in Eva. The chair reads as minimal, but only initially. Its proportions are carefully

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Dec 16, 20252 min read


A Palace Reimagined: Inside Gazal Gupta’s New Delhi Flagship by Renesa Studio
At The Dhan Mill in New Delhi, the new Gazal Gupta flagship opens like a quiet revelation. The entrance, flanked by two whimsical dog sculptures, sets the tone for a space that doesn’t announce itself loudly but settles around you with the calm assurance of a place shaped by intention. Once inside, the soaring vaults, lime-washed surfaces, and monochrome marble floors establish an atmosphere that feels part palace, part contemporary atelier—rooted in memory yet distinctly mod

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Dec 12, 20253 min read


A home beyond walls: Custom Design Stories’ 4,000 sq. ft. penthouse in Gurgaon is a tapestry of textures and warm hues
Unfolding across two serene levels, Mr̥ttikā, a 4,000 sq. ft. penthouse in Gurgaon designed by Custom Design Stories, is imagined as a slow, steady dialogue between material honesty and spatial rhythm. The home opens in a quiet foyer where warm timber flooring sets the tone for a palette that stays true to earth, craft, and subtle tactility. Flanking this entrance is a study-cum-guest bedroom and an enlarged kitchen, both reworked through civil changes that open up the plan a

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Nov 16, 20253 min read


Zephyr by Studio Nilasha: A Serene Blend of Texture, Tone, and Timelessness
Nilasha, the originator and chief architect of Studio Nilasha, designed a peaceful home in Hyderabad that is 3,000 square feet in size....

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Jul 16, 20254 min read
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