Interior designers love working with colours that are trendy in order to create dynamic spaces that are both attractive and functional. One of the top colours that designers are using right now is blue, so incorporating various shades of this colour into your home or office will bring a modern vibe into it and invoke…
As the heart of the home, the kitchen is one of the busiest and messiest spots. Cabinets get a good beating between cooking grease and grimy hands, and old appliances start to look outdated. It’s the room that first shows the sign of aging and as far as renovations go – the kitchen can be…
Good evening all! Incredible heat in Moscow is followed with incredible rains. It’s been pouring all night long and in the morning I had a feeling that I would need a boat instead of the car. To be honest I had a big temptation to cancel all my meetings today and not to get out…
Last week I’ve visited Arch Moscow 2014 – exhibition of design and architecture. Very interesting was the seminar called “How global trends affect our bathing and eating habits”. It was organised by Sieger Design and was led by the eldest of brothers (owners of the company) – Christian Sieger. His insights about tendencies in bathroom and…
Today Sandra Korka, owner of Square Design Interiors gives L’Essenziale an exclusive talk at what it takes to make a beautiful Yoga studio a reality. Here is what she says about this wonderful project: “I knew nothing about Yoga when the owner of the “Armonia Yoga Studio”, approached me to discuss the relocation of her…
The patio is the pinnacle of summer entertainment. You have a few friends over or maybe the entire family. Whether it’s a BBQ or a nice day in the pool, the patio will be the central spot where everyone hangs out. So you want it to be accommodating and you definitely want it to be…
This project is one of the most bizarre, impressive, extravagant and captivating I’ve ever seen. The legendary publisher and collector Franco Maria Ricci surprised the whole Italy (and perhaps the world?) by his decision to build the biggest labyrinth on the planet. The project was executed by architect Pier Carlo Bontempi and it is about…
Have a look at this room at Hotel Au Vieux Panier in Marseille, France: Striking, no? As you probably guessed, this post will be about the use of graffiti in interior design. Many people associate it only with a street art, however graffiti can be used indoors too, converting the ordinary room into a provocative, bold…
Wow… This was my first reaction when I saw the latest work of my dearest friend and very talented photographer Olga Emrullah. Made in one of the city cafes in Antalya these pictures are full of romance and style. One of the main task of a photographer consists in finding interesting spot for a photo shoot. The…
We’ve been living in Latvia for about three months now… Bad news: – People rarely smile on the streets. -It is cold and windy 265 days out of 365. – The delicacies of the Latvian cuisine are herring with curd, patties with lard and marinated lamprey (aaaaaargh!)… Good news: – Despite they rarely smile, people…
I must confess that I have become a real Etsy addict. Just received today my second clutch ordered on this wonderful site, where everyone can sell all things handmade and vintage and was absolutely delighted with it! Etsy for me is a kind of adventure. Buying things there is like digging and finding a treasure:…
There are only two approaches towards styling a home – fun or boring. If you have been thinking about using industrial furniture in a domestic environment, then you are definitely falling into the fun category. However, you may find yourself facing a multitude of challenges, simply because industrial furniture is meant for an industrial environment….