GREEN LEADER
The New York-based studio Slash Objects, helmed by Arielle Assouline-Lichten, is committed to creating a circular economy by diverting waste from landfills to new products. Merging materials such as marble, metal, concrete and ceramic with recycled rubber (a material that is largely discarded) creates an exciting mixture of textures showcased in pieces that can stand the test of time. From furniture to tableware, lighting to mats, the portfolio is diverse and inspiring.
GET THE LOOK Coexist coffee table in marble and brass by Slash Objects
BEAUTY IN THE ORDINARY
Michaele Simmering and Johannes Pauwen founded Kalon in Los Angeles to create products that inspire-but also to use design for positive change. The studio places emphasis on the simple beauty and emotive power of everyday objects, with a focus on natural materials and versatility. They work mostly in wood, with daybeds, desks, tables and other objects built by master craftspeople using a mix of traditional and high-tech methods. All materials are domestically sourced, with timber acquired from sustainably managed forests.
GET THE LOOK Caravan divan in white oak by Kalon
DELICATE MATTER
Designers Utharaa Zacharias and Palaash Chaudhary were intrigued by the abstract yet soulful concept of 'softness' - seen in materials (velvet), colours (light pink, dusky blue), and sounds (whispers, rustle of leaves). The idea denotes malleability, a willingness to learn and a nuance of fluidity. This prompted the creation of their India-US-based practice, Soft-Geometry, with its coffee tables, lamps, chairs, candles and more featuring pleasingly sinuous curves and delicate visuals.
GET THE LOOK SW coffee table; SW velvet chair; SW fluffy chair, all by Soft-Geometry
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
This story is from the December 2022 edition of Living Etc UK.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the December 2022 edition of Living Etc UK.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
SEE YOU IN COPENHAGEN
The Danish capital feels like the epicentre of the art and design world
robot vacuums
THIS PIECE OF TECH HAS COME A LONG WAY SINCE CLUNKY EARLY MODELS- PACKED WITH SMART FEATURES FOR AN FASY LIFF
transforming furniture
A DESK THAT TURNS INTO A BED? A CUPBOARD THAT OPENS INTO A TABLE? THIS IS HOW CANNY PIECES CAN PERFECT SMALL-SPACE LIVING
secret ingredient: outdoor projectors
TAKE MOVIE NIGHTS UP A NOTCH BY MOVING THEM OUTSIDE - POPCORN OPTIONAL
CONSIDERING GOING CUSTOM-MADE BUT DON'T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN? THIS IS THE PLACE TO START
There is something so satisfying about a bespoke piece of furniture that fits perfectly. Tailored to the way you interact with your home, a bespoke piece can also solve the problem of a room with an unusual layout. But in the big wide world of custom furniture, where on earth do you start? We spoke to the experts to find out.
OUT OF TOWNERS
A love affair with London prompted Americans Julia and David to snap up an aunt's mews house when she decided to sell
A LIGHT TOUCH
Cleverly reimagined to let the sun in, this busy family home has also been designed to allow for plenty of peace and calm
NATURAL HISTORY
Once two humble farm buildings, this French villa has evolved into a spectacular home that is no standard rustic retreat
TRAVEL THROUGH TIME
The design of this Milanese apartment celebrates its features from the past while adding in modern pieces - it's a classic look that's future-proof
PERFECTLY COMPOSED
This apartment is like a beautiful symphony balancing style notes that include the modern, the classic, the elegant and the laid-back