‘Legends of Carpets’ the new collection by Walter Knoll

Ecologically sustainable and socially responsible. Walter Knoll carpets are created by artisans who work in fair conditions and where manufacturing methods are environmentally friendly. They are hand-dyed and handknotted in workshops in the Himalayas following centuries- old traditions. The craftsmen prepare the wool, silk and yarn, dye the materials with 100% natural ecofriendly colors and then process them by hand over a period of several months.

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Essential oils recipes: elevate your home experience.

Using the power of scents in your home can help improving your life, the recollection of happy memories, entice people to linger longer, talk more freely and to be generally less stressed. Essential oils can have a very powerful effect on you and your spaces.

When we show the end result of our work to clients, we spend time crafting a scent made specifically for them. It’s a statement of our attention to details but also a way to make them feel comfortable and inspired by what they are going to see. It’s their home, and building on top of a familiar smells helps them visualizing it.

Today we will share some of our secrets with you, through 3 custom mixes we crafted exclusively for this blog.

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Moss: indoor nature at no additional maintenance

Looking to add some green accents to your home? No time to look after demanding plants? Had no luck even with the easiest succulent? Look no further.

Moss is the way to go. Moss has many unique features but perhaps the most important is that it requires no maintenance and is the ultimate synergistic blend of nature and design.

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Night Watch, interior colour of 2019: vivid, lush and elegant.

With the year coming to an end, we can finally announce the undisputed interior colour of the year: Night Watch. A deep vibrant green, inspired by nature in all its forms. 

The hue is rich and intense, with a reminder to the brighter emerald. Inspires calm and tranquillity while maintaining a strong presence on the surrounding. We used this colour in almost every possible settings, from living room backdrop, to bathroom protagonist. 

Read more for tips and tricks on how to best use Night Watch in your home. 

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5 Geometrical coffee tables

Geometric coffee tables are capable of giving rooms a more modern look. Lots of designs are loud and abstract and need to go with a room’s overall aesthetic, while some sport a simple, yet timeless appeal, perfect for almost all interior designs.

Getting a geometric coffee table that’s too small or big can be disastrous; it’ll either make a room look stuffy and cramped or hollow and empty. Because their shape is out of the ordinary, you must ensure your new coffee table’s size is in proportion to your room’s size, as well as the settee or couch.

Interior Parlour has selected 5 of the most stylish geometrical coffee tables, to help you set the tone in your living room.

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When Japan meets Denmark: Lars Rank’s latest tableware project

Lars’ work is deeply rooted in the Scandinavian design tradition. All his products are hand cast in porcelain clay, a process that demands both precision and dedication. Pieces often have clean forms accentuated with surprising decorations.

In 2005 Lars was on a 4-month stay in Japan at Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park. Here he had the opportunity to explore the Japanese ceramic tradition and this has left a clear mark on his products.

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Moodboard of the Month: Jun 2019

Center, top:

  • WOOD LACQUER DOVE GREY
  • CALACATTA ORO MATT MARBLE

Right, bottom:

  • BURNISHED METAL
  • SATINED METAL GREY

Center, bottom:

  • GREY SADDLE HIDE CORD

Left, bottom:

  • CANALETTO WALNUT
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Minimalistic Ceramics from Copenhagen

On a recent trip to Copenhagen, drifting through the many beautiful showrooms and boutiques, we were fortunate to come across the stunning work of Ditte Fischer and her perfectly formed handmade ceramics.

Ditte’s ceramics are characterized by the Nordic simplicity. With inspiration from Norway, Denmark, and Iceland she has created her unique aesthetics. The clean underplayed design is paired beautifully with discreet colours, creating a collection marked by a refined lightness and quality, resulting in a unique and strong expression – all in a velvety matt finish.

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