Taking over an exquisite early 20th century Milanese mansion (once home to an Austrian prince), artisanal Italian design platform Artemest has returned for a second edition of L'Appartamento, a showcase that basks in the beauty and distinctive quality of Italian craft. The curatorial reins of each room have been handed over to a different interior design firm, each using Artemist’s diverse array of luxury Italian furniture, lighting and décor to dress the. Begin with the opulent entrance by Kuwait-based company Studio Meshary Alnassar and traverse a refined cocktail room by British studio Elicyon, Dubai-founded firm VSHD’s beautiful dining room, the grand living space by Texan studio Rottet Studio, Miami-based Tamara Feldman Design’s lavish bedroom, and finish in the lush courtyard created by New York firm GACHOT.
The Details 16 April, 10am-5pm & 17-21 April, 10am-7pm Residenza Vignale, Via Enrico Toti 2, Brera
L'Appartamento by Artemest
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There’s more than a touch of nouveau boho about Playfulism – it’s the curved furniture pieces, the natural textures and, of course, the pattern clash. It’s a soft maximalism that benefits from subtle, small-scale prints rather than oversized murals: for this living room, Amsterdam interior design studio Atelier ND mixed understated textiles with a faded look and handcrafted feel.
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Walk through a pixelated wonderland with Preciosa Lighting’s illuminated extravaganza made from 400 finely handcrafted suspended crystal cube pendants. Inspired by retro gaming and the early digital universe, the mesmeric installation merges Bohemian crystal heritage and expertise with the very latest technology, the colour-changing cubes pulsing to the rhythm of an immersive 1980s-esque three-dimensional musical soundscape.
The Details 15-21 April & 15-20 April, 10am-7.30 & 21 April, 10am-5.30 Zona Tortona, Quattrocento in Opificio Via Tortona 31, Tortona
Crystal Beat 2 by Preciosa Lighting
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Stones like granite and marble bring their own quiet pattern through veining, so they make a great choice for kitchens and bathrooms that embrace Playfulism. Parisian architectural designer Hugo Toro combines a golden Breccia Siena marble bath with a pink travertine table from his collection, Amanecer.
Natural Nuance
Walk through a pixelated wonderland with Preciosa Lighting’s illuminated extravaganza made from 400 finely handcrafted suspended crystal cube pendants. Inspired by retro gaming and the early digital universe, the mesmeric installation merges Bohemian crystal heritage and expertise with the very latest technology, the colour-changing cubes pulsing to the rhythm of an immersive 1980s-esque three-dimensional musical soundscape.
The Details 15-21 April & 15-20 April, 10am-7.30 & 21 April, 10am-5.30 Zona Tortona, Quattrocento in Opificio Via Tortona 31, Tortona
Crystal Beat 2 by Preciosa Lighting
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Tiles are as important as wallpaper in bringing pattern to walls in Playfulist schemes: one of their benefits is that they bring texture and movement through glossy finishes that catch the light. A geometric design in a retro color combination – pink and green should always be seen – make this kitchen-living space by Parisian interior design studio Hauvette & Madani feel particularly nostalgic.
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The wave motif is one of the calling cards of this look – it’s whimsical, organic and incredibly fun. Inher scheme for the Montesol Experimental, a boutique hotel in Ibiza opened last year, Parisian interior designer Dorothée Meilichzon drew on undulating lines for furniture and joinery: note further nods to the sinuous shape through the cupboard handles.
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Introduced in even a small way, candy stripes are an instant scheme-enlivener – perhaps that’s why they feature so often in Playfulism. In this bedroom scheme by London-based interior designer Charlee Allan-Quinton, they punch through the rosy palette and add a point of contrast to the undulating headboard, providing a jolt of energy that brings the space to life.
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There’s more than a touch of nouveau boho about Playfulism – it’s the curved furniture pieces, the natural textures and, of course, the pattern clash. It’s a soft maximalism that benefits from subtle, small-scale prints rather than oversized murals: for this living room, Amsterdam interior design studio Atelier ND mixed understated textiles with a faded look and handcrafted feel.
In The Mix
Stones like granite and marble bring their own quiet pattern through veining, so they make a great choice for kitchens and bathrooms that embrace Playfulism. Parisian architectural designer Hugo Toro combines a golden Breccia Siena marble bath with a pink travertine table from his collection, Amanecer.
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