MAY

Infinitely stylish: Minipool by Ludovica + Roberta Palomba for Zucchetti.

If your days of Olympic swimming are over, but you still feel the need to splash around in style, then this jacuzzi-style mini pool, designed by Ludovica + Roberta Palomba for Zucchetti, might be your thing. Read more

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MAY

Proud as a Peacock, a chair by Studio Dror for Cappellini.

The Persian Peacock Throne, was a silver, gold, and jewel encrusted throne that was stolen from India in the 18th century, and sent to Iran where it became a symbol of monarchy… only for it to be plundered again by the Kurds and melted down for cash!

Yet, whilst the Peacock Chair may be less glamorous than the Peacock Throne, and unlikely to be plundered for booty, it can still amplify ones sense of self importance with just three pieces of wool felt and a base metal frame!

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MAY

Big Bottom by YOXIMOVIC design studio.

Photos: YOXIMOVIC design studio.

Like JLo, this chair makes a virtue of its bottom.

Ever so slightly larger perhaps , than the bottom of an average chair, it flaunts its firm, beautiful, flowing curves to produce something of great depth, set of course, on slim, elegant legs!

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MAY

High rise kitchen kitchen by Massimo Facchinetti.

If lack of space is your problem, the vertical kitchen designed by Massimo Facchinetti, might be the solution. Read more

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APR

Madero dining table.

The design for the base of this dining table is inspired by a cluster of tree stems. Whilst it creates a stylish impression, the metaphor does get a little mixed with its “lightly distressed driftwood finish”! Read more

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