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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020
CONTENTS
016
NEWS & TRENDS WORLDWIDE
BOOKS WE COVET
018 M&O Jan 2020: Let’s talk about what’s new!
104 Unexpected Pucci: Interiors: Furniture, Ceramics
024 Paris: The Luxury and Design guide
and Art Pieces
028
SHOWROOMS WE COVET
HOTELS WE COVET 107 Hotel Continental and Theatercaféen, Oslo
TREND BY FILE
109 Hotel EAST, Miami
070 Exclusive interview with Nini Andrade Silva
WORLD’S FINEST RESTAURANTS INSPIRATIONS
113 Atelier Amaro, Poland
072 2020 Interior Design Trends Room by Room
115 L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, New York 117 La Leggenda dei Frati, Italy
EXCLUSIVE INTERIVEW Interview With Spain’s Most CovetED Designers:
LUXURY SPAS WE COVET
089 The relation between Portuguese Design Industry
121 I LOVE SKIN SPA, Estoril
and Spanish Interior Designers by Erico Navazo 090 Feminism Trends as Inspiration by
124
STYLE ICONS
Patricia Bustos 091 Creating spaces with storytelling with Blanca Hevia 092 c 094 Johannes Torpe 096 Lorenza Luti
PROJECTS 099 Hotel Victor Hugo, Paris 100 Carol Kurth Architecture, Houston 102 Greybrook House Penthouse, London
COVER CREDITS: Hotel Victor Hugo, Paris France
Dear readers, This issue starts by guiding you through the best news and trends coming from Maison & Objet, followed by an amazing luxury and design guide of the astonishing city of love and lights, Paris. If you are looking for inspiration, this issue features a curated selection of the top showrooms of the best cities in the world. Following the cover theme, we prepared an amazing article in partnership with TrendBook, presenting you the 2020 interior design trends, divided by room division. Speaking of room by room trends, CovetED Magazine prepared a refined selection of the best interior design projects worldwide! You can also count with a sneak peek of Maison & Objet 2020 and Paris Déco Off. We couldn’t forget the restaurants, hotels and spas! In this issue, we bring you some of the world’s finest places, filled with design inspiration and luxurious ambiances. Be inspired by the 2020 interior design trends we bring you and enjoy CovetED nº16!
And if you’re looking for some extra inspiration for your home interior design, don’t forget to visit our website: www.covetedition.com.
EDITOR IN CHIEF
MAISON & OBJET JANUARY 2020 What’s new! Since 1995, Maison & Objet has been the world’s foremost event for professionals in the lifestyle, interior design and design industries. Each edition brings together over 3,000 exhibitors and more than 85,000 unique visitors, half coming from outside France. Promoting new contacts and emerging talents, this fair presents the latest sources of inspiration. By shedding light on current and future trends, Maison & Objet has become a catalyst for brand development and business growth.
PARIS: LUXURY AND DESIGN GUIDE Paris, also known as the City of Lights, deserves its reputation as the most romantic city in the world. Its centre is small and ideal for visiting by foot, with every turn revealing a famous landmark, a cosy café, a smart boutique or a busy boulevard. There are hotels to suit every visitor, from the palatial to the contemporary, the trend-setting to the classical. Paris is also the home of great food and boasts a plethora of trendy restaurants and Michelin-starred establishments. CovetED brings you the ultimate luxury and design guide, including the best luxury hotels and restaurants, so you can enjoy Paris to its fullest.
HOTELS
Le Royal Monceau The unique aesthetic, incredible location and remarkable facilities make
Elysées, reopened in 2010 after a glamorous transformation by top
Le Royal Monceau one of the most luxurious establishments in the world,
designer Philippe Starck. Its 149 rooms and suites, art pieces and iconic
loved by those who have an adventurous and bold spirit, along with a
decor make it a Paris staple.
taste for the very best. The hotel, located steps away from the Champs
Address: 37 Avenue Hoche, 75008 Paris, France
Le Cinq Codet
Hôtel de Crillon
Le Cinq Codet is a five-star hotel that has the best location in the city:
Considered one of the world’s most majestic hotels, Hôtel de Crillon is a
between the Eiffel Tower and the Invalides Museum. The building dates back
historic landmark that personifies the poise, elegance and spirit of Paris. With
to the 30s and its art-deco geometry and architecture stands out amongst the
an exquisite Neoclassical façade and architecture, the hotel was designed
surrounding constructions.Designed by Jean-Philippe Nuel, this hotel has a
to captivate all its guests. The late Karl Lagerfeld designed the Grands
modern and contemporary elegance that you just can’t miss.
Appartements suites, that feature bespoke furniture, unique bathroom
Address: 5 Rue Louis Codet, 75007 Paris, France
decors, a dining room and ultra-contemporary design dressing rooms. Address: 10 Place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris, France
Krassky Moscow Showroom
SHOWROOMS WE COVET
SHOWROOMS AROUND THE WORLD A true design lover is always searching for inspiration. The best way to be inspired is by visiting the greatest showrooms everywhere you may go, so you can admire the latest pieces that are revolutionizing the design world. That’s why CovetED is bringing you our choices for the best showrooms located in the top 20 cities around the world. Discover where you can find the best design products and be inspired!
GALLERIES AND SHOWROOMS
Covet Paris Covet Paris showcases a wide range of products and all the tools
of interior design sets, room by room. An expert will guide you
needed to boost an interior designer ’s creativity to complete
through the full collection so you can quickly find what you are
their most amazing projects. In one place, over 2000 products
looking for.
and 1300 inspirations are represented through a curated selection
Address: 154 Rue des Rosiers, 93400 Saint-Ouen, France
Pacific Compagnie Pacific Compagnie has been selecting the most beautiful furniture and providing an excellent service of interior and exterior decoration to their clients for over 20 years. With an unimaginable choice of pieces, they offer an incredible selection of products on display at their store. Stop by and discover all the furniture, collectibles and unique items Pacific Compagnie has to offer! Address: 166 Rue du Faubourg Saint HonorĂŠ, 75008 Paris, France
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GALLERIES AND SHOWROOMS
Bredaquaranta Since 2008, Bredaquaranta has been selecting and offering contemporary pieces
brands. They always make sure to propose solutions where creativity meets
by top luxury brands. With the aim to create a dream home with elegance
functionality in spaces that are both aesthetic and practical for daily living.
in every detail, they work with the most exclusive Italian and international
Address: Via Ernesto Breda, 40, Sesto San Giovanni, Milan, Italy
Illulian Illulian headquarters showroom interplays history, tradition and modernity that demonstrate how thoughtful design and smart planning come together to create a great work environment. You will discover and visit a modern and contemporary exhibit space that will give you the opportunity to admire innovative concepts which are the result of detailed studies that follows fashion, art and design. Inside Illulian’s showroom you will be able to admire precious rugs collections, interior design products and the finest fabrics that all come together to create a prestigious environment. Address: Via Alessandro Manzoni, 41, 20121 Milan, Italy
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GALLERIES AND SHOWROOMS
Covet London Covet London is a private showflat in the heart of one of the world’s
visitors. Dare yourself to see beyond what your eyes capture when
greatest design capitals: London. This place intends to offer an
looking at the most exquisite and exclusive furniture pieces you
intimate design experience, since it is decorated as a real home. For
have ever seen. You will be guided along the visit so you can also
this reason, it was conceived with different collections of furniture,
understand the amazing stories behind the pieces.
lighting and accessories from top luxury brands, which, together
Address: 1 Regal House Lensbury Avenue, F u l h a m , L o n d o n S W 6
with the most experienced professionals, are ready to inspire all the
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Francis Sultana One of the world’s foremost interior and furniture designers, Francis Sultana is the go-to interior designer for international collectors, many of whom have major contemporary art and design collections. He is loved for his unique ability to merge the residential requirements of a domestic space with often large scale visual art, sculpture and installation pieces. Address: Francis Sultana Ltd., 2-4 King Street, St. James’s, London SW1Y 6QP, United Kingdom
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GALLERIES AND SHOWROOMS
Flair Home Collection Featuring a signature backdrop of black and white, Flair presents
accessories are seamlessly mixed with exclusive designs to create a
a unique proposition in home furnishings, decoration and gifts.
highly individual style that transcends eras and origins.
Rigorously selected European and American vintage furnishings and
Address: 88 Grand St, New York, NY 10013, USA
Minotti Minotti is an Italian company with a solid and international reputation. It features the highest quality of “Made in Italy � in the field of contemporary furniture design and is the ambassador of a classic-modern lifestyle in the residential and hospitality segments. The showroom is a space designed to capture the essence and identity of the brand. Address: 134 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ROBERTO RINCON The Renovation of the bespoke Covet NYC Covet NYC is more than a showroom. It is a staged apartment where the best European lighting and luxury furniture brands came together and created a curated luxury apartment. It has recently moved to a different location in order to provide an even more curated and exclusive experience. Following the recent renovation of Covet NYC, CovetED Magazine had the chance to have a wonderful conversation with the assigned interior designer Roberto Rincon. Roberto was the name responsible for the outstanding selection and composition of the most curated furniture pieces from the world’s most coveted luxury brands. And the result couldn’t be more perfect.
The renovation of Covet NYC was a wonderful “challenge, but very rewarding at the end. It is so much more than a showroom. It is a show flat designed to make visitors feel that they are at a real home. A luxurious, modern and sophisticated home. A home that inspires with the outstanding composition of pieces, colours, materials, styles, shapes and patterns. And that is precisely what distinguishes Roberto from other professionals: the subtle, yet perfect.
“
Roberto Rincon is the mastermind behind the incredible work of Covet
At last, we talked about Covet NYC, which he considered to be “a fantastic
NYC, the brand new Covet House showroom in New York. During the
opportunity to give his work the credibility of an international brand”.
interview, we were able to understand the amount of love that Roberto has
Furthermore, this collaboration will represent the last 12 years of experience,
for the work he does and how proud he is to be refurbishing and renovating
global portfolio of projects, and the full range of industries that he has worked
the bespoke big apple flat.
on. All in only one project that will obtain worldwide recognition.
When asked about what he loves the most about his job, he answered that
The interior design vision for the exquisite interiors of the Covet NYC is
he “loves and feels privileged to be able to learn with each client and project”.
to bring together uniqueness and craftsmanship with his signature style
He gets inspired by them to create a space that is unique and tailored to their
and design aesthetic because each piece of furniture has its own story and
needs and dreams. Although “the most gratifying part of what he does is
inspiration to tell. The priority “was always to transform it into a final
to be able to see their reactions once they see the final product that are a
product that celebrates uniqueness, craftsmanship and luxury.”
materialization of their dreams and also gives them the feeling of home.”
In conclusion, Roberto Rincon’s design studio offers more than a decade of
Roberto feels his life hasn’t even fully started. Although he has accomplished
experience from unique projects on a global scale that gives them the versatility
so many different goals in his personal and professional life at this early age,
to adapt and evolve with each situation. This collaboration is the perfect
he still feels hunger to keep growing, learning and taking on new challenges.
balance between luxury and tailored-made approach by Rincon, providing not
He has realized that he can’t ever stop dreaming, because, without those
only an opportunity for Covet House to expand and solidify its presence in
dreams, he “wouldn’t be where he is now”. In addition, he still wants to be
the US market but also for Roberto Rincon to reach global recognition while
able to design and build the ultimate ultra-luxury tower.
already having an international experienced team and portfolio.
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TREND FILE BY // ART MEETS DESIGN
N I N I A N D R A D E S I LVA
Nini Andrade Silva is a person whose path definitely took her in several directions. She’s known for having many interior design projects all over the world, projecting the name and fame of Portugal’s quality design and craftsmanship. When it comes to describing her style, she states that it’s definitely “minimalistic with a little bit of soul to it”.
The Madeira island is one of the main inspirations for
those hotels that I remember the local people thanking me
her work and design. That can definitely be seen in some
for showing Colombia how much craftsmanship was worth
examples of her work such as the ‘c collection, heavily
and it was very nice to see.”
inspired by the pebbles on that island. She confessed that
The designer also criticized the fact that many designers
she feels a sense of peace unlike any other place in the world
dream too much of making their “piece of a lifetime”,
she’s been to.
emphasizing the importance of keeping the focus on
Nini
Portuguese
producing a simple yet usable piece. Having defined herself
craftsmanship, believing that every craft piece’s design is
is
an
advocate
and
promoter
of
as a person who “doesn’t follow any trends”, seeking “to
special, either if it’s being shown in its country of origin or
create them” instead, Nini Andrade Silva is an example of a
in a foreign country. During the interview, she recalled an
person who appreciates a challenge, even when it comes in
episode in which she introduced some of the best examples
the shape of a difficult client.
of the arts and crafts of her country in Colombia, that is
In regards to the future of Portugal when it comes to
quite different from Portugal.
preserving their arts and crafts and also regarding the
“We took the traditional concept of the piece of traditional
recognition from other countries the designer feels happy
craftsmanship and we adapted it to the present day. For
regarding the confidence that many people in the country
example, for the nine hotels that I designed in Colombia,
have gained. She feels that more and more Portuguese
we did everything based on craftsmanship. From the carpets
involved in that industry are becoming more confident in
- all of them handmade - to the tapestries that we lined on
their design work, feeling that it’s very good that they can
the walls, even the jars. We used so much craftsmanship on
get to defend both their history and their work.
“We took the traditional concept of the piece of traditional craftsmanship and we adapted it to the present day. (...) We used so much craftsmanship on those hotels that I remember the local people thanking me for showing Colombia how much craftsmanship was worth.”
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THE MASTERPIECES DIVIDED BY COLOURS , SHAPES AND MATERIALS
KID’S ROOM Three words may describe what’s coming next for kid’s room: fun, comfy and conscious. Find out more about the next interior design trends for kid’s room.
CLOUD LAMP by Circu
CLOUD RUG by Circu
FANTASY AIR CHEST by Circu
SHARK STOOL, by Circu
S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y
THEMED BEDROOMS
Over recent years there has been a big rise in
N AT U R A L A N D PA S T E L C O LO U R S
the number of children’s brands that offer high-
Warm and natural tones have made a big
where they can play and spark their creativity
quality items produced with sustainability in
entry into children’s interior design. Brighter
choose a central theme and choose your
mind. Think natural, reusable and responsibly
colours are making way for neutral tones such
decoration accordingly.
sourced materials. Non-toxic finishes and natural
as beige, sand and light pink. It is increasingly
To achieve the desired effect apply a statement
paints for colouring are also a big trend. Eco toys
common to find kids’ rooms entirely created
central piece with matching wallpaper and floral
and ethical accessories are widely available on the
with an earthy, neutral colour scheme in
patterns in textiles. Using floral textiles will add
market and this children’s interior design trend is
mind, with small strokes of cooler natural
character to the room no matter if you aim for a
to see a huge growth in 2020.
greens, greys, and whites.
sweet romantic look or a more striking vibe.
To turn a child’s room into an inspiring place
ENTRYWAYS Entryways will have an important role in this season. See how to create a design “WOW” factor, right at the entryway with statement rugs and eye-catching doors.
HAIKU MIRROR by BRABBU
SIMBA RUG by Rug’Society
ARDARA CONSOLE by BRABBU
S TAT E M E N T R U G S The entryway is the first impression you get when entering a space. An eye-catching statement rug becomes the focal point in an interior and sets the tone for the rest of the house. Don’t be afraid to use highcontrasting colours on carpets and the mix of patterns.
1. Padlock GG small bamboo shoulder bag by Gucci | 2. DEEDEE 80 sandals by Jimmy Choo | 3. Bamboo Woven Pendant Light by Urban Outfitters | 4. Chaise Longue by Jasper Morrison | 5. Mirror w/ bamboo frame by Madam Stoltz | 6. Cork Table Lamp by Merve Kahraman | 7. Zesty chair by Plycollection | 8. Bamboo cage and leather bucket bag by Wai Wai
9. Spherical seating by Movecho | 10. Cork Table F by Jasper Morrison | 11. Bamboo Line backpack by Gucci | 12. Nix – 230M by Patrick Norguet | 13. Basket tote bag by Cult Gaia | 14. Circular skirt by Klára Plášková | 15. Basket Elise Bamboo by Broste Copenhagen | 16. Giulia armchair by Formitalia | 17. Bistro Tea Trolley by Mizetto. COVETED MAGAZINE PAGE 85
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH Marcel Wanders and Gabriel Chiave Marcel Wanders is one of the leading product and interior designers, with thousands of iconic projects under his name. After working with numerous luxury brands like Baccarat and Louis Vuitton, Marcel Wanders announced a new project with Barovier & Toso during Salone del Mobile 2019. CovetED had the pleasure of catching up with the designer at the brand’s stand during the fair. Marcel Wanders is quite a versatile designer, with projects ranging from architecture, interior or industrial design. According to the designer, the best thing about his work is being able to do something unique and new every day. “I am a proud designer, and as interior designers, we are lucky we can do the things we love every day”, he said. When asked about what makes him happy, the designer compared the design process to a puzzle, where you have all the pieces and you have to make them fit whilst finding the beauty in it. However, his favourite part of the process are the difficulties and obstacles you may find along the way, saying that fixing those issues makes him “eternally happy”. Marcel Wanders and Barovier & Toso have been working together for the past seven years, creating one-of-a-kind, eccentric pieces like rotating chandeliers or glass puppets. But Wanders felt they should create something incredible that went beyond the idea of a simple lamp, thus creating the ‘Adonis’ chandelier.
We all agreed that we were going to do a “chandelier like no other, a chandelier that should have been made a hundred years ago and that would stay with us forever, a piece that is filled with contemporary ideas.
The designer saw his creation for the first time at Salone del Mobile 2019 and was blown away. ‘Adonis’ is a modular chandelier, with several shapes and sizes, as well as different materials and decorations. “We are really looking forward to develop this chandelier to be an eternal icon for the world”, said the designer.
“
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH Johannes Torpe Johannes Torpe is an amazing Danish designer that has helped clients worldwide build and strengthen their brands through playful and thought-provoking design solutions for over 20 years, with the renowned Johannes Torpe Studios, where he is the creative director. Having worked in many areas of the world, Johannes’ practice has achieved a universality that speaks for itself. His diverse portfolio spans from interior design, industrial design, furniture design to large scale architectural concepts. CovetED had the pleasure of catching up with the designer during Salone del Mobile 2019. From a young age that Johannes Torpe felt that he would be in a place where he had achieved something. This is a reflection of hardworking years to be where he is today, through a number of different experiences, such as music or graphic design, before arriving at design and architecture. However, his greatest accomplishment is good life quality. After working and living all over the world, Torpe admits he has finally achieved his inner peace and feels like himself on a daily basis. When it comes to design projects, the designer admits he can’t choose a favourite, saying “it’s like looking back at all the lovers in your life and see which one was the best”. But he does know where he loves to work: where the people are nice and the work becomes joy. That is why Torpe loves working with the Italian brand Moroso since it feels like a long-time family friend. For Salone del Mobile 2019, they presented their newest collaboration, the ‘Heartbreaker’ sofa collection. Torpe sees craftsmanship as the essence of Italian companies, since
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH Lorenza Luti This year marks the 70th anniversary of Kartell, the renowned design company that is one of the biggest symbols of Italian design around the world. Founded in 1949 by Giulio Castelli but now run by Claudio Luti, the brand tells its story through a series of timeless but contemporary design products. Lorenza Luti, daughter of the brand’s CEO, also plays a significant role at Kartell, as its Marketing and Retail Director. CovetED had the chance to interview Lorenza during Salone del Mobile 2019, to find out what’s in store for the future of Kartell. Lorenza takes great pride in Kartell, due to the brand’s ability to innovate. Her favourite product is the Componibile cabinet, designed by her grandmother, that has been on sale for over 50 years. “It’s still one of the best sellers of the brand and very actual in today’s design. This year we presented it with a bioplastic material so we gave a new life to it and it’s, for sure, one of the projects I am most proud of”, she said. The “A.I.” project with Philippe Starck was one of the highlights of Salone del Mobile this year. Lorenza sees it as an advantage for Kartell, since it makes the production process so much easier and faster, making it able for the brand to deliver the products in a shorter amount of time. According to Lorenza, Kartell and Starck are already working on new projects together, with four new pieces of the Smart Wood collection coming next year.
We like to work with premium luxury Italian “brands and we are putting our energies together
“
to push the ‘Made in Italy’ out into the world.
PROJECTS WE COVET
OUTSTANDING PROJECTS BY TOP INTERIOR DESIGNERS CovetED Magazine is always looking for the best interior design projects by top interior designers, scattered all across the world. In this issue, we highlight three design projects, all incredibly different from each other and featuring very distinct design styles. Come along this design journey and be inspired!
GREYBROOK HOUSE PENTHOUSE Fenton Whelan Welcome to a project where mid-century meets Art Deco, where uniqueness meets modernity and beauty meets Essential Home’s pieces in a stunning penthouse in London straight out of a design lover’s dream. Fenton Whelan amazes once again with this incredible project with bespoke furniture and complex design. Meet the Russell Bar Chair by Essential Home in its natural habitat, perfectly harmonized in a unique project by an award-winning boutique.
When we talk about Art Deco, we must talk about Fenton Whelan, award-winning property development and design business where secure investment, rigorous development management and exquisite design are perfectly integrated. Located in Mayfair, London, the apartment is a five-bedroom duplex penthouse with terrace and private roof garden and the pinnacle of this new boutique development of four apartments by Fenton Whelan. Spread over two floors with a large roof garden and an amazing wrap-around reception terrace, it provides impressive views over Mayfair and the City of London. The upper floor of the apartment is laid out for entertainment with large open rooms and access to the terraces. The main reception is a large L-shaped drawing room with dining area and a furnished terrace. One of the key features of this room is a dramatic hanging bronze glass fireplace that defines the space between dining and less formal seating. Now reporting to the important part of the house and the one with a bigger impact for us: the Bulthaup kitchen. In this space, we are able to be part of the project with our Russel Bar Chair. And how are we part of this Whelan Project, you ask? Because they had their mindset to one bar chair that
BOOKS WE COVET
“UNEXPECTED PUCCI: INTERIORS: FURNITURE, CERAMICS AND ART PIECES”
HOTELS WE COVET
TOP LUXURY HOTELS TO DISCOVER Hotels are always synonymous with relaxation and taking a break from the fast-paced life we experience everyday. However, they can also be a wonderful experience that we will remember forever and that is the case with the hotels highlighted on this issue. From Oslo to Miami, discover where you can indulge in the most wonderful amenities.
HOTEL CONTINENTAL AND THEATERCAFÉEN Oslo, Norway
Situated in Central Oslo, Hotel Continental is the perfect choice for overnight accommodation. It all started with the opening of Theatercaféen just across the street of Norway’s National Theatre over 100 years ago. Due to the great location, the restaurant and the
owner, Elisabeth, worked together with the interior
hotel became a second home for many known cultural
design team carefully considering what they could
personalities, actors and other artists. Theatercaféen
reuse and how they could make the classic elements
was a place where people met before and after the
harmonise with modern design. The main goal was
theatre and it became a “see-and-be-seen” restaurant.
to preserve their unique heritage while drawing fresh
Over the last four generations, the same family has
inspiration from contemporary trends.
built up and developed Hotel Continental into one of
When CoveteED entered the Hotel, we could feel the
Norway’s finest five-star hotels and a member of the
classic contemporary look throughout the property.
Leading Hotels of the World.
When we went to the bar near the lobby, we could see
Since
2014,
there
were
three
large
renovations
both young and elderly guests appreciate this mix. The
throughout the Hotel. During all the process, the hotel
ambience welcomed us to seat in the lobby relaxing and
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EAST, MIAMI Miami, Florida, USA
EAST, Miami is an amazing design hotel located within Brickell City Centre. Designed by award-winning architecture firm Arquitectonica, with interiors by New York-based Clodagh Design and signature restaurants, Quinto La Huella, rooftop bar Sugar, and hidden lounge Tea Room, each designed by Los Angeles-based Studio Collective.
EAST, Miami has 225 rooms, eight suites and 89
and welcoming experience for all, while reflecting
residences, which can be used as overnight stays or
the local spirit of Miami. Feng Shui, bio geometry,
long-stay hotel rooms with kitchen, laundry facilities
radiesthesia and crystal healing methods are used
and access to the amenities and services of the hotel.
throughout the hotel to balance and harmonize the
Ranging in size from 300 to 1,800 square feet, all
flow of energy.
rooms, suites and residences will feature contemporary
Additionally,
interiors, floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies with
throughout the property with elements such as a
spectacular views of Miami and the Biscayne Bay.
wheelchair accessible entry ramp into the lobby, roll
The vision behind the design is to provide an inclusive
in elevators and ADA designed rooms that offer roll-
EAST,
Miami
is
ADA
accessible
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RESTAURANTS WE COVET
THE WORLD’S FINEST LUXURY RESTAURANTS A great meal is not just about the food, it is about the experience as a whole. The restaurants highlighted on this issue offer the ultimate fine dining concepts that will blow your taste buds away. Explore the delights of a gourmet experience and decide where your next culinary adventure will be!
ATELIER AMARO Warsaw, Poland
Atelier Amaro restaurant provides one of the best experiences you can have in Warsaw. When you arrive, you are immediately struck by the feeling of being in a naturally cosy environment, mixed with the elegance of a fine-dining restaurant. The experience starts at the door, where you are received like a family member. The decoration of the restaurant plays an important role throughout the experience, as you can really feel the passion for design and the balance between the moments and the space. The extended menu of Atelier Amaro was created in order to please everyone and this is the best way to taste numerous dishes. The ‘9 Moments’ menu is pure magic that was created by the owner and chef, Wojciech Modest Amaro, who is determined to rediscover and redefine contemporary Polish cuisine.
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L’ATELIER DE JOËL ROBUCHON New York City, USA New York City is well-known for the wonderful treasures in the form of the experiences you can live on it. If you think that going to Times Square or walking on the Highline is the main thing in the city, you must understand that NYC is magical due to the potential that any corner has to be great. And this is just the perfect introduction for L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, a restaurant near Chelsea Market, that has earned two Michelin stars that are very well deserved. First things first, the luxury world is all about the customer experience and L’Atelier doesn’t disappoint us at the entrance, where we were received with a wonderful concierge opening the doors to the hall. Arriving at the hall, you have a quick explanation of L’Atelier’s vision, mission and values, while your jackets or bags are well taken care of by the staff. The contemporary red chandelier is just the first small look into the modern luxury design feel that you will have inside. While you’re being seated, you already understand that space works in two different ways: private dinings, for groups or business meetings, and the classic New York open table style. Well, you
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THE BEAUTY, LOUNGE & EXPERIENCE iLOVESKIN The Beauty, Lounge & Experience cares about your well-being, your emotions, your body and your skin. Their purpose is to show you how to feel good, inside and out. We Take Care is their philosophy, allowing them to surprise clients with the quality of their work and by the soul they put into all kind of aesthetic beauty treatments, respecting the desire to feel good, while maintaining the natural beauty that makes you unique.
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WHEN FASHION MEETS INTERIOR DESIGN Each year, many Fashion Weeks take place in the biggest cities in the world and dictate what are the top trends we should follow. But what happens when fashion trends influence the design world? CovetED Magazine brings you two trends that can easily be applied to any interior design: Mixed Patterns and Colour Map. Are you brave enough to bring these trends into your decor?