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Ornate plaster details and stunning floors set the stage for a sophisticated mix of mid century, traditional and contemporary pieces in this Valencia home by Estudio María Santos. Timeless and functional yes but always with that certain something, that style. Favourite details? Dining in a library and the art … and the vintage design classics … and … and …

Photography by Montse Garriga.

We uniquely reimagined this country estate and distinguished our design by its historic architecture, creating a dwelling that is equal parts past and present. Old-age European lifestyle and new-age sustainability are some of the hallmarks of our work and this home was intentionally imbued with character and richness, using vintage wherever possible. Throughout the home, we installed 80% vintage lighting and 60% vintage finds to support our sustainable ethos and convey a collected home full of sensible luxury.
I adore the moody colour palette (whiskey room is Farrow & Ball’s Pantalon, kitchen cabinets are Drab) and textural materials (they are clearly huge fans of shearling chairs) used throughout this home designed by Light and Dwell. Epic cozy levels here. Photos: Tim Lenz.

Over the years Desire to Inspire has proudly partnered with the A’ Design Award & Competition, the world’s largest annual juried design competition with over 100 categories. It honors the best designers, architects, and design-oriented companies worldwide to provide them publicity, fame and recognition. Such an exciting competition, and such a prestigious award!  A’ Design Award & Competition is an indicator of quality and perfection in design, recognized worldwide, with your design front and centre before design companies and professionals. Entries are judged by an international jury panel of scholars, professionals and media members and the benefits to the winners are inspiring. The trophy, of course, an invitation to the gala night, a certificate of quality, inclusion in the prestigious A’ Design Award & Competition exhibition and the yearly ResultBook but even more importantly press, PR, introduction to industry professionals and companies and international exposure. There is still time to get entries in for this year’s awards. Register today!

Let’s get started and have a peek at some of the talented winners of last year’s Furniture, Homeware and Decor Items Designs category (one of MANY categories that are included in the competition).

Ceremony Stool by Lu Yi

Dihedral Chair by Rakeem Bradshaw

Dorothee Becker’s Hand Wall Bedside Unit by Nataliya Naymark

Lotus Armchair by Jorge Prieto

Simplo Sofa by Abbas Sufi Nejad

Infier Chaise Longue by Fereshteh Hajigholami

Eclosion Planter by Chung Wei Wang

Rollerback Dining Chair by Timothy Hardman

Flower Stool by Yuko Inamine

Tiles Writing Desk by Wei Jingye and Zhang Wenyang

Umma Indoor Outdoor Armchair by Ariane Rosa

Wall O Wall Seat by Gurtner Gregoire

Erhu Chair by Han Mei

Perspective Of Light Multifunctional Side Table by Yu Ren

Overlap Sofa by Tomoki Doi

Greenery Bench by Shibing Yang

Friends Sofa by Roberta Rampazzo

Hotaru Stool by Misaki Kiyuna

Seat Urchin Rocking Chair by Yue Zhuo

Relax Chaise Lounge by Charlotte Abrahamsson Kwetczer

Do you think you have what it takes to take on the best of the best design from around the world? You can register for the 2023-2024 A’ Design Award and Competition here but time is short so get your entries in now. And to see more award winning designs you can check them all out here.

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This post is brought to you in collaboration with A’ Design Award & Competition.

Casa Cedros is located in Jalisco, Mexico and is an inspiring example of blending and engaging with the surroundings. Oak floors, cedar joinery and local stone are foundational and really does bring the surrounding nature inside providing a seamless experience. Keeping the colours very neutral helps emphasis the peace and calm that this home evokes. Designed by Aagnes. Photos: César Béjar.

Built in 1894 by Swiss architect Paul Page in the style of a Moorish villa, this home in south-eastern France is secluded amidst lush gardens and was home to architect and decorator Frédéric Méchiche (who passed away in 2021 from COVID). I would have guessed this was located in Morocco not France but either way it is an exquisite escape and absolutely stunning inside and out. I am in love with every bit of it – the arches, dome-shaped ceilings, tile roof, chequered cement tile floors, a winter garden room, 3 reception rooms, an annex for guests, a roof terrace, a pool and gardens that are to die for. For sale for €2,185,000 via Patrice Besse.