Displaying posts from May, 2025

Studio Ashby, known for its refined and eclectic interiors, reimagined the St Germain Grand Apartment on Paris’s Left Bank. In collaboration with architect Antoinette Zalewski two separate apartments were transformed into one elegant duplex overlooking the Seine and Louvre. The renovation included new parquet flooring, bespoke panelling, a staircase and custom rugs. Blending antique and modern elements, the design drew inspiration from Parisian tones featuring a calm, neutral palette and artisanal craftsmanship to create a timeless, sophisticated home.

Photography by Kensington Leverne.

Ashby Collective’s design honors history and architectural context, blending timeless style with meticulous detail. In this 1940s Old Enfield, Austin home, traditional trim was preserved, original encaustic tile floors were restored and vintage charm maintained throughout. Every room retains its unique charm and character, celebrating the home’s heritage. The art-loving homeowners curated a vibrant collection of Gen X artists, adding a playful energy that complements the eclectic mix of vintage furnishings and decor throughout the space.

Photography by Douglas Friedman.

This is the Paris apartment of Clement Daventure and Clemence Orsini of design firm Orsini Daventure. Another exemplary example of the creativity and attention to detail of Paris designers, always unmatched and so unique you will never again spot anything like it. The space had never been touched since it’s creation in the 1970s so these designers created magic from scratch. Green fabric wrapped walls, travertine used as wainscotting, a rug-inlaid floor, patterned floor tile, flexible marble powder sheets to make a curved alcove in the bathroom, plaster & acrylic & ink wall frescos…. Spectacular! Photos: Amaury Laparra.

Renovations to this historic 1830’s Connecticut farmhouse started with the directive, “I don’t want to lose any of the character and history of the place.” From what had become a dark maze of interior rooms over nearly two centuries, we created a plan for a modern family. We recast the details of the original house in a completely new layout: original baseboards, doors, trims, and flooring complement a modern design with interiors by Fawn Galli that opens views from spacious rooms to the beautiful surrounding mountains.
Douglas C. Wright Architects did right by this beautiful old home, and I love that the new addition is black and seems to fade into the background. Photos: Costa Picadas.

Another year has ended for the A’ Design Award & Competition. With sooooo many categories to apply for this is the world’s largest design competition. But it is not just an award. It is an indicator of quality and perfection in design, recognized worldwide, bringing your design front and centre before design companies and professionals. Categories such as Interior Space and Exhibition Design; Architecture, Building and Structure Design; Furniture, Decorative Items and Homeware Design; Lighting Products and Lighting Projects Design; Arts, Crafts and Ready-Made Design; Landscape Planning and Garden Design and so many more.

Entries have been judged by an international jury panel of scholars, professionals and media members. The prize? The trophy, of course, a certificate of quality, inclusion in the prestigious A’ Design Award and Competition exhibition and the yearly ResultBook but even more importantly press, PR, introduction to industry professionals and companies and international exposure. The fame, the prestige, the recognition and so much more.
And finally the 2024-2025 winners have been announced! Can you imagine the scale of this competition? Winners from over 100 countries in over 100 different design disciplines!

Here are some of my favourite winners for 2024-2025 in the Furniture and Lighting Products & Fixtures categories.

Genipabu by Estúdio Galho

Embrasse Moi Lamp by Giuseppe Tortato

AI Vision Sofa by Yunxiang Zou

Tura Table by Mai Wahdan

Chicago Line Armchair by Alexandre Kasper

Accordion Modular Sofa by Yuqi Wang

Color Roller Furniture Set by Chuheng He

Ori Floor Lamp by Lincoln Chen

Crochet Floor Lamp by Alexey Danilin

Infinito Light by Seyedsajad Jalalsadat

Kromme Coffee Table by Robert Wakeland

Cat Ear Multifunctional Chair by Mingzhi Cai and Hongqi Cai

Andorinha Chair by Matthias Ambros

Cornices New Chinese Furniture by Wei Jingye and Fan Anran

Osso Chair by Wongsun Yoo

Firefly Lamp by Mahya Hoseini

Curved Chair by Beijing Forestry University

Musubi Stool by Mizuki Chinen

Churros Lighting by Yi Hsien Lin

Ultra Mariner Lighting Planter System by Studio Beam

EcoMod Modular Lighting Fixtures by Guoyu Wang

These are just a small sample of the winners. If you head here you can explore so many more categories and their winners.

A’ Design Award and Competitions are organized and awarded annually and internationally in a wide range of categories, and you can check this link to find more details . Every year projects that focus on innovation, technology, design and creativity are awarded with the A’ Award. While realized projects find opportunities to get published, reach new markets and meet a wide range of buyers for their existing products, the organization also helps the creative minds and startups to meet with the business people to realize their product ideas. Early Registrations to A’ Design Award are now open, enter your works for fame, prestige and international publicity. To register for next year’s competition you can do so here.

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