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One more week of lockdown here, and I am pushing myself to stay focused and inspired as much as possible ^_^ In these days of lockdown, in fact, I have been exercising, reading, creating moodboards, doing some online courses and trying to come up with something that can help people during this difficult times, specially local […]

In the free Interior Trend Guide two years ago here,   I was sharing about a new design trend involving a new generation of digital interiors and illustrations, driven by the latest technologies. A real new cult for digital illustration, with a new kind of aesthetic evoking tactile effects and organic shapes. That is probably […]

From mustard to lemon, last year was awash with 50 shades of strong, statement yellow. But while these shades are powerful enough to set the mood for the entire room, cream yellow has a tendency to wear a more minimalistic coat. Cream yellow furniture and decor is taking over where beige left off, acting as […]

Today I want to share with you a very especial date and achievement for ITALIANBARK.   Six months ago, together with SOMA_studiomilano, I have created and launched a brand new online learning community . Our idea since the beginning was to share the latest interior & design trends and innovations with people in different parts […]

  Hello guys, we are in our third week of lockdown in Italy and it’s time to start discussing and brainstorm a bit about what’s happening. Once having passed the first stage of shock, and somehow once having gotten used to staying home, I think it’s now really essential to have a positive and constructive […]

I think it’s essential to keep ourselves positive, especially in the days we are living now. Here in Italy the 3rd week of lockdown has just started and I am sure that lots of you are spending much more time on social networks, first on Instagram, by looking for some nice inspirational profiles, or maybe […]

  What I love about African crafts is their simple yet compelling iconic power, their capacity to immediately tell a story that speaks about traditions, ancestral usage, talent and meticulousness.  This is especially true when it comes to wooden hand carved objects, where the artisans’ manual skills are expressed at their best, as I am […]

Support local makers and Made in Italy: discover the best venetian handcrafted items and shop online with our Venice Artisans Guide || A post by JoAnn Locktov       First came the November floods and now comes the plague, with a complete lock-down in Venice. There are no visitors, which means there are no customers […]

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Be inspired by the yellow color trend for 2020 and 2021 in Interiors and Design CREAM YELLOW Last month we shared love for a vivacious red – this month we are toning it down with a warm neutral Cream Yellow. In this difficult moment, we are dreaming about sunshine and summer evenings, and chose a […]

How to Decorate a Small Living Space?  Less is more, but don’t make it a bore!   When I was a student – almost a lifetime ago – I used to rent a roof converted loft apartment in a semi-detached house in North London. It was a really small space with a low ceiling, but […]

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Ever thought about painting a floor in a very bright color? I admit, I would NEVER be able to do this in at home. Nor to propose this solution to any of my interior or e-design clients.   BUT I must say that, in these examples, a colorful floor is what makes the difference. With its very […]

Let’s finish today the coverage of the Stockholm Design Week 2020 with a small report of the latest Scandinavian design trends I spotted in my last trip to Sweden. You can find access to the full report by subscribing to our Trend Membership, where we share weekly news and updates about the latest trends from […]