“I don’t want it to look like a kit of parts.” The designer for this project, Kerry Joyce, had an artistic intent for the apartment. “It should look as if it had always looked this way.” We’ve built 20 projects…
Read moreRooms are rooms, doors are doors, cabinetry in contemporary architecture, is still, just cabinetry. But stairs are sculpture. Stairs are where the design team are given the license to “do something spectacular.” Stairs must meet code for safety. Children must…
Read moreRenovations are commonly done starting from the bare bones of the space following demolition. However, in New York City there are many new buildings where apartments are designed by the developer. Most developer finishes look great; they work within the…
Read moreA luxuriant stay at a Rocco Forte hotel wouldn’t be nearly as special without the attentive hand of world-renowned interior designer and hotelier, Olga Polizzi. Luke Thomas meets her to find out what common-sense design is all about How do…
Read moreIn a world of mass-production, where one can get mostly anything off-the-shelf, originality is at an all-time premium. And this is where bespoke furniture and furnishings can help give your home a unique character that is a true reflection of…
Read moreMany interior design projects, large and small alike, have been taken on by Knox Design over its more than 15 years of existence in Mallorca. Creating beautiful homes is what accredited SBID interior designer Justine Knox is all about. Her…
Read moreI follow the many signs leading me to Knox and arrive at the huge white and aqua building that is the Knox Design Store. The most stylish and contemporary garden furniture and accessories are arranged outside in the terrace area,…
Read moreFor many architects, inspiration comes from location. The right setting can deliver ground-breaking design that enhances, rather than dominates the natural surroundings. Luke Thomas gleans a few pointers from award-winning designer, Lincoln Miles How do you approach a new project?…
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