Long before turning their attention to the automobile, Peugeot invented the tabletop pepper mill almost 150 years ago. Where tradition and history are a huge part of the DNA of Peugeot, innovation and modernism are at the forefront, and their beautiful range of manual or electric salt and pepper mills are sustainably crafted in France, with an original steel grinding mechanism and over 200 years of expertise behind the technology.
Peugeot has leveraged its expertise in integrating cutting-edge technology with inimitable style to develop a collection of wine and barware accessories including corkscrews, wine decanters and whisky glasses, that will turn every tasting experience into an exceptional one.
Peugeot coffee mills combine style and ingenuity with a mechanism that is designed to amplify the subtle flavours and powerful aromas of coffee beans for every day, refined moments of taste.
Made exclusively in France, the Peugeot ceramic baking dishes have handles to transfer from oven-to-table effortlessly, retain heat and are coated in beautiful deep colours that will look stunning on any table.
If you are new to selling at craft fairs, you may feel understandably nervous about your first foray into this exciting world. However, with the right amount of preparation and a willingness to learn, it won’t take you long before you fit in amongst all the seasoned sellers.
Within the below guide, you will discover everything there is to know about selling at craft fairs, with top tips for beginners that are easy to understand and implement.
Test the waters
If you are trying to decide when is the best time to start selling your products at craft fairs, you should know that there is never the right time. You may keep putting it off until you have the perfect product or you have found the right pricing, but the truth is that you need to just bite the bullet and get yourself and your brand out there.
It may not go smoothly your first time, and you are highly likely to make mistakes, but you’ll never know if you don’t try.
Research potential fairs
Research is key when it comes to finding the right craft fairs and markets to sell your products, so this is the first thing you need to do. You can start by looking online to see what is available in your area, and then it can be a good idea to go as an observer to see what they are like.
If you feel confident to do so, you may want to talk to some of the vendors to see what advice they can give you on getting started. Make sure to listen and take notes, as this can be hugely helpful when you start selling for yourself.
Source quality supplies
Even with the best banter and sales acumen, you won’t be successful selling at craft fairs unless you create your products from high-quality supplies. If you don’t already have a wholesale supplier, now is the time to find one, as they can save you a lot of money on supplies for your products.
Don’t forget that the presentation of your products is equally as important as the products themselves so you may want to think about investing in wholesale trays. These are highly effective at making your products look more visually appealing and are also great for storage.
Make paying simple
When people go to craft fairs, they want a stress-free and enjoyable experience, so you need to make your payment process as simple as possible. There are two ways to collect payments at craft fairs: cash and payment apps such as Venmo.
Ideally, you want to be able to offer both of these methods, as this will enable you to attract more customers.
Think about branding
Even if you are a small business with no employees other than yourself, you still need to consider branding when selling at craft fairs. In the beginning, this could be as simple as a company logo and color scheme. If you have a website or social media profile, make sure that you are consistent with your branding across the board, as this will help to make your business more memorable.
MAM Shanghai’s 2024 calendar packed with exhibitions from David Hockney, Marina Abramović, Robyn Ward, and contemporary Chinese artists
In the Chinese calendar, 2024 is the Year of the Dragon. The mythical creature represents strength and good fortune, and MAM Shanghai’s upcoming programme exemplifies these characteristics.
The Modern Art Museum (MAM) Shanghai will embark on one of its most ambitious and groundbreaking years yet, with a diverse calendar designed to inspire and educate.
Featuring globally renowned icons including David Hockney, Marina Abramović and Robyn Ward alongside an array of Chinese artists, MAM Shanghai is set to be a ‘go to’ destination for art lovers the world over
From interactive, participatory sculptures to paintings, immersive installations and contemporary Chinese art, MAM Shanghai’s forthcoming exhibitions are guaranteed to widen our understanding of the modern world and to challenge our views of it, while offering new experiences and perspectives.
The 2024 programme begins in March, when contemporary Irish artist Robyn Ward opens his first exhibition in China with the launch of his immersive solo show, Walking in the Dark. Following on from highly-acclaimed runs in New York and London, the experiential exhibition features abstract paintings and freestanding sculptures inspired by Ward’s own nomadic lifestyle, driven by a need for both escapism and avoidance. Walking in the Dark asks questions such as “Why do people roam?” and “What is the aftermath of perpetual movement?”
Ward’s exhibition runs until May 2024 at MAM Shanghai, and the following month sees the hugely anticipated opening of David Hockney: Paper Trails, the largest ever exhibition of the acclaimed British artist’s prints. Hockney is renowned for his distinctive approach to printmaking, mirroring the vibrancy and diligent indexing seen in his broader body of work. The works in this exhibition – which runs from June to August 2024 – speak to Hockney’s ongoing dedication to capturing and indexing his life through intimate portraiture and snapshots from daily life.
From September 2024 through January 2025, MAM Shanghai will host conceptual and performance art pioneer Marina Abramović’s first Chinese museum exhibition with her Transforming Energy series. The Serbia-born artist has earned widespread acclaim over the past 50 years as a pioneer of performance art, bringing post-war European avant-garde to the mainstream via sheer endurance and dedication to her work. Focusing on interactive, participatory sculptures, Transforming Energy is inspired by one of Abramović’s most iconic performances, her walk across the Great Wall of China with German performance artist Ulay in 1988. Engaging with various materials such as quartz, amethyst, tourmaline, copper, iron and wood, Abramović invites the audience to directly interact with her works, and to receive their energy as a means of transit to a meditative state of consciousness.
“With a global and multidisciplinary approach, MAM contributes to the education, knowledge, and enjoyment of art, its values, and message through the presentation of exhibitions and programming of extraordinary quality in an immersive and engaging experience. In keeping with our mission, the 2024 exhibitions will be intriguing explorations in contemporary art and design,” said Shai Baitel, MAM Shanghai’s Artistic Director.
MAM Shanghai is keen to celebrate talented artists closer to home as well. Beginning in March 2024, Multiply!!!: Power In Numbers in Contemporary Chinese Art will feature 12 modern Chinese artists and their work. Curated by Barbara Pollack, this inspiring exhibition includes watercolours from Wu Jian’an, a series of cyanotypes from Ma Qiusha, oil paintings from Yuan Yuan, and a mural from Wang Qingsong.
This show is a celebration of Warhol’s unique and radical contribution to art history; displaying many of his most iconic pieces from across his career.
Warhol’s rarely seen original Ads paintings, a set of 10 canvases, are on view to the public in the UK for the first time.
Warhol explored the intersection between art and commerce like no other artist in history and this has had profound implications for subsequent generations. This is most clearly expressed in the Ads series, which was created both as a portfolio of prints and as a set of ten paintings on canvas. For this body of artworks, Warhol reimagined famous adverts, marketing Apple computers, Volkswagen cars and Chanel No. 5 amongst others, rendering them with vibrant colours and transforming them into powerful works of art. Both the silkscreen prints and the paintings are now displayed together in the UK for the first time making this show a must-see for Warhol enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Our long-standing commitment to building distinguished art collections; putting on world class, museum scale exhibitions that are freely accessible to the general public; and working closely with prestigious institutions around the globe, has only enhanced our expertise in showcasing and handling his work.’
Kate Brown, Halcyon Gallery’s creative director and curator of the exhibition, said:‘This exhibition is a comprehensive overview of Warhol’s creative life, from his earliest artworks and illustrations to the last works he ever produced. Visitors to the gallery will be given an overarching view of his entire career, including the chance to see many of his iconic portfolios in their entirety.
Warhol’s seismic contribution to the story of art is that he tied his work to a collective consciousness more closely than any other artist had before. His art is a pure reflection of popular culture in his lifetime and the spirit of western capitalism.’
Art historian and museum curator Joachim Pissarro’s accompanying essay to the exhibition explains: ‘Ads is a masterful culmination of Warhol’s career-long interest in the blurred lines between commercialism and fine art, and it resituates these omnipresent themes into a new state-of-the art array consonant with this late era’s zeitgeist.’
‘These ads radiate themes such as cosmopolitanism, technology, movie stardom, political power, elegance and luxury in a visual vocabulary that was at stark odds with the deceptively homespun, quaint but enchanting output of Warhol’s own wildly successful career as a commercial illustrator thirty years prior.’
Other highlights include rarely seen original canvases such as Warhol’s portrait of Pelé. This painting was owned by the football legend who was presented it by Warhol himself. Some of the artist’s monumental late works will be exhibited such as his painting of Mount Vesuvius and a vibrant canvas depicting a watch by Swiss brand Rado, produced in the final months of Warhol’s life.
Halcyon Gallery’s smaller exhibition space, at 29 New Bond Street, celebrates Warhol’s iconic Campbell’s SoupCans, which are accompanied by ephemera that illustrates the extraordinary impact that the artist’s best-known motif has had on culture. Accompanying the soup cans is a Campbell’s Soup Box, a vibrant three-dimensional canvas that was commissioned by Campbell’s to commemorate the launch of a new product in 1986.
An immersive room in 148 New Bond Street features the much-admired Andy Mouse portfolio by Keith Haring portraying Warhol as Mickey Mouse, swimming in dollar bills and dancing in a nightclub. These works are a testament to the remarkable influence of Warhol on artists like Haring and Jean Michel-Basquiat – as well as the changing face of the New York art scene. This immersive space takes inspiration from Haring’s ‘Pop Shop’ to celebrate the convergence of graffiti art and fine art, that took place for the first time in the 80s, and for which Warhol was a crucial driving force.
Writes Pissarro: ‘Andy Warhol’s revolutionary contributions to art history are often measured through his paintings, particularly their power, subject matter, technique and reception: huge canvases, immense personalities, gargantuan sums garnered at auction… What made his paintings so bold and new was, by contrast, the increasingly mechanistic techniques he used to create his compositions.’
‘As his paintings grew increasingly removed from the idea of individuality, he introduced new, cutting-edge elements to his prints. The relationship between the two worlds is a bit like an artistic Turing test: as the two arenas, painting and printmaking developed in tandem, they marched inexorably towards an almost, but not quite, asymptotic singularity. Never the twain would meet, but Warhol would not cease to blur the boundaries as much as he could.’
‘[This] exhibition provides a precious opportunity to look back at the history of Warhol’s printmaking practice and look afresh at several series that illuminate fundamental truths about the famously enigmatic artist’s worldview.
Andy Warhol exhibition opened at Halcyon Gallery, 148 New Bond Street, Mayfair, London on 18th January 2024 with a private viewing for clients on 17th January.
7th February 1980: American painter, film-maker and one of the leaders of the Pop Art movement Andy Warhol (1928 – 1987). (Photo by John Minihan/Evening Standard/Getty Images)
If You Ever Leave Me I’m Coming With You runs until January 7th at Halcyon Gallery in Mayfair
Theme of love, obsession and introspection explored using his signature Penguin Book covers
If You Ever Leave Me I’m Coming With You, the latest solo exhibition from pop artist James McQueen, is attracting pop art aficionados and investors alike to Halcyon Gallery’s flagship site on 148 New Bond Street.
The exhibition, which is open to the public until January 7th, displays a new body of artwork from the anonymous artist, using vintage Penguin Book covers as a starting point for bold and satirical paintings.
McQueen is an enigma in the art world, painting under a pseudonym since 2017. He explains: “Keeping behind the mask enables me to enjoy the creative process without being concerned about praise or recognition. I enjoy what I do and don’t want that to change or to be changed through judgement. I want my art to speak for itself.”
The success of If You Ever Leave Me I’m Coming With You follows on from McQueen’s debut exhibition with Halcyon, last year’s You Don’t Know the Half of It. As in that ground-breaking show, the titles and sentiments on the book covers created by McQueen are evocative, playful and sometimes cynical.
In contrast, the artworks, both in design and technique, convey the authenticity of worn-out, vintage books which have been read over and over again over many years.
‘Everyone who owns it has put their little stamp on it, like a tea mark, pencil scribbles, or folded page corners,’ says McQueen, who puts similar scribbles, doodles and marks on his own work.
McQueen’s initial interest in Penguin books was inspired by his grandfather who had a large collection. “He would often read them to me, but I was more interested in the way they looked,” recalls McQueen.
McQueen’s unique techniques reflect aging and decay as the books are passed down from one owner to another, including fingerprints marks, rings from tea mugs, missing corners and dishevelled spines.
Says McQueen: “I want to create that wear and tear, that authenticity. It’s easy to do something clean. It’s easy to do something with straight lines. It’s much harder to make something look old and tired.”
In creating his art, McQueen applies paint in abundance through numerous layers that, once dried, are sanded down, creating a coarse aesthetic that evokes the wear and tear of vintage books. Often the surfaces are covered with lacquer to add extra richness and vibrancy.
Exploring themes of Pop Art and abstraction, McQueen’s complex application of paint elevates his art beyond the mere imitation of a nostalgic object towards an art that is rich and expressive. He represents the books not as they were when first published, but as they are today: stained and faded with annotations and tattered edges.
These domestic touches are starkly and comically contrasted with the bold and provocative titles that are a feature of his work, such as Too Cool To Give A Fuck, Oh Bollocks, and Give Me Solutions Not Fucking Problems.
“Collectors choose these pieces because the quote resonates with them,” says McQueen. “It’s something they can look at every day, as if it is a book on their shelf.”
In spite of his anonymity, McQueen’s paintings are deeply personal, expressive and revealing. At the heart of McQueen’s work is the classic Penguin Books cover design from 1935. McQueen has adopted this design as the fundamental template in almost all of his work, yielding a huge range of possibilities in spite of its strict parameters. There is also an autobiographical dimension to his work through his trademark monkey design, using this mischievous character as a kind of personal insignia.
As well as with the books from his grandfather’s collection, McQueen is inspired by artistic traditions over the decades including Pop Art and Abstract Expressionism as embodied by the likes of Ed Rusha, Damien Hirst, Banksy, Warhol and Harland Millar. By reimaging elements of other works and combining them with his own images and his unique style, McQueen creates original works of art.
Over the last year, McQueen has produced the most experimental, complex and varied paintings of his entire oeuvre, and this exhibition highlights his new, ground-breaking techniques while breaking new ground in the range of possibilities that can be achieved through the Penguin cover motif. This exhibition is only the latest in the unfolding story of this unique artist.
If You Ever Leave Me I’m Coming with You runs until 7 January 2024 at Halcyon Gallery, 148 New Bond Street, London W1S 2RL.
About James McQueen
Born in 1977, James McQueen is a British artist based between London and New York. Operating under a pseudonym, he has created paintings publicly as James McQueen since 2017.
McQueen’s art is born from his admiration of vintage books, amassing a collection before deciding to develop the cover designs into paintings.
These literary-inspired paintings are rooted in the Pop Art of the mid-1950s and 60s. McQueen’s art appropriates the design and branding of an inexpensive, mass-produced and consumed product to echo Andy Warhol’s appropriated imagery in the Campbell’s Soup paintings. Like Warhol, McQueen celebrates the everyday product by making these book covers monumental and vibrant.
The impact of these works is not only visual but conceptual. McQueen communicates a variety of messages through the titles of his paintings and their carefully selected typography. Frequently their tone is provocative, comic and cynical. While humour is a key feature of his work, McQueen has also used his paintings for social and political comment, responding to what is current and popular on the national and international scene, from climate change and the NHS to football and James Bond.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2023 IF YOU EVER LEAVE ME, I’M COMING WITH YOU, Halcyon Gallery, London, UK 2022 YOU DON’T KNOW THE HALF OF IT, Halcyon Gallery, London, UK
GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2022 Group Exhibition at Halcyon Gallery, Halcyon Gallery, London, UK 2022 High Fidelity, Halcyon Gallery, London, UK
Exploring the Enduring Allure of Georgian Windows: A Quintessential Element of British Architecture
In this article, Colin Greenslade, Founder of Colin’s Sash Windows, discusses the importance of Georgian windows in the UK. Colin is one of the UK’s leading authorities on sash windows in the UK. He disrupted the market in 2014 by offering uPVC sash windows to the general public at low fixed prices. Before this they were generally only being sold at inflated prices by double glazing installers.
1. Introduction
The UK’s architectural tapestry is richly woven with historical influences, among which Georgian architecture commands a special place. A key element of this style is the Georgian window, blending functionality with aesthetic charm, and contributing significantly to the overall allure of these historic structures.
2. Historical Background
The Georgian period, stretching from 1714 to 1830, was a time of architectural blossoming in the UK. This era saw significant shifts in social and economic landscapes, mirrored in the evolution of architectural styles. Windows evolved from basic structural openings to sophisticated design features, symbolizing the status and refined tastes of the homeowners.
3. Defining Features of Georgian Windows
a) Georgian Sash Windows
Noted for their balanced symmetry and proportion, Georgian sash windows are iconic. Typically, these windows showcased a six-over-six pane arrangement, a design necessitated by the limitations in glass production of the era. Georgian homes often featured uniformly wide windows, with the height of the windows decreasing on each ascending floor. Ground floor windows were notably tall to maximize natural light. These windows were primarily made of timber and employed traditional glazing methods, with crown glass being a preferred material.
The production of crown glass involved a unique process where a glassblower would form a flat, disc-shaped piece of glass from a blown hollow globe. This method resulted in a thicker centre, known as the “bullseye” or “crown,” giving the glass its name. The central bullseye section, often thicker and with a distinct pattern, was used in less visible areas due to its lower quality.
b) Georgian Cottage Windows
Before the sash window gained popularity, casement windows were prevalent in England. These windows, hinged at the side, opened outward and were often made with one fixed half to reduce costs. In rural areas, smaller homes, and cottages, casement windows remained popular throughout the Georgian era. They typically featured small glass panes held together by glazing bars, similar to the sash style. Decorative elements like the monkey tail design were common in iron casement stays and latches. Georgian cottage windows were often positioned lower, facilitating views from a seated position, aligning with the cozy interiors of cottages.
4. Georgian Windows in Contemporary Homes
The elegance and symmetry of Georgian architecture continue to inspire modern home designs. Georgian window styles have been adapted into contemporary homes, blending traditional charm with modern materials and technology.
• Modern Adaptations
Contemporary architects and designers often use uPVC to replicate the classic Georgian window. uPVC sash windows are favoured for their durability, energy efficiency, and low maintenance, offering the traditional look with modern benefits.
• Authenticity and Convenience
Modern uPVC sash windows can closely resemble traditional timber sashes, featuring the characteristic multi-pane design with glazing bars. These windows provide enhanced insulation, soundproofing, and security, combining Georgian aesthetics with contemporary functionality.
• Design Versatility
Today’s Georgian-inspired windows extend beyond sash styles. uPVC casement windows with Georgian astragal bars offer flexibility for various architectural styles.
• Energy Efficiency
Addressing the energy inefficiency of original Georgian windows, modern PVC alternatives often come with double or triple glazing, reducing energy costs and environmental impact.
• Integration in Modern Settings
Georgian window designs can be seamlessly integrated into modern structures, adding classic elegance to even the most contemporary settings.
• Renovation and Retrofitting
For period properties, uPVC Georgian-style windows provide an ideal solution for maintaining historical charm while upgrading to modern standards.
5. Conservation and Restoration
In historic buildings, preserving Georgian windows is vital. Restoration involves balancing original features with functional upgrades. In the UK, local councils and heritage bodies oversee such projects to maintain architectural integrity.
6. Advantages of Georgian Windows
Georgian windows enhance natural light and indoor ambiance. Authentic Georgian windows can also increase property value due to their historical and architectural significance.
7. Challenges and Considerations
Maintaining historical windows presents challenges, including energy efficiency and compliance with modern standards. Finding skilled craftsmen and authentic materials can be challenging. For those unable to replace Georgian windows, secondary glazing is a viable option for energy savings and noise reduction.
In conclusion, Georgian windows are more than architectural elements; they embody the UK’s rich history and craftsmanship. As homeowners, architects, and conservationists, we have a duty to appreciate, preserve, and perpetuate the legacy of these enduring architectural gems.
Commanding elevated and breathtaking views of the idyllic St Ives harbour, the Tregenna Castle Hotel and Resort covers 72 acres and presents a go to location for tourists and families wishing to experience the delights of sea and countryside from within an attractive mix of traditional and contemporary settings.
The hotel complex itself is renown throughout the area and beyond UK shores, having been the location where US president Joe Biden stayed during the G7 summit in 2021. Now the resort looks to the future by expanding its portfolio with the help of Tregenna Homes, in the building of a group of select properties for private sale.
Castle Village, as the development is known, provides a selection of 2 and 3 bed homes built to the highest design and environmental standards. With an emphasis on natural affinity and sustainability, Vicaima were approached by leading merchant partners Jewson of Hayle, to provide doorsets that did justice to this ethos and embodied natural design excellence.
The Vicaima Easi-Fit door kit system was selected, which consisted of FD30 and third-party accredited fire performance options and included over height door dimensions in many areas. The kits included a striking door design with the use of Heritage Oak horizontal veneer, combining decorative grooves and contrasting black ironmongery. FSC certified Heritage Oak from Vicaima’s Essential range presents figurative knots and distinctive woodgrain configurations that reflect all the much-loved characteristics and charm of natural wood veneers.
Taking full advantage of Vicaima’s design flexibility, door faces were further enhanced by the inclusion of 4 horizontal ‘V’ shaped grooves in a tasteful light brown stain and contrasted by the specification of black ironmongery to complete the ensemble.
Easi-Fit doorkits and the Heritage Oak finish are just two examples of fresh and imaginative design and performance options offered by Vicaima. For more inspiration, download a copy of the Vicaima Interior Door Selector, Visit the Vicaima website www.vicaima.com , contact info@vicaima.com or
“Feeling the autumn blues? Elevate your mood with Daylight™ Therapy Lamps. Experience the transformative power of light therapy to brighten your days and lift your spirits.”
As the season transitions to autumn, nature paints a captivating picture of falling leaves and cozy evenings. However, this time of year also comes with darker days, shorter daylight hours, and a dip in energy levels for many individuals. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), commonly known as the winter blues, affects millions worldwide during this period. But fear not, as Daylight Company, a trailblazer in the lighting industry with a legacy spanning decade, presents a revolutionary solution to combat this seasonal dip in mood – the TriSun and TwoSun 2-in-1 Therapy & Task Lamps. Whether you’re seeking the healing benefits of light therapy or need a reliable task light for your daily activities, these two innovative lighting solutions designed to enhance your daily life.
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Shedding Light on Light Therapy: Daylight Company has been dedicated to crafting innovative lighting solutions with a focus on enhancing well-being. Their commitment is evident in their range of products, which combine elegance, functionality, and therapeutic benefits. Light therapy, also known as phototherapy, is a non-invasive treatment that uses artificial light to mimic the effects of natural sunlight. Exposure to bright light can have a profound impact on our mental and emotional well-being, regulating our circadian rhythms and boosting mood-enhancing neurotransmitters like serotonin.
Introducing TriSun and TwoSun 2-in-1 Lamps: The TriSun and TwoSun lamps by Daylight Company are a testimony to the company’s dedication to well-being. These 2-in-1 lamps are designed to deliver both light therapy and task lighting in one sleek package, making them versatile and perfect for any setting. Their full-spectrum light closely mimics natural daylight, delivering a host of benefits that positively impact your daily life and on your eyes.
1. Elevating Mood and Happiness: With Daylight Company’s TriSun and TwoSun lamps, you can bring the radiant glow of sunlight indoors, leading to a 65% increase in serotonin production. As a result, users experience an uplift in mood and a greater sense of happiness, even on the darkest days of autumn.
2. Enhancing Focus and Productivity: They have proven to boost focus and cognitive performance by 50%. Whether you’re working from home, studying for exams, or pursuing creative projects, Daylight Company lamps create an environment conducive to optimal productivity and concentration.
3. Regulating Sleep Cycles for Better Rest: As the days grow darker, the body’s internal clock can become disrupted, affecting sleep patterns. These lamps help regulate your circadian rhythm, promoting better sleep quality. Wake up refreshed and ready to take on the day, even during the dark and chilly mornings.
4. A Design that Blends Form and Function: Daylight Company’s commitment to aesthetic design shines through in the sleek and versatile TriSun and TwoSun lamps. The lamps seamlessly blend into any living space, offering adjustable brightness and colour temperature to suit your needs and preferences.
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Embrace the Radiance, Embrace Life: As autumn casts its shadow, don’t let the darker days dampen your spirits. Embrace the transformative power of Daylight Company’s TriSun and TwoSun 2-in-1 Therapy & Task Lamps. These lamps are not just lighting solutions; they are gateways to a brighter, more joyful life. Elevate your well-being, boost your mood, and enhance your focus with the radiant glow of sunlight, all within the comfort of your home or workspace. Say goodbye to autumn blues and welcome a brighter, more joyful life with these innovative lighting solutions. Embrace the transformative benefits of natural light and step into each day with renewed energy and positivity, where innovation truly meets illumination.
Leading the way in the design industry in Greece, Gianna Barkaba Interior Design was established in 2008 by interior designer Gianna Barkaba to help people to create the beautiful spaces of their dreams. As the company’s principal designer, she is highly qualified, having studied in Athens and Thessaloniki, Greece, and also in Florence, where she achieved a Master di Architecture di Interior Design at Instituto per L’Arte e il Restauro Palazzo Spinetti. In 2006 she worked in Florence at Studio Progettart as Ian interior designer and has been working as a freelance furniture designer since 2008. She founded the company with the belief that it is essential for everyone’s well-being to create inspiring spaces that bring happiness to her clients’ lives.
The company has studios based in Athens and Igoumenitsa, Greece. It prides itself on taking on any project using its unique approach and ideas combined with over a decade of experience. They undertake interior design and architectures while also specializing in custom-made furniture, construction design, and art curation. Services include the presentation of 2D plans, plumbing and electrical plans, 3D designs, and custom exterior design for garden and outside areas.
Gianna Barkaba Interior Design prides itself in taking a holistic approach that results in balanced design, careful choice of suitable materials, and a style that fits its client’s needs. Starting with personalized consultation, the firm is committed to offering every customer a unique and stress-free experience while creating a space that reflects their tastes, style, and desires.
This dedication is clearly demonstrated by Villa Oneiro in Paxos, Greece, and is why the panel of experts at Luxury Lifestyle Awards has chosen Gianna Barkaba Interior Design as the winner of an award in the category of Best Luxury Residential Interior Renovation 2022 for Villa Oneira in Greece. The villa is on the beautiful island of Paxos, which sits in the Ionian Sea just south of Corfu. Set in a beautiful garden with abundant olive trees and a sparkling pool, the traditional Paxos house has undergone a total renovation and interior decoration, bringing it up to date while retaining its rustic style.
The neutral color palette blends perfectly with the whitewashed exposed brick walls, whitewashed beams, and stone floor tiles. The kitchen and bathroom have strong custom-made elements with a handpainted wash basin and toilet and a 120-year-old marble sink that complements the feel of the old Paxian house. There’s also a beautiful garden with a large pool and plenty of comfortable seating areas for alfresco living. A worthy award-winning project with an interior that offers the best stylish, relaxed living in the Greek countryside.
Find out more about Gianna Barkaba Interior Design and its wide range of services, by visiting www.giannabarkaba.com.
About Luxury Lifestyle Awards
Luxury Lifestyle Awards is a global award selecting, recognizing, celebrating and promoting the best luxury goods and services all over the world. The goal of the company is to connect people with the best of luxury. LLA has evaluated more than 10 000 various goods and services in 400 categories from 60 countries and analyzed the results to give you a TOP list of the best of the best in the world. Such world-renowned brands as Chanel, Dom Perignon, and Ferrari were proudly named winners. The victory brings companies status and recognition, global promotion and exposure to an entirely new market of customers.
The Eav’s Group is a promising real estate developer and designer. The Group was founded in 2018 by Jonathan Eav, executive director, and a passionate designer with an incredible flair for combining balanced blends of classic elegance with that of contemporary sophistication. His works of art are shrouded in his impeccable craftsmanship and attention to detail. With all this being said, it is no wonder that the group’s residential debut project, 107 Queen’s Gate in London, is deserving of a Luxury Lifestyle Awards for Best Luxury Apartment Interior Design, 2022.
Jonathan Eav is a graduate of London Guildhall University, where he received a Master of Arts degree in art, design, and visual culture. He has worked in a number of architectural companies based in London. In 2006 he returned to Hong Kong to join his family’s business known as Asia Commercial Holdings Limited.
Jonathan’s burning passion for real estate investment and design led him to establish The Eav’s Group in 2018, under the portfolio of the family business. Since then, Jonathan has been a key contributor to the ever-growing expansion of his firm’s reach into various key world markets, such as China, Hong Kong, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Jonathan is not only known for his creativity. His finely attuned business-savvy judgment and ability to think quickly put The Eav’s Group at a huge advantage in the selection of their properties. The goal for Jonathan, when selecting a property to invest in, is what he likes to call a rare find. This means looking specifically for features that are prominent and bold, which he can work with. This knowledge and ability to select the perfect projects, not only creates investments that will continue to add to the ongoing success of The Eav’s Group, but also instills a confidence within their buyers of their exclusive properties.
The same passion also led to the establishment of Jonathan Eav Atelier, a division that offers its clients a bespoke interior design service for both commercial and residential properties. Every detail is personally tailored to suit every possible need and want of the client, all while maintaining the timeless class of Jonathan Eav’s design.
This philosophy is very apparent in Jonathan’s exceptional debut residential project at 107 Queen’s Gate in London. This exclusive and luxurious apartment, in the sought-after area of South Kensington, is fully renovated with lavish magnificence, avant-garde features, and meticulous attention to detail. This exquisitely showcased residence served to create an extravagant, custom-tailored interior intended only for the discerning few, who appreciate the grand design of living.
The spectacular, heritage residence, dating back to 1874, has a prestigious and desirable address. Conveniently located in the heart of London, affording the new owner the opportunity of stately living, a mere stone’s throw from appetizing eateries, internationally recognized museums, art galleries, theatres, world heritage sights, and luxury retail.
The impressive palatial, and contemporary, two-bedroom, two-bathroom, south-east facing corner apartment boasts charming views of the private manicured Onslow Gardens, which can be enjoyed from French doors opening onto the balustraded balconies. The rooms are generous and oversized, each with double doors and high ceilings of almost 4 meters, as opposed to the standard height of 2.4 meters. The result? An abundance of natural lighting throughout the apartment, adding to the grand design, and sense of space.
Throughout the renovation, the integrity and heritage of this Victorian building have been considered. The original architrave has been retained and restored while the old cornicing was completely removed and updated with carefully chosen cornices, as a nod to the building’s legacy. The precision-cut chevron flooring ingenuously combined with artistic, custom-designed mosaic makes a bold statement of old meets new as well as timeless style and luxury.
The unusually large bathrooms are light and airy and are intended to offer a sanctuary and Spa-like experience. The design layout enables residents to feel pampered, with the finish including clean-living amenities that reflect progressive modern hygiene standards, including a urinal.
The property also features bespoke handmade joinery and furniture that introduces bold touches, from the handcrafted bar and wine storage counter that utilizes Verde San Denise marble to the striking full-height brass bookcase that has an unusual and eye-catching matt gold coloring. Fittings and fixtures throughout the apartment are state-of-the-art, as are the Gaggenau appliances for the kitchen. This extraordinary extravagance is further combined with commissioned artworks, gym membership, and concierge service of the highest standard.
All in all, a serene space of timeless elegance where charm and nostalgia are blended aesthetically, with contemporary comforts. This superb and stylish home is a premium property, walk-in ready, intended for the connoisseur, accustomed to the finer things in life and seamless living, or for the serious buyer looking to add to their investment portfolio.
“I would like to thank the professionals at Luxury Lifestyle Awards for choosing our debut project, 107 Queens Gate in London for this award. This distinguished award affirms the value and impact of our work.”, Says Jonathan Eav.
See examples of their projects and find out more by visiting The Eav’s Group website at http://www.theeavsgroup.com/
