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Making An Entrance. Just as first impressions count when you enter a room full of people, so do the first impressions count as you enter a house or the entrance to a commercial building.  Colour, texture and symmetry all play a role in setting a scene for how a visitor perceives the space they are entering.  It also sets the tone for expectations for the other rooms and spaces within that property. It’s no surprise that the more care and consideration is given to the entrance hall the better received a property generally is.  It can also give an innate sense of style and aesthetic direction. The history of the hall is a complex one which encompasses variations based on geographical location, wealth and timeline but in summary, the hall in Europe has transitioned from a central room where residents would eat, work and sleep to a corridor or space through... The post Making An Entrance – The Art Of a Well-Designed Hallway appeared first on Kassavello Blog.

Porto, or ‘Oporto’ is the second largest city in Portugal and one of the Iberian Peninsula’s major urban areas. Declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1996 due to its rich history and plethora of outstanding historic buildings and monuments, it went on to be declared the European Culture Capital in 2001 spurning the construction of a new major concert hall space and exponential growth in the arts.  Since that period tourism has grown considerably in the area becoming one of the fastest growing destinations in Europe.  Such growth has led to an associated expansion in construction to meet demand for more residential and commercial spaces. So, when  Atelier KV were tasked with scoping out a design for furnishing an apartment in arguably one of the prime locations overlooking the Douro River, within the heart of Porto, we couldn’t wait to develop something special. Porto – located along the Douro... The post Porto – a timeless scheme for a new luxury apartment appeared first on Kassavello Blog.

Travel has always been an integral source of inspiration to the world of design.  Light, colour and the natural world take on a multitude of different tones, shapes, forms and textures from continent to continent and country to country.  From the cool delicate hues of the northern hemisphere to the rich sandy palette of southern Africa – taking a journey to new destinations immediately enriches the toolbox and imagination of a designer.  Layer the natural world with the myriad of cultural influences unique to a country, region or individual town and the toolbox becomes exponential. So why are those influences so important to translate into our everyday spaces? After all, why would we not wish to be surrounded by elements that are familiar to us and native to our locality?  Whilst reassurance can be inspired by familiarity so the exotic and less familiar can imbue us with a spirit of... The post Global Influence – imbuing your space with the spirit of travel (without having to leave home) appeared first on Kassavello Blog.