Creating an interior scheme that works takes planning. First, you are presented with a blank canvas – or a space that is already decorated, but in need of change – followed by time spent on a rainbow of colours, defining patterns, rich fabrics and favourite furnishings. These are the stages that people will remember, and that will get done. ...
A pleasing interior is a beautiful thing, and a home that reflects your personality? Priceless. Starting with a blank canvas can be daunting, especially if decorating a space doesn’t come naturally. But baby steps are of the utmost importance, and taking your time to really understand your personal style can make all the difference. Rush your new interior, and you may live to regret the decisions made in a hurry. When making the journey of discovery in terms of your own loves in your interior, art is a fantastic place to start. We share our tips for using art at home…...
There was a time when velvet was the height of sophistication. In both fashion and interior design, a flash of velvet would signify wealth and status, as well as good taste. Over time, the fabric fell out of favour but, here at Kassavello, we’ve always had a soft spot for this softest of furniture adornings. Which is why we were so happy to find that velvet was back en vogue, and going strong for 2018....
We have just returned from a wonderful visit to Maison et Objet – otherwise known as the ‘the international authority for home decor, interior design, architecture and lifestyle culture and trends’– and are filled to the brim with ideas....
Our heritage is an important part of who we are, and our name, Kassavello, is a reflection of that heritage. But we weren’t always called Kassavello. Starting out life in 2015, our brand began as ‘Open Plan Living’ – a name that worked well for a while, but that eventually made us feel boxed in....
Celebrating its 15th year in 2017, London Design Festival took over the capital from the 16th to the 24th September Our number one highlight was, without a doubt, the Decorex seminar talk in which we participated “So you’re a brilliant designer, but do you have the skills to launch and grow your own business?” With a fantastic audience and super interesting fellow panellists, the talk, hosted by Polly Williams at the award winning Camberyard, was engaging and informative with great tips on how to turn great design into a thriving and sustainable business....
With a rich heritage of 40 years, Decorex is internationally renowned for being the destination where interior design professionals discover the finest and most coveted luxury products from new, emerging and established talent....
Sun loungers and cocktails may be all that’s on your mind but, painful as it may seem, Autumn is just around the corner and pretty soon all we’ll want to do is curl up on the sofa with a nice cup of tea....
We love decor and interiors blogs, it’s true, but there’s another type of blog that often inspires us. Lifestyle blogs really brighten up our day with fashion ideas, delicious recipes and travel tips. ...
This year Open Plan Living hosted its first Meet the Makers trip to our homeland of Portugal. Here we invited our clients to understand more about the culture and history behind our brands and also provide them with an insight into future design innovation....
