Ta S t y S E L E C T I O N
THE POWER OF DESIGN
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CURVED L INES This year, straight corners are out; the trend is all about cur ves. Sofas, coffee tables and chairs, even doors, will all have cur ved designs, bringing comfort and fluidity to a room.
T HE ‘ CO LO U R DR E NC HING’ T EC HNIQ U E This new trend involves choosing a single colour for the entire interior, with walls, ceilings and even furniture, such as sofas and rugs, all the same shade. This bold choice creates an ultra-cosy immersive experience, like a giant hug when entering a room.
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COMFORTAB L E MATERIALS Everyone knows velvet, a timeless material that adds a chic and pleasant touch to an interior. This year, ‘technical velvet’ is set to take over. Sofas made with this material are extremely comfortable and also stain-resistant into the bargain. A must-have.
A SM A RT TAP T HAT M A K E S CO F F E E The craze for ‘smart’ technologies continues to evolve in our interiors with a constant focus on sustainability. The latest ‘smart’ innovation, by Gessi, will soon make its way into our kitchens: a smart tap that adjusts the water temperature, makes it sparkling, and can even turn it into coffee …
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U M P LAT EAU K ACHEN N °36 AUTUMN 202 3
Stéphanie Jauquet’s restaurant transformed its look in 2023. Most notable are the ‘So Seventies’ disco balls – artworks by Dutch collective Rotganzen from their collection ‘Quelle Fête!’ These disco balls appear warped or melting, rather like Dalí’s flowing clocks.
CO M E À L A MAISON K ACHEN N °37 WINTER 202 3
With 3,000 m 2 of décor, masterfully curated by former decorator and current Come à la Maison Group owner Séverin Laface, choosing a highlight is rather challenging. Our attention was drawn to the massive wooden windows partitioning one of the spaces in this enormous restaurant. These came from a former railway depot in Arlon, closed over 25 years ago, whose elements the owner secured at auction. A piece of heritage finding new life – that’s sustainable decoration at its finest!
G U ILLO U CAM PAG NE K ACHEN N °38 SPRING 2024
Guillou Campagne’s décor strikes a balance between family furniture pieces, elegance, and classical style. An eccentric touch: small frames created specifically for the restaurant featuring ‘unique birds’ – creations by Pierre-Yves Dayot, a Breton artist friend of Katell Guillou.
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NAGA K ACHEN N °39 SUMMER 2024
A touch of the Orient, Asia, and the Mediterranean: Although Naga in Mondercange will soon be redesigned, we were particularly impressed by the striking giant portraits by German photographer Mario Gerth, displayed above the tables in the private dining areas.
LA VIL L A D E CA M ILLE ET JUL IEN K ACHEN N °40 AUTUMN 2024
This starred restaurant captivates with its exquisite décor. Opposite the entrance, the large steel bar almost disappears beneath homemade arrangements. Around a hefty bough – found by Camille Tardif during a lockdown walk in the woods – cluster large vases filled with dried flowers and grasses. Proof that nature itself can provide statement pieces for interior design.
OPÉRA K ACHEN N °41 WINTER 2024
Opéra opened its doors in October 2024, with playful touches added to its understated décor courtesy of a successful collaboration with vibrant artist Frank Jons. The walls of the new restaurant feature modern works by the painter, who has made a name for himself on the Luxembourg art scene through his expressive use of colour.
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LIVE TOUCH DESIGN
SPACES FOR LI V ING A N D LE A R N ING With a keen sense of style and flair, Dominika Wojtkowska-Banaszek creates interiors that are more than merely functional spaces. She has already left a distinctive mark on her native Poland – from the Faculty of Chemical Technology building at Poznan University to her collaboration with David Lynch on the film centre in Łódź – and is now transforming mainly private homes, but also public spaces here in Luxembourg with her architecture and interior design studio Livetouch Design. Dominika firmly believes that well-thought-out interior design, based on sensory experiences, can boost our mood and well-being.
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TEXT CHAREL HEINEN
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ominika is the kind of interior designer you want by your side if you’re looking for more than just an aesthetically pleasing space. For Dominika, good design is a holistic experience: “Good design should appeal to all five senses,” she explains. “People not only perceive their environment through their senses, but also learn through them. You have to explore this – it’s the only way to find out what you really like.” What textures do you like? What smells? What colours? What light? Our senses can tell us all this if we engage with them. We can then draw on what we learn as a solid foundation for building a home in which we can be truly comfortable and content. That’s why Dominika insists on working closely with her clients: “It’s a process of learning and discovering together that only works if I tailor my design precisely to my client’s needs.” Dominika’s move to Luxembourg brought with it new perspectives – after all, we are a very multicultural country and tastes can therefore vary greatly, something Dominika sees as highly enriching: “Every client brings something unique from their culture; I find it simply fascinating. I love hearing about how they live, their likes and dislikes, customs and traditions... Details that help shape my designs for them.”
“EVERY CLIENT BRINGS SOMETHING UNIQUE FROM T H E I R C U LT U R E ; I F I N D I T S I M P LY F A S C I N A T I N G . ” DOMINIK A WOJTKOWSK A-BANASZEK
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The elder tree sculpture was created in collaboration with various artists and craftsmen, who have interpreted specific aspects of the tree artistically. For example, Ellen van der Woude, a renowned ceramist, has incorporated the structures and textures of the elder tree into her ceramics. Silversmith Birgit Maringer has recreated elements of the elderflowers in silver, highlighting the delicate details of the tree. While flute maker Rostislav Žďárský has drawn on the tradition of making flutes from the hollow branches of the elder tree. And felt artist Carine Mertes has made a cover and the platform for the sculpture. The apple tree sculpture showcases a variety of artisan techniques and natural materials. Maggy Backes, an expert in plantbased dyeing techniques, used pigments extracted from the leaves of the apple tree to dye fabrics that are incorporated into the sculpture. Michaela Fedeschin, a brushmaker from Hannover, contributed handmade brushes with applewood handles. While textile artist Carmen Laigre-Vazquez from Olingen designed a quilt to complement the sculpture.
Pitt Brandenburger Wood sculptor
Birgit Maringer Silversmith
Carine Mertes Felt artist
LU X E M B O U R G I S H MASTER CRAFTSMANSHIP The World Expo in Osaka provides a major stage for this exceptional multifaceted project. When the first visitors from around the world arrive in May and discover the hidden details in the ‘Fallen Trees’ sculptures, they will not only experience Luxembourgish master craftsmanship up close, but also embark on a contemporary exploration of our relationship with nature. A project that is fully in keeping with World Expo tradition – characterised by a spirit of innovation, originality and a keen sense of the pressing issues of our time.
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Ellen van der Woude Ceramist
Rostislav Žďárský Flute maker
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T HE SEC R E T LIF E O F T HE E LDE R T R E E
“ W I T H E AC H S C U L P T U R E , I WA N T TO TELL A STORY AND RAISE AWA R E N E S S O F T H E VA L U E A N D B E AU T Y O F N AT U R E .” PITT BRANDENBURGER
To broaden his educational approach, Brandenburger is publishing a children’s book about elderflowers that he has written himself. The story is about a boy called Theo who discovers that it’s not just folklore and witches do really live in elder trees. The witches he meets teach him about the importance and diversity of the tree. The illustrations are by artist Iva Mrázková, and the book was bound by bookbinder Danièle Köller. “The book is particularly aimed at young readers and is designed to teach them about the importance of nature and craftsmanship,” adds Brandenburger.
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