Home Society Magazine

CARLO DONATI

EDITOR’S LETTER

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TABLE OF _8

CON TENTS RISING STARS...................................................................12

THE POWER OF ARCHITECTURE................................128

THE ART OF MODERN INTERIORS................................24

ART AROUND THE WORLD...........................................138

LIVING ROOMS BY CARRIE LIVINGSTONE............24

HOME’SOCIETY WISHLIST..........................................144

PARK CITY HOUSE.....................................................30

PORTO CITY GUIDE.......................................................148

THE LUXURY OF WHITE AND GOLD IN INTERIOR

A -LIST OF INTERIORS..................................................156

DESIGN.............................................................................32

HOME’SOCIETY DESIGN TALKS............................158

INTERIOR DESIGN MASTER CLASSES........................34

INTERIOR DESIGN SHOWS......................................160

DESIGNTRENDS..............................................................48

TED TALKS.................................................................162

AN INTERVIEW WITH CARLO DONATI.........................66

EBOOKS.....................................................................168

HOME’SOCIETY STUDIO...............................................74

PODCASTS.................................................................172

THE “ÉTERNEL” PARISIAN APARTMENT.................76

INSTAGRAMS.............................................................176

THE “UNTAMED” LA FINCA HOME IN MADRID.....108

DESIGN EVENTS.......................................................180

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EDITOR’S LETTER

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ear readers, Home´Society has been standing out in the world of interior design, as an innovative platform with a curated selection of the best products and latest trends. Launching this

magazine comes from a continuous desire to offer quality content to the design lover community and all those who have followed our path so far.

It is then with great pleasure that we invite you to discover and enjoy the first issue of Home’Society Magazine.

The reality as we know it has been changing rapidly, especially in the last year and a half. The ever-changing world of trends and design was no exception.

This edition will explore the future and the potential for reinvention and evolution in areas such as architecture, decoration, art and culture. Get to know not only its key players, but also the rising stars ones, as well as ideas to inspire a modern home décor.

Furthermore, benefit from smart tips on how to use warm colors in your designs and a set of TV Shows, podcasts, eBooks that will certainly captivate your interest and help you through this design journey.

And since there is no place like home, we have prepared a guide to one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and undoubtedly an emerging name in its design scene - Porto. Being lucky enough to have our headquarters here, we will guide you through its trendiest spots, from art galleries to those places where locals go to grab a bite.

We hope you enjoy this edition as much as we loved creating it, Home’Society mission is and will always be to inspire you on every single page!

EDITORIAL TEAM 2021

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RISING STARS

RISING STARS

RISING STARS FORBES MASTERS FROM ATLANTA TO THE WORLD

LIGHT ON WHITE FROM MIAMI TO THE WORLD

FORBES MASTERS FROM ATLANTA TO THE WORLD

Forbes Masters is a full-service interior design firm based in Atlanta that functions under the mind of three creative women: Tavia Forbes, Monet Masters, and Dorothy McGhee.

Tavia and Monet were responsible for naming the company and have the role of principal interior designers, while Dorothy is the junior interior designer.

In what concerns their inspirations, Tavia Forbes tends to focus on references to historical periods, as well as forwardlooking design trends, with ideas mostly focused on polished spaces with modern and clean lines, giving special attention to quality craftsmanship. On the other hand, Monet tends to focus on spaces that harness positive energy, pride, and peace, creating interiors with a peaceful, balanced, and relaxed vibe. Dorothy has a luxury kitchen and bath design experience and is also known as the woman that incorporates exquisite hard surfaces, specifies, and plumbs into designs.

Forbes Masters believe that trust between clients and the team is a must-have, so the first ones can sit back and relax during all process. The studio focuses on the brilliant minds of the interior designers, perfectly mixing their styles and ideas and creating fantastic residential and commercial spaces.

The Midtown Home Office and the Greenville Modern were

ALL PHOTOS BY COURTESY OF FORBES MASTERS PROJECT MIDTOWN HOUSE OFFICE

the chosen projects to highlight the studio´s work: Engaging with the new work style from home nowadays, the Midtown Home Office is the perfect project to take some ideas. “A space stylish enough to hold meetings but personal enough to allow for your pyjamas” is the motto that Forbes Masters used to describe this space and represents how everyone wants to feel when working from home. This room combines comfort and coziness with professionalism. The light wood shelves that brighten up the space, mixed with the glass desk and the velvet stool, make this room “fittable” and stylish for every season of the year.

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RISING STARS

RISING STARS

If there is something that this past year have shown, is that

chose to make the colors flow through the rugs, the plants, the

time spent with family and friends is always precious. The

wall decor, and even with the books inside the shelves.

Greenville Modern is a project by Forbes Masters that focuses

An interior where is notorious the thoughtful work and wise

on a living room, the space where everyone can enjoy quality

minds behind it once every detail has a purpose, and not a

time. This Forbes Masters’ interior shows how gatherings can

single corner gets missed. Forbes Masters are truly rising

make everyone feel at home, and combining the elegance

stars that will not let the world forget their names.

and sophistication of dazzling interiors, the studio presents a clean yet joyful decor.

“Modern. Raw. Serene” is how the project is described by the interior designers where neutrals meet fashioned patchworks and warm colors. The contrast between the white couch, the black armchairs, and the Vichy chairs make the perfect “personality” combo. A smooth pop of color is a fashionable way to give more life to neutral interiors without losing the clean look, and in the Greenville Modern project, the designers

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PROJECT GREENVILLE MODERN

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LIGHT ON WHITE FROM MIAMI TO THE WORLD ALL PHOTOS BY COURTESY OF LIGHT ON WHITE PROJECT BISCAYNE BEACH RESIDENCE

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ight On White is an international architecture and design studio based in Miami and founded

by Alizee Brion in 2016. Alizee was born in Paris and raised in London, mastered architecture,

having all of the creative design work driven by her passion for art and nature.

The studio combines architects, interior designers, and project managers, offering a highly personalized design service for luxury residential projects and recently expanded its expertise to boutique hospitality and custom yacht interiors. To ensure the cohesion of the design, the company is simultaneously responsible for the architecture and furnishing of each project.

And if the name did not say it all, Light On White is characterized by a masterful and subtle approach that “connects the design studio’s work, while still allowing each project to be a reflection of its unique client and context”. Take a look at two of the studio’s works: Biscayne Residence and North Beach Residence.

The first one, Biscayne Residence, mixes a neutral color palette of warm greys with jewel-toned blues and greens, thought to enhance the ephemeral shades of Biscayne Bay. The natural light is, once again, privileged to highlight the breathtaking views, and the interior is a functional open plan to maximize the living space. This residence is like a perfect retreat to enjoy the calmness after a busy day, serving as inspiration for paradisiac and sophisticated interiors.

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RISING STARS

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Biscayne Beach Residence is a perfect example on how the

clean colors like beige and sand tones invade the whole

interior design studio is a master combining different touches

residence bringing the feeling of calmness.

which include hand-painted wallcoverings, luxurious velvets,

To keep in mind, this Biscayne Beach Residence is like a

wire-brushed wood, and soft leathers. This mix of textures

perfect retreat to enjoy the calmness after a beach day or as

is typical in Scandinavian style to turn neutral interiors that

inspiration to other beach houses that want to be known for

might feel cold and uninviting into welcoming rooms. The

paradisiac and sophisticated interiors.

balanced use of wood is a smart technique to make a room feel sunny and bright without using overwhelming bright colors. The marble, as a never-getting-old trendy material, is also present in details like the center table in the living room or the countertop of the bathroom. Small details that will keep the interiors stylish over the years.

The creative layout features a built-in banquette as a functional solution to maximize open-plan living space where

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PROJECT NORTH BEACH RESIDENCE

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PROJECT NORTH BEACH RESIDENCE

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