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n the X1V years since he first founded his business,

thing from architecture and philosophy, to food and

for them, so that they feel truly cosseted and relaxed

Eric Kuster has masterminded the growth of his vi-

fragrance - so it seems only natural to be involved in

in all respects. We make it our business if, say we have

sion and brand, seeing it transformed from a strictly

a variety of projects; I only take on those I feel truly

a client in Ibiza, to know the best restaurants in that

Netherlands-based enterprise, to a major player on

passionate about, though,” he says, “and ones where I

area, so we can make sure our clients know about them

the international design circuit. Such is his talent

know absolutely that I can deliver in terms of quality

too. Basically, it’s about spreading the word among the

and enthusiasm - not to mention his energy - that,

and excellence - these are the driving forces behind all

cognoscenti, so that those who are in the position to

having begun as an interior designer, he now works

my work.”

enjoy the finest things in life can, with our help, do

in a variety of design-related fields, creating not only

So what else motivates him? “Not only meeting and

exactly that.”

beautiful homes for his world-wide base of A-list

working with great people - many of whom, whether

Over the pages that follow, Eric Kuster takes us on a

clients, but furnishings, fashion, footwear and home

clients or craftsmen, end up as personal friends - and

journey that covers everywhere from Curacao to Vegas,

fragrances, too. “I’ve never been a fan of compartmen-

travelling to some of the world’s most beautiful places,

Holland to Ibiza. While we can marvel at the glamorous

talising things,” says Eric. “To me, life is an endlessly

but also the chance to exceed expectations. We like

diversity of his work, we can also agree, that the recipe

exciting series of inter-related ideas that cover every-

our clients to feel there’s nothing we can’t or won’t do

for true luxury combines beauty with space and comfort.

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PROJECT RESORT VILLA

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It’s the light and the view – 180 ° of sea - that make this house truly extraordinary.

Consequently its interior design saw Eric Kuster and his team focusing on paying homage to its position, adding natural seaside elements including coral, shell and driftwood, and keeping the colour palette airy, allowing the villa and its inhabitants space to breathe . this house is rooted, in its Spanish identity: in the master bathroom for instance, craftsman have created a dry stone wall of the sort you’ll find in the local hills. With its glorious location combining with spacious interiors and exquisite detailing, this inspirational villa offers all the comforts that a hotel would bring - but the individuality that only a home can boast.

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Natural elements - including vases made from mother-of-pearl and filled with driftwood emphasise an inescapable connection with the sea ERIC KUSTER

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