Oriental furnishings: Furniture, decoration and lamps á la Bollywood?

Bollywood movies have cult factor, so why not the oriental interior? In oriental countries, the hospitality and the family is in the foreground and exactly that is also reflected in the interior design. The friendly and bright colors make every room look inviting. The oriental interior design stands out from other interior styles because of its extravagance. A room in oriental style seems almost overloaded, but that is exactly what makes the style. In the following, I’ll show you how you can interpret the oriental flair in a modern way, so that your room doesn’t look too cluttered. But first, here is a little video to get a feel for what is important in the oriental style.

Typically oriental: bright colours, special fabrics & mix of patterns

The Paisley pattern is one of the most common oriental patterns. The pattern can be found on decorative items, furniture and clothing. In addition to the Paisley pattern, there is also a range of other oriental patterns that appear in the interior design. Many patterns are mixed with each other, so an exciting and diverse interior is created.

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The patterns are accompanied by bright and vivid colors. So if you want to decorate your living room oriental use mainly intense colors, such as: Pink, red, orange, brown, blue or purple. These colors look especially good when decorating the interior. Cushions, curtains, carpets or blankets are best suited for the implementation of colour in the room. But also a single armchair or oriental stools, so-called poufs, are suitable to bring the color and the pattern in oriental style in the apartment.

Oriental materials: Persian carpets, woven fabrics & silk

There are many materials that are typical for an oriental interior. Especially easy to realize the oriental style by using textiles. Here are mainly used: cotton, silk, organza or brocade as textiles. Another must when talking about oriental materials that should be brought in an interior design is fragrant wood, which is used in furniture. This scented wood is cedar wood which brings a pleasant oriental fragrance to one’s home. Other popular materials are: Leather, glass or mosaic tiles. To give a room the shine and splendor one uses gold and silver, which provide for refinement of individual furniture or decoration.

• Woven fabrics
• Leather
• Glass
• Tiles / Mosaic
• Unmachined metal / sheet metal & copper

Oriental architecture: arches, columns & ornaments – oriental flair

Oriental architecture has a long tradition. When one thinks of oriental, one first thinks of magnificent mosques, which stand out from the dull European architecture due to their squiggles and colors. Typical of oriental houses are the curved arches and columns, reminiscent of the pomp of Arab palaces. High ceilings, usually complemented by a vault, make the house seem particularly spiritual and imposing. Another stylistic element of the architecture is the use of certain decorative forms, such as geometric ornaments, floral motifs and caligraphic inscriptions. Among the most popular oriental buildings are:

• Sheikh Zayid Mosque – historical monument of the Arab world
• Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul – a must-see of Arab culture
• Alhambra – an Arab monument in the middle of Europe

Distribution of the interior style – Europe, Asia and Co.

The Orient comprises the Middle East, i.e. Arab countries and part of North Africa. With the Orient, one associates the tale of 1001 Nights and the Orient. If you travel to Arab countries, you will mainly encounter the Oriental style of furnishing. The style is very special and therefore probably not as widespread as, for example, the simple Scandinavian style. It takes courage but also skill to implement the ethno chic in your own home.

Mostly you can find the style also with Arab families who have emigrated and remain true to your traditional furnishings here. In addition to the Arab culture, amusement parks or hotels are often inspired by the furnishing style. The Orient is known for its numerous hours of sunshine and it is exactly this flair of sun, but also culture and tradition that the amusement parks or hotels want to implement in the interior design of the rooms or theme worlds. Here, one usually experiences how it must feel to reside in Arabian palaces or Moroccan riads.

Interior design Orient: Living room, bedroom & Co.

Oriental interior design can be both classic and modern. The most important rooms in the house are those that are used by the whole family. For this reason, in the common rooms you can find a lot of traditional patterns and materials that reflect the culture and also religious details, because religion has a very high value in oriental countries and shapes the life of each individual.

Living room: seat cushions, poufs and sofa offer space for guests & family

The living room is the place where family life takes place, parties are held and guests are received. That is exactly why the living room must bring the qualities: a lot of space and a vivid, traditional interior. Especially the seating is in the foreground. So you need a large couch, with enough seating space, matching armchairs and the traditional poufs, which do not take up much space and guarantee seating for everyone. However, in Arab countries it is also common to sit on cushions, so you are very close to the floor. To match the low seating, you also need to buy a table that has a lot of surface area and is close to the floor, so that the people sitting on the cushions or on the poufs can also use the table.

Besides the furniture, the accessories are also important in an oriental living room. Persian carpets, known from Aladdin with the flying carpet, decorate the floor so that the family and guests do not get cold feet. Carpets radiate cosiness and warmth, with Persian carpets traditional patterns are additionally added to the interior design. For this reason, one often finds tapestries in oriental living rooms. Besides the carpets, the spiritual atmosphere is essential. This is achieved by using colorful cushions with oriental patterns and colorful curtains. Also important are lamps in oriental style, which give the whole room warmth and make the living room more homely. If you now add plants, the living room reminds of an oasis in the desert.

Bedroom: tapestries, oriental patterns & ornate wooden furniture

Oriental furnishings can also be combined in a modern way. If you want to adapt the colourful oriental style to your home, the ornate wooden furniture is in the foreground and the colours in the background. So special attention is paid to the shapes and materials of the furniture. If, for example, you have furnished the rest of the house in classic Scandinavian style or country house style, but want to be bold in the bedroom design and have an eye-catcher in the house, you can easily merge the styles. So you take shapes and materials reminiscent of the Orient and combine them with simple colors that match the rest of the interior, such as: Nude tones, so a beige, or a light grey and pastel shades.

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Besides the right materials, shapes and colors, the decoration in a bedroom with oriental flair is also important. For this, choose oriental hanging lamps made of glass or metal in different shapes and colors that create a cozy atmosphere. Decorative cushions with oriental patterns are also a must, as well as light curtains or drapes, heavy rugs, mirrors, lanterns and tapestries.

Kitchen from the Orient: porcelain, colorful tiles, tableware and more

You can easily decorate your existing kitchen in oriental style. The main ingredients here are: matching accessories, matching spices and patterns. Since the typical, oriental patterns are particularly in demand, you can also bring them into your kitchen. How about cool tiles in paisley pattern, or a nice carpet, which beautifies the boring kitchen front? That’s exactly what you need to create the first basic building blocks for furnishing the kitchen in oriental style.

Besides matching patterns, the decoration of the kitchen is especially important. Who can’t imagine the scent of a Moroccan market? It smells of very different aromatic and oriental spices and exactly these, you should also present in your kitchen. Besides the spices, silverware and trays are essential, accompanied by ornate glass jars, pitchers and mugs. To give it all that certain something, add a lamp in oriental design to the kitchen, which embodies the flair perfectly and brings it into your now oriental kitchen.

Oriental style bathroom: beauty tradition, hamam & mosaic

Besides the main rooms of a house, there is also the possibility of decorating the bathroom in an oriental style. What many people do not know is that beauty care in the Orient already brings a long tradition, which is why the appropriate design of the bathroom is all the more important. This tradition is still celebrated today through the classic hamam, where a special bathing ceremony is performed in the form of a steam bath and massage with soap lather.

By using towels and bath mats in bold colors, you can feel the oriental flair. Use oriental patterns to decorate the walls: Mosaic tiles, mirrors with ornate oriental wooden frames and lamps in classic oriental style, which will instantly transport you to the world of 1001 nights. To complete the interior design, create onion-shaped protrusions in the walls where you can place decorative items that will complete the design of the room.

Lampen Welt: LED lamps, different lamp designs and more

Sunlight lifts the mood, bright environments set a friendly mood – no wonder man is a great lover of lamps. It would also be very inconvenient to cook, read a book or do other activities in the dark. Thanks to the creative and innovative thinking of man, we are now in possession of a wide variety of lamp systems. In the following, we present you what to consider with the different lamps, what advantages LED lamps bring with them and what stylistic aspects there are to consider when buying a lamp!

Where do you need lamps? Bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and co. in lamp heaven

Are you in the process of fulfilling your dream of owning your own four walls? Whether you are about to build your own family home in the countryside, rent an old apartment in a noble metropolitan area or want to buy a loft apartment in a city – no home can do without lamps. Lamps, along with other pieces of furniture, are essential accessories in the lighting sector. After all, no one wants to cook in the dark, read a book in the bedroom in the gloom or have a game night with friends in the living room in the gloom. The effectiveness of lamps is often underestimated. Remember one thing: lamps can literally make your home shine.

LED lamps, halogen lamps or energy-saving lamps? Advantages and disadvantages

Since the classic light bulb was banned by law from the shops in 2012, and thus over time also from all households, new illuminants have spread on the lamp market. LED lamps, halogen lamps and energy-saving lamps have become the most popular. Often no attention is paid to the respective type of lamp. With problematic consequences. Do you want lamps with bright or warm light? Is low energy consumption important to you? Is quality or an inexpensive purchase your top priority? In the following we will show you the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of lamps:

LED lamps in the office, living room and co

Pros:

• Low energy consumption
• Long service life up to 30,000 hours

Disadvantages:

• Relatively high acquisition costs
• Not all LEDs are dimmable

Energy-saving lamps: good price, poor quality

Pros:

• Low energy consumption
• Alternative to the incandescent lamp (banned since 2012)

Disadvantages

• Frequent switching on and off reduces service life
• Full brightness only after one minute
• Average life up to 8000 hours

Halogen lamps: efficient in price, inefficient in energy consumption

Pros:

• Cheap purchase
• Pleasantly warm light
• Easily dimmable

Disadvantages:

• High energy consumption
• High heat generation
• Low life up to 4000 hours

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Floor lamps: elegant and aesthetic in lamp heaven

Floor lamps do not take up as much space as table lamps and are not as present as ceiling lamps. Floor lamps are perfect for a dim light in the living room or bedroom. Cozy evenings with family and friends or just with a book are assured with the right floor lamp. In the following we present you two popular floor lamps of well-known interior designers. Let yourself be inspired by the royal class of lamp designs!

Medusa by Armani Casa: minimalist, elegant and radiantly beautiful

Armani Casa knows how to make the interior world shine with its lamp designs. This is also the case with his classic “Medusa” floor lamp. Black wooden legs stand in successful contrast to a white, cylindrical lampshade. Minimalism in its most beautiful and elegant form. This lamp can find its place in any room due to its simple look. Whether bedroom, dining room or living room – no room can escape the radiance of this lamp creation!

Chroma by Roche Bobois: sculptural floor lamp in colour

This floor lamp by Roche Bobois inspires with a sculptural, artistic look. A black lacquered steel frame is adorned by three oval shapes made of multicoloured PMMA acrylic glass. The oval lights are encompassed by a striking frame in black and shine in an ombré gradient look in pastel tones. This lamp wonder manages to fill every room with joy, fun and creativity. What at first glance has mirror character, proves to be a key piece in the lamp world.

Ceiling lamps: all-round lighting for your home

To make your whole home shine in a warm and even light, we recommend stylish ceiling lamps. Mounting them on the ceiling distributes the light evenly throughout the room. Depending on whether you prefer a brighter, bluish light or a warm light with hints of yellow, the right ceiling lamp will make your whole room shine with this atmosphere. Get inspired by popular lamp creations from talented interior brands!

Luxxu chandelier for a perfect atmosphere in a class of its own

With the magnificent “Empire Chandelier” from Luxxu, your home will be transformed into a stylish palace. Of course, this feeling of luxury and exclusivity comes at a price. The elegant chandeliers from Luxxu range in price from €7,000 to €43,000. Those who want to invest in exclusive designer lamp systems are in the right place. Elegant frames in gold meet glass components and create a unique look. Interior lovers have arrived in lamp heaven here.

Flock Of Light by Moooi Interior: Ceiling lamps in minimalist design

Moooi Interior is the epitome of luxurious lighting. We are particularly fond of this geometrically shaped ceiling lamp: brass bowls, bronze wires and semi-transparent polycarbonate diffusers inspire the interior world. This lamp shines with its artistic aesthetic and brings a bright, warm and poetic glow to any home. The model is available in two different sizes and starts at a price of €595 – an art investment that friends and family will marvel at and envy when they visit.

Bedside lamps: dimmed light in the evening and in the morning

Whether you’re the “early bird catches the worm” type or the “late riser” type, at some point in the morning you’re going to have to reach for the nightstand. Dreamily you try to bring light into your gloomy bedroom. It is therefore all the more important that you choose the right bedside lamp. Here, it is not only the design and appearance that need to be considered. The light intensity, light colour and stability of the lamp are equally important. After all, no one wants to be brought back to reality in the morning by a glaring light. No one wants to break their beautiful but very delicate bedside lamp into what feels like a thousand pieces while they sleep. So that none of this happens to you and you wake up with a glow on your bedside table and in your face, we present you in the following a few inspirations for dreamy bedside table lamps:

Mini Kabuki by Kartell Interior: Transparent lamp on the bedside table

You dream of a bedside lamp with a transparent look. Transparent in material, but not invisible in design? The Mini Kabuki by Kartell Interior meets these requirements 100 percent. This mini version of the lamp inspires with a characteristic and perforated surface, which makes the whole room shine. With 315 € a lamp model, on which it is worth to save. The lamp base also stands out. Three spherical shapes built on top of each other form the base on which the lampshade unfolds. An art object in lamp form – we like!

Hyades bedside lamp: lamp in glass by Armani Casa

When you see this bedside lamp, you must think of classic lanterns from the Far East? You thought right. Armani Casa has taken inspiration from oriental lamp designs for this extraordinary lamp creation. They have followed the traditional techniques of Murano glass making and handcrafted the lantern-shaped lamps. The elegant lamp holder shines in a glass marble look thanks to these special techniques. The Murano glass lampshade and base will brighten up your entire interior thanks to an LED lighting system.

Table lamps: lighting at the dining table, office table and more

You want to let your home shine in a new light? You’ve had enough of your wooden lamp from childhood? Then it’s time to bathe your home in new light. Often people forget that lamps are not only used on walls and ceilings to make a room shine. The table lamp is celebrating a revival. This lamp inspires with its functionality as a decorative item, but also as a lighting system. We like! In the following we show you stylish lamp creations to give your ideas a little boost. Happy inspiring and shopping!

Bloom lamp from Armani Casa makes any home shine

A cream-coloured lamp with a mushroom-shaped lampshade and a leg with metal details is a sensation even outside the world of Armani Casa. High light of this table lamp is the refined play with light. Here, the lamp base is also illuminated from the inside by an LED system. Lampshade and lamp base can be switched on and off independently. The lamp masterpiece made in Italy shines with high-quality materials. A lamp base made of real stone and pagoda-shaped lampshade made of fabric make interior hearts beat faster!

Negresco: in table lamp heaven from Roche Bobois

You can’t decide whether you want to design your home in a minimalist, Scandinavian or maybe oriental style? Luckily, this lamp creation can find its place in any of these interior styles. The lamp literally shines in bronze and polished brass. The lamp base made of black colored wood takes a strong place on any table. On a bronze rod shines the lampshade in spherical shape including fan high light. A lamp design which convinces interior lovers in its simplicity. Convince yourself!

Wall lamps: Moooi Interior, Kartell Interior and Co. bring walls to shine

Do you associate sconces with your grandparents’ house? The living room with its old carpets, wooden panelling and dusty books is illuminated by rustic sconces? We can give the all-clear – wall lamps have been given a fresh coat of paint. They have now become a timeless and modern key piece. Whether in artistic aesthetics or minimalist form – everyone gets their money’s worth. Convince yourself of the lamp miracle on the wall!

Rifly Applique lamp by Kartell Interior: straight lines on the wall

Lamp designs can be flashy, ornate and colourful. But they can also inspire with their minimalist look, their functionality and a functional design. With the Rifly Applique lamp, the latter is true. This wall lamp is available in two different models and starts at a price of €265. Dreaming of lamps that make your home glow, but don’t make themselves the focal point of the room? Then you’ve found your dream lamp with the “Rifly Applique” lamp. In a geometric cylinder shape with a crystal look, this lamp will shine on any wall!

Perch Light Wall by Moooi Interior: Art in lamp form

Lamps are more than just a functional object for you? Lamps have an artistic aspect for you and should fill your home with more than just light? Then with the “Perch Light Wall” lamp by Moooi Interior you have found a new star in lamp heaven. Visually, this lamp creation is reminiscent of a bird folded out of paper. Applications in brass give the design an exclusive touch. In general, this design promises a feeling of freedom, joy and grace. With this design masterpiece not only your home shines, but also your interior heart! With a starting price of 843 € no bargain, but works of art always have their price.

Hanging lamps: art, aesthetics and clean lines in the lamp world

Hanging lamps? What distinguishes them from ceiling lamps? That’s right, these two lamp creations are mounted in the same place in the room – on the ceiling. The difference is this: The hanging lamp “hangs” from a wire into the room, while the ceiling lamp is visually on the ceiling. The hanging lamp can quickly become constricting in low rooms. If you’re in the enjoyment of a vintage apartment or a home with high ceilings, you’ll be thrilled with this lamp creation. See for yourself!

Cactus by Roche Bobois: pendant lamp with an artistic touch

A hanging dream come true for your home. Three white ribbon rings are wound by hand and create an exciting geometric interplay. Whether your home shines in minimalist, oriental or Scandinavian style – this lamp model manages to optimize any room. The simple design in a discreet color choice brings peace into any room. A unique atmosphere thanks to warm light. The popular twilight function creates a cozy ambience and feeling of comfort and well-being. Exactly what you dream of for your home.

Bloom: on floral lamp meadow at Kartell Interior

You are a big fan of nature, flowers and landscape? Fresh flowers can always be found on your dining table? Why not on the ceiling as well? Interior brand Kartell has found the answer to your unfulfilled desire – the Bloom hanging lamp. As its name promises, this lamp creation resembles a floral explosion – in a positive sense. This lamp delights with its stylistic complexity and handcrafted quality. Several positioned LED lamps allow light of varying intensity to shine through the flowers. Light reflections multiplied a thousand times are the breathtaking result. Flowers on the ceiling – we like!

Industrial Style: Modern living in the industrial trend look

The industrial style is becoming more and more popular. Especially for cool Instagram pictures, for modern offices or for photo shoots, the industrial style is particularly well suited. The clean and modern ambience that the industrial style embodies is what many want for the look of their interior.

There are two types of industrial style:

• Industrial Cozy: The cozy industrial interior style with warm colors
• Industrial Vintage: The somewhat cleaner, but cooler Industrial Style

The USA and Great Britain are leading the way: Industrial buildings and lofts

The style comes from the 1930s and has its origins in the USA and Great Britain. There, the interior style spread further and further and then spilled over to Germany in the 80s and 90s. The style has developed mainly through the industrialization in the late 19th century, as there were many new factories and industrial buildings were built and now stood empty. Old factories were first used as studios or offices, before it was discovered that they are also perfect as living space.

In the USA and Great Britain, it all started with people converting old factory buildings into residential complexes and remodeling and furnishing them as new homes. Here, of course, old factory elements were preserved, from which the new style Industrial Style developed. This new style then quickly received a lot of attention and therefore quickly spread throughout the country and the world. The style has enjoyed special attention since the 2000s and has continued to do so in the 2010s and until now. Especially through social media the style gets more and more reputation and use.

Features & Characteristics: Wood beams, concrete look and brick

The Industrial Style or Industrial Chic is characterized by the furnishing of old industrial buildings and factories. The aim is not to falsify the charm of old factories and to complement it with modern furnishings. The mixture of modern and old, makes every interior a real eye-catcher. The perfect mix of natural materials, such as wood, leather and stone with materials reminiscent of craftsmanship and industry, such as metal, steel, etc. make up the flair of an industrial style lift.

Does your apartment or your house have high ceilings, old pipes and is loft-like or open cut? Then these are the perfect conditions for the loft style, or industrial style. The ambience of the room and the conditions of the living space are particularly important for the style to have the right effect. Classic for factories and industrial buildings are high ceilings and an open cut floor plan. Pipes should also be visible to bring the industrial style across. An open cut room, makes the high ceilings and classic loft look work even more. However, if you don’t have the space, there are enough style elements to bring the loft look and industrial chic to your home.

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Industrial style flooring: concrete, wood & stone flooring

A classic loft style floor is a poured concrete or vinyl floor (used more today than in the past), which is insensitive and reminiscent of the interior of a factory building. This floor was chosen mainly because of its insensitivity and the possibility of laying it over a wide area. A concrete floor can be quickly and easily poured in the construction process and quickly covers a large area.

In general, however, any floor is suitable for the industrial style. Whether it is a glazed or matt wooden floor, a stone floor or similar, everything is suitable for the loft style. More important here are the typical features, such as the inclusion of matching accessories and materials.

Walls & wall colours: unplastered brick, concrete walls & grey tones

There are also many options for the walls to bring the industrial flair into your home. The mix of natural walls and normal wallpaper is appealing. Stone walls or concrete walls are well suited for the industrial style and look particularly authentic. If you then mix these with grey tones, you have the walls in the right look and only the right furnishings are missing.

If you don’t live in an old house or an old factory building, you can also mimic a concrete or stone wall by putting in wood or satin look wallpaper. However, these are then not original materials, however, the wallpapers help to implement the style in your own home anyway.

Design: Kitchen, living room & bathroom

If you want to furnish your home in the industrial style, you must also recognize this in every piece of interior design. The main materials are steel, metal, concrete and wood. The focus is on the not perfect. So even surfaces that don’t look perfect are welcome in industrial style. The mixture of industrial materials and natural materials is a must.

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Kitchen: Wax sink, Faucet, Kitchen island

Material reminiscent of factories and industry should stand out as the main component of the kitchen. That is, the front of a kitchen should be as much as possible steel, metal or wood. Here, it is not important that the front should be ornate or romantic. A clean, cool and modern look is what industrial style is all about. As an island, for example, you can convert an old filing cabinet and install a sink in it and add a cool countertop. From the colors, you should use the original colors of the metals. However, if you choose a wooden kitchen unit, you should glaze it in grey or black to match the interior.

The worktop can be made of stone, stainless steel or wood. Like in the picture for example, where brushed stainless steel was used. The sink should have a cool faucet to match the sink, which convinces with matte colors.

Checklist: What you need for the Industrial Kitchen

In addition to the matching kitchen unit and front, matching accessories are particularly important to support the loft flair. The accessories should be restrained, but still striking enough to complement the furniture perfectly.

A big focus is on using the right lamps. In industrial buildings or factory halls, large lamps were always used, which provided enough light for a large room. This function and the size of the lamp should be combined with the appropriate look. So brushed steel lamps in grey or black are especially in demand. The bell shape is the classic shape for lamps in industrial style. In addition to the lamps, the following accessories are also important:

• Plants, but no flowers, as flowers have a romantic effect
• Matching pots in grey tones or stainless steel look
• Fruit bowls made from single metal wires
• A rug with cool vintage pattern and understated color
• Wooden beams on the ceiling, for the right flair

Living room: sofa, leather couch and matching accessories

The focal point of the living room is the couch, which must have an upholstery of natural materials. Means, especially leather comes into question for this. A cool leather couch in a brown is best suited for this. You can vary from the shape of the couch, means one L shape or several 3 or 2 setters, everything is possible. The most important thing is not the comfort of the couch, but the look. The higher the quality of the leather, the more the couch comes to the fore.

Next to the couch, a matching coffee table is of particular importance. Here you can choose a table made of wood, steel or metal. But also a table top made of glass in combination with steel or wood is a real eye-catcher and the perfect material mix.

If you now connect the leather couch and the coffee table with matching decoration, the living room shines in the trendy and modern, industrial look. Matching decoration could be for example a carpet, plants, old books (hip are books with designer label, like Chanel) and DIY decoration (more on this later).

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Bathroom: clean lines, natural materials & matching decoration

If you want to furnish your bathroom in industrial style, only a few small pieces are usually necessary. As a floor is suitable stone or concrete floor and on the walls makes old stone, masonry or tile particularly well. If you have this basis, it is easy to achieve the industrial look. As a sink, you should not use a normal sink but one made of several materials. Here you can also do it yourself and create the right sink. A sink could look like this, for example:

• Brushed steel
• Marble
• Stone
• Wooden panel

Of course, a mirror should hang above the washing device. A mirror with a stainless steel frame is super trendy and a real eye-catcher.

The shower should also be characterized by straight lines. Means uniform floor and wall with tile in white, gray or black. The door of the shower should be glass. If you keep a curtain for the shower, it should also be in plain and dark colors. However, a rain shower is a must and the perfect addition to the bathroom.

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Inspiration Video: This is how the industrial look can look in your home!

Chip and Joanna Gaines are known from the series Fixer Upper, which runs on the television channel Sixx. They are actually known for refurbishing old houses in the city of Waco (Texas). Here you can see the process of decorating an apartment in the industrial style. The interior has been perfectly done in the industrial style. Get some inspiration on how to achieve a loft look in your own home here:

DIY – Industrial Style Lamp & Mirror

In the Industrial Style there are many possibilities to integrate DIY decoration or furniture into the interior. Here is especially the mix of steel and wood in demand. Do you have some old clamps or other craft materials left over? Perfect, because you can incorporate these super in the interior design with.

Traditional lamp made of steel & wood: Industrial Chic homemade

Especially trendy are lamps in industry style, which remind of a loft and past times. They embody not only craftsmanship and tradition, but are even a real eye-catcher and look cozy despite stainless steel. As a suitable complement, you take here light bulbs, where you can see the glowing wires.

The housing of the lamps you can get in almost any hardware store, furniture store, or even online. If you have bought the basis, the housing and the bulbs, the next purchase is a wooden board. This is then attached to the ceiling with wires. Now you just wrap the cables of the lamps around the wooden board and you can also decide at which height each lamp should hang. Et voilà, ready is your lamp in industrial style, which is perfect in the dining room.

Industrial mirror DIY: hip mirror on social media

Totally hip are mirrors in industrial style, which you can easily make yourself. The mirrors are reminiscent of the windows of an industrial building. Here are two different options to bring the trend mirror with little money and effort home:

Take a wooden frame that is already the right size and buy several small, square mirrors of the same size. Now you buy thin wooden boards, which will be the partition between the mirrors and spray paint or wood varnish. You can buy the paint in a metal look or in a classic dark grey or black. If you have bought everything, you can already start. First you draw a ground plan on the big wooden board, where the mirrors will be glued on. Then you spray or paint the wooden boards in the desired color and cut them to size. Once you have done that, you glue the mirrors on the marked fields. The last step is to fix the wooden boards vertically and horizontally between the individual mirrors.

What goes from wood, also goes from steel or metal. The implementation is about the same, only you need here directly the right sizes, which are best ordered online or in the hardware store. The practical thing about steel or metal is that you can buy the right color directly. If you now have everything together, the feed-through is exactly the same as with the mirror made of wood.

Furnishing country house style: warm colours & romantic design

When you think of a country house, you immediately think of cosiness, homeliness and romance. Life in the country seems carefree and promises a happy time. The interior invites you to relax with its comfort. Especially after a stressful day at work, the feeling of warmth and comfort is exactly what you long for. To create this desired warmth, warm colours and lots of wood are used.

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Walls in nude tones, pastel colours & natural materials

If you want to design your interior in country style, you have to use a lot of warm tones. However, this applies not only to the furniture but also to the walls. Especially popular are wall colors and nude tones or pastel colors, that is: a warm beige, light brown tones or gray tones, a warm blue or a warm pink. Nude tones and pastel colors match the wood and the textile and do not stand out in the foreground, but have a homely effect.

In addition to wallpaper, a lot of emphasis is placed on natural materials in the house, which make up the country house charm. For this reason, you can also include natural materials on the walls, which is why you can also reach for a stone wall or a wooden wall. Especially a stone wall from the masonry of the house, exudes the charm of tradition and gives the room its own unique touch. A wooden wall is especially cool when you bring in old timbers, perhaps from the barn of the house, that tell a story. If you don’t have a barn or old masonry available right now, then you can also put together a stone wall or a wooden wall from new materials that you can find for little money at the hardware store.

Typical materials: Pure nature, floor of (real) wood or stone must be

To pick up the country house flair with the floor, choose a floor made of wood, i.e. a beautiful laminate, or stone. You can gladly add a few highlights in the floor by tiles with a rustic or Mediterranean pattern. The rustic and Mediterranean look creates a feeling of homeliness and warmth. The tiles create a nice contrast to the rest of the house and fit in with the traditional look that a country home exudes.

However, if you do not have the possibility to complement the floor with tiles in a rustic look, you can easily achieve the desired result by using a carpet with a similar pattern.

Instructions: How to furnish your home in country style – Video

From the series: Fixer Upper, which runs on Sixx, Chip and Joana Gaines are well known. They restore old houses and give each house a unique look. By restoring homes in the city of Waco, in Texas, they make the homes look modern country style. In this episode, an old barn was transformed into a new home for a family. The interior design perfectly reflects the country style. Get inspired by this video and see what it feels like to live in a country home.

Country style living: kitchen, living room, bedroom

Country style means the use of natural materials, such as wood, cotton, leather, stone, electricity, clay, etc. with the mixture of things reminiscent of craftsmanship, i.e. steel, iron, metal and so on.

For this reason, the country house style is often mixed with the vintage style. Old furniture that tells a story and is made of sturdy wood fits particularly well in a country house. Particularly popular are oak cabinets, which radiate tradition and warmth through the ornate design.

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Country house kitchen: Egg kitchen, doors, tiled floors, wooden kitchen unit & Co.

The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in a home. When you think a country kitchen, you automatically think of spending time with family and traditional home cooking. A country kitchen pays off with its usability and the coziness it exudes. You just want to enjoy being here with your family and spending time together.

A paneled wood front is a must if you want to have a country style kitchen. Here, it doesn’t matter what color you want the kitchen to be. Whether it is a modern blue or green or a traditional white or grey, one is given many options. To make the kitchen counter even more vivid, choose cool metal door knobs. The countertop should be kept simple so that the kitchenette doesn’t look too cluttered and the kitchen cabinets take center stage. Here you should also make sure that the countertop is made of a natural material, so wood, marble or stone. You can also play with DIY here and repurpose old materials as worktops. To complement the kitchen countertop, choose tile tiles that are meant to be a special eye-catcher and again refer to tradition. Whether plain or tiled with pattern, everything works great in a country kitchen.

However, the accessories are the most important in a country style kitchen. Here you mix the country style with the vintage and rustic style. Take a few cool vintage parts and combine them with stainless steel or metal to implement the country house charm. Old crockery as decoration, which radiates tradition, also belongs in a country kitchen, as well as fresh herbs or spices.

Country style living room: sofa, blankets and pillows with natural materials

The living room is the heart of the home and the room where you spend most of your time with the family and where you want to relax after a long, tiring day. For this reason, this room must radiate as much warmth, security and comfort as possible. By mixing textiles, wood and matching decoration, am can easily achieve this.

The sofa should be the center of the room. It should have a deep seat and enough space for the whole family. It is important to cover it with leather or fabric, which makes the sofa warm and cozy. To perfectly complement the sofa, you need a lot of pillows made of fabric or faux fur with patterns or plain and blankets made of cotton.

But besides the couch, there is another important factor and that is the decoration. Since the living room is the center of the family, you should also be reminded of beautiful memories and the family here. Therefore, one chooses many pictures that embody this and displays them in the living room. Especially popular here are picture frames in black or wood, which fit in with the interior. Apart from the picture frames, you can play a lot with decoration, important decorative elements could be, for example, the following:

• Curtains
• Carpets with pattern or in trendy nude tones
• Plants and flowers
• Lamps in wood look or vintage lampshade
• Books: Old or new books
• Old tableware in a country style oak cabinet

Bedroom á la country house: colors, bed and a wardrobe with lots of storage space

As in the living room, the bedroom also plays a lot with natural materials. The mixture of wood and textile also plays an important role here to achieve the desired country house look. The bed should have an upholstered back and be covered with fabric or leather, whereby it radiates coziness and warmth. The most important thing here is again the pillows and the blankets (bedspread), which give the room the necessary homely touch. A reading corner with an armchair and a cozy lamp, let the bedroom look even more familiar and invite you to relax.

Since many things in a country house should be practical, a cabinet with plenty of storage space is needed. The cabinet should be made of real wood and have a paneled front – the wood may also be squiggled. Here again, you can fall back on an oak cabinet, because it brings exactly these properties with it.

Country House Types: French, Italian & German Country House

There are different country house styles in each country. Among the most popular are the French, Italian, German, British and the US-American country house styles. Each style embodies a particular ideal and tradition of a country, so it is all the more exciting to be able to distinguish and analyze the individual country house styles.

French country house, savoir vivre – stone walls, vintage furniture and elegance

A French country house embodies comfort in combination with elegance and the charm of Provence. The French country style is characterized by the fact that contemporary and ancient, traditional materials are brought into harmony and work together in the interior. Characterized by natural materials, such as: Wood, stone, linen, cotton, terracotta and wrought iron furniture, a French country home works. The wear and tear of the furniture and decor embodies tradition and history. So it doesn’t matter if a desk has scratched corners or streaks in the wood – that’s what gives it the charm it needs.

The classic colors of a country house are also here the common colors, so natural tones or pastel colors. The special thing about French country houses are usually the shutters, which are kept in a special blue, the Sainte Vierge called tone. Colourful accents are set for upholstery, cushions or bed linen by fabrics with traditional, Provençal patterns.

Italian country house from Tuscany: rustic living, Mediterranean style

When you think of a country house in Italy, you think of a country house in the vineyards in the region of Tuscany, which lies directly on the Mediterranean Sea. The location on the Mediterranean Sea also influences the interior design and brings with it a Mediterranean style of interior design. Characterized by terracotta-colored interiors that bring you the sun and warmth of Italy into your home, the Tuscan country house stands out from other country houses. It’s not just the colors that make an Italian country home stand out, but also the furniture. Large, exposed beams and floors made of stone, such as: Brick, limestone, tile or sandstone give each room a special Mediterranean flair. Italian country houses are especially characterized by traditional family portraits or religious pictures, which can be found in every room.

Italian craftsmanship stands for quality and finesse. Exactly this quality standard can also be found in the interior, where a lot of value is placed on high-quality processed materials. Since the country houses are characterized by the Mediterranean style, you will find especially the wood of olive trees, pine wood and walnut wood, which give the whole a traditional and unique look.

These 3 details will bring la Dolce Vita to your home:

• Furniture made of rustic, dark wood
• Paintings (religious or family)
• Bright yellow walls that bring the sun into the house

German / Austrian country house: traditional furnishings

Living like Heidi in the mountains was a childhood dream of everyone. Carefree on an alpine hut with spectacular views and good German home cooking and feel comfortable in the warm home in cold temperatures. German country homes are characterized by a lot of tradition. When you think of an Almhütte, you think of lots of wood and natural materials, like leather or fabrics. However, one also thinks of hunting, i.e. animal skins. So if you imagine a living room in a German country house, you see a wooden floor, wooden walls, a leather sofa, an armchair, a fireplace, warm blankets, curtains with a red and white check pattern and lamps.

Take a look at our holiday guide for South Tyrol to feel the flair of the mountains!

The interior style of a traditional country house in the mountains can therefore be described as rustic. However, the rustic style is now combined with the modern. This style is super popular among Germans, as it conveys warmth but also a sense of style and luxury. Therefore, modern chalets in the mountains in connection with a family or wellness holiday, are more popular than ever.

Here is an example of what a luxury chalet in the mountains can look like, the perfect blend of homeliness and luxury.

High-end bathroom: modern design & highest quality

Maison Valentina is one of the premier luxury bathroom destinations in the world. Made in Porto, Portugal, the items promise the highest quality and exclusive designs. Only the purest materials are used, which are then finished with handcrafted designs. Shop online or visit the exclusive showrooms in London, Paris or New York. Maison Valentina works in close cooperation with the label Brabbu Design Forces.

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Promise: Customer-oriented approach and highest quality

Maison Valentina’s customer-centric approach is one of the most important parts of the company. Through a customer support team, the company wants to create proximity to the buyers to promise exclusivity. So on the one hand, the design company stands for excellent designs and quality, but at the same time for customer support and thereby individuality. Despite the personalized furniture pieces, however, aesthetics and functionality always go together. So if you are interested in a unique piece made exclusively for you, you should definitely take a look at Maison Valentina.

Best of Maison Valentina – Maison & Objekt Paris: Video

See for yourself the highlights of the Maison Valentina collection at the Maison&Objekt fair in Paris 2019. Be inspired by the unusual and unique furniture pieces and immerse yourself in the world of luxury bathrooms.

Bathtubs and washbasins: eye-catchers in the bathroom

The words extraordinary and unique are probably the best way to describe the furniture of Maison Valentina. In any case, you can’t say simple, because you’ve never seen a design like this before. From the “Newton” to the “Koi” collection, everything is there. Let yourself be inspired by these eye-catchers and transform your bathroom into your own special place of elegance and relaxation.

Bathtub collection: Treat yourself to some time out in the luxury bathroom

Who doesn’t long for a relaxing bubble bath and the right reading from time to time? Just pour some water, switch off and forget the stress of everyday life. Why not give this wellness time out a luxurious touch and feel like a queen or king? Round, square or oval. The choice is entirely up to you. Maison Valentina offers a selection of the most diverse and unique freestanding tubs. Find the bathtub of your dreams and take some time for yourself.

Here is a small selection of the collection. On request these prices were sent to us:

• Newton bathtub: approx. 14.000€
• Koi bathtub: approx. 15.000€
• Symphony bathtub: approx. 23.000€

Newton bathtub: golden interior with black lacquered balls on the outside, Koi bathtub (inspired by the Japanese koi carp): iron tub with scale pattern on the outside, Symphony bathtub (inspired by music): cylinder bathtub with gilded brass pipes on the outside. Maison Valentina is also in direct cooperation with the interior label Brabbu Design Forces.

Everything around the washbasin: Boring was yesterday

The matching washbasin should also not be missing in your bathroom. You use it several times a day, so it should be stylish but above all high quality and functional. Would you rather have a vanity or a freestanding sink? Maybe one for the main bathroom and another for the guest toilet? Maison Valentina definitely has the right product and uses only the purest materials such as brass, marble or glass in its production. Shop the same collection to match the bathtub or dare something and mix and match between the range. Here you can find an excerpt of the price list that was sent to us.

• Newton washbasin: approx. 8.000€-12.000€
• Koi sink: approx. 8.000€-15.000€
• Symphony washbasin: approx. 9.000€-20.000€

Furniture Collection by Maison Valentina: Tables & Co.

In addition to furniture such as washbasins or bathtubs, there should of course be no lack of storage options. With the right dressing table, order has never been so easy. With the range of Maison Valentina you can not only decorate your bathroom, but also add an eye-catcher to your living room. Give your rooms the right touch with a designer dressing table that stands out with its handmade details.

Make-up table collection: bye bye make-up chaos

The beauty secret lies in the right dressing table! Complete your bathroom decor with your own personal space where you get ready for the day. Maison Valentina has a total of four different dressing tables in their range, which not only look good, but are also practical. All of them have at least one mirror and a lot of storage space integrated. Whether they are made of brass, lacquered wood or glass. Say goodbye to your make-up chaos and reorganize yourself.

Luxurious side tables: small tables for every room

Finding the right side table is not always easy. It rounds off your interior and must therefore fit perfectly with the existing furniture. Even such a small piece of furniture can exude luxury and elegance. The minimalist designs of Maison Valentina are exceptional and new. Quality is also promised here and materials such as brass, Guatemala marble or ceramics are used. Shop the Koi collection, for example, to match your other furniture, or keep it a little more simple. The choice is entirely up to you.

Accessories for the home: For the finishing touch

The right accessories round off your bathroom. Towel rail, mirror or soap dispenser. Put the finishing touches on your newly decorated room and add the perfect little things. Again, you can choose to shop the same collection or find the courage to mix and match. Finish off your interior with Maison Valentina’s handmade high-end designs.

Soap dispenser and towel rail: luxury down to the smallest detail

Who says that soap dispensers or towel holders can’t also be designed luxuriously? The simple towel holders from Maison Valentina don’t steal the show from the fancy furniture, but they elegantly blend into the overall picture and round off your interior. The “Koi” soap dispenser, which is inspired by Japanese culture, conveys luxury down to the smallest detail. Shop your personal favourite collection or mix and match between the products. Find out for yourself how everyday objects become designer pieces.

Mirror: set the right accents and create a luxury atmosphere

Whether it’s a means to an end or a decorative item, it’s up to you. Beautify your room with the perfect mirror and make a statement. Modern design meets an everyday object and lets it appear in a new splendor. Whether round, square, oval, large or small – set the right accents on your wall. With the special products of Maison Valentina you draw the eye to your mirror in every room.

Upholstered furniture collection by Maison Valentina: Armchairs & Co.

Maison Valentina not only designs exclusively for the bathroom, but also has some upholstered furniture in their repertoire. Besides fancy designed armchairs, you can also find poufs, lounge chairs or stools. Whether as an eye-catcher in the bathroom or as a sofa corner in front of the fireplace. Just put your feet up and make yourself comfortable on one of these fancy upholstered furniture.

Perfect armchair: quality promise

The combination of aesthetics and functionality has always been a high priority at Maison Valentina. The pieces of furniture made in Portugal should be stylish and eye-catching, but still maintain a standard of quality. The designer brand’s upholstered furniture is no different. So you can get out of the bath after a long day, sit in front of the fireplace in your bathrobe and sink into heavenly satin cotton or velvet. Forget your everyday life for a moment and imagine that peace.

Price list upholstered furniture from Maison Valentina

• Bourbon Chair: ca. 2.000€
• Como Chaise Longue: ca. 3.000€
• Ella Puff: approx. 1.000€

Some prices were sent to us upon request. Bourbon Chair: surface in dark green cotton velvet and ebony legs, Como Chaise Longe: elegant armchair chaise longue in cotton velvet, Ella Puff: round shape with black velvet chaise longue and golden round footrest.

Lamps by Maison Valentina: Interior highlights

Of course, the right lighting can’t be missing from a new interior. Besides bathroom furniture, Maison Valentina also offers different types of lamps. Here, too, you can see a mix of unusual products and simple individual pieces, which will, however, all fit in with your interior. Upgrade your living room with an elegant floor lamp or give your bathroom the luxury factor with a chandelier.

Lamps collection- cosy ambience through play of light

Close your eyes and imagine you are lying in the bathtub, looking up at the ceiling and looking into hundreds of Swarovski stones. This feeling is brought to you by the magnificent lamps from Maison Valentina. Create a certain atmosphere by playing with light and change the perception of the different rooms in your house. Whether modern or classic. The assortment is large and you are sure to find what you are looking for. Fall in love with the beautiful and high-quality materials such as brass, crystal glass or Swarovski and upgrade your interior.

Price list lamps from Maison Valentina

• Babel chandelier: approx. 20.000€
• Atomic wall lamp: approx. 2.000€
• Botti floor lamp: approx. 3.000€

Upon request, these prices were sent to us. Babel chandelier: body in gilded brass and crystal glass, Atomic wall lamp (inspired by the structure of an atom): body in black lacquered brass and steel with gilded details, Botti floor lamp (inspired by wind instruments): structure in handmade gilded brass with a total of eight spotlights.

Maison Valentina: Bathroom Trends 2021

Get exclusive insights into Maison Valentina’s bathroom and colour trends for 2021. Cosy and relaxing colours such as shades of blue, natural green or natural stones are on the agenda. There is also an emphasis on curved shapes and minimalist design. Let yourself be inspired by the new trends and bring your bathroom interior up to date.

Circu Magical Furniture: Children’s furniture with wow factor

The older you get, the harder it is to remember what it was like to be a child, and especially harder to remember childish thought processes. But with one look at the furniture selection from the furniture manufacturer, you suddenly feel an enthusiasm for the pieces that you thought was long forgotten.

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Children’s beds: Cute designs with furniture and beds as bunny, hot air balloon & Co.

Children’s sleep is the best sleep, because when the little ones rest, the big ones finally get the chance to relax. In addition, good sleep contributes to the ability to concentrate and can thus contribute to improved academic performance. A comfortable bed that supports sweet dreams is therefore a win-win situation for everyone involved.

But adults can also enjoy the beds and in some of the wacky beds there is also room for tall people. The Kings & Queens bed, for example, is equipped with a 200 cm x 90 cm mattress. This makes it cramped, but it’s enough to comfortably fulfill the wish of a bedtime story.

Some of the sleeping spaces are also so much more than just that. The Bun Van, for example, offers a mattress and multiple drawers for clothes, pens, books and much more. The all-rounder also houses a screen stand and a mini-fridge.

Lamps collection: lamps and lights for the cosy children’s room

Who can claim to live in a personal cloud realm? With the lamps from Circu you definitely come a small step closer.

For the past few years, tutorials for cloud lamps have been popping up on Pinterest and other social media platforms. Not only are these easy to make with cotton wool and an inexpensive lampshade, but they look pretty darn good too. However, they come with one major drawback: cotton wool is a highly flammable material and is only suitable for lamp construction under certain conditions. So if you prefer to play it safe, you should take a closer look at the lamps from the premium brand.

The Cloud Lamp, for example, is available in two sizes and, in addition to a color-changing function, also offers the option of playing music or relaxing sounds via app. Other lamps from Circu are also:

• Letter Lamps
• Diana
• Atomic
• Cosmo

Mirror Collection: Who is the fairest of them all?

Really fairytale are the mirrors from the offer Circus. Although Disney’s Snow White already came out in the 50s and even if you take a closer look, some flaws become obvious from a modern point of view, the saying ‘Who is the fairest of them all’ will probably last for a few more decades. This is at least the impression we get when looking at the mirror selection of the luxury furniture label.

• Cloud
• Bubblegum
• The Magic Mirror

Chair Collection: Spaced and animal comfortable

Butterflies, rabbits or rather a rocket? The label offers many different options when it comes to seating. This makes the chairs and sofas particularly suitable for a themed children’s and youth room. There are hardly any limits to creativity and even as an adult it is really hard not to become envious of the cool pieces.

• Rocky Rocket
• Dainty Armchair
• Cloud Sofa
• Pixie
• Little Bunny and many more.

Carpet collection: cosmic designs for almost every room

Circu sells three different carpet designs so far, but they all have the motto Earth Atmosphere and Universe. What about a carpet to match the cloud lamp, for example? A soft, comfortable carpet is especially great for small children to play on and gain new experiences.

• Cloud Rug
• Moon Rug
• Sky Rug

Desks: Tables & chairs for homework in heavenly surroundings

The working environment also has a great effect on children. A beautiful desk not only makes children’s eyes sparkle, but also has a positive influence on the child’s productive learning and working environment. Design themes here are the old favourites of Circu, Himmelsreich and Kaugummi:

• cloud desk
• Dream Desk
• Bubblegum Desk

Shelf collection: safely store books, toys and co. in the cupboard

A wide range of toys are extremely beneficial to a child’s development because toys are not just for amusement, but different tasks encourage different skills and areas of a child’s brain. Whether it is fine motor skills, gross motor skills or completely different skills is determined by the toy used.

So when it seems like the little ones have way too many toys, it’s important to remember that each object serves its own purpose. The best thing to do in such moments is to think about how to best store the little plastic and wooden pieces without having to fret over them again and again. This is where the shelves from Circu come into play, which not only offer a lot of space, but also look beautiful.

Inspired by globetrotters, industrial designs and a bit of seventies style, there’s a model for every room:

• Puzzled
• Cloud
• Fantasy Air
• Bubblegum

Facility for adults: Everyone is allowed to dream!

The furniture collection for all those who count themselves among the grown-ups or the young at heart has the motto

‘Mom and Dad have dreams too’

To meet the dreams of the great, Circu offers furnishings from other major furniture labels on its website. The selected pieces are still exceedingly high quality and something very special, but this time more in the sense of a fully grown person.

If you’re looking for even more inspiration for a complete home, much less just the nursery, check out our other articles on interior brands and luxury brand interiors for more inspiration. Brands offered by Circu include:

• Boca do Lobo
• Luxxu
• Maison Valentina

Magical furniture that enchants – Video

There’s no question about it: Circu’s furnishings are something very special and stand out, especially in the luxury segment. You often see minimalist designs and restrained colours here. The focus in the premium furnishing sector is much more on high-quality materials and timeless, elaborate manufacturing than trendy colours and cute looks that potentially no longer appeal after a while.

For adults this approach makes sense, but children have a mind of their own and would much rather sit in a rocket and don’t place much value on the craftsmanship of an object. Circu makes the furnishing dreams of the very young come true and puts a smile on children’s faces around the globe.

Kartell: first-class interior products for 70 years

The brand Kartell exists now for 70 years and stands for designs and products, made with new technologies and processes and the whole “Made in Italy”. Within the last 70 years Kartell conquered the market with its modern, minimalistic but innovative design.

The first product of the house was the completely transparent chair La Marie, this and the following model Louis Ghost provided a new wind in the furniture industry and helped the company to its current success. Moreover, this was the starting signal for the company to delve into the topic of transparency. In addition to the area of habitat, Kartell also creates a place for itself in the successful league of interiors through its new light and lamp designs.

Would you like to discover even more from the world of interiors? Then take a look at our Pinterest page! Here we have collected the best and most exclusive interior brands for you. Of course, you can also find our pinboard on the topic of Kartell here.

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Sofas, armchairs & cushions: Favourite pieces for your living area

The heart of many homes is the sofa. No wonder, because a good sofa not only looks good, but also convinces with first-class comfort. The models by Kartell are the best examples of this. The Betty model, for example, is available with two or three seats, the soft and rounded lines form cosy and inviting seating shells.

Behind Largo is a system of modular sofas in different sizes and designs, such as a corner couch model. This design line is characterized by clean lines and large seats. A couch that fits in every living room. Also available with velvet surface.

With double seat cushions and cushions on the side armrests, you can make yourself extra soft and cosy on the Pop Sofa. Maximum comfort and luxury for your living area.

Armchair: high seating comfort and relaxation thanks to side cushions

The best way to complete a large living room is with armchairs – whether to match the couch or as special individual pieces. For example, the Pop armchair is finished with side cushions and is just as comfortable as the matching sofa.

Cushions: beautiful designs with pattern or in plain colours

What would a couch be without cushions? The cushions by Kartell turn your couch into the absolute feel-good place in your home. Whether tone in tone, in a houndstooth pattern or in complementary colours, these soft accessories embellish your sofa and the entire room.

Seating furniture: bar stools, swivel chairs and co.

Kartell also has numerous designs to offer in terms of seating furniture. Optimal seating comfort and special design are two things that are by no means mutually exclusive! Even owners of a house bar will find something here: the different bar stools by Kartell complete your own luxury oasis at home.

Maybe the chairs of the Masters series would be something for you? The Masters chairs convince with their lightness and stackability. Moreover, the chairs are weatherproof and therefore also suitable for outdoor use. Chrome, gold, copper or titanium – the different designs offer you the possibility to find the right chairs for every table.

You need a new chair for your study? Preferably a back-friendly swivel chair? What do you think of the Maui swivel chair? These chairs are not only suitable as individual chairs for the desk, but with the help of a hook the chairs can also be connected to form rows of chairs. A wide range of colours is waiting for you – from grey to crimson red, everything is here.

Stackable chairs from Italy in black, red, blue, white & more

Looking for simple but elegant chairs? How about these:

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Tables: Small and large treasures made of glass or marble

We all need at least one table in our household, but with the variety of Kartell in the point of tables we get the impression you can not have enough tables! Glass or marble tabletop with these beautiful tables you need no more decoration.

Small but nice, that is the table TopTop for Dr Yes. Square or round is the table with its transparent legs with round or square cross-section.

Quite different, but therefore not less beautiful is the Invisible Table, which will find favor especially with children. Decorated with colorful drawings, it is the perfect table for the children’s room of the little ones.

For those who would like to have a table that folds up, the Spoon Table is particularly suitable. With a knee lever the legs of the office folding table can be folded.

Lamps: bring light into your home with Moschino

Hanging lamps, table lamps, floor lamps or wall lamps – everything your heart desires to bring new light into your four walls, Kartell offers you!

Simple or extraordinary, here is something for everyone! The Bloom lamps stand for a particularly extravagant, flowery design. The hanging lamp is composed of a tubular frame made of polycarbonate, which is covered with a corolla of small flowers. The handmade piece lets the room shine through the various flowers with rays of light.

In metallic gold, copper or in a colourful summer look. Bring a little flower meadow home!

Looking for lamps in Moschino style? We have something very special for you! The legendary Moschino bear is now also available as a lamp from Kartell! The table lamp of the two brands combines the playful, colorful style of both! This bear lamp is also available in a gold look.

Tableware: plates, cups and more of the Jellies Family

We all know the saying: The eye eats with you, so you should also make sure that not only your menu is worth a second look. With the tableware designs from Kartell you will amaze your guests.

The Jellies Family is a collection with many different individual pieces such as plates, glasses, bowls, trays or coffee cups. A common design connects the line and yet each individual model is unique through its own pattern. By combining the different colours, a colourful and creative picture is created on the dining table.

The second collection in the tableware area comes from the designer Patricia Urquiola. Trama is inspired by Japanese culture and makes a reference to Japanese ceramics with its natural earthy colours. In keeping with this, the feel of the tableware is rough rather than smooth.

Accessories & practical furnishings

Coat racks, serving trolleys, step stools, mirrors or vases – Kartell also offers first-class designs for small details in the living room.

The Mobil Mat is a practical container with wheels. You can place this trolley anywhere in your home: Whether in the office, bedroom, living room or bathroom the container finds space everywhere. The drawer system in the shelves and tops is connected to an aluminum structure.

In the spirit of sustainability, the new edition is made from recycled material. Made from industrial waste, this model promises the same level of durability and practicality as its predecessor. The structure and wheels shine in a new black look.

If the Mobil Mat is not the right choice for you, you might find happiness with the Battista. With this trolley model, plastic and metal enter into a perfect symbiosis. Equipped with folding and extending table, this trolley is not only ideal for daily use, but is also perfect for buffets or cocktail parties at home.

Special stool side tables? No problem! With the Attila, Napoleon and Saint-Esprit tables you can let the forest move in! Behind these names are two dwarfs and a tree trunk table. If that doesn’t sound like a fairy tale! In colourful or black, these stools and tables will brighten up any room with a touch of humour. The flat, circular hat of the stool serves as a seat or table surface.

Componibili Bestseller: Must-Have of the Interior World

Legendary and simply timeless among furnishing objects is the Componibili. This cult object is available in a wide variety of colours and sizes. Objects of any kind can be stored in the composable round or square elements.

But why are the furniture and especially the model of Kartell actually such bestsellers? This video goes to the bottom of this question:

Bathroom accessories: everything for the daily bathroom experience

You can also embellish your bathroom with Kartell objects! An aquamarine like that of the sea as an accent in your bathroom. The soap and toothbrush holders of the Boxy line set beautiful colour accents in your bathroom.

Also a real must-have for your bathroom is the Shelfish shelf, which is suitable for any bathroom with its clean and layered design.

The practical Rail towel rail should also have a place in your bathroom. You can choose between three different sizes, all of which can be easily integrated into the bathroom environment.

Living in nature: Tent, caravan or camper van

Probably the most important things you should have with you when camping are things for living. Most people think of camping directly as camping. However, there are also other possibilities to spend the night in nature. Whether in a classic tent or a caravan, camping can be a varied and multifaceted experience and offers plenty of space and freedom, so that everyone can organise their holiday according to their preferences. Depending on which option you choose, you will need to pack the right luggage.

Tent: The most popular way to camp

The probably most classical and simplest variant of camping is tent camping. This is most suitable for a short trip not too far away. You don’t have to pay much attention and you can choose a campsite where you can spend a nice time with your family or friends. This gives you flexibility in where you go on holiday and yet you are always in the fresh air. You can set up your tent spontaneously at a place you like and move on the next day if you feel like it. This is also one of the cheapest ways of camping, because you don’t have to pay much when you do wild camping and on a campsite you usually only pay the entrance fee for yourself.

Tent types: Trekking tent, throw tent, dome tent & Co.

As already described in the article Camping accessories, there are different types of tents between which you have to decide. A simple person tent only offers space for a few people, but is perfectly sufficient if you are only travelling with your partner or one or two friends. The tent does not take up much space in your luggage and is therefore ideal for a short trip in the nature. If you want to avoid the complicated construction of the tent, you can opt for a throw tent. The most popular types of tents are:

• Trekking tent – compact but very resistant
• Litter tent – compact and quick to set up
• dome tent – low weight, high stability and simple construction
• Rooftop tent – for camping everywhere with particularly good insulation
• Tunnel tent – lots of space and headroom
• Family tent – lots of space for the whole family
• Ridge tent – bright and open and perfect for an Indian adventure
• dome tent – low space requirement and can be set up easily and quickly
• Geodetched – also holds on rocky ground, on steep slopes or densely overgrown sections
• Pyramid tent – extremely stable and withstand even strong winds
• Read here more about the different types of tents…

Comfort or unforgettable experience

So if you want to spend a few days in nature in a very simple and uncomplicated way, you should get involved in this experience. Of course, a hotel bed would be more comfortable than the mattress with which your tent is probably equipped, but for this short time, the missing comfort can be accepted if in return, one is offered an unforgettable experience of nature.

Caravan- & camper accessories: bath & kitchen utensils

How should a caravan and a motorhome actually be equipped? Caravans and motorhomes are usually fully equipped, but there are still some small things to think about. Whether washing machine or kitchen utensils; you should not do without a few everyday items even when camping. It is important to have basic equipment, certain kitchen utensils, bathroom utensils and also a few other useful small items. Our most important souvenirs, which one can use in a camper or caravan, are

• Gas bottles – important for those who plan to cook with a gas grill
• Clothesline, clamps and foldable laundry basket – especially important if you are on the road for a long time and have to wash yourself
• Cutlery, crockery, pots and pans – so cooking on the road is no longer a problem.
• Batteries, accumulators, converters – electricity is a matter of course in everyday life and not everyone can completely do without it when camping
• Duvets & pillows – for a good sleep and so that you don’t get cold at night

Campingbus expansion: Car conversion by yourself

Not enough room in the van? No problem, that’s what the camper extensions are for. Instead of going on holiday for several thousand euros, you can also invest the money in your own camper. Whether you choose a self-conversion or a ready-made camper van – what you choose depends on the need for comfort, the budget and the available vehicle. Here we have selected three reasons for you, why an extension, whether self-made or bought, is much better than a finished camper:
The one big advantage of the camper van conversion is the relatively low cost compared to finished motorhomes. A finished camper van can cost a good 50,000 Euros. With a self-conversion you get away much cheaper, especially if you already own a vehicle which can be converted. With your own bus you are super flexible and can experience a lot of adventures. The do-it-yourself mentality starts at home and once the camper is finished you can be quite proud of yourself. In addition, you have flexible options for use, your self-construction is suitable for everyday use. The van or family car can still be used as a normal means of transport, but on the journey it becomes a rolling holiday home.

1. Cheaper installation: Cheaper than caravan and motorhome
2. Adventure and freedom: Go when and where you want.
3. Flexible use: family car during the week, fun at the weekend

There are different types of conversions and with the right installation or conversion, the van will quickly become a living room, kitchen, bedroom or even a garage with plenty of room to store your belongings. With a conversion, the space you already have is cleverly extended and with a built-in, the space you already have is used practically.

Camping furniture: chairs, tables & beds

With camping furniture you build your own camp, whether on the campsite or in the open air. Here, one mostly thinks directly about chairs and tables, which are of course important, because they provide a relaxed togetherness, but also camp beds or cupboards should be thought of. With the chairs and tables you can build your own little terrace in front of the caravan, where you can sit together in the evening, laugh, chat, eat and drink. The camp beds are important if you don’t want to sleep for a few weeks on camping mats and air mattresses.

What you should pay attention to is the appearance – you should like the camping furniture of course and best of all, it should match the design of the rest of the camp. You should also look at which furniture you can really use and which can be easily replaced. If you buy a camping chair to sit on for a few hours, it should be comfortable. Another factor is size – camping furniture often has to be put up and taken down and should therefore be foldable. And last but not least, the stability of the camping furniture is of course important. Ideally, the furniture should last for many years and should therefore be stable and of high quality.

Checklist: Buy camping furniture

You must take this into account when buying camping furniture:

1. Looks
2. Function
3. Cozy
4. Size
5. Stability

Sleeping bag & Iso mat: sleeping in tent

Coming back to camp after a long day and just cuddling up in bed – a dream. But sleeping in a tent, caravan or even in a self-built camper can become quite uncomfortable after a few weeks. In order to be able to really relax at night it is important to have a comfortable sleeping place. This is where the sleeping bag and the mattress come into play. But what should you consider so that you don’t get cold at night and don’t suffer from back pain? Here are our most important tips for buying a sleeping bag and a sleeping mat.

Sleeping bags: sizes, shapes & materials

To decide on a sleeping bag, you should know that there are different materials for the filling. Whether down or synthetic fibre – when filling a sleeping bag, you should bear in mind that the different materials keep you warm differently. You should also consider the size when buying a sleeping bag. Ideally, it should be 25cm longer than your own body height. There are often adjustable sizes for children, but you should always take care not to buy a sleeping bag that is too big, otherwise it will not insulate properly.

When buying a sleeping bag, you should also pay attention to the shape of the sleeping bag, as there are three different shapes that insulate differently: mummy sleeping bags, egg-shaped sleeping bags and blanket sleeping bags. If you want to know what the differences are and which sleeping bag is right for you, take a look at our article on sleeping bags and sleeping mats.

• various sizes
• different material
• mummy sleeping bags, egg-shaped sleeping bags and blanket sleeping bags

Mats: R-values, mat types & Co.

What is also essential for a good night’s sleep when camping is a good mattress. Here again are a few important factors to consider, such as the R-value. The R-value measures the insulation capacity of a mat, i.e. how much heat the mat lets through.

• R-value 0: up to +15°C: suitable for midsummer
• R-value 1: up to +7°C: for summer and mild spring and autumn nights
• R value 2: up to +2°C: Spring to autumn, without ground frost
• … read all about sleeping bags and sleeping mats here

A distinction is also made between foam mats, self-inflating isomats and thermal or insulating air mattresses. You can find everything about R-values and the different types of mattresses in our article Sleeping Bags and Mattresses.

Heating and ventilation systems in motorhomes and caravans

Heating and ventilation systems are a must when camping in a camper or caravan. So that you don’t get cold in winter, the motorhome, caravan or camper should be preheated to a comfortable room temperature at least one hour before bedtime. But which heating systems are actually available and which are best?

Heating systems: gas, diesel, electric and air heating

Gas, diesel, electric and air heating, these are the different heating variants:

• Gas heating
• Diesel heating
• Electric heating
• Air heating

Gas heating – Heating with gas is the most common method in caravans and motorhomes, because most of the time there is already a gas system available, because gas is also used for the stove, oven and refrigerator. It is also practical, as a new, filled gas bottle can be found almost everywhere, even abroad. If you want to heat with a gas heater while driving, you should definitely use a gas pressure control system with crash sensor.

Diesel heating – Another method would be heating with diesel. A diesel heater uses the fuel available in the tank and can be used as an auxiliary heater, but generates some noise. An advantage of diesel heating is definitely that you do not have to rely on the electricity grid of the campsite.

Electric heating – electric heaters such as radiators and fan heaters are only suitable if there is a mains supply to which they can be connected. The only electric heaters that are worthwhile are heating mats for tents, as these can also be battery operated and heat up to 30 degrees.

Air Heating – Another option is air heating; like diesel heaters, they use the fuel of the vehicle, but are a much quieter alternative. An air heater often has an energy saving mode, a boost mode that heats faster and is even useful in summer when it cools the motorhome with the ventilation function. The air heater directs the warm air through a channel system to the floor of the motorhome, from where the heat can then rise. The only disadvantage is that the air dries quickly and that dust particles fly around in the caravan all the time due to the constant circulation. Not very practical for allergy sufferers, but this problem can be solved by airing the caravan regularly.

Ventilation systems – Fresh air in motorhomes

Why does a caravan actually need a ventilation system? This is a simple question, inside the caravan a lot of moisture often collects overnight, which can result in damp beds. In addition, especially when a gas stove or gas oven is in use, it is important to provide sufficient fresh air. A caravan has a certain forced ventilation and forced exhaust. The forced ventilation provides sufficient new oxygen, while the old air escapes via the forced ventilation.

The ventilation is usually located in the floor area of the caravan and should be closed with a grille so that rodents and other small friends cannot enter the caravan and, as warm air is known to rise, the vent is located in the upper area. Often a caravan has roof hatches or a pipe in the ceiling area, but sometimes doors are sufficient to provide sufficient ventilation. By the way; closing the ventilation system is not a good idea. The consequences can be dry air, gas or even mould due to moisture.

Ventilation system:

• In the floor area of the motorhome
• Closed with a grid
• Provides sufficient fresh air

Venting system:

• Roof hatch, tube in ceiling area, doors
• Old air escapes via the ventilation system

Sanitary facilities: Camping showers & -toilets

On campsites you will usually have sanitary facilities available, but wild campers should think about sanitary facilities or consider good alternatives to a shower in advance. But what equipment should you think about when you are travelling with a motorhome? And what should definitely not be missing in wild camping? We have summarized all the important things about sanitary facilities for you.

• Camping shower
• Camping toilet

Camping shower: PET, solar or portable camping shower

Hygiene should not be neglected on the campsite, so it is also important to shower regularly. There are several ways to stay true to your routine while camping, both on the campsite and in the countryside. One option is the simple PET bottle shower – for this you just need your water bottle, which you ideally have with you anyway, and a cap in which you make a few holes with a sharp and hot needle. Voilà: The Shower To Go. And it’s also space-saving, the only luggage you have is an extra lid with a few holes. But this is not the best option for wimps. But it is possible to heat the water with the help of the sun or to boil water and mix it with cold water to have a nice shower.

Another possibility would be a solar shower. This consists of a black bag that is placed in the sun, heated, then hung on a branch or rock, and then there is the possibility of a pleasantly warm shower. The sack can be easily stored in a backpack and there are also different sizes from 10 to 40 litres. Our last variant is the portable camping shower. The portable camping shower is a water tank that is pressurized with a few pump strokes so that it flows upwards through a hose. If you combine this camping shower with a foldable shower cabin, you almost feel at home.

Thus, those who still have some space in the car and want to treat themselves to some comfort should choose the camping shower, which is also not really heavy with an empty weight of approximately 1 kg. Important tip: Protect the environment when showering outside. Try to use as little water as possible, because your soap or shampoo contaminates it and we don’t want to have this dirty water in lakes, rivers or the sea. Also try to shower away from water.

The different types of camping showers:

• PET bottles shower
• Solar shower
• Portable camping shower

Camping toilet: chemical & dry toilet

A camping toilet is a must for all camping lovers. A distinction is made between chemical toilets and dry toilets. The chemical toilet does not need a connection to the sewage system and the faeces are collected in a container where they are decomposed by chemical substances. Under no circumstances, however, should the chemicals be disposed of in nature. For campers there is always the possibility to counteract the growth of bacteria with a little citric acid or vinegar water, as these biodegradable substances change the pH-values. For each chemical toilet there are certain regulations from the manufacturer, about which you should inform yourself in advance.

Dry toilets are toilets that do not flush with water. They are an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical toilets and are divided into dry toilets with urine separation, dry toilets with compost and dry toilets with combustion. In the most expensive variant, the dry toilet with incineration, the leftovers are burned immediately after going to the toilet and all that remains is a little sterile ash.

The dry toilet with composter is a container in which the leftovers are pre-composted before they end up on the compost heap. Often a few technical extras such as fans, rotating containers, heating rods and also agitators are used here. In addition, urine and faeces are separated in the dry toilet with composter, which ensures odour neutrality. In a dry toilet with urine separation, solid and liquid residues are separated, dried with bark mulch and disposed of afterwards.

Types of camping toilets:

• Chemical toilet
• Dry toilet with combustion
• Dry toilet with composter
• Dry toilet with urine separation

Camping lamps: battery, accumulator, gas or solar lamp

It’s not always bedtime as soon as the sun goes down. That’s why campers definitely need a camping lamp, because it allows you to sit together in the evening when the campfire doesn’t give enough light. There are four common types of camping lamps: lamps with gas, with batteries, with accumulator or solar lamps.

Battery-powered lamps have the advantage that they do not need to be recharged and are mobile. However, the disadvantages are that batteries are environmentally harmful and are not cheap. Camping lamps that run on gas take the gas from a cartridge. The advantage and disadvantage is that these lamps emit heat. In winter this can be very practical, but in summer it is rather unpleasant. The gas lamp also has a different burning time depending on the model and you should definitely keep the fire risk in mind.

This is not the case with a battery-powered camping lamp, and a battery-powered lamp probably has the longest life. The disadvantage is that they also usually have a long charging time and are therefore not always available. And if the battery breaks down you can have a real problem, because it is often not possible to change the battery while travelling. The last variant would be the solar lamp; it is the most environment-friendly possibility, as it charges itself if it gets some sunrays during the day. And if the sun does not shine, there is often a hand crank or a power connection as an alternative. By the way: The solar lamp is the cheapest option! This way you protect the environment and your wallet at the same time.

So the 4 most common variants are:

• Camping lamp with battery
• Lamp with battery
• Camping lamp with gas
• Solar lamp

Valuables storage: safe, fanny pack or good hiding place

Whether in a tent, caravan or your own camper van – you often travel with valuables that you want to store safely in your accommodation. There are of course enough people who simply resort to the old trick and hide their cash in their socks. But some people prefer a safe for the motorhome, in which you can safely lock up everything important.

The easiest solution is to reach for a box that can be locked. Then you should not lose the key in any case! My personal tip is to always carry your valuables with you. A fanny pack is a good idea for example when camping, and especially at festivals, to carry your most important souvenirs on your body. It doesn’t bother you, looks good and so it is harder to lose your valuables or it is harder for pickpockets to get your money, your keys and your mobile phone.

Impregnate & Care: protect the tent

Is your tent and awning already impregnated? Especially before a longer trip it is important to impregnate the tent or renew the impregnation, because sunlight, weather, heavy rain and abrasion make an impregnation useless over time. It is therefore recommended to reimpregnate the tent every few years to avoid having to sleep in a damp sleeping bag when travelling. There are different products for impregnation, which must be used differently. You should also remember to clean and maintain your tent regularly. How exactly you do this, what is the best way to impregnate your tent and which household products are effective, you can read in the article Impregnation and care.

Dog accessories – packing list & tips

Who travels with his four-legged friend knows that man’s best friend has at least as much fun camping as man himself. But of course you have to think of certain things if you want to take your dog with you on a journey. Whether it’s out in nature or on the beach, sufficient drinking water and food are essential. A leash and the dog bed are also essential and you should always have enough toys and treats with you.

Especially when camping, a doormat can be very useful so that the dog can clean its paws a little before entering the motorhome. This saves a lot of work. If you also go camping in winter or take your four-legged friend on extreme expeditions, where it can get very cold, you should think about dog clothing. On a long journey a dog transport box can also be useful, so that the four-legged friend is a little more protected in case of an accident.

Another good tip is a hand vacuum cleaner, in case the dog takes some dirt in the camper. And for those who know what wet dog smells like and are bothered by it, there is anti-odour spray. This spray is completely harmless for humans and animals and removes unpleasant odours with the help of micro-organisms, so that you don’t have to worry about dog odour once it has rained.

Checklist: Dogs on vacation

Packing list for the dog:

• Drinking water, food – enough for the journey and the stay
• leash – especially from campsites, where there are other dogs, this can be very useful
• Dog bed – for good sleep, even when travelling
• Toys – because a dog also wants to be kept busy when the owner relaxes.
• Snacks – as a little reward in between
• foot mat – so less dirt is taken into the accommodation
• Dog clothing – in case it gets cold or you go on an extreme expedition
• Hand-held vacuum cleaner – because sometimes some dirt does get into the tent or motorhome
• Anti odour spray – especially in rain this spray can be very useful

Here you can find out more about Holiday with pets:

Camping equipment: novelties

The equipment you need for a camping trip is of course evolving year after year, and that’s why we have summarized the most important camping news that will make your camping life easier. The best way to find out about the biggest novelties is to visit the tourism fair, travel fairs and camping fairs.

Novelties in camping: Top 5

Our top 5 camping novelties are:

An important novelty are solar showers – we think: The more environmentally friendly, the better! The solar showers have many advantages and are the cheapest camping shower option. Self-inflating mats and self-erecting tents are also new on the market. These new products save you a lot of time and effort and, when packed together, usually take up very little packing space.

The Cozybag is a sleeping bag that is also a blanket, jacket and coat. 4 in 1! The space saving one. Very important: comfortable camping furniture . Since you spend a lot of time on your camping chairs when camping, it can only be an advantage if they are comfortable. And last but not least: ultra light camping accessories. When camping, it is always important to take as light accessories with you as possible. With ultra-light accessories, you don’t have to drag as much. Especially in your backpack you can see the difference.

So these are the most important novelties that you will definitely need for your next camping holiday:

• Solar showers: Heat from the sun
• Self-inflating mats and self-assembling tents: a time-saving investment
• The Cozybag: sleeping bag, blanket, jacket and coat
• Comfortable camping furniture – chairs, beds & Co.
• Ultra-light camping accessories – perfect for backpacking.

Cooking, grilling & cooling while camping

If you think that camping is a way of eating canned food for weeks on end, you are wrong. From pasta with fresh sauces, to pancakes, to baked potatoes and bread. The best way to cook during the camping is with a gas stove and gas oven, thus one does not have to abstain from one’s favourite food while travelling. Many campers also develop a certain love for barbecues during their travels; preparing and meeting together before the meal creates a special atmosphere. So you should always remember to bring enough spices and food. Those who stay at the campsite will probably have a supermarket nearby, so there is no need to go hamster shopping.

Our tip: campfire!

Find out where you can light a fire and if you can light one, use the atmosphere for stick bread, marshmallows and good stories.

What I also want to recommend is a good cool bag or a fridge in your motorhome. So the dish that was prepared on Wednesday can be eaten until Sunday. Besides, a cool drink in the sun tastes better than a lukewarm one. Many campers also prepare packed lunches for excursions, which often contain a smeared and sandwiched bread. This idea is very clever, especially if you are travelling with children who get bitchy when hungry. However, in order to be able to spread this bread, you must have the necessary ingredients in the fridge. So: shop and keep it cool, and then use it up when you travel.

Essential for cooking, grilling and cooling:

• Gas stove, gas oven
• Camping grill, coal and lighter
• Spices and food
• Good recipes

Outdoor knives & Tools: packing list

What do you need an outdoor knife for? An outdoor knife or survival knife can be used to carve wood or to work on fish and meat. With a Survival knife you can cut ropes, which you use occasionally when camping, and you can also cut a simple sandwich in half. When buying an outdoor knife it is important to consider the legal aspects, because a knife can quickly be classified as a weapon if it has a certain blade length. Outdoor knives differ in blade length, shape, robustness and material.

A few practical tools that you should also think of are a screwdriver, a hammer, a small saw, pliers, armour tape and a folding rule. Our tip is to buy a small toolbox, which will always stay in the caravan. So you can’t forget anything and always have everything you need with you.

Checklist: Toolbox

• Outdoor knife
• Screwdriver
• Hammer
• Small saw
• Pliers
• Armor tape
• Folding ruler

Brands: camping accessories

There are several major brands of camping accessories that most camping enthusiasts probably already know. The different brands have specialized in different types of accessories and therefore it is almost impossible to crown the best brand. The most popular brand for automotive equipment is Alko, the best heaters are produced by the company Truma and the air conditioners and refrigerators from Dometic are top of the line. The best roof tents are available from Campwerk. We have put together the best brands for various types of camping accessories for you:

• Chassis technology: Alko
• Heaters: Truma
• Air conditioning systems and refrigerators: Dometic
• Satellite system: Oyster
• Solar plants: Büttner
• Power generator: Honda
• Toilet systems: Thetford
• Accessory trade: Fritz Berger
• Two-wheeler: Thule
• Rooftop tents: Campwerk

Camping – Living and sleeping in nature

If you are planning to go on a camping trip, you should be well prepared. There are some essential things you should not forget at home. Whether you travel with the whole family or with your dog, for different holidays you need different souvenirs. But if you are prepared, your camping holiday will be a lot of fun, a great adventure and an unforgettable experience!

Pretty Factory

With Pretty Factory’s warm and inviting style, every event becomes a feel-good moment. With copper colours and rustic designs, Pretty Factory combines Shabby Chic with practical.

• Pretty Factory Instagram
• Pretty Factory Website
• Telephone: 01577 3526958
• E-mail: info@prettyfactory.de

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take a seat

The Nimmplatz furniture and decoration rental offers decorations for the most diverse ambiences to lovingly enhance the most important day in life, a company event or something completely different. With different styles like Fresh & Clean or Urban Jungle there is something for every taste.

• Input place Instagram
• Place to take a seat Website
• Telephone: 0221 16998131
• E-mail: info@nimmplatz.com

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The Wedding Table

Whether colourful, bright and refreshing or dark, classic and elegant, The Wedding Table serves specific wedding wishes. Different styles offer a wide range of decorations and let each wedding be as individual as the people celebrating it.

• Theweddingtable Instagram
• Theweddingtable Instagram
• Phone: 0176 47194087
• E-mail: info@the-wedding-table,com

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Floristic Lounge

Floristik Lounge offers designs and decorations with beautiful flowers, balloons and everything that goes with them that are tailored to the theme. From a huge offer you will find the right designs for every occasion to organize a Christmas party, wedding and all other events perfectly.

• Floristik Lounge Instagram
• Floristik Lounge Website
• Telephone: 0177 3573735
• E-mail: service@floristiklounge.com

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Love Bandits

Love Bandits mission is to make the event a great day and that doesn’t include thinking about decoration. The Love Bandits take care of this job for you and set a high value on a very personal look. The main thing is harmony, that’s the motto here!

• Name Instagram
• Love Bandits Website
• Phone: 0171 4198536
• E-mail: post@love-bandits-verleih.de

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Be Unique

Classic and modern, combining these two may not be a problem for Be Unique Events. Celebrity customers have also had their wedding planned by Be Unique and the pictures are very good to look at. Flowers are not saved and details are very important.

• Be Unique Instagram
• Be Unique Website
• Telephone: 0221 29122677 / 0170 7011674
• E-mail: info@beunique-event.de

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Shabby Chic Event

As the name suggests, Shabby Chic is a great stylistic device of this supplier. Despite the name, however, you can expect to find many different styles and ideas on the site or on social media. Whether very modern or very rustic, for Shabby Chic events it is no problem to orientate on different styles and organize the perfect decoration.

• Shabby Chic Event Instagram
• Shabby Chic Event Website
• Telephone: 02261 9978227
• E-mail: info@shabbychicevents.de

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Kisses and Karma

The perfect mix of vintage and industrial. Kisses and Karma specialize in weddings and bring a lively touch to the little dream world. Not so white and neutral at all, but underlined with good contrasts and a lot of love for detail.

• Kisses and Karma Instagram
• Kisses and Karma Website
• Telephone: 02171 5808572
• E-Mail: info@kissesandkarma.de

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Place network

Those who like a more boho, natural style will also like Platzwerk. We work with you: Wood, candles and plants. Beautiful contrasts of different types of wood mixed with a mixture of plants and leaves, plus a few nice details and voila! Especially beautiful on a summer day and in nature, a clear recommendation who has an eye for classic beauty.

• Place network Instagram
• Platzwerk Website
• Telephone: 0179 6809138
• E-mail: info@platzwerk.de

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Decoration stories

Josefin, the founder of Dekostories, animated the love of detail to decorate events. Many plants and very rustic can be found at Dekostories. Beautiful pictures on Josefins Website and Social Media encourage to dream and inspire to think of your own wedding / event.

• Dekostories Instagram
• Dekostories Website
• Telephone: 0157 37864366
• E-mail: info@dekostories.de

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Natali Bückert

Their motto: Every celebration is unique and original. Natali is committed to offering her customers a wide range of colours, fabrics and ideas to make every event as individual and special as possible.

• Natalis Instagram
• Natalis Website
• Telephone: 0176 31181311
• E-Mail: hochzeit-web@gmx.de

Balloni

Lights, flowers and above all lots of colour. Balloni offers a literally colourful range of choices. Balloons must not be missing and a few candles also not and already it starts. Balloni offers decorations for every possible occasion and is therefore a real all-rounder.

• Balloni Instagram
• Balloni Website
• Telephone: 0221 510910
• E-mail: info@balloni.de

love

Affectionate design is the top priority at Liebelei. After all, a great atmosphere is the most important thing to make an event perfect. With different offers a large selection of different decorations for each taste is to be found. Anyone who appreciates simplicity and simplicity will love Liebelei. But if you want something more on a special day, you can simply add more colourful and unusual details.

• Instagram
• love website
• Telephone: 0151 40564056 / 0171 5521472
• E-Mail: info@die-liebelei.de