You’re a proud owner of a cookie cutter, shoebox condo, but you’re a person of drama and passion and quirkiness and…you’re one of a kind, that’s all, and you’d want your condo to be as one-of-a-kind as you are. How hard can it be? Get Big on Personality Whether you…
From September 12 to 17, you will see the palette Tradition of Boysen Color Trend 2017 in the room sets in SM Home’s The Essentials of Condo Living at the Concourse, Ground Floor, SM Makati. The Root of Palette Tradition The palette Tradition hints at the works of weavers and artisans,…
The industrial look in interior design, which is beloved by hipsters and mostly found in lofts, has been around for about 10 years, but it is still very popular today. In the Philippines, where we don’t have huge industrial buildings like factories that are converted into homes, there is still…
Kuysen, an exclusive importer and distributor of over 70 industrial and architectural brands, got Boysen to supply the paints to create the perfect space for the Duravit LUV Bathroom Series. “When I was drawing up my design for Duravit, the image in my mind’s eye from the very start was a…
Here are a few house color ideas, paint palettes, and designer tips that can make your space look bigger. White: The Go-To Color Chances are you’re going to say that if you paint your small condo white, your space is going to look bigger. You are right. Paint Walls, Baseboards…
The young designer and entrepreneur Gila Salvador transformed a 22-sqm condo to fit a family of 5. Watch the most popular video in this link. For this turnkey project, the team did concept, construction, furniture and accessories, and finished the project in 45 days. Gila said, “We always use Boysen…
Our interactive booth Color Play, where you can paint on differently shaped blocks using the colors from Color Trend 2017 and you can see the room sets through virtual reality, will make its way down south to Davao. On September 8 to 10 at the SMX Convention Center at SM…
The first capsule hotels of Japan were originally targeted towards businessmen who burned the midnight oil and missed the last bus or train back home. Instead of staying in pricey hotels, or worse, sleeping out on the streets, capsule hotels offered these tired businessmen an affordable place to stay for…
Hygge is an integral part of Scandinavian culture that doesn’t have a direct translation in English. Loosely translated from Danish as “cosiness,” hygge is a cultural concept that doesn’t only describe the atmosphere of a place. It is also a state of mind when you feel comfortable, warm, and content,…
Let the Boysen yellow called Happy Face greet you a very good morning every day, rain or shine. Monday blues hit most people, much more so if the weekend was a sweet and carefree one. So what you’d need is a zap of pure sunshine in your kitchen while you…
Copenhagen is the capital of New Nordic cuisine, known for its use of fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. Everyday ingredients like radishes, peas, and apples are prepared in unexpected ways and incorporated together with seafood and meat to create dishes that are both healthy and unbelievably flavorful. The meticulous presentation also…
When it comes to furniture and industrial design, Denmark is at the top of my list. Innovation, practicality, minimalism, and sustainability are some qualities that characterize Danish design. There is a museum in Copenhagen called the Designmuseum Danmark (literally translates to English as “Design Museum Denmark”) that showcases the best…
Ask any architect, interior designer, or contractor and they will readily tell you that one of the most expensive part of home building is the construction—and finishing—of the bathroom. Yes, the much used, and abused, banyo. You may be a young couple excited about starting a family, and looking forward…
What are personalized walls exactly? These are walls that you can call your own, where you can put your mark on, paint on it with whatever it is that you want to create, using colors that appeal to you and never mind the rest of the family (if you don’t…
So you were walking inside this ultra-chic store, and your eyes settle on this awesome piece of chair art by Philippe Starck, and you whisper to yourself, “Got to have that.” As you were pulling out your often-used checkbook, voila! … you unexpectedly wake up from your magnificent daydream! Oh…
So you’ve reached the point where you have earned and saved enough to buy a lot/property and you are in the process of having your first house done. You haven’t the slightest idea on how to go about it. Here’s a guide from a Contractor’s POV based on experiences and…
For the outdoorsy type who wants to bring the blues of Boracay and Bohol into your kitchen, here’s a brightly intense blue from the Boysen Color Trend 2017 called Rebel Yell. This is a kitchen for those people who may love food but do not want to spend too much…
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, opened in 1960 and considered to be one of Arne Jacobsen’s most iconic projects, is a metallic, rectangular tower seemingly out of place, jutting out among the low-lying buildings of Copenhagen. This building is designed by Arne Jacobsen, one of the most prominent Danish designers from…
Painting a wall a different color may just be a cosmetic facelift but it is arguably the most inexpensive way to achieve a radical makeover in your living spaces. To prove my point, look at the photos, and drag the arrows either left or right. Kitchen Home Office Living Room…