Issue 40

At Home in a Haberdashery

In the revamped neighborhood of Madrid Río, a huge recreational and cultural district in the Spanish capital, a former haberdashery has been converted into a trendy apartment for a young couple. Designed by architecture studio OOIIO, the approximately 600 square foot space uses ceramics from APE Grupo and features an open living space with all the essentials for an urban and cosmopolitan lifestyle.

After an analysis of lifestyles and trends in habitat and design, renowned Spanish tile company Argenta Cerámica showcased emerging design trends in which ceramics are the common thread during The Essential Tile Meeting, an international event which connected design influencers from around the world.

From the producers of the award-winning viral dancing tub-filler and singing faucet videos comes California Chameleon. In this entertaining Pixar-style video, a determined chameleon squares off against California Faucets’ myriad finish options.

Luxury decorative hardware manufacturer Belwith Keeler Décor Solutions® is starting 2023 off by celebrating the company’s 130th year of operation. As an industry leader and trendsetter, the organization honored its legacy by unveiling plans for the next 100 years at KBIS 2023.