Homes
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Eco- friendly vinyl flooring
Brands International Ltd, known for its wide range of flooring products, has introduced an innovative, eco-friendly, vinyl, waterproof product from reputable German producer Parador. This vinyl flooring solution is extremely resilient, making it the...
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Natural and unique stone
Nothing rivals natural stone when it comes to appearance. The Floors of Stone product range provides a strong and diverse palette of natural colours and textures – ideal for landscape architects and design professionals. Travertine stone surfaces...
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Limited-edition outdoor rugs
The Limited Edition Rug Collection is far from limited in choice and customisation possibilities. It offers one of the broadest selections of styles, colours and applications in the world today, as well as a design choice varying from elegantly...
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Serene living
Middlesea Home Insurance is now inclusive of assistance services for extra peace of mind. Middlesea’s main objective is to ensure maximum serenity and minimum hassle for the insured in their own home. That is why its home insurance policy is now...
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Restored to future glory
Architect Gilbert Buttigieg’s vision for restoration work on the centuries-old Palazzo Vittoriosa earned him the top architectural award in this year’s Din l-Art Ħelwa competition. He tells Ramona Depares about the challenging metamorphosis of a...
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Form, function and efficiency
Often having mixed purposes and priorities, offices require designers to really put their thinking caps on to create a space that is both visually pleasing and a business success. Vera Sant Fournier dug deep to unearth the needs of the Laferla...
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Office zen
Joanne Cocks talks to architect Ray DeMicoli about the importance of achieving architectural and design zen at the office. His ultimate objective: to create a work space to have fun! Has it ever dawned on you that we tend to spend two-thirds of our...
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My favourite space
For most of us, our home is our sanctuary, but we also have that specific space that makes us feel like kings, or queens, of our castle. Ramona Depares asks two fashion photographers for a snapshot of their favourite corner. Valentina Lupo What is...
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Foster brand on show at Fino
Fino recently added the Foster brand to its portfolio. Established in 1973, Foster is an Italian company that specialises in stainless-steel sinks and kitchen appliances. Foster produces an average of 40,000 pieces per year, ranging from sinks,...
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Open day at House Shop
The House Shop of Ta’ Xbiex recently held an open day for brides-to-be and their partners to introduce them to the latest collections of fine bone china, crystal and silverware by Wedgwood, Waterford, Rosenthal, Dibbern, Studio William and Georg...
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Loft boutique
A new furniture boutique has recently opened at 21, St Paul Street, Naxxar. The boutique features a range of customisable products and constantly changing accessories for the home that are true to form and function. The collection includes...
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Special deals on Hülsta furniture
Joinwell is offering special deals and discounts on all Hülsta furniture, the German brand renowned for its quality and sophisticated design. The Hülsta range comes in a variety of woods and lacquers, bearing in mind environmental awareness. In...
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The marble touch
Architect Reuben Lautier is going that extra mile, or in his case, millimetre, as he continues to carve out a delicate niche in his passion for natural stone, designing his first collection of statement, slick and sleek marble works. He tells Fiona...
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Choosing the right rug
The Rug Company, founded in 1997 by Christopher and Suzanne Sharp, is the leading name for contemporary handmade rugs. Combining exceptional quality with original design, it creates rugs that are beautiful and unique. Its design studio collaborates...
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Enhance your home
Now is the right moment to visit the Fino Showplace in Mrieħel, particularly if you are after a super deal on your home furniture. After all, since inception, Fino has been synonymous with quality and style – two factors that have branded its...
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Urban lifestyles
From individual design touches to genuine attention to detail, Jo Caruana learns how two boutique hotels are helping to regenerate Paceville, while bringing a sense of je ne sais quoi to the area. The popularity of boutique hotels continues to go...
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The PMs
They earn a living from doing what most of us would only attempt once in a lifetime – and vow never to do again. And once they’ve completed the job, they don’t even get to enjoy the end result. Fiona Galea Debono meets two project managers, who have...
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Raising the curtain
Refurbishing the Manoel Theatre, reputedly Europe’s third-oldest working theatre, was no mean feat for interior designer Michele O’Reilly and her team of artisans. She points out to Simonne Pace one fundamental difference between this project and...
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From the mundane to the magical
With almost three decades of experience putting the pretty in several homes across Europe, Alison Satariano is certainly one lady you’d like to have on your side if you’re thinking of doing up your house. Ramona Depares gets some insider...
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Special interest rate on home loans
HSBC Malta is offering customers the possibility to take out a home loan with a 2.75 per cent per annum interest rate fixed for 30 months on new Classic Home Loans of up to €200,000. This limited offer applies for main and second residences, as well...
