Homes
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Inspired new concepts
Vella Falzon Bathrooms introduces the latest trends in tiles for your bathrooms or kitchen. These trends are inspired by new concepts, based on realism trends, with the innovative high resolution photographic real life prints on ceramics and...
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Go with the water flow
Homes usually get the names they don’t deserve. A family of unfriendly neighbours live in a house called ‘Shalom’, ‘Sunrise view’ is blocked by concrete towers on all sides and would only enjoy a view of the sun using a telescope, and ‘Green Acres’...
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Contemporary natural feeling
An expression of style, quality and ethics, the Etic collection of fine porcelain Italian stoneware is a perfect balance of naturalness and genuineness. The untreated wood essences come to life in a sophisticated ceramic finishing to create venues...
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What’s cooking?
A football pitch, an apparent murder scene and a Greek-themed party zone. Today’s kitchens have become more than simply a place for cooking and eating. Veronica Stivala dines and chats. Goalmouth While for most of us the word ‘dribble’ conjures up a...
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No ordinary rainbow
The start of a new season brings along with it myriad new colours. Francesca Falzon shares a fair dose of tips and ideas on how to decorate your home. Of course, everyone has their own favourite colours. These may vary from vibrant to soft or earth...
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New location for The House Shop Interiors
The House Shop Interiors has relocated to the Marina Business Centre in Abate Rigord Street, Ta’ Xbiex. The new showroom is spacious and spread over one floor, making it easily accessible to view the vast collection of items on display. The House...
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Calligaris concept store
Ideacasa recently unveiled its Calligaris concept store and Christmas corner on the first floor of their showroom. The store features a modern environment which is in line with the brand’s image. The Calligaris range features a vast selection of...
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New rug collection
Hand-woven kilim rugs in 100 per cent fresh cotton in traditional Anatolian theme designs were recently launched at The Rug Gallery, Sliema. The colours are sun-faded and give a special vintage feel. Shirvan (right) is part of the Arabella...
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First Rug Company store in Malta
The Rug Company, creators of fine, contemporary handmade rugs, opened its first showroom in Malta last month. Founded in London in 1997 by Christopher and Suzanne Sharp, The Rug Company has become internationally recognised for combining...
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Editorial: There to be enjoyed
I have been meaning to spruce up my house a tad but I haven’t found the right time yet. I have been wanting to try a new mince pie dough but I’ve bought the ingredients and keep putting it off. I would like to order Chinese take-away just to make...
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Beautiful ballast
Stroll into a hacienda, glance inside a colonial mansion or take a look at most older houses in the historic centre of Mérida, capital city of the Yucatán, and you are likely to be dazzled by the floors. Most are made of carefully designed, often...
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It’s cold outside
Log fires, gas heaters or under-floor heating? Deana Luchia asks what is the best way to stay warm this winter? Despite its reputation for year-round sunshine, Malta has its share of wintry weather. And while we are not talking blizzards and...
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New external door technology
An innovate product for the home – frameless glass curtains – was recently launched on the market. Each glass curtain enclosure is custom-made and meticulously installed to ensure a view without water, wind and dust problems. Whether it is a terrace...
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Revamped furniture premises displays more extensive range
Oxford House recently completed a major refurbishment at its furniture showroom in Mrieħel. This revamp was intended to bring the -1 level up to the same standard as the other floors in the building, with customers being able to appreciate the...
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Win a dream wedding worth €15,000
For the second consecutive year, events and weddings catering company Island Caterers, in collaboration with Camilleri Paris Mode, Myoka Spas, Sterling Jewellers and Alistair Floral Designer, is trying to make one’s wedding dream more tangible by...
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New Qormi showroom for energy solutions
A new showroom in Triq il-Kaċċatur, Qormi – belonging to Bajada New Energy – features a wide range of products and renewable energy solutions. The company represents world leading brands such as Novotherm Solar water heaters, Kaco inverters, Wes and...
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Autumn/winter collection of curtain material
Big Ben Interiors is holding an open weekend on December 3, 4 and 5 and extending its opening hours on December 8, 10, 13 and 17 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. New stock includes materials such as cotton, damask, taffeta, woven fabric and sheers.
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Monet’s kitchen
“Is this why they made us repack our bags at the check-in desk?” “Mmmmm,” I mumbled. “This” was a handsome Portuguese ceramic platter, hand-painted, rectangular, with a yellow and blue border and cornflowers, gentians and buttercups painted in the...
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Are you making a strong imprint on your home?
How does your home reflect your personality? Taking away the photographs and the personal identifiers, what in your home reflects how you like to live, your attitude, your mood, your personality? If you rent, how do you reflect your personality on...
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Carpets for comfort
In Malta, mainly because of the excessive heat of the long summer months, most houses boast carpets that are rugs and can be removed and cleaned and stored during the summer. As winter approaches, out come the carpets to create a cosy atmosphere...
