Articles by Natasha Levy

Fashion sits alongside found objects at the Forte Forte boutique in Milan

September 27, 2018 Natasha Levy 0

Art director Robert Vattilana used expanses of pale marble, gauzy curtains and an array of curious ornaments to create a “dreamy” atmosphere inside fashion boutique Forte Forte, in Milan. The store is situated in the historic Brera district, an area of Milan recognised for its art galleries and selection of design boutiques. It is the

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Cloudy grey surfaces and green accents appear in London’s Farmer J restaurant

September 26, 2018 Natasha Levy 0

Australian studio Biasol has combined unevenly-finished concrete walls with pale green fixtures and neon signage inside this day-to-night dining spot in central London. Farmer J is situated on King William Street in the office-dense area of Monument. It is the second branch of the restaurant to open in the capital, joining an existing site in

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Pared-back interiors form relaxed dwelling for retired couple in Taipei

September 24, 2018 Natasha Levy 0

Large panels of glazing, aged pieces of wood and a handful of furnishings helped Taiwanese studio Wei Yi International Design Associates create a calm apartment for a retired couple in Taipei. Din-a-ka apartment is situated in Beitou, a mountainous district of Taipei recognised for its abundance of natural hot springs and expanses of greenery. The region’s

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10 contemporary homes that make clever use of marble

September 22, 2018 Natasha Levy 0

Marble is often used in the home for kitchen and bathroom surfaces, but there are also plenty of other ways it can be employed to add character to living spaces. Interiors reporter Natasha Levy picks out 10 examples. SS Penthouse, Belgium, by De Meester Vliegen Architecten A two-tonne slab of veiny green marble is the focal

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John Pawson uses limestone and cherry wood for minimal Jil Sander shop in Tokyo

September 21, 2018 Natasha Levy 0

London-based designer John Pawson has created a minimalist interior for the new Japanese flagship store of fashion label Jil Sander, pairing pale limestone walls and floors with cherry wood accents. Situated in Omotesando, Tokyo’s luxury shopping district, the shop is sparsely furnished. The only colour comes from the orange-toned wood, meaning the clothing and accessories can take centre stage. “Obviously there’s

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Monochromatic living spaces feature inside Palm Beach House in Sydney

September 20, 2018 Natasha Levy 0

Australian studio Alexander & Co kept to a restrained palette of black, white, and grey for the renovation of this waterfront holiday home in Sydney, so as not to distract from the view out to sea. A monochromatic colour scheme features throughout the interior of the 310-square metre property, called Palm Beach House, while large windows

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Carl Hansen & Son opens store in London’s Pimlico

September 18, 2018 Natasha Levy 0

Classic shades of forest green and dark grey create a muted backdrop for Carl Hansen & Son’s furniture in its Pimlico store, which has opened as part of the Danish brand’s UK expansion. The store will be Carl Hansen & Son’s second standalone retail space in London, joining its Clerkenwell showroom. It opened last week to

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Seven examples of how you can use colour blocking in the kitchen

September 15, 2018 Natasha Levy 0

Colour blocking, a technique that involves pairing two or more bold colours together, is a popular trend in interior design, and can be easily achieved in the kitchen by contrasting cabinets with countertops and wall finishes. Interiors reporter Natasha Levy picks seven examples that each explore different shades. Stine Goya headquarters, Denmark, by Reform Danish

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Pattern Studio creates rose-tinted interior for The Daily Edited boutique in Melbourne

September 14, 2018 Natasha Levy 0

Blush-tone walls and rose-hued marble feature in this Melbourne accessories shop, designed by Pattern Studio to suggest a “new kind of femininity”. Pattern Studio – which is headed up by Australian designers Lily Goodwin and Josh Cain – were given free reign on this branch of The Daily Edited (TDE), which is located in the southeast Merbourne suburb

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Tom Dixon opens The Coal Office restaurant alongside his King’s Cross studio

September 12, 2018 Natasha Levy 0

Tom Dixon has expanded his presence in London’s King’s Cross by opening a restaurant, which features a host of his own designs set against brick, steel and soot-hued surfaces. The Coal Office restaurant joins the offices, flagship store and showroom that Dixon opened inside the former coal yard’s offices in King’s Cross back in April

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