Shou Sugi Ban in interiors is often described as a simple technique for creating black, highly textured wood. The reality is more precise: the correct Japanese term is yakisugi, a traditional process involving the surface charring of sugi boards, Cryptomeria japonica, historically used as cladding in the vernacular architecture of western Japan. Indoors, this surface …
Curved walls in interiors can change the way a home is experienced even before they alter its appearance. A well-placed curve can remove a harsh corner, guide the entrance towards the living area, protect a private zone without completely closing it off, or allow light to move more easily between adjoining spaces. The form only …
Stainless steel in interior design has long since moved beyond restaurants, laboratories and professional kitchens. Today it appears in homes as worktops, islands, cabinet fronts, sinks, furniture, shelves and wall cladding, combining corrosion resistance, ease of cleaning, reflectivity and workability. It is not indestructible, however: it can scratch, show fingerprints and limescale to different degrees …
Fluted glass is a translucent glass characterised by a surface with linear ribs, usually vertical, that distort the view through the pane and diffuse light. In interiors, it is particularly useful when the aim is to separate spaces without completely closing them off visually: doors between kitchens and living rooms, glass partitions, furniture, walk-in wardrobes …
