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Designers from Delhi to Chennai are responding to demand for custom-made furniture and decor
Dazzle your contacts in a theatrical restaurant where table tops feature moving images
Relaxed but sophisticated in the heart of the old town
The Portuguese city’s crumbling period residences are being redeveloped to feed demand from western European buyers
First produced in 1947, its lithe and leggy design is reminiscent of the insect that inspired it
It may be a synthetic material but it is increasingly being used to create natural-looking, high-end products
Designer names are bringing a touch of glamour to the home, helping manufacturers and retailers reach a wider market
It is a simple, minimalist design that inspired many other products
Digital and visual overload has raised interest in provenance, simplicity and designs that are tactile rather than highly finished
In today’s fast-moving Dubai, the old Emirati crafts are often dismissed as irrelevant. But a new generation of designers is turning this rich tradition into very modern pieces
Demand is growing for objects made using materials, ideas and techniques drawn from the natural world
The forgotten metal is regaining its lustre as younger buyers seeking handcrafted pieces return to the market
After several difficult years, confidence is returning to the south coast thanks to interest from unexpected places
The city’s historic centre is enjoying a new lease of life thanks to a new rules allowing landlords to renegotiate rental agreements
Curvaceous forms and clean lines have put to bed the 1980s bachelor-pad image of see-through furniture
Young designers tap into the country’s wild landscape and create products with a Scandinavian feel
Key players at the annual fair are combining Emirati traditions with contemporary ideas
Using animal hides in the home means accepting that the material has a personality of its own and will change over time
Buying sustainably-sourced furnishings no longer means sacrificing aesthetics
Wallpaper, furniture and fabrics are awash with exotic motifs this spring
Daring designers are starting to throw off the shackles of past glories and create bold, contemporary work
A combination of visa incentives and new developments is creating a surge of foreign investment in the Portuguese capital
As Poland’s creative industry gathers pace, some of its young designers are making a global impact
Growing demand for interior design in the country has prompted creatives and consumers to explore their national identity
Eight recent graduates who have set up their own studios and are making names for themselves
