Berlin’s 25hours Hotel Bikini Celebrates 10th Anniversary With a Timely Refresh

Interior design trends evolve over time and not just in terms of finishes, fixtures, and furnishings. The way in which rooms are laid out and meet the demands of the day change too. In the past 10 years, integrated technology has become far less conspicuous. Architecture is now largely concerned wit

Luminaire Authentik Captures Floral Elegance With Pivoine

French for “peony,” the Pivoine Collection from Quebec-based lighting brand Luminaire Authentik does a stellar job of embodying the delicacy of the fragrant perennial, transforming it into sculptural lighting that feels both modern and timeless. From the first glance, Pivoine is an exercise in contr

The KEF XIO Soundbar Delivers Audiophile Performance in Minimalist Package

KEF has long been synonymous with premium home audio, producing some of the most revered hi-fi and home theater speakers in the world. Now, with the launch of the KEF XIO soundbar, the British audio specialist is extending its design and engineering prowess into the high-end soundbar market – delive

Studio AHEAD’s Ceramic-Filled House Redefines Contemporary Luxury

The Hillsborough Residence, originally a 6,000-square-foot mid-century structure in the San Francisco Bay Area, had suffered through incongruent remodels. Rather than erase this palimpsest of architectural interventions, Studio AHEAD – the San Francisco-based interior design firm led by creative dir