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NOSSO OPENS IN CAPE TOWN
In a vibrant celebration of culture , heritage , and artistic craftsmanship , renowned style maven Julia Franco recently opened Nosso , a captivating décor and lifestyle store located in Sea Point , Cape Town . Nosso , the Portuguese word for ‘ ours ’, was the natural choice for Julia when naming her brainchild . She explains , “ Nosso encapsulates the essence of this venture . It ’ s about the heritage , culture , and passion woven into each piece we offer . These items tell stories not only of their makers but of people , civilizations , and the human experience .” Nosso curates a kaleidoscope of art and décor pieces from Brazil , each a testament to the craftsmanship and creativity of talented artisans . From intricate woodwork to mesmerizing tapestries and vibrant ceramics , the collection is a lively ode to colour and creativity . Julia ’ s vision for Nosso found its ideal home along Sea Point ’ s main road . She scouted for over six months before discovering the perfect space . “ It just felt right ,” she says . Julia has worked with Haidyne Azevedo , a celebrated retail designer , to bring the Nosso store to life . Shades of indigo blue and coral provide a backdrop for a diverse array of items . www . nosso . co . za
COSENTINO ANNOUNCES DEKTON UKIYO
This is a new textured collection that is available in ready-to-install fluted tiles , one of the first offerings of its kind in the industry . The collection , which offers livable luxury with the durability of Dekton ®, was created in collaboration with internationally recognised interior and product designer Claudia Afshar . Dekton , which is full life-cycle carbon neutral , was selected for the collection due to its sustainable properties and high-performance capabilities .
Dekton Ukiyo was inspired by Japanese and contemporary design . Celebrating the art of minimalism and embracing the present , Ukiyo – which means ‘ to live in the moment ’ – is designed to awaken the senses and evoke a feeling of harmonious wellness .
‘ Playing with texture is timeless , and it is so important in all materials , not just fabric ,’ said Claudia Afshar . ‘ I have always been inspired by the materials found in nature and making the spaces I design as comfortable , warm and authentic as possible . Ukiyo is calming yet simplistic , and the colourways and fluting are romantic , but also contemporary and masculine , to achieve balance .’
Dekton Ukiyo , whose textures bring distinctive depth and dimension to any space , residential or commercial , is ideal for a virtually limitless range of vertical cladding applications , from façades and fireplaces to custom furniture and so much more . It is available in a matte finish and two fluting options : GV2 , with grooves 5mm wide and 3mm deep , and set 25mm apart ; and GV3 , with grooves 4mm wide and deep , and set 11mm apart . Both come in tile size 450mm x 3,000mm . Ukiyo is available in five colourways . www . cosentino . com
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