Abode Abroad
If Euroluce offered a forecast, it was that light—at least in the European context—is being asked to do more: to feel more, to say more, to matter more.
Today, April 21st, DWR, in partnership with Boutique, debuts the DWR x Boutique Rental Home, the first-time experiential vacation home for the brand. The home, which is the historic Miles C. Bates “Wave House” in Palm Desert, is an immersive experience for guests outfitted in the brand new DWR Presents: ‘The Paul Smith Collection’ assortment.
This news follows the fall 2024 opening of Populus Denver, recently named Hotel of the Year by Esquire, and honored by TIME, Travel + Leisure, and AFAR as a best new hotel, and is extremely significant as it also marks the start of Populus Hotels as a growing hotel collection. Populus Seattle will be the country’s second carbon positive hotel and will implement the same robust sustainability initiatives established with Populus Denver, including planting a tree for every night’s stay as a part of the One Night, One Tree program, but will be an adaptive reuse property – preserving the building’s 1907 history – with an immersive Pacific Northwest rainforest-inspired feel unique to its Seattle location.
Lauren Rottet debuted a new furniture collaboration with Italian luxury brand Turri during Milan Design Week. The “Weaving the World” exhibition showcased artisan-made pieces, including the James Desk, Split Face planters, and other works blending organic forms with refined design.
The Vacation Rental Design Summit is returning for its third year with an exciting new format! Scheduled for June 23–27, 2025, the Summit, branded as “Summer Escape,” promises deeper learning opportunities, luxury vacation rental design insights, and a retreat-like vibe. In this exclusive Q&A, co-founder Jessica Duce offers a sneak peek into the evolving expectations of both guests and real estate owners in the short-term rental market, the latest design trends, and how technology is shaping the industry. This year’s Summit is a must-attend for interior designers, real estate professionals, and developers in the short-term rental space.
This year’s edition featured over 100 exhibitors, including pioneering galleries, emerging designers, and architectural practices, all showcasing works that pushed the boundaries of material innovation and craftsmanship
More than just a trade event, Ambiente offers a glimpse into the future of design, where sustainability, material innovation, and playfulness take center stage.
Celebrity designer Jennifer Farrell took a short break from creating her new showhome experience, I.C.E. House, in the South of France, to explore Paris Design Week – and uncovered the hottest trends unveiling in 2025
Living, Giving, Working, and Dining in style: Ambiente 2025 is set to be a trade…
Heimtextil launches a new product area for the 2026 edition. Non-textile floor coverings get a new base at the world’s leading trade fair for home and contract textiles in Frankfurt: ‘Flooring & Equipment’ ideally complements the existing portfolio with Carpets & Rugs – and offers an attractive addition for numerous visitor target groups as well as valuable new contacts. With the launch of the new area, Heimtextil once again proves itself as the global platform for the entire textile and non-textile interior design sector.