Interior Design Sense

Offering a creative combination of wood, glass, steel and even lighting, these modern wood stairs designed by Italian company Marretti are an instant showpiece that takes your interiors to new heights – pun intended. The Compon stairs is an illuminated addition to the home – literally. This wood design boasts a simple, clean composition that’s brought to life with an integrated contemporary lighting component visible from the side. Another cool design is the Wing-Shaped cantilevered stairs, with each step projecting from the wall with the illusion of floating up step by step. These wooden stairs come in a range of woods like Beech, Oak, Doussie, Wenge, Teak and Iroko, and several finishes including oiled, bleached, polyurethane varnished, and resin-coated in any color. More details are available by visiting Marretti.

A cross between a traditional Japanese soaker tub with hints of a Swedish spa, the Natural bathtub by Italian company Puntoacqua bring a little luxury to be enjoyed every day. Finished in Canadian cedar, the aptly named Natural bath boasts an organic round shape that can be made to your size specifications. This deep tub invites you to sit and soak away your cares, and you get to do it in style! With wood being such a hot finish and accessory option for the bathroom, this tub makes a great addition to any spa at home. More details are available by visiting Puntoacqua.

Industrial yet elegant, these mesh coffee tables by Spanish company Baltus have a modern “Euro” aesthetic that screams innovation and originality. Dubbed the Dais, Detroit and Phuket, these cool coffee tables are a contemporary combination of perforated metal and glossy lacquer tabletops, resulting in a futuristic yet very “now” aesthetic. These contemporary coffee tables are made to measure, and available in different finishes to suit any style preference, so long as “modern” and “chic” are among the criteria. For more information on these mesh coffee tables and to check out the company’s other contemporary collections, visit Baltus.

It’s not often that you get romantic and contemporary combined, but the Vases Lampara lighting by Spanish company Vondom is chic, edgy and soft, all in one. These modern lamps feature a white base and shade, which is multi-faceted with a subtle diamond pattern. When lit, the gentle glow lures you in – just try and resist it! These remote-controlled lamps illuminate your space with a white light, or choose from seven color options and even a dynamic setting of ever-changing hues. The Vases Lampara come in floor, table and pendant designs. Check them out by visiting Vondom.

Presenting its new glass sink line, Sweden’s Kosta Boda is making a splash in the bath with the new Lagoon sink with fish – a fab showpiece with function to boot. Artist and designer Kjell Engman used glass to echo the cool qualities of water with a modern flair. This unique sink is inspired by an aquarium, complete with a fish frozen inside for a pop of color and added interest. Not that this sink needs it! From its ice-block shape and look, to its curious stepped interior, there’s much to love about this modern washbasin. Pair it with a high-polished chrome faucet for added oomph. For more information, visit Kosta Boda.

We love the split-personality appeal of this ultra modern dining table by Kisskalt. Two tables in one, half of the design is a modern, glossy, minimalist design while the other half is traditional German oak with carved legs and a natural finish. But there’s another cool twist to this dining table – it’s extendable. When you’re expecting a large group for a feast, or if you have a huge dining room to fill, pull the two tables apart to create an elongated piece. Slide it out to the desired length, and when not in use, one piece overlaps the other, transforming into a more-compact version of itself. The table measures 220 / 420 x 100 cm x height 73 cm (custom sizes available) and comes in a variety of wood types. For more info, visit Kisskalt.

Bringing bold patterns design and bright palettes into the spotlight, these Gan Spaces collection by Gandia Blasco are hot! These bold pieces by designer Sandra Figuerola are done in 100% virgin wool, so they’re as great to the touch as they are to the eye. The modular seating features simple shapes splashed up with standout color and graphics in a variety of scales, which can be arranged in any composition to suit any-sized space and accessorized with pillows. The seating and cushions are reversible, so you can switch up the look as desired. Complete the look with the candle boxes – a great floor or tabletop accessory illuminated from within to highlight that same pattern that sets this collection apart. Forget subtle or matchy-matchy – these vibrant geometric motifs come together is a clash of color and pattern that transforms your interiors into a stylish wonderland. More information is available by visiting Gan Rugs.

Minimalist, but a million miles from boring, we love these textured lighting fixtures by Suzusan-Shibori. Offsetting their simple white palette, vibrant textures transform these lamps into a visual and tactile playground. Their exciting textures come from a most-unusual choice of material in lighting design – 100% polyester, which is formed into their desired shapes. This modern collection of floor, table and pendant lamps designed by Hiroyuki Murase come in a range of sizes, shapes and patterns that look fab when combined in a varied array. Suspend a group of the ceiling fixtures above the sitting area or dining table as an overhead focal point, or arrange the floor lamps to create an illuminated display in your home. Check out these chic, contemporary lamps by visiting Suzusan-Shibori.

This contemporary cozy chair by Normann-Copenhagen is as inviting to look at as it is to sit in. A modern interpretation of the classic ear design, the Bunny chair designed by Iskos-Berlin is characterized by its vibrant colors, soft edges and a silhouette shaped by tightly wound bindings. Plush arms, a super-soft seat and solid back lure you to lean back and get swallowed up in cozy comfort, and you may never get up. The contemporary chair comes in trendy tones of pink, grey and purple, and retails for 3,000 EUR. More details are available by visiting Normann-Copenhagen.

Splashy yet structured, this collection of colorful stools by Italian furniture firm B-Line is an instant attention-grabber! The aptly named Splash Stool is made of rotomoulded polyethylene and designed by Kristian Aus as a comfortable spot to casually park it, indoors or out. The solid silhouette ends with a splatter-inspired base that gives the stool its shape and style. Or, think outside the box and flip it upside-down for use as a storage bin or planter. Choose from a range of great colors, and if you can’t choose, why not get one of each? The Splash stools look great in groups, or scattered around your living spaces. More information is available by visiting B-Line.