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Issue 66 - Kitchen & Bathroom Issue

Issue 66

Kitchen & Bathroom Issue

Kitchens and bathrooms are, arguably, the most consequential rooms in the home — and almost always the first to be considered. Whether approached through renovation or new build, their design has the power to recalibrate how a home is lived in and experienced. For this issue, our guest editor, Mardi Doherty, principal of Studio Doherty, explores what it truly means to transform these pivotal spaces — and why thoughtful design in kitchens and bathrooms delivers dividends far beyond the purely functional. Her insights both as an architect and as her own client give an open and honest account of the thinking behind creating a home.

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Traditional Methods In Contemporary Design
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Traditional Methods In Contemporary Design

Designer Rugs see the value in preserving ancient methods of bespoke design to create high quality, long lasting rugs.

As Design Hunters we are constantly on the hunt for one-of-a-kind designs, for statement pieces in outstanding quality that will transform our home into a visual masterpiece, to be enjoyed by our families for many years to come.

Contemporary hand knot rugs are a firm favorite for floor coverings. Yosi Tal, Managing Director of Designer Rugs, explains why this ancient method of creating rugs has remained so popular.

“Our customers appreciate the importance of good design and high quality, long lasting products” says Yosi. “Designer Rugs have been creating premium handmade rugs for more than 30 years, and have supplied hand knot rugs to countless homes all over the world, it is fantastic to see consumers being as passionate about beautiful rugs as we are.”

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Nest by Anna Carin

Creating rugs by hand using fine materials like Tibetan wool and shimmering silk is a highly valued art form. Each rug is painstakingly woven by hand – the technique remains practically unchanged over many centuries – and uses traditional methods in the service of contemporary design. The captivating imperfections of natural fibres and the variations of the human touch are present in every step of the process, the result of a commitment to promote individuality and inspiration in all of its production. Each rug is truly unique unto itself, conceived in a journey through a sea of human hands weaving it into existence.

It is for this reason hand knots remain popular with today’s market. Clients see the value in an original handmade product and are prepared to wait up to 6 months for it.

Designer Rugs believes the rug is the heart of the home and the defining design factor in a space – a worthwhile investment and incredibly important to get right.

Visit Designer Rugs, The Home of Luxury Hand Knots for more information on hand knots, choosing the perfect rug for your space, and creating your own original custom design. Speak to a Designer Rugs professional at one of their showrooms and view their ever changing range.

Designer Rugs
designerrugs.com.au

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Garden Party by Catherine-Martin

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Twine by Hare & Klein. Photography by Geoff Sumner
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Mumbai by Designer Rugs 

Cover image : Criss Cross by Bernabeifreeman

About the Author

Holly Cunneen

Holly Cunneen was the editor of Habitus and has spent her time in the media writing about architecture, design and our local industry. With a firm view that “design has a shared responsibility to the individual as much as it does the wider community,” her personal and professional trajectory sees her chart the interests, accomplishments, and emerging patterns of behaviour within the architecture and design community.

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Issue 66 - Kitchen & Bathroom Issue

Issue 66

Kitchen & Bathroom Issue

Kitchens and bathrooms are, arguably, the most consequential rooms in the home — and almost always the first to be considered. Whether approached through renovation or new build, their design has the power to recalibrate how a home is lived in and experienced. For this issue, our guest editor, Mardi Doherty, principal of Studio Doherty, explores what it truly means to transform these pivotal spaces — and why thoughtful design in kitchens and bathrooms delivers dividends far beyond the purely functional. Her insights both as an architect and as her own client give an open and honest account of the thinking behind creating a home.

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