Spaces & Materials
This section of HART is dedicated to the spaces and materials that shape our interiors.
It explores the main territories of contemporary decoration through the places we inhabit and the materials that give them form, texture and character.
Exceptional Spaces & Materials
At HART, decoration is never approached as a simple arrangement of objects.
It is a way of inhabiting space, of working with use, materiality, volumes and light.
Kitchens, bathrooms, children’s spaces, interiors designed for pets, as well as fabrics, wallpapers, rugs, furniture and lighting, each theme explored here is an entry point to understanding how an interior is conceived, built and experienced.
Materials play a central role.
They speak of touch, durability, comfort, technical performance and refinement. They interact with spaces, sometimes constrain them, often elevate them. It is within this relationship between function and sensitivity that the most compelling interiors take shape.
This section offers a transversal and demanding reading of high-end interior design, attentive to contemporary uses as well as to craftsmanship, innovation and heritage.
What you will find in this section
- Spaces
Kitchens, bathrooms, children’s interiors and spaces, environments designed to be lived in, where function meets aesthetics and attention to detail. - Materials & surfaces
Upholstery fabrics, fabric walling, wallpapers, rugs and decorative surfaces, explored through their properties, uses and their ability to structure an atmosphere.
Each article, guide and selection is conceived as a lasting resource, intended for both professionals and design enthusiasts.
Velvet: A Complete Guide to the Most Storied Textile in Interior Design
Velvet: the king of textiles Velvet is neither a passing interior design trend nor a mere decorative fabric. It is a noble textil, a structural cloth, exacting and historically bound to…
Outdoor Trimmings: Durable Textile Finishes for Exteriors and High-Traffic Areas
Upholstery trimmings are no longer confined to hushed living rooms and elegant bedrooms. Over the past decade, manufacturers have developed true outdoor passementerie designed to withstand the harshest exterior conditions:…
Fabric Walling: The Complete Truth, Explained by a Professional
I was fortunate enough to learn the art of fabric walling during my training as an upholsterer and fabric walling specialist. Fabric walling has been part of my daily professional…
Luxury Trimmings: The Art of Detail in Contemporary Interior Design
Trimmings, the art of detail that makes the difference Long associated with palatial splendor and classical décor, trimmings are back in the spotlight today. In a world where luxury is…
Cottagecore: Decoding the Aesthetic of the Moment
Between refined nostalgia and the quest for slowness, cottagecore emerges as a sensitive aesthetic that redefines our relationship with habitat, time, and nature. This is not simply a return to…
Luxury houses are reinventing everyday life for our pets.
The emergence of a new luxury territory Pets now occupy a central place in our homes. After decades in which pet care was a purely functional market, we’re now seeing…
The Timeless Magic of Ralph Lauren Christmas: When Coastal America Invades London
A Meeting of Two Worlds In this late 2025, Sloane Square, an undisputed bastion of British tradition, welcomes a most unexpected guest: a reinvention of coastal America brought by Ralph…
The Truth About Upholstery Foams: What’s Really Inside Your Chairs and Sofas
Info, expert advice and opinions on different types of foam Demand for custom sofas has been growing at the workshop lately, and the question of ecology systematically comes up in…
Textured Wallcoverings: Textile, Natural or Synthetic?
Wall coverings have undergone a quiet revolution in recent years. Gone are the days when wallpaper was limited to simple printed decoration, plastered on partitions like a flat image. Today,…
Wallpaper: The Best European Brands to Know
Wallpapers and Wallcoverings: The Best European Brands to Know We don’t know about you, but us frenchs still use wallpaper a lot! Many luxury wallpaper brands still bring some amazing…
Kitchen Design & Ergonomics: the Secrets Behind a Perfect Kitchen
Designing a kitchen is not simply about arranging furniture and appliances in a room. It’s about orchestrating a living space where dozens of gestures, movements and actions take place daily….
The Irresistible Rise of Leopard Print in Contemporary Interiors
When Yves Saint Laurent presented his legendary “Safari” collection in 1968, parading leopard coats down Parisian runways, he was reactivating an ancestral aesthetic code: that of the feline as a…
Smallbone of Devizes: English majesty at the heart of the kitchen
Discover Smallbone of Devizes, exceptional British manufacturer. Hand-carved kitchens, artisanal finishes, classic luxury. From €70,000 to €200,000+.
Samuel Heath: when hardware becomes a philosophy of excellence
In the era of ephemeral design, Samuel Heath embodies an unwavering conviction: every detail matters. This century-old British manufactory doesn’t seek to seduce at first glance. It establishes itself as…
Neuro-Architecture: When our spaces shape our emotions
Imagine that your walls could soothe your anxiety, that your ceilings could spark your creativity, and that the light in your living room could influence your mood. This is not…
“Quiet Luxury” Interiors: the art of silence and materiality
The philosophy of discreet luxury Among the current trends in luxury and high-end interior decoration, Quiet Luxury doesn’t show off: it’s experienced. It reveals itself in the density of washed…
Noble Kitchen Materials: Marble, Granite, Precious Woods & Technical Ceramics
When Matter Becomes Signature The contemporary kitchen is no longer built on compromise. It asserts itself as a space of expression where every surface tells a story, where every material…
Premium home appliances: when technology meets elegance
The silent revolution of contemporary kitchens doesn’t exist thanks to appearances, but despite them. Behind the streamlined facades that characterize our modern interiors lies a sophistication rarely contemplated, almost ashamed…
Obumex: The Belgian signature of exceptional kitchen design
Between artisanal heritage and designer creation After the flashy years of high-tech kitchens and Nordic minimalist effusions, a more nuanced approach emerges: that of understated luxury and exceptional craftsmanship. It…
10 Art Deco-inspired wallpapers to bring a touch of this timeless style to your home décor
Art Deco inspires today’s wallpaper and wallcovering designs Wallpapers and wallcoverings inspired by Art Deco are the key to a world of sophisticated glamour and timeless elegance. This iconic style,…
Smart homes: when home automation elevates contemporary architecture
A silent revolution is underway in our homes. While Scandinavian minimalism and New York industrial styles continue to fascinate design enthusiasts, a new aesthetic is gradually taking hold: that of…
Linen, Wool, Silk: Why Natural Fibers Dominate Luxury Textiles
In large-scale interior architecture projects, textiles are not merely decorative elements applied a posteriori. They engage in dialogue with structure, correct acoustics, sculpt light, and confer upon a space its…
Panoramic Wallpapers Guide
Panoramic Wallpapers: The Art of Transforming Space Imagine crossing the threshold of your living room and finding yourself facing a bamboo forest rustling in the Japanese breeze, or contemplating…
Complete Wallpaper Guide
Ready to turn your walls into masterpieces? Dive into our expert guides to master all the secrets of wallpaper and bring your most beautiful decorating dreams to life! Wallpaper: When…
The Art of the Collar: When the Canine Accessory Becomes a Style Object
The Metamorphosis of an Ordinary Accessory Just a decade ago, collars and leashes were strictly functional items. Today, these accessories have risen to the status of intentional design objects, conceived…
The Greatest European Luxury and High-end Kitchen Brands
Discover the most prestigious brands, combining craftsmanship, design and technical innovations. High-end kitchens: the greatest European brands Hart Design Selection opens the doors to exceptional kitchens. Between contemporary minimalism, artisanal…
Luxury and high-end bathroom guide: the greatest brands
Discover the most prestigious brands, combining artisanal craftsmanship, exceptional design, and technological innovations. Hart Design Selection opens the doors to exceptional bathrooms. Between refined minimalism, bathroom goldsmithery, and connected technologies,…
Luxury Children’s Design & Furniture Brands
The world of childhood deserves the same aesthetic excellence as the rest of the home. From Scandinavian workshops to Italian manufacturers and Parisian couture houses, the greatest design and luxury…
Hart Textile Materials Guide: Linen
In the world of high-end decoration, linen occupies a singular place. Often associated with a natural and timeless aesthetic, it is nevertheless far from being a simple or interchangeable material….
Focus on Polypropylene Outdoor Fabrics
You may have noticed it in recent years: more and more outdoor upholstery fabric collections have appeared on the market. This shift is largely driven by the growing use of…
Editorial contributions
HART welcomes projects, spaces and approaches that offer a sensitive and coherent reading of space and material.
We are interested in interiors built with intention, places where choices of materials, colours, objects and volumes tell a story. A use. A vision. A way of living.
What we consider
- A clear and deliberate approach to space and material
- A thoughtful, readable and coherent composition
- High-quality photography that faithfully reflects the space and its atmosphere
- A clearly identifiable intention behind each presented project
