A guide to navigating the world of design
Welcome to the Resources and References section. Here you’ll find practical guides, historical overviews, glossaries and curated content designed to help you better understand the styles, materials and key figures shaping the world of high-end design.
A space for reference, orientation, and inspiration.
Design Fundamentals
History of Design & Decorative Styles
A timeline of major aesthetic movements in furniture and the decorative arts.
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Glossary of Design & Decoration
A clear glossary to help decode the technical language of interior design.
View the glossary
Dictionary of Design Icons
Portraits of historical and contemporary designers, with key works and references.
Discover the creators
Classical Style Guide
From Louis XV to Art Deco: essential keys to understanding the great decorative styles.
Browse style sheets
Kitchen and Bathroom
Découvrez l’univers du design d’exception à travers nos guides d’expertise exclusifs. Hart Design Selection décrypte pour vous les codes du luxe contemporain, des cuisines d’exception aux salles de bains sculpturales, en passant par le mobilier iconique et les tendances émergentes. Chaque guide révèle les secrets des plus grandes marques internationales, analyse les innovations techniques et vous accompagne dans vos choix d’investissement design. Une approche experte et passionnée pour transformer votre habitat en œuvre d’art habitable.
Hart Design Selection Expertise Guides
General Description
Discover the world of exceptional design through our exclusive expertise guides. Hart Design Selection decodes the language of contemporary luxury for you, from exceptional kitchens to sculptural bathrooms, including iconic furniture and emerging trends.
Each guide reveals the secrets of the greatest international brands, analyzes technical innovations, and guides you in your design investment choices. An expert and passionate approach to transform your home into a livable work of art.
Luxury Kitchen Guide
Luxury in the kitchen: the ultimate guide to high-end kitchens
Dive into the world of exceptional kitchen designers where artisanal craftsmanship meets technical innovation. From Bulthaup to Boffi, including French workshops Hardy Inside, discover the brands that elevate culinary art.
You will find:
- The 10 essential luxury segment brands
- Analysis of technical innovations and noble materials
- Contemporary design trend analysis
- Expert advice for choosing your exceptional kitchen
For lifestyle enthusiasts who make their kitchen the vibrant heart of their home.
Exceptional Bathroom Guide
“The art of domestic wellness: luxury bathrooms”
Transform your bathroom into a wellness sanctuary with our selection of the most beautiful creations. Sculptural faucets, designer bathtubs, noble materials: explore the universe where functionality rhymes with poetry.
On the program:
- Iconic brands: Agape, Boffi, Duravit, Zucchetti
- Wellness innovations and smart technologies
- Exceptional materials: rare marbles, precious woods, noble metals
- Custom creations and architect projects
The expertise needed to create your private oasis of relaxation and refinement.
Designer Furniture Guide
Luxury sofas 2025: the art of sculptural seating”
From Hermès creations to B&B Italia icons, explore the fascinating world of exceptional furniture. Revolutionary modularity, sensory materials, artisanal craftsmanship: decode the language of contemporary luxury furniture.
Discover:
- Market segmentation: entry luxury, high-end, ultra-luxury
- 2025 trends: organic forms, sustainability, personalization
- Purchasing guide and investment strategies
- Maintenance and restoration by master craftsmen
To understand and acquire pieces that will mark design history.
Design Trends Guide
“Contemporary design: decoding emerging movements”
Anticipate tomorrow’s aesthetic mutations with our international creative watch. Innovative materials, new creators, unprecedented collaborations: stay at the forefront of design avant-garde.
Explore:
- Emerging designers and talents to follow
- Material innovations and disruptive technologies
- Exceptional art x design collaborations
- Forecast: trends for the next 5 years
“Textile and wall art: precious fabrics and designer wallpapers”
Explore the fascinating world of exceptional coverings that dress and enhance your interiors. From silks to sculptural wallpapers, discover the houses that transform every surface into textile and wall art.
Fabric Design Guide
The art of upholstery fabric transcends simple decoration to become a true artistic expression. In the hands of the greatest publishers like Pierre Frey, Dedar, Larsen, Zinc Textile, Black Edition, Nobilis, Élitis, Osborne & Little, Misia and Rubelli, each fiber tells a story of excellence.
Program:
- Iconic houses and their creative specialties
- Noble materials: silks, velvets, bouclé, precious linens
- Textile innovation and technical performance
- Selection guide according to use and aesthetics
Our Specialized Fabric Guides
How to Choose the Right Fabric for Seating (Available)
👉 Discover the complete guide
Everything About Martindale Rubs (Coming Soon)
👉 Access the technical guide
Outdoor Polypropylene Fabrics (Available)
👉 Explore the outdoor guide
Natural vs Synthetic Fibers (In Preparation)
👉 Consult the materials guide
The Great Upholstery Fabric Brands (Coming)
👉 Explore exceptional houses
Caring for Precious Fabrics (Soon)
👉 Discover maintenance secrets
Wallpaper Design Guide
The art of wallpaper is experiencing a spectacular renaissance thanks top designers who transform our walls into true works of art. From historic manufacturers like de Gournay and Zuber to contemporary workshops Cole & Son and Farrow & Ball, discover a universe where tradition and innovation create exceptional atmospheres.
Program:
- Iconic houses: de Gournay, Zuber, Cole & Son, Farrow & Ball
- Artist wallpapers and limited collections
- Artisanal techniques: block printing, gold leaf gilding
- 2025 trends: organic motifs, sculptural textures
- Installation and maintenance guide by master wallpaper hangers
Our Specialized Wallpaper Guides
The Great Wallpaper Houses (Coming)
👉 Explore iconic houses
Panoramic Wallpapers: Life-Size Wall Art (Soon)
👉 Discover panoramic art
Patterns and Trends: Decoding Wallpaper Codes (In Preparation)
👉 Master the patterns
Installation and Care of Luxury Wallpaper (Coming)
👉 Professional installation techniques
The Art of Association: Fabrics and Wallpapers (Advanced Guide)
👉 Master the art of association
Our Editorial Approach
Expertise • Passion • Independence
Our Hart Design Selection guides combine journalistic rigor with a passion for beauty. Each analysis results from thorough investigation: meetings with creators, workshop visits, innovation testing, emerging trend analysis.
Our promise: to offer you the keys to understanding a fascinating universe where art, technique, and lifestyle converge toward excellence. Reference guides for enlightened enthusiasts seeking authenticity and exception.
Hart Design Selection: your compass in the infinite universe of exceptional design.
