{"id":57045,"date":"2025-10-20T20:43:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T18:43:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/?p=57045"},"modified":"2026-02-24T10:44:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T09:44:26","slug":"premium-home-appliances-when-technology-meets-elegance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/en\/premium-home-appliances-when-technology-meets-elegance\/","title":{"rendered":"Premium home appliances: when technology meets elegance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The silent revolution of contemporary kitchens doesn&#8217;t exist thanks to appearances, but despite them. Behind the streamlined facades that characterize our modern interiors lies a sophistication rarely contemplated, almost ashamed of its own refinement. Premium household appliances represent the modern embodiment of an ancestral philosophy: one that places function at the heart of form, transforming everyday domestic life into an experience of invisible excellence. Unlike ostentatious or declarative decoration styles, high-end appliances choose the humility of performance. This is their true revolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A necessary elevation of everyday life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before exploring the technologies that are redefining our kitchens, we must understand where we come from. Standard household appliances, long relegated to the role of mere utility, have progressively established themselves as structural elements of domestic space. However, it was only from the 2000s onwards that German and European manufacturers dared to question this hierarchy: why should excellence be reserved for the culinary arts and gastronomy, and not for the instruments that serve them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, in this period marked by a reclaiming of intimate spaces and a valorization of quality living, premium appliances are establishing themselves as central players in accessible luxury. We live in an era where investment in an exceptional kitchen now equals that devoted to a wardrobe or a library. This paradigm shift expresses a certain aesthetic maturity: one that recognizes that beauty resides as much in efficiency as in design.<\/p>\n\n\n  \n  \n  <div class=\"\n    mailpoet_form_popup_overlay\n      \"><\/div>\n  <div\n    id=\"mailpoet_form_5\"\n    class=\"\n      mailpoet_form\n      mailpoet_form_html\n      mailpoet_form_position_\n      mailpoet_form_animation_\n    \"\n      >\n\n    <style type=\"text\/css\">\n     #mailpoet_form_5 form.mailpoet_form { margin-bottom: 0; }\n#mailpoet_form_5 p.mailpoet_form_paragraph.last { margin-bottom: 0px; }\n#mailpoet_form_5 h1.mailpoet-heading { margin: 0 0 10px; }\n#mailpoet_form_5 .mailpoet_column_with_background { padding: 10px; }\n#mailpoet_form_5 .mailpoet_form_column:not(:first-child) { margin-left: 20px; }\n#mailpoet_form_5 .mailpoet_paragraph { line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n#mailpoet_form_5 .mailpoet_segment_label, #mailpoet_form_5 .mailpoet_text_label, #mailpoet_form_5 .mailpoet_textarea_label, #mailpoet_form_5 .mailpoet_select_label, #mailpoet_form_5 .mailpoet_radio_label, #mailpoet_form_5 .mailpoet_checkbox_label, #mailpoet_form_5 .mailpoet_list_label, #mailpoet_form_5 .mailpoet_date_label { display: block; 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Noble materials brushed stainless steel, anodized aluminum, sometimes copper or solid wood integration confer a timeless presence. Colors are expressed in a restricted palette: graphite black, crystal white, natural stainless steel. This apparent austerity is in reality the fruit of demanding design discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But it&#8217;s in the details that the true distinction resides. Handles are designed to offer impeccable ergonomic grip. Door seals adjust with jeweler&#8217;s precision. And above all, the finishes reveal a philosophy of durability: these appliances are designed to last decades, not seasons. The techniques employed blend technological innovation and artisanal mastery, a rare alchemy in contemporary design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The master craftsmen of excellence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miele<\/strong> (luxury), the discreet German giant, embodies the obsession with functional perfection. For over 130 years, this house has continuously pushed boundaries. Its steam combination ovens equipped with intelligent culinary assistants are not simply objects; they are collaborators that understand precisely what you wish to prepare. Temperature precision, automatic humidity management, cloud integration allow for pre-cooking programmed from your phone. Miele has understood that contemporary luxury consists of saving time, not wasting it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"491\" height=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Miele-Cuisine-Artline-.jpg\" alt=\"Miele ArtLine Design built-in appliances in matte black integrated into a modern handleless kitchen.\" class=\"wp-image-56956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Miele-Cuisine-Artline-.jpg 491w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Miele-Cuisine-Artline--212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Contemporary kitchen equipped with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miele.fr\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.miele.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Miele \u2013 ArtLine Design<\/strong><\/a> built-in appliances, <strong>matte black<\/strong> finish. A fluid, handleless design for <strong>perfect integration<\/strong> into a minimalist, high-end layout.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaggenau.com\/fr\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.gaggenau.com\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gaggenau<\/a><\/strong>, the prestige brand of the BSH group, takes minimalism even further. Its ultra-quiet dishwashers inaudible under 43 decibels represent a stunning acoustic achievement. Behind this quietness lies impeccable engineering: state-of-the-art thermal insulation, revolutionary water circulation systems, adaptive wash cycles that scrutinize the load and adjust water and energy in real time. The invisibility of operation becomes a marker of luxury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sub-Zero<\/strong>, since its origins in Wisconsin in 1945, has established a new standard for food preservation. Its refrigerators don&#8217;t just house your food; they preserve it as curators preserve works of art. Compensated temperature, stratified air circulation, sophisticated filtration systems: each vegetable, each dairy product enjoys an optimized microclimate. Liebherr wine cellars pursue this logic with multi-zone systems capable of simultaneously maintaining different microclimates for Bordeaux, Burgundy and champagnes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sub-Zero-Cave-a-Vins-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sub-Zero wine cellar built into a designer kitchen with stainless steel facade and two temperature zones.\" class=\"wp-image-56967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sub-Zero-Cave-a-Vins-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sub-Zero-Cave-a-Vins-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sub-Zero-Cave-a-Vins-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sub-Zero-Cave-a-Vins.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/subzero-wolf.fr\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/subzero-wolf.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sub-Zero<\/a> \u2013 The art of wine preservation, between technological precision and timeless elegance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bora<\/strong> has reinvented the cooktop by directly integrating air extraction. Gone are the imposing hoods that disrupt space: stale air disappears directly through the table. This system, patented and perfected over years, represents an architectural turning point in modern kitchen design.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BORA-TABLE-CUISSON-PROFESSIONEL-.jpg\" alt=\"BORA Professional cooktop with integrated hood in a designer kitchen open to nature.\" class=\"wp-image-56960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BORA-TABLE-CUISSON-PROFESSIONEL-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BORA-TABLE-CUISSON-PROFESSIONEL--254x300.jpg 254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bora.com\/fr-fr\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bora.com\/fr-fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BORA Professional<\/a> \u2013 Culinary performance in sculptural design, conceived for open, contemporary spaces.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lacanche.fr\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.lacanche.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lacanche<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lacornue.com\/fr-FR\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/lacornue.com\/fr-FR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Cornue<\/a><\/strong>, meanwhile, perpetuate the tradition of French range cookers. These monolithic blocks combine nostalgia and contemporary technology. Each burner has its own energy modulation, ovens combine forced convection and direct heat, while solid cast iron plates offer incomparable responsiveness. These are functional sculptures that evoke the kitchens of great chefs from the early 20th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The architecture of ambitions: four tiers of excellence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before diving into the brands that define this sector, it&#8217;s essential to understand its stratification. Premium appliances don&#8217;t function as a linear continuum, but rather as a subtle hierarchy where each level claims its own legitimacy. This segmentation reveals the true stakes of the contemporary market: democratizing excellence without diluting it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ultra-Luxury: transcendence without compromise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the apex sits a very rare category: that of manufacturers where every detail is conceived as a unique piece, where excellence is never negotiated but elevated to the rank of religion. These brands: Lacanche, La Cornue, Ilve Maison, perpetuate a centuries-old French and Italian artisanal tradition. A La Cornue range is conceived as a sculpture: its 35,000 euros reflect not only performance, but heritage, infinite customization, direct access to master artisans. This is the domain of collectors, private chefs, palace renovations. Here, technology fades before philosophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cuisine-Piano-ILVE-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"ILVE Majestic 90 cm range cooker in sky blue with brass finishes in an elegant classic contemporary kitchen.\" class=\"wp-image-56958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cuisine-Piano-ILVE-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cuisine-Piano-ILVE-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cuisine-Piano-ILVE-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cuisine-Piano-ILVE.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilve.com\/fr-be\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ilve.com\/fr-be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ILVE<\/a> \u2013 The timeless charm of Italian range cooking, between performance and artisanal elegance.<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Luxury: the masterful balance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This second tier brings together Miele, Gaggenau, Sub-Zero and Bora: brands of undeniable prestige, equipped with global research departments, but anchored in engineering rationality. These manufacturers offer substantial customization without artisanal excess. A Sub-Zero refrigerator at 12,000 euros embodies this philosophy: cutting-edge technology, ten-year warranty, international concierge service, but optimized industrial production. This is the choice of high-end interior designers, Michelin-starred restaurants, exceptional private residences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High-End: thoughtful accessibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next comes a tier where excellence and pragmatism meet. Brands like AEG, V-Zug, Siemens, Franke or Liebherr offer impeccable quality, real innovation, but at less dizzying prices. An AEG steam combination oven comes in around 3,500 euros, a Siemens dishwasher offers performance comparable to ultra-premium brands for 2,500 euros. This segment attracts cultivated households wishing to invest intelligently, ready to pay the right price without yielding to pure prestige. This is the choice of happy reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cuisine-AEG-Electromenager-1024x494.jpg\" alt=\"Modern kitchen with integrated AEG appliances: refrigerator, oven, washing machine and designer dryer in a contemporary interior.\" class=\"wp-image-56962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cuisine-AEG-Electromenager-1024x494.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cuisine-AEG-Electromenager-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cuisine-AEG-Electromenager-768x371.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cuisine-AEG-Electromenager.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aeg.fr\/sustainable-living\/ecoline\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.aeg.fr\/sustainable-living\/ecoline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AEG<\/a> appliance line \u2013 The alliance of Scandinavian design, technological precision and sustainability.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accessible high-end: reasoned democratization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally exists a fourth category, one that confirms the trend: brands like Bosch, Electrolux, Candy or Indesit have developed premium lines offering 80% of ultra-luxury performance for 40% of the price. A Bosch dishwasher at 1,200 euros now rivals competing models three times more expensive in terms of silence and energy efficiency. This is where the future is taking shape: a democratization that doesn&#8217;t sacrifice the essence, but makes it accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Four-Bosh-Cuisine-avec-Option-Bosh-Connect.jpg\" alt=\"Bosch Series 8 built-in oven with black glass facade and digital control in a modern kitchen.\" class=\"wp-image-56964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Four-Bosh-Cuisine-avec-Option-Bosh-Connect.jpg 626w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Four-Bosh-Cuisine-avec-Option-Bosh-Connect-271x300.jpg 271w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bosch-home.fr\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bosch-home.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bosch Series 8<\/a> \u2013 When design meets precision: streamlined aesthetics, intuitive ergonomics and connected technology designed for today&#8217;s kitchen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The invisible architecture of performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These appliances only survive if they integrate harmoniously into space. Built-in installation often conceals these masterpieces: refrigerators aligned with wall facades, ovens inserted into oak or lacquered columns, cooktops becoming a true continuous work surface. Architecture takes precedence over the appliance. The cabinet becomes the frame that elevates the appliance to the rank of permanent element of the decor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The connected ecosystem: when Intelligence infiltrates daily life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The true contemporary revolution lies in intelligent orchestration. These appliances now communicate with each other via proprietary or open-source connected home systems. Imagine this sequence: you leave the office, your app launched from your mobile preheats the oven to optimal temperature according to your daily program. The system detects the foods present in your connected refrigerator and suggests a menu. The extraction system automatically starts when the wok detects excessive heat. The lighting adjusts in color temperature. Energy efficiency reaches unprecedented coefficients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This technological symphony transforms the kitchen into a true domestic laboratory where professional precision rhymes with ease of use. No complex protocols: everything seems natural, intuitive, fluid. This is where the true luxury of the future resides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The timeless essence of excellence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Premium appliances will never be an accessory. They are a commitment to oneself, a silent declaration that your living environment deserves excellence. At a time when ephemeral decoration styles proliferate, these appliances remind us of a forgotten truth: durability is the most beautiful of designs. They are the bridge between our past of craftsmanship and our future of reasoned technology, a harmony rarely achieved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit the official websites to explore the ranges: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miele.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Miele<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaggenau.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gaggenau<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.subzero-wolf.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sub-Zero<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bora.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bora<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover our complete article dedicated to <strong>high-end kitchens and exceptional materials<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/en\/luxury-in-the-kitchen-the-ultimate-guide-to-high-end-kitchens\/\">HART Design Selection<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- HART \u2014 RESOURCES BLOCK (UPHOLSTERY FABRICS) -->\n<div style=\"\n  background:#fcfaf7;\n  border:1px solid #d6c2a8;\n  border-radius:9px;\n  padding:40px 34px;\n  margin:80px 0;\n\">\n  <div style=\"\n    font-size:11px;\n    letter-spacing:.18em;\n    text-transform:uppercase;\n    color:#211c1a;\n    opacity:.6;\n    margin-bottom:10px;\n  \">\n    HART Design Selection\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"\n    font-size:22px;\n    font-weight:600;\n    color:#211c1a;\n    margin-bottom:34px;\n    line-height:1.35;\n  \">\n    Explore our upholstery fabric guides\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- 1 -->\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/en\/guide-to-high-end-textile-materials-noble-and-synthetic-fibers\/\" style=\"display:block;text-decoration:none;color:#211c1a;margin-bottom:24px;\">\n    <div style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;color:#f3206f;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:4px;\">\n      Materials\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:3px;\">\n      Textile materials: noble and synthetic fibres\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"font-size:14px;opacity:.75;line-height:1.5;\">\n      Understanding fibres, compositions and performance at the source of every fabric.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <div style=\"height:1px;background:#eadfce;margin:24px 0;\"><\/div>\n\n  <!-- 2 -->\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/en\/textile-art-and-upholstery-fabric-guides\/\" style=\"display:block;text-decoration:none;color:#211c1a;margin-bottom:24px;\">\n    <div style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;color:#f3206f;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:4px;\">\n      Essentials\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:3px;\">\n      Exceptional upholstery fabrics: the essential guide\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"font-size:14px;opacity:.75;line-height:1.5;\">\n      Fibres, weaves, fabric hand and uses: what truly defines quality.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <div style=\"height:1px;background:#eadfce;margin:24px 0;\"><\/div>\n\n  <!-- 3 -->\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/en\/high-end-upholstery-fabrics-the-must-know-brands-a-z\/\" style=\"display:block;text-decoration:none;color:#211c1a;margin-bottom:24px;\">\n    <div style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;color:#f3206f;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:4px;\">\n      Houses\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:3px;\">\n      High-end upholstery fabric houses (A\u2013Z)\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"font-size:14px;opacity:.75;line-height:1.5;\">\n      Textile editors, weavers and fabric houses that set the standard today.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n\n  <div style=\"height:1px;background:#eadfce;margin:24px 0;\"><\/div>\n\n  <!-- 4 -->\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/en\/luxury-trimmings-the-art-of-detail-in-contemporary-interior-design\/\" style=\"display:block;text-decoration:none;color:#211c1a;margin-bottom:24px;\">\n    <div style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;color:#f3206f;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:4px;\">\n      Detail\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:3px;\">\n      Luxury trimmings &#038; 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