Dexterton launches redesigned Caracole.ph, ushering in a new digital era for the luxury furniture brand Rooted in elegance and tailored for today’s clientele, the relaunch is more than just an aesthetic update—it’s a thoughtful evolution in how Caracole connects with its local market. ...
Local furniture manufacturers are seeking immediate government intervention to safeguard the industry from the impact of the 17-percent tariffs imposed by the United States on Philippine goods, citing the risk of potential factory closures and job losses. In a position paper addressed to the...
Genteel Home at Manila FAME 2024 Amid the curated exhibits of this year’s Manila FAME, one name stood out not only for its visually stunning pieces but for its deeply rooted design philosophy: Genteel Home. The Pampanga-based furniture brand, led by founder and principal designer Katrina...
TWU co-founder Aldrich Tang, Sihoo chairman Luo ‘Jack’ Huiping, TWU co-founder Rose Sunga, Scoliosis Philippines Support Group founder Amanda Bonife, Sihoo general manager Andy Liu, and sales director Alex Cheng TWU Furniture Corporation (Things We Use PH), together with Shenzhen Sihoo...
Prizmic and Brill's display at the recent PIFS 2024, held at the SMX Convention Center (Photos courtesy of Prizmic and Brill) From its humble beginnings in a backyard to its current status as a design house manufacturing a wide-range of furnishings to various hotels and resorts in the Philippines,...
Obra Design Masterclass mentees with DTI and PTTC-GMEA officials Filipinos are inherently talented, whether it's singing, dancing, painting, or even furniture making. This was showcased during the recent graduation ceremony and award presentation of the Obra Design Masterclass on March 9, 2024,...
March signals the start of summer. For enthusiasts of interior design and architecture, it is the season to be inspired and encouraged, with all major local art and design exhibitions and symposiums taking place during this time in Manila. Emerging from the success of the Art Fair PH and the 3rd...
By JAMES SAM To organize our life is a daunting task and it all begins in the spaces where we spend most of our time. According to the Life at Home Report by Swedish home furnishing branch Ikea in 2022, only 33 percent of Filipinos find that we are in control of the way we tidy up our home. This...
Philippines and Malaysia can collaborate in the manufacture of furniture pieces with the former contributing its world-renowned design capability and the latter with its manufacturing expertise, urged Malaysian Ambassador Dato Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino bin Anthony. THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY IS BACK...
The history of art and design has long been intertwined; an intersection that resulted in the creation of many of today’s most beloved art pieces. B&B Italia Manila celebrates this creative convergence through its latest exhibit, Art & Space Serie 02: The Collector’s Edition. Coming from the...
The latest products and innovations for interior designers from March 9 to 11. The first and only trade exposition dedicated to interior designers is rebranding in 2023. This year, Interior & Design Manila is staging two separate events — the first focusing on lifestyle and residential...
Many of us have recently discovered a penchant for sprucing up our homes. We’ve realized just how much our spaces reflect our personalities. And so, we kept on looking for pieces that did just that. We wanted to make our house feel like a home — one that evokes that lived-in warmth. Genteel...