interior design Archives - Portugal Confidential

Rice – Home Decor from Marta Mantero in Comporta

Greg Boegner — Tue, 01 May 2018 10:58:20 +0000

Rice is the home and lifestyle shop by Lisbon- and Grândola-based interior designer Marta Mantero. More like a showroom, the space in Comporta features sophisticated and stylish furniture, art and decorative items suitable for either beachfront or cosmopolitan homes. Styling here is truly a sort of laid back chic. Unique designs with an artisan’s eye, made from natural materials, maintain a fresh, coastal vibe. For more information, visit the Marta Mantero website. RiceEstrada Nacional 253(Paralela à Rua do Secador)ComportaAlentejo Phone: […]

The post Rice – Home Decor from Marta Mantero in Comporta appeared first on Portugal Confidential.

Curiosa Portugal – One-Stop Indoor & Outdoor Shop, Algarve

Greg Boegner — Thu, 12 May 2016 14:49:03 +0000

If you’ve ever travelled on the EN125 between Faro and Almancil, you’ve seen it. It’s the large shop, painted orange and black, with a vast array of outdoor furniture on display on the front terrace. It’s Curiosa, your one-stop shop for furnishing and decoration. Next time, you need to stop!..

The post Curiosa Portugal – One-Stop Indoor & Outdoor Shop, Algarve appeared first on Portugal Confidential.

Piccadilly Cabinet & Sideboard – Limited Editions from Boca do Lobo

PC Staff — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 12:56:00 +0000

DO NOT ADJUST YOUR MONITOR. Your eyes are not deceiving you. This seemingly pixelated object is actually a function piece of furniture for your home…although it may be best placed on display in a contemporary art museum. This cabinet, and accompanying sideboard, are new limited edition works from the talented designers at Boca do Lobo. Boca do Lobo are Porto-based furniture artisans “creating beautiful and enticing pieces, which are passionately inspired and crafted.” Much of their work fuses classic furniture […]

The post Piccadilly Cabinet & Sideboard – Limited Editions from Boca do Lobo appeared first on Portugal Confidential.

Mood – Lighting Emotions Made in Portugal

PC Staff — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:31:14 +0000

Mood is a Portuguese company creating lighting that can easily be mistaken for sculpture installations at a contemporary art gallery. If you’ve been to the Lake Resort (Vilamoura), the Vine Hotel (Madeira) or Altis hotels in Lisbon, you’ve probably seen Mood lighting. Mood can also be found in Café Blanc Courrèges (Paris), Sushi Café (Lisbon) and La Gardena de Pablo (Madrid). We had to find out more… Mood is a Porto Slavo-based company founded by former architects Rita Muralha and […]

The post Mood – Lighting Emotions Made in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Confidential.

Dinner with Vista Alegre & Christian Lacroix

PC Staff — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:05:09 +0000

Having a dinner party? Invite Vista Alegre and Christian Lacroix! The respected Portuguese manufacturer of fine porcelain and glass, and the renowned French fashion designer have come together to create elegant tableware and decorative objects to adorn your dining table. The special relationship launches with four distinctive patterns, that also work well when mixed together. They are “Butterfly Parade”, “Picassiete”, “Sol y Sombra” and “Forum.” According to Vista Alegre, “This union results in a sumptuous mix of colors and patterns, […]

The post Dinner with Vista Alegre & Christian Lacroix appeared first on Portugal Confidential.