Editorial
The space as an inspiration
In recent years, interior and exterior design concepts have noticeably jumped out of established frameworks. The spaces in which we live and work are becoming "open concept". We work in the living rooms and bedrooms, and play darts and table football in the offices. Borders are slowly being erased. Apartments, especially in big cities, are getting smaller, and the challenges for interior designers are getting bigger. Because it is necessary to fit several units into one that functions perfectly. Along with unavoidable aesthetics and quality, more and more attention is being paid to functionality. The secret lies in understanding the needs of those who will be staying in the space. Although covid indicated that we would say goodbye to office work, that did not happen. In Serbia, the demand
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Bojan Dabić and Zdravko Ivanković, companies Zorka Opeka and Zorka Keramika - Teamwork, communication and relationship between people are the basic link of business
The companies Zorka Opeka and Zorka Keramika operate successfully, each in their own domain, under the same roof. Both companies represent a world unto itself through the production and sales team, as well as the way of working. Over the years the focus has been on building the business, name and brand. This was achieved by both companies, which, although different, managed to find independent
Goran Kostić, Alfa-Plam company director - Which energy source to choose for heating in the coming winter?
With the approach of autumn, the subject of heating and the question of which energy source to choose are slowly becoming relevant. Traditionally, the largest number of our fellow citizens opts for heating with solid fuel, i.e. wood, although a large number of households use pellets, and an increasing number also use gas as an energy source. Speaking of pellets, due to the unstable geopolitical
Djordje Jovanovic, Mapei Serbia - Quick and efficient bathroom renovation is achievable with modern quick-drying materials
It often happens that we postpone the renovation of our bathrooms, for various reasons. This often happens due to the fear of long-term and complicated works. Sometimes we postpone it because of a lack of information or because of doubts regarding the choice of materials and design. However, the moment has come to consider the possibilities of modern quick-drying solutions. These construction
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Furniture
For more than three decades, Ktitor has been one of the leading companies on the Serbian market in terms of volume of production and sales of office furniture, design, consulting and furnishing, as well as representing European office furniture manufacturers. On more than a thousand square meters
Quality furnishing of business premises is a key component of successful business. Manifold is committed to creating work environments that improve productivity and promote comfort. Their main agenda is to help you transform your office space into a place where inspiring ideas are born and
Today`s best mattresses are designed to give you a restful night`s sleep. Since the choice of the right mattress is individual, sleep experts are constantly working to test the best mattresses and perfect the way to determine the best mattress for each sleeping style. Everyone aspires to have
From floor to ceiling
Safe integrated home automation for energy efficiency
We live in a time of increased security risks, while at the same time expanding technological possibilities for protection and comfort. There are various systems and applications for alarm, for video intercom and surveillance, for access control, for Smart Home... But Lunatronik`s system brings it all together in one place while increasing security and comfort in an affordable and reliable way,
Post-Covid architecture - their majesty, glass partition walls
As in all other industries, Covid left its mark in architecture and interior design. Glass partitions suddenly appeared at every step. The work-from-home mode is also one of the legacies of Covid, which is still present today. According to a Mc Kinsey & Company survey focused on eight developed countries, as many as 20% to 25% answered that they would keep the home office as their main place
Inspiration & Trends
What if we told you that the door can disappear in the wall?
Italy, Santarcangelo di Romagna, 1987. It all started here - the story of the Scrigno sliding door, the first system to be patented in Italy. Giuseppe Berardi, the founder of the Scrigno company, was a carpentry worker and his specialty was doors and windows: the locals knew him well precisely
Diplon Bathrooms - Quality and aesthetics in your home
Diplon Bathrooms salons and webshop are richer for exclusive series of bathroom furniture of the prestigious Turkish brand Creavit. The Creavit company is one of the fastest growing manufacturers and its products are represented on five continents. Bathroom furniture, sanitary ware, batteries and
How to rent an apartment for more money? Equip it this way!
The boom in new construction that has hit Serbia in the last few years did not happen by chance. In addition to favorable interest rates at the time, which gave wind to investors, the reason why the demand for real estate is high is because Serbs like to save... in square meters! Investing in
A Penthouse in Dorćol as a combination of tradition and modern design approach
A team of experts from NK Architects designed a penthouse in Dositejeva Street in Dorcol, which occupies the entire area of the detached floor of the six-story building. Original elements, such as natural concrete, which has been preserved and integrated into the interior design, as well as dark
Events calendar
59th Belgrade Furniture Fair
The International Fair of Furniture, Equipment and Interior Decoration (UFI), the most important event in the region of Southeast Europe in the sphere of furniture design, production and distribution, will be held from October 6 to 11 at the Belgrade Fair. At the International Furniture Fair, the entire wood industry is presented - from the stage of primary wood processing to the production of
Housing and Interior Fair in Vienna - Wohnen & Interieur 2024
The Wohnen & Interieur fair in Vienna is Austria`s largest fair for living trends, design, decoration, home entertainment and interesting solutions for gardens. The next one is scheduled for March 13-17, 2024. More than 700 domestic and international exhibitors at the fair on an area of 55,000 m² provide an overview of housing and furnishing topics. The range also includes creative and
International Fair of the Furniture Sub-Industry and Wood Technologies Intermob 2023 Istanbul
Intermob, the international fair of the sub-industry of furniture and wood technology, the largest international industrial gathering in the Eurasian region, which showcases the latest trends, designs and services in the industry of furniture, haberdashery and wood technology, this year will be held for the 25th time from September 30 to October 3 in Istanbul. More than 550 companies are expected
InDizajn interior fair 2023 Zagreb
From October 6th to 8th, the sixth edition of the InDizajn interior design fair will be held in the Arena Zagreb sports hall. More than 80 exhibitors from the field of furnishing engineers, renowned experts and architects will gather on the 5,000 m2 exhibition space. Over the past five editions, the fair has been visited by more than 65,000 people, and the organizers expect an excellent