Inspiring interior designs

ROCHA’S “Traveler’s Sanctuary” for Mia Borromeo

WITH THE rainy season upon us, it’s a great time to enhance your personal style in the home setting. This August, Rustan’s Inspired Living Home Fair has created vignettes where you’ll find decors, table accents and soft furnishings fit for your haven.

Defined by stylishly royal elegance, Meissen demonstrates the high level of value and discreet European luxury with its handcrafted and painted vases and centerpieces. A lovely display of impressive sculptures depicting thousand-year old traditions with a modern touch would be the stunning pieces from Lladro. Internationally recognized as the undisputed master of crystal, Lalique comprises of tantalizing pieces of tourbillon vases and florabella clear bowls.

A brand that has definitely livened up to its unsurpassed crystal expertise, meticulous craftsmanship and distinctive sparkle, Swarovski delivers astonishing pieces of crystal as it introduces the Peacock collection. Bring in the classic and timely pieces into your home with sculptural floral and illusion arrangements by Emilio Robba and country style handcrafted framed prints from Dekor Toscana.

Acrila’s line of contemporary furniture pieces showcases a play of shapes, design, and creativity. Fit for a modern home, these quirky acrylic chairs will definitely lighten up the mood. Dutch brand, Pols Potten carries furniture to lifestyle home décor accessories made from various materials such as ceramic, wood, and metal that is sure to serve as perfect accent pieces to any room.

Bring the best to the table with beautiful glassware of the highest quality made by new-age glassmaking technology promised by Italian brand Luigi Bormioli. In addition, Christofle and Greggio offer unique and innovative silver flatware that provide an array of elegant cutlery. Complement these with fine china and dinnerware from Bernardaud for a special occasion or everyday dining and entertaining.

Be inspired to transform the bedroom to your own private sanctuary with Ralph Lauren Home’s Bed and Bath Collections. The versatile and timeless designs of elegant bedding and bath accessories create a luxe sensibility to one’s personal space. Jonathan Adler’s Happy Chic collection adds a modern touch that combines style and comfort through colorful printed patterns perfect for any bedroom.

At Rustan’s Shangri-La Mall, witness how these astounding pieces translate into unique and inspiring spaces specially curated by well-known interior designers, Tessa Alindogan, Marilen Montenegro and Ana Rocha.

Practicing interior design for 20 years, Tessa Alindogan considers travel as a constant source of inspiration. Having studied in London at the Inchbald School of Design, Tessa’s style is classic with a modern twist. For her design space for Donnie Tantoco, president of Rustan Commercial Corp., she created a classically masculine and rugged look with an air of worldly refinement and retro touches such as a Marshall Amplifier speaker, an antique globe stand and tripod floor lamp. The sheets, comforter, and throw pillows by Ralph Lauren are in conservative shades of blue and khaki.

A combination of American and European brands reflects the classic character of Donnie. A trunk, desk, and director’s chair with matching stool from Authentic Models’ Campaign Furniture line were arranged with pieces from Dutch brand Pols Potten.

Interior designer Ana Rocha’s vignette is an antechamber for Mia Borromeo. A world traveler, Mia enjoys surrounding herself with beautiful pieces she finds in her trips. Her sense of style is unique blend of elegance fused with unexpectedness. Creative interior designer Ana added Moroccan touches and infused rich colors and textures.

For interior stylist and design blogger Marilen Montenegro’s vignette, a rustic chic dining setup was created for actress Bianca King. After several meetings, they got their design concept pegged into a casual dining display with lots of wood and touches of greenery. Bianca loves simplicity but is not afraid to use touches of color and fun.

On Aug. 27, Rustan’s Makati will host a Modbed Consultation session to aid guests how to get a healthier slumber. From beautiful home accents to healthy living, check out “Rustan’s Inspired Living” for inspiring home design ideas.