For Chiara Sensi-Contugi, founder of Sensi Casa, it’s not about placing her name front and center or being the star of her company. Instead, it has always been about the services that Sensi Casa can provide to its cherished customers. “We don’t want to compete with hundreds of interior designers out there trying to make a name in this industry,” Chiara says.

Sensi Casa is all about creating services that appeal to the necessities of the current market.

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“As a home staging and design firm we offer design solutions for every stage,” Chiara continues. “If you are looking to sell your house faster, we can provide you with our high-end staging services. Staging is proved to help houses sell faster.”

If you recently began renting a home, or even just bought your own house, but are not sure if you will stay there for a long time, Sensi Casa can lease the entire design to the client. The Miami-based firm basically offers an interior design a la carte, where the client explains their needs to the most specific detail and Sensi Casa provides them with the right furniture and design to fit their lifestyle and satisfy their needs.

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On the other hand, if this is your dream home and you are ready to create a spectacular and unique design, Sensi Casa can assist in finding the right pieces by mixing and matching brands to avoid a showroom look, which is becoming more and more common in some homes in Miami.

Sensi Casa is a unique design firm that has been able to accommodate to the current market and clientele needs. Thanks to their expertise in staging properties, in just a few days, Sensi Casa is also able to offer turnkey projects in record time - always adapting to each client’s budget.

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What could have easily been a gut renovation, became instead a thoughtful plan to update and personalize the interiors while respecting the existing 1950s-era architecture of a 2,000 square-foot home in the prestigious North Bay Road neighborhood. "The bones were quite workable," says Luciana Fragali, the architect and designer who leads the team at Design Solutions Miami. Retaining the integrity of the structure also meant preserving the original wood beam ceiling over the dining room. "It's part of the '50s vernacular of Miami, now a part of history," Fragali says. To maximize the aesthetic but still achieve their design goals, they left walled-in private courtyards on the exterior, but removed the pebbled covered flooring and overgrown vegetation with a wooden desk and Kettal outdoor furnishings. "We wanted to emphasize more tropical modernism, less mid-century," she adds with a laugh.

Fragali, who has clients all over the world, grew up in Brazil, a country known for its rich interior design influence. She is known for creating homes with functional beauty. "We do not only deal with logistics, but also create space for each client's own life. How they work and entertain - we love to get into their worlds. It's what drives our aesthetic."

These clients realized they needed more space for their children and grandchildren. So, in 2016 they bought the sprawling residence with an 8,000 square-foot lot after searching for three years. The wife, who was also born in Brazil, already knew Fragali. The leader of the DS Miami team had previously designed and oversaw the renovation of their daughter's Brickell apartment. "They're from a famous, renowned design firm and we knew them socially," the wife reveals when asked how she initially heard of Luciana Fragali. "Luciana had given us great advice during our daughter's project, so I trusted her implicitly."

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With a masterful use of rich hues, luxurious furnishings and refined finishes, the interior came alive. The restored wooden beam ceiling adds drama and anchors the dining area, cresting intimacy in the immense space. The massive round, wood Taj dining table - a Luan Del Savio design - balances out the delicate leaves of light that grace the coronal silhouette of the Moooi Heracleum Small Big O LED Chandelier overhead. The client says guests love to linger long after dinner is over. Leather caramel-colored chairs by Marcelo Ligieri balance out the room.

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In the living room, Fragali had her heart set on cheerful vibes. "But I wanted to also have a sophisticated and relaxed feel," she adds. Life and color are brought into the space via the accessories, rug, Missoni pillows and a beautiful Palessandro marble slab used for the TV wall unit. A unique piece is the light blue Denny sofa by Anima Domus in pampas leather. It adds the perfect touch to the overall design.

Paying careful attention to the concept of indoor/outdoor living, Fragali designed rooms to draw the exterior inward and the eye outward. The flowing spaces - from the open-plan kitchen, to the sunroom, to the outdoor pergola - were adapted to suit a family. "Everything in the house, even though it is beautiful, is extremely comfortable and durable for the family. They didn't want to worry about fragile fabric," says Fragali.

When it was time to renovate the outdoor area, the dated kidney bean-shaped pool, former BBQ area and scalloped awning were demolished. Fragali redesigned the pool, patio and landscaping. The pool deck, bright with Kettal outdoor furniture, has multiple areas for the family and the children's friends to hang out, sun bathe or read. The additional space helped the family through COVID-19 lockdowns, remote schooling and zoom calls.

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"When you have a long relationship with your client (we've been friends over 10 years), it makes the job easy and comfortable," Fragali reveals. "This is the result of a great relationship with a client and friend."

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Love gems? We do too! Precious and semi-precious gem décor is rapidly growing in popularity in 2014’s interior design market, and Rablabs offers New York’s elite the opportunity to feather their nests with the most luxurious natural materials! Between Rablabs’ recent collaboration with lifestyle guru Gwyneth Paltrow and their newest product releases, it’s clear the brand is here to stay (and that you may need to scoop up some of these glamorous designs ASAP).

Designer Anna Rabinowicz layers gems like agate and crystal with accents of pure gold and sterling silver to create unique designs for residential spaces in beautiful natural colors that complement any home. Check out her products to below to add some subtle and sophisticated sparkle to your living space!

Adorado Boxes - $150 - $320 (above)

“Our Adorado boxes are ideal for storing all your favorite treasures, from rings to coins from foreign lands. These designs pair luminous, modern Lucite with ancient, hand-carved stones. Created to perch on vanity tables, or to accent living room interiors, these boxes bring a touch of modern luxury to the home. Our Adorado boxes are available in stones including amethyst and moss agate. 1.75″ x 2.25″ (small); 3.5″ x 2.5″ x 1.5″ (medium); 4″ x 3″ x 1.5″ (large).”

Kiva Platters - $420 - $470

“Combining luxurious natural stone with 24K gold, these platters are the height of elegant tabletop décor. Our Kiva platters are perfect for displaying hors d’oeuvres, or for pairing a bottle of wine with artisanal cheeses. Master craftsmen in Brazil hand polish the rare stones, and contour their natural edges with precious metals. Platters are scratch resistant, and rubber feet on the underside protect table surfaces. Assembled in the United States. Approximately 10″ x 13″ (size may vary).”

Interno Decorative Objects - $92 - $187

“These precious formations of amethyst and citrine druze, drenched in silver and gold, are statement pieces that bring luxury to any interior. They are handcrafted in Brazil, and each piece is unique. They can also be used as paperweights or bookends, or good luck objects. Approx. 6"x4"x3" (Large); Approx. 3"x2"x1.5" (Small).”

Lumino Coasters - $120 - $140

“ Set of four. These exquisite pieces, edged in 24K gold and silver, take coasters to a new level. Distinctive and unique designs, they are perfect as gifts for your favorite hosts. This is a natural product; colors and patterns may vary. Assembled in the United States. Set of 4. Approximately 4" in diameter.”

Espera Fruit & Nut Bowls – Gold - $330 - $1,220

The design of this collection is inspired by the beautiful webbed form of the sea fan, and its filter-feeding behavior. Our 24K gold-plated fruit and nut bowls are the height of elegance, each one entirely unique. Plated in the United States, these designs support local manufacturing. 14”W x 11”D x 7”H (fruit bowl); 5.5”D x 3.5”H (nut bowl)

Rablabs products can be purchased via Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus rablabs.com and more.

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Diesel is known for its luxurious fashions, but recently the company has branched out to interior design, too. The 2013 Diesel Successful Living Collection hopes to help individuals enjoy their successes with beautiful home designs in collaboration with Scavolini, Foscarani, Moroso & Zucchi.

“Conceptualized by an internal creative team in Breganze, Italy, the Diesel for Successful Living collection is a clear translation of the brand’s lifestyle and attitude, characterized by innovative design.  The home collection possesses an ironic and vintage appeal, combined with an ultra-modern and quirky twist. Rough materials, contrasting shapes and textural treatments are the most distinctive design elements of the line, echoing the signature denim and fashion elements in Diesel apparel.”

Creative Director Andrea Rosso tells readers, “Diesel is a lifestyle brand - consumers choose us not only for the product but also for what Diesel represents; the way of life, our values, the ironic, creative and unexpected approach. We decided to enter the design world to offer to our consumers the possibility to express themselves not just through clothes but also personalizing their home with products that they feel close to their taste."

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Milan Design Week 2013 featured the newest in interior design by Versace and Armani. These luxury designers’ home décor contributions to the $750 billion global luxury goods market have earned them even bigger revenues as affluent international buyers snap up leather-covered wardrobes and custom drink coasters.

Georgio Armani reported to Reuters, “We have always looked at distant parts of the world, but this is inevitable now with the economic problems in Italy.” Armani has used materials like rare Japanese tomo wood for his newest trunk-shaped wardrobe, and he also utilized banana tree stripes for gaming tables.

Donatella Versace collaborated with Nikolai e Simon Haas for a “Donatella Chair” crafted from black leather and honeycomb brass, and Missoni presented versatile outdoor furniture.

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Looking for a clean, modern look with a kitchen focal point? This design is perfect for those who love to bring the party to the dinner table. Take a look at a space crafted by Airhouse Design Office, a Japanese firm located in Yoro.

Airhouse Design Office works with a sense of minimalism and clean lines that leave rooms feeling spacious and modern. While Airhouse used a converted warehouse for this design, we can easily see this aesthetic translating to urban apartments. Using light colors and eliminating clutter can really bring a room to life. The space featured here cloaks bedrooms in a clean white box design and offers a loft above.

Photos courtesy of Dezeen

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The Nature Print Collection brings fauna and flora into the home with organic prints inspired by Mother Nature, offering several unique prints in a range of hues taken from nature. This line works for roller blinds and is available in a width of 200 centimeters.

The Micro Fashion roller blind collection draws inspiration from the exclusive woven fabrics of Como, Italy, a city famed for its variety of exquisite textiles. The micro-theme relates to its fashion industry counterpart, in which clothing is decorated with small, repetitive designs. The collection is suitable for roller blinds as well, and 89 and 127-millimeter vertical blinds.

Coulisse also released three new collections in the plain fabric category: Rio, Fernando and Natal, which are all characterized by a real textile look. Think linen prints, woven structures and unique styles.  The collection offers 10 colors and transparent as well as black0out options.

Coulisse opened its first showroom in the United States in Miami. The luxury brand now has a showroom in Mexico and 29 locations in Brazil.

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Just take a look at the brand’s four latest lighting concepts.

Abacus Chandelier: Geometry is at its finest here, featuring linear gunmetal arms and base structure. The fluid circle shape contrasts the cold lines of the arms, with the frosted glass diffusers lightening (literally) the mood.

Bel Air Chandelier: A glamorous, swanky aesthetic presides over the design structure here. Shiny gold and hand-wrapped rock crystal combine to create an alluring, lavish ambience.

Petra Box 2-tier: This inimitable structure fuses nature and modernity. A rectangle of Brazilian rock crystal briquettes, Petra Box is two tiers of beautiful, with the light emphasizing the superb stone’s semi-transparent qualities.

Rose Chandelier: Contemporary and fluid, this chandelier is neutral enough to complement any ceiling but bold enough to make a statement. Materials include faux linen acrylic, ivory acrylic and oil-rubbed bronze.

Clients are free to customize size and finish of all the above pieces. For more information contact info@wired-designs.com.

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Case in point: the Suspension Chandelier. Unlike the conventional fixture, this modern piece is about clean lines and sophisticated hues. Choose from glass or alabaster as well as polished brass, nickel, chrome and beyond.

Continuing the unconventional theme is the Miss Redhead Table Mirror, also available in different finishes including polished brass, chrome or nickel, and light pewter.

All metals are living finishes, so time has no wear on these statement-making home appointments.

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Pillet’s version of relaxation comes in the form of the round, bold-colored Orbital chair. A fiberglass shell holds the brightly upholstered interior. What’s more, the options are endless. Choose from a black or white shell, and from punchy pinks, oranges and beyond for the upholstery.

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