Designer Insights

In the intricate tapestry of Chinese astrology, the Year of the Wood Snake emerges as a symbol of wisdom, elegance, and transformation. Its enigmatic presence draws from the natural world, embodying the duality of strength and subtlety, power and poise.

ITOOH Homestyle shares four key design directions for the year ahead, along with expert insights to help create a home that’s stylish and meaningful.

Local craftsmanship and heritage are among the key design trends this 2025. This year’s design trends are all about infusing personal stories into one’s space — from celebrating local craftsmanship to embracing vintage flair and layered maximalism.

The new year brings fresh opportunities to revamp your home. As design evolves, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of thoughtful expression and bold choices. Discover how this year's signature color and emerging trends can refresh your space for the new year.

In the realm of contemporary art, Dante Perez emerges as a maestro who skillfully unravels the living ironies imposed upon bodies in industrial societies. Through a series of captivating works, Dante Perez delves into the intricate relationship between beauty and its hidden costs, where man-made standards no longer hold the transformative power they once did. Instead, the human form becomes a complex narrative, a responsibility that challenges societal norms.

In the quaint town of Tiaong, Quezon, a hidden gem is nestled within—a potter's garden belonging to the celebrated craftsman, Ugu Bigyan. Ugu, short for Augusto, carved his niche in the world of ceramic art, creating masterpieces that seamlessly blend nature with the malleability of clay.

To help bring the world of art online and into the homes of every Filipino, e-Commerce startup shopITOOH is launching a brand new category that showcases the works of up and coming talent that is very much homegrown and overflowing with distinct artistry and style.

When it comes to Homestyle rules, the eclectic style is a bit more forgiving as compared to the rest. Its ability to create certain moods and expressions are part of the reason why I gravitate towards it the most.

An architect turned to furniture design during the pandemic, and selected rattan as his medium. BusinessWorld talked with architect and furniture designer Jed Yabut, one of the merchants on furniture e-commerce platform ITOOH, late last month.

When Cyrus Dan Canares started his line of home furnishings five years ago. there was no sign of a looming pandemic.

Lara K. Sarmiento, Thomas & George's Creative Director & Principal Designer talks about the history of their brand, Filipino artistry, and why it is always an excellent idea to invest in classic/traditional home furniture.

For almost four decades now, Prizmic and Brill has been making timeless home furniture and accent pieces.

On this episode of ITOOH Homestyle Experts, we sat down with textile artist Cyrus Dan Canares of TravelFund by SiriusDan - an expert in mixing and matching fabrics, patterns, & colors.

We sat down with Architect Jed Yabut, founder & principal designer of Jed Yabut Furniture and Design and talked to him about his design influences, Filipino craftsmanship, and how to take care of your rattan pieces.

One of Manila's top interior designers, Nina Santamaria, the Principal Designer of Grupo Santamaria shared her design principles, love for art, surfing, travel, and tequila!