As featured on Tatler Asia last August 18, 2021
Tech company, ITOOH Homestyle, brings the best of local furniture from your screens and into your homes. Here are some of their top picks for new pieces:
"Don't be afraid to mix texture and colour," says Andrew Bercasio, Chief Operating Officer of ITOOH Homestyle.
In the year and a half since the pandemic first began, people have found themselves spending more and more time at home. Since then, our living spaces have transformed: from transient rest stops to reliable havens, from mundane eating spaces to shared sanctuaries. Needless to say, we've begun to see the importance of liking where we live.
"A good home is always something that is filled with items that really speak to [the residents] or makes them happy or tells a story," Bercasio adds. But how then can people begin (or continue) their own home design projects? With lockdowns underway, home shopping has become something of a difficulty. Fortunately, ITOOH is here to provide. A tech company at its core, ITOOH provides Filipinos with a wide portfolio of furniture pieces. With everything from established local brands, to promising startup shops, ITOOH has become a top-choice purveyor for those looking to level up their homes. Here are the top picks from their extensive catalogue:
Avant Garde Velvet Moss Green Sofa
Nothing spells luxury like a velvet sofa. The Avant Garde Velvet Moss Green Sofa is a classic design sourced from Fashion Interior by Paul Cornelissen, a Makati based furniture store known for comfortable yet elegant pieces.
The Avant Garde sofa's upholstery comes with an elegant diamond pattern and follows a striking silhouette with a curved backrest and generous arm rests. Squat stainless steel legs add strength to its foundation, and its lavish size makes it a perfect place to spend Friday nights with your family.
Bosnia Dining Table
If you've ever found yourself working in the kitchen, then you know the importance of versatility in furniture. Enter: the Bosnia Dining Table from Neu Muri Furniture. Created by a local brand based in White Plains, Quezon City, the Bosnia Dining Table comfortably seats up to eight diners or guests and can also double as a conference table. Its design reinforces the modern living space with its industrial, geometric design made in matte metal, oak, and wood.
Nuovo Wing Chair with Acantha Sculpted Leather
A veritable mood piece, this Gothic-inspired seating system by Thomas & George is known as the Nuovo Wing Chair. Its opulence comes as no surprise as Thomas & George is among the Filipino brands known for luxury, artisan furniture. Their designs often mimic the fashion during the "The Age of Elegance", a timeless choice that finds many supporters today.
The Nuovo Wing Chair boasts hand-sculpted leather in a hand-embossed Acantha design. Though its regal appearance may intimidate some, it is also incredibly comfortable; plus, the he mahogany wood frame is fully customisable, allowing it to be used as a piece in a variety of home interiors. Choose from a natural finish, a walnut finish, or even a gold leaf finish depending on your taste.
Freesia Console Table
The Freesia Console Table offers elegant style to any living space. Its main structure is a marble surface that is kept in balance by powder-coated brass or gold legs. Making for a statuesque silhouette, this piece from Neu Muri boasts slim lines and dynamic geometry—perfect for both family living or even solo spaces you can call your own.
Kipling Desk
Looking for a taste of nostalgia? The Kipling Desk may be just the thing for you. This vintage-inspired piece is made from artists at Prizmic & Brill's Voyager group. Though they are an American-operated design house, their eclectic designs have found a niche market in the Philippines, both in Angeles, Pampanga, and in Greenbelt, Makati.
Though this particular piece features legs that appear slim and sleek, its desk is incredibly sturdy, with an incredible personality that's shown through a dark leather exterior, nickel accents, and dark wood trim. There are multiple drawers and shelves as well, the perfect system for storing knick-knacks and notes.
Lumenis Conic-18 Coffee Pendant Lamp
Boo Bed
Fans of bedframes that evoke the dreamy nostalgia of classic romance will love the Boo Bed by Thomas & George. Made from handcarved wood in either mahogany or walnut finishes, the upholstered head board of this made-to-order piece promises the best sleep of your life.
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