News by Raymond Lee

大自然元素向来在设计界中，扮演着重要的角色。

In this second part of my report, I am highlighting a few more trends and ideas which I hope could be a source of inspiration for you as much as they are for me. All it takes is a dash of your own creativity and these trends could easily be tailored for your own home.

有超过400名参展者在伦敦设计节中展出得意之作，让参观者欣赏时下最前卫的创意和手艺。

Last Sept 17 to 25, more than 400 London Design Festival (LDF) exhibitors took over the UK capital. Scores of designers presented their latest collections and wowed visitors with their amazing artistry and creativity.

I had a most inspiring stopover in Paris recently with a visit to one of the world’s largest interior design trade shows — the Maison&Objet Paris 09/2016 Fair.

My recent trip of discovery and inspiration to Sri Lanka culminated at its capital, Colombo. Following the short but wonderful sojourn at the Galle Fort Precinct, we headed north towards Colombo using the new highway linking Galle and Colombo. The journey took only two hours — half of what it used to be! Progress indeed.

On a recent visit to Sri Lanka, I came away most inspired by the architecture and design features of many of its old and more recent buildings. Interestingly, many of these are currently home to splendid boutique hotels, restaurants, cafes and retail shops. Whether lovingly restored or brand new, the spaces or structures reflect great respect for the period or the neighbourhood they are located in.

In more recent years, the line between hospitality design and residential design has been blurred with many hotels and resorts beginning to look more like high-end homes and vice versa. As a designer, I am always on the lookout for the latest ideas in interiors.

What you need to dress up a special sit-down dinner.

Ideas for home entrance foyers to make that welcome special.