Design Darling May-Aug 2025
Not color, not non-color—but a way of life. White is lightness, light, clarity. Monochrome color concepts are making a comeback—and white leads the style charts with timeless naturalness. Hardly any other shade has such a calming, clear, and yet versatile effect. It’s my favorite when it comes to design pieces that enhance rooms without being obtrusive – which is precisely why I’m showcasing selected highlights in this issue that radiate understated elegance: porcelain vases that seem to be shaped from light itself. A kitchen that shines with its simplicity. And lighting designs that calm the eye – but make the heart dance.
Silver White and Deluxe Gold Statement
No two pieces are alike, but all are stylish. The handmade, one-of-a-kind pieces from Wyle Design, made of epoxy resin, add elegant accents to hotel rooms, bathrooms, or the dinner table. Whether soap dispensers, tea light holders, crystal jars, or trays—each piece is crafted with precision and sensitivity, bringing design quality far removed from mass production into everyday life.
The Silver White and Deluxe Gold color variations are particularly impressive: gently shimmering tones between coolness and elegance that radiate calm and value. Ideal for hosts who want to offer their guests a special experience, down to the last detail.
Behind the brand is the young Styrian Leonie Winter, whose designs are not only visually appealing but also emotionally compelling – each piece tells a story of craftsmanship and personal drive. Available online: www.wyledesign.at
Midi icons in white – Rosenthal rewrites design history
Design classics in a handy format: With its new Midi collection, Rosenthal is offering six iconic vase models in an elegant intermediate size (14–15 cm) – demonstrating how porcelain can set the tone in style even in a reduced form. Entirely in white, available in either matte or glossy, the vases blend effortlessly into modern interior concepts – whether as a minimalist centerpiece, an eye-catching feature in the lobby, or a lovely detail on a set table.
Each vase is a design statement: “Fast” by Cédric Ragot appears to be in motion – inspired by digital transformation. “Squall” by the same designer translates dynamism into silent porcelain. “Skum” by Danish architecture firm BIG is reminiscent of an inflatable pavilion, while ‘Hop’ by Sebastian Herkner evokes associations with contemporary sculpture. “Node” by Martin Hirth plays with the moment of a fleeting knot, frozen in ceramic. And with “Surface,” Achim Haigis interprets the design language of nature.
The collection embodies Rosenthal's design heritage – developed over decades, always in collaboration with the greats of art, architecture, and design. It also offers added value for the industry: as a stylish addition to boutique hotels, fine dining concepts, or design-oriented restaurants.
Available from $37.50 (RRP) in specialist stores or in the Rosenthal online shop. www.rosenthal.de
Gold meets white – light objects with aura
When design meets light and white becomes the stage, quiet statements with a big impact are created. At the exclusive Phi Beach on the Costa Smeralda, Catellani & Smith sets subtle accents with selected luminaires: the filigree Fil de Fer outdoor luminaires in white aluminum and gold blend in with the rocky coastal landscape – seemingly weightless and yet full of expression. Their warm light emphasizes the natural beauty of the location without being intrusive.
In the restaurants, the wireless Giulietta BE table lamps in vintage brass create a minimalist chic and smooth transitions between day and night. Their dimmable light effect gives each table an almost magical tranquility.
Bellatrix, the imposing, hand-gilded luminaire with its radial structures, acts like a modern sun in the room – a play of light, white, and gold that connects architecture, interior, and atmosphere.
White reimagined – glass as an element of lightness in professional kitchens
White has always stood for purity, clarity, and a sense of space – and is undergoing an exciting update in 2025. Many kitchens that are currently associated with “white” actually feature sophisticated glass fronts, satin-finished surfaces, and translucent structures. The effect: a bright, light-flooded room concept that combines calm, functionality, and openness.
This is particularly evident in the new Luce composition from ARAN Cucine, designed in collaboration with the renowned Studio Marco Piva. Here, matt lacquered MDF in a delicate cloud blue meets glass display doors, backlit rear panels, and open shelves – an ensemble that not only looks elegant but also deliberately radiates lightness. White is not just a color here, but an atmosphere.
The new edition of the Volare line, presented at Euro-Cucina 2024, also picks up on this trend: curves, translucent materials, rotating modules, and light surfaces combine aesthetics with function. Anyone who wants to make their kitchen the communicative heart of their home – for example, as an open show kitchen in a hotel or a breakfast area with character – will find inspiring solutions here.
Glass is the invisible hero here: it visually enlarges the room, brings light into dark areas, and provides additional accents with integrated LED technology. Models such as Guadalupe and Ylenia prove that classic kitchen styles also benefit from the clear design language—especially in combination with white-tinted glass frames, gold-colored details, or warm lighting effects.
From Genusspunkt magazine, May–Aug 2025
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