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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.

Forget lobby flowers and off-the-shelf wall decorations. Hotels and restaurants are rediscovering art – not as decoration, but as an experience that lasts. From optical illusions in Palermo to culinary art on canvas: if you’re not curating now, you’re losing out.

Salt is one of the most important ingredients in cooking, but increased salt consumption can have serious health consequences. Kirin Holdings has now developed a revolutionary gadget: the Electric Salt Spoon, which uses electricity to enhance the taste of food. But what is behind it? And could this device even become a game changer in the restaurant industry?

How a design object from Umbria is redefining the enjoyment of wine at Fera Palma – and why a Spanish sommelier with sake visions is setting new trends.

From South Tyrol to Salzburg – these extraordinary hideaways in the Alps offer more than just comfort. They are places where the mountain panorama becomes an experience.

From inhalation bars to moon phase treatments and wine ceremonies: These six innovative wellness concepts show how far modern relaxation can go today – and what the industry should learn from them.