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Rehousing their Michelin-starred restaurant Äng in a highly minimalist glasshouse is the latest development at Ästad Vingård winery . The owners, the Carlsson siblings, continue to tick all the right trend boxes at their winery in southwestern Sweden. Yes, a winery in Sweden. In fact, there are over 40 wineries in the Scandinavian country and at five hectares (about 12.5 acres), Ästad is one of the largest. But even it currently only sells its wines locally, mainly because the state-owned Systembolaget has the country’s strict alcohol sales monopoly. But back to the trends on the Ästad estate.…

The hybrid workplace model has become the predominant office model, especially for knowledge-based industries. And it’s clear that, as employees have reversed many companies’ return-to-work initiatives, hybrid work has become indispensable. It’s time to shift the focus to how best to make this work. With employees working part of the time in the office and part of the time working remotely, there are challenges. With 87% of employers planning to offer some sort of flexible scheduling, now is the time to get the hybrid workplace strategy right. The hybrid workplace model Whether they worked remotely before the pandemic or…

Many experts consider a slate kitchen floor to be one of the best types for a kitchen . Slate is durable, water-repellent, cheaper than other natural stone and beautiful. It is also versatile in style. According to Livingetc , slate is a “timeless flooring option that can look good in any style, modern or traditional.” Slate kitchen floor: pros and cons Most people love the look and feel of a slate kitchen floor, but nothing is perfect for everyone. Consider this short list of the pros and cons of this beautiful stone to decide if slate kitchen floors could be…

In my teens I dated a man named Luke (today he is an award-winning illustrator – he was always very talented and never without a sketchbook!), and we hung out in his family’s kitchen in London eating donuts. It was a little cottage with two upstairs, two downstairs and always felt so cozy. While scrolling through Instagram a few days ago, I came across @teawithruby and Jane Day’s cottage in North East England and it took me straight back to my teenage years! Built in the 1980s, Jane, Robert and Ruby’s home is located in the town of Billingham (which…

Companies in the US and around the world have been looking for top talent for years. In the wake of the Great Resignation, attracting talent and involving and strengthening existing employees is even more urgent. As technology advances, the variety of forms these enticements take varies as much as employee personalities, allowing HR groups to offer a multitude of benefits not seen before. Between flexible working hours, the rise of hybrid and remote working, job or desk sharing, and allowing employees to set their schedules, flexible work options can appeal to both you and your employees. Flexibility – Work to…

Known as the Miami of South Korea, Busan is known for its beaches and mountains. When the design team at Seoul-based Matter Better Interior Design Studio (mttb) approached their brief for a beach cafe in the city of Gijang-eup in the Busan Metropolitan City region for a local brand Off.O, they knew the landscape had to be the be the main attraction. The structure with the 589 square meter cafe on the weathered, rugged beach is elegant in its low minimalist profile. The cafe extends into three separate buildings. A bakery and a coffee bar are located in the central…

I posted part one on my couples vacation, where to stay and what to see; part two where to eat and drink, and now here’s the final and final chapter – where to shop. shopping in paris is always a good idea and so much inspiration! such a great design, with excellent vintage treasures to be found and of course fun fashion. I collected some of my old favorite boutiques and some wonderful new discoveries that I was eager to discover. for example, be sure to check out the surrounding areas of canal st martin in the 10th arrondissement for…

A dark floor kitchen is a beautiful look and one that is popular with light kitchen cabinets. Dark floors not only look great, but are also useful because they can hide the dirt and wear and tear that are common in these busy spaces. The works According to premier flooring supplier Porcelanosa dark floors can give a room a warmer and more elegant look. Kitchen choices for dark floors There are many flooring materials available for dark floor kitchen designs. Here are some of the best options to consider. Wooden floor kitchen – Dark wooden floors always look good.…

Okay, my friends, we’re diving across the pond to paradise today, but maybe not the palm-fringed beaches you might be imagining. instead we actually go to beautiful, old Londontown – and another surprise, we don’t eat traditional English food. instead, we’ve got Sri Lankan cooking with contemporary ingredient-focused dishes, topped with a fiery island accent at Paradijs soho . the dishes here made my mouth water and are based on family recipes influenced by portuguese, malaysian, south indian and dutch cuisine and served in a very brutalist inspired interior – think spare steel and concrete but somehow still cozy…

The first question many have is: what is flex space? A flex office space is a space that can meet the ever-changing needs of the hybrid workforce. With furniture made fully mobile, these spaces can shift from day to day or even hour to hour. Flex offices generally require little effort while offering space-saving solutions that help employees make the most of the space. A flex office responds to the different needs of a changing hybrid workplace. Many flexible spaces contain spaces for mixed use. These spaces can be used for collaboration, break rooms or a workspace for a…