The magazine Mobiliário em Notícias highlights us in its ‘Bath’ section presenting us as the ideal partner for a personalized design.
UNIWC is a piece of personal hygiene that adds everything that we usually design in the toilet: the toilet, the washbasin and the shower.
AICEP – The portuguese agency for investment and foreign trade is a public entity that promotes foreign productive investment, increase in exports and the internationalization of companies and economy. This is carried out through the offices in Portugal and the branches spread in over 50 markets.
AIECP highlighted Arch Valadares as being one of the companies that actively promotes portuguese Products abroad.
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New year, new home. Or at least when it comes to decor.
Take advantage of the renewal atmosphere of the new year to give a new look to your home. This is a process that always requires some inspiration, so we brought together some of the world’s experts in interior design to find some ideas and adapt them to your project. From ambassadors of luxury to those looking for a space as comfortable as possible, these are five decoration professionals you should have as a reference:
Rita Konig
The slogan of this London designer is “easy habitability”. Konig demystifies the issue of interior decoration and explores the sensitivity of spaces. For this designer, it is not enough that a space looks beautiful, it is important that people feel comfortable in it. Rita Konig is a chronicler at House & Garden magazine, where she gives advice and tips on decoration.
Peter Dunham
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With French, English and North American influences, Dunham became known for its eclectic interiors. It is through a mixture of more classic and contemporary styles that he finds balance and personalization of spaces for each type of client.
Thad Hayes
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An assumed minimalist, Thad Hayes uses each piece as an essential in a certain space. Adding or removing a piece to the final decoration would take its balance. The designer bets on harmonious and smooth combinations, which allow the compartments to breathe.
Alberto Pinto
Eclecticism and luxury notes are a signature of Alberto Pinto, who works with a team of more than 80 employees. The projects carried out by his atelier include, in addition to residences, airports and private jets, and can be seen in various parts of the globe.
KELLY HOPPEN
One of the most respected designers in the world, Kelly Koppen seeks in each project the involvement of decoration with the clients’ lifestyle. It achieves a perfect fusion between practicality and luxury. Her portfolio includes restaurants, offices and private planes and yachts.
See also some estilos de decoração decorating styles to get inspired.
There are several ways to decorate a home.
From the Scandinavian style, to the industrial, passing through the eclectic, the important thing is to feel comfortable in your space. Although each decorative style has very specific features, it is always possible to mix them to achieve an even more personalized decoration.
Get inspired by our selection:
French Country Style
Inspired by the houses of the French villages, this style is defined by the pastel tones, the mixture of patterns and the elegance of the rustic finishes, of which the tiles are an example. The appearance of country houses with modern features allows to create comfortable environments, conducive to rest and relaxation.
Industrial
With clean lines and raw materials, the industrial style is characterized by the predominance of black, grey and white tones. The genesis of this decoration is found in large spaces such as warehouses, factories and garages, so the “open space” concept is one of its pillars. It is advisable to strategically apply spotlights, to prevent spaces from appearing too one-dimensional.
Scandinavian
Simple, contemporary and functional, this style of decoration is characterized by the combination of organic and artificial materials. Most of the interiors with this style adopt grey and white as main tones, in very clean and minimalist visuals. Cosiness is the main motto of this style, as if the Nordics were not the biggest fans of the famous “hygge”.
Nautical
Whites, beiges and blues stand out in this style that reflects a lot the decorations of the beach houses. This decorative influence suggests elements such as ropes, anchors, nautical maps and nets, even if in a more stylized way.
Natural light is a very important factor in nautical decoration spaces, as well as white textiles and furniture, which make the lighting more profitable.
Boho-chic
This is a relaxed style, somewhat carefree, which combines several colours, patterns and textures. Ethnic and tribal patterns are privileged. As a rule, plants in this decorative style are also included, which gives the spaces a fresher and more dynamic air.
What differentiates this style from the simple Boho is the inclusion of classic elements, such as lamps and frames.
Eclectic
This is the style that gives you the most freedom, because it has no definite trends. There are some guidelines, but the purpose of this style is to mix the features that suit you best in each style, to create a very personalized and original decoration. Have fun combining colours, patterns and materials, but don’t use everything at the same time, so as not to lose the consistency of the spaces. Choose a cleaner background, highlight a particular piece or choose to merge just two or three styles. It is important that when trying to assign personality to the spaces not to make the mistake of leaving everything a tremendous mess.
ARCH Valadares presents the new Neoclassical BTW collection.
With a more minimalist and contemporary design than Neoclassical, this Back To Wall series does not compromise the refined neoclassical style that defines the collection.
Inspired by the time of neoclassicism, with its harmonious lines and rectangular shapes, now with the Back To Wall feature, a smart solution to maximize space in the most intimate compartment of your home.
A true revivalist icon of the Valadares mastery.
New colours, new fabrics, new decorative styles. Autumn and winter come full of novelties when it comes to interior decoration.
In addition to the aesthetic issue, these new trends make the environments more comfortable and desirable to be, as intended in the coldest seasons.
Keep up with the new trends for this Fall / Winter season and choose the one that best suits your home:
Goodbye White and Pink Millennial. Hello Green, Blue and Black!
Millennial white and pink, which were very strong in previous seasons, now give way to darker and more enveloping colours such as green, blue and black.
The trend dictates that these colours should be adopted in monochromatic settings. Especially in living rooms, these tones are defined as ultra modern. If the finishes of the decorative accessories are matte, perfect! The trick is to play with several points of light, preferably warm, to create cozy and more intimate environments.
Colour Blocking
Another very strong trend is the so-called colour blocking. Here, geometry rules, for the creation of dynamic and energetic environments.
Venture out to play with contrasting colour blocks, either in the painting of the walls or simply in the decorative elements. Bet on dark colours and contrast with lighter ones, like yellow or pink blush.
Open the door of your house to the velvet
Luxurious and extremely comfortable, this is one of the most welcoming fabrics to use in these cold seasons. Combine it with rougher and more natural textures, such as wood, raffia or metals and ceramics. If there is no budget for a sofa or armchair, opt for velvet pillows.
Geometry on the walls
The tiles are back, but with more shapes, more colours and more reliefs! Squares and rectangles are already outdated and the new shapes challenge the geometry in a fun way. This trend is very versatile, because it allows the combination with more modern and minimalist styles or more traditional and elaborate.
Choose minimalism and nature
Japanese minimalism inspired this decoration trend for Autumn / Winter 2017. Well-defined and balanced lines, handicrafts and natural materials create a serene and pleasant environment.
Nature maintains the prominence it has already achieved in previous seasons. That is why indoor plants are to be maintained. In addition to purifying the air, they create a more natural and lively environment. Ponder plants such as orchids, bromeliads or the simple but always beautiful succulents.
Gemstones are also for home this season. But this time, marble gives way to quartz. As in shades, white is also outdated in stones. The highlights are green and pink, in stones such as quartz or agate. Use them as decorative elements on their own or in accessories such as bookends or storage boxes.
The bathroom is the most personal and intimate compartment in the house, so it must be a harmonious, simple and peaceful space. It is in this space that the days begin and end, so the ideal is to transmit balance and serenity, which often contrasts with the rest of the day.
To achieve a relaxing and serene environment in the bathroom, there are a few tips to consider:
Neutral colours
The harmony between the tones of ceramic tableware, coverings and the furniture itself must be preserved. Neutral tones, such as white, grey, ochre and beige, should reign. In a discreet way, colourful notes can appear.
Raw materials
The materials most used in Zen environments are those that are in a natural state or little industrialized: wood or stones. One or more types of materials can be used to achieve a balanced and personified space.
Natural lighting
If possible, large windows should be chosen in order to take advantage of natural light. Here, tiles also play an important role in monetizing the light that enters the room. If it is not possible to have large windows, focus on indirect and subtle light sources, such as candles, thus providing an environment favourable to rest and even meditation.
Simple decoration
The choice of decorative objects for a Zen environment must be taken care of. They must be smooth elements, with organic lines and neutral or pastel colours. Indoor plants can function as a decorative element, since they combine with this type of environment and give natural, balance and elegance to the space.
ARCH Valadares participated in ISH, from March 14 to 18, the largest world fair for sanitary ceramics, construction and renewable energy technologies.
Held in Frankfurt, Germany, the participating companies presented their latest ecological bets on innovation and development.
ARCH Rimless System
On the way to a more sustainable future, ARCH Valadares presented at the event the new Rimless solution – drainage / cleaning system of the basins (characterized by the elimination of the rim / drainage channel of the basins), similar to those already on the market but with a level of performance that allows 100% cleaning of the surface.
The Rimless system has the unique advantage of allowing full access to the water flow zone inside the basin, ensuring the most complete cleaning and hygiene of the sanitary appliance. This solution, required by the market in recent years, represents a challenge in terms of managing the flow of water inside the basin, which normally does not ensure complete cleaning and tends to cause water projection towards the outside of the bowl.
In fact, it is common to see that Rimless systems either do not meet the splash test requirement or, if they do, they do not completely clean the internal surface. It is common to see advertising designations such as “we ensure 95% of the area is clean”.
Thus, the challenge corresponded to the design of a solution that would guarantee thorough cleaning and elimination of splashes through the creation of a complete ceramic bowl, a material that ARCH has mastered as only a handful have done before and that ensures maximum resistance and durability.
Thus, ARCH, taking advantage of its long experience in the design of toilets, implemented a solution apparently the same as others that already exist, but which in detail presents three fundamental differences:
– 100% cleaning, fully complying with the European standard;
– Total absence of splashes;
– Total absence of splashes;
Highflush System
The Highflush lushing system was also presented, an innovative solution that is distinguished by better performance, new installation possibilities and greater convenience.
The Highflush flushing system, consisting of a control unit, a solenoid valve and a supply unit, was developed with the purpose of, with a single solution, being able to cover various types of sanitary facilities, such as overhead toilets, BTW, public facilities or people with reduced mobility.
The control unit is part of the control board and controls the opening time of the solenoid valve. The activation is done by touch or by approximation (depending on the selected parameterization) of a finger in the central part of the control board. If the touch or the touch of the finger is instantaneous, we will have a short-term discharge. If the touch or approach time is prolonged (about 3 seconds), we will have a greater discharge.
System features:
– Control board cleaning mode. This feature allows you to disable the system for cleaning;
– Whole discharge (4L) and half discharge (2L); –
Parameterization of the discharge time according to the supply conditions of the water supply network;
- – Possibility to parameterize the approach distance for activation;
- – Dispenses tank / water reservoir, reducing noise of use;
- – Estimated consumption savings of 15%.
It is in the irregular lines of nature that we find the distinctive feature of perfection. Natural elements such as stone, wood or shells, have an intrinsic energy and a living beauty that we do not find in manufactured objects. The organic uniqueness of its shapes and textures, contribute to define the identity of the spaces, establishing a silent dialogue with nature. Best of all, they don’t have a price tag. They are a gift from nature.
Carved to measure for each project, or as found in its natural state, these materials are always an inspiring presence and a prominent element in any room. From a simple decorative design, to larger pieces, they are a stimulus for our senses and, at the same time, provide a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere.
There is no fuss in finding them. A nice walk through the countryside, or next to the beach, can materialize that wooden bench that you are looking for in the living room, or that stone waterfall, that you designed for the bathroom.
Under a closer look, these hidden “treasures” are revealed. But we have to collect them carefully, respect for nature being the most important of them all.