Fitas Buffet by H & F Campana. Carpenters workshop Gallery
Having a successful career as professional or entrepreneur can be measured in many ways: Happiness, money, reputation, fame, sense of fulfilment, ability to support philanthropic causes and exclusivity. One does not exclude the others as you can aim to have them all.
Of all of them exclusivity is the most slippery in meaning as with exclusivity one may expect to have access to the most expensive things, bespoke items, art, collectables or to unique pieces which have a recognised value in the society you are a part of.
The reasons for possessing these unique pieces should not necessarily have connotations of snobbism, they can be the product of appreciation because of their innovation, beauty or creativity, or all of them being considered by the buyer a wonderful representation of the spirit of the time past or present.
When working on the interiors of your home you can translate that exclusivity in many ways:
1.- Exceptional Interior Design
Working with the right interior designer that can translate your vision, life style and spirit into forms, shapes and colours. This is crucial for achieving an exclusive look and feel with a sophisticated touch, elegance and charm.
2. – Exceptional Craftsmanship
Furniture by Ginger Brown
Bespoke furniture will be a must for creating the interiors you are aiming for, hence choosing professionals like furniture makers, decorators, stonemasons, etc that have a deep an exquisite understanding and that excel in the right skills will make a difference.
3. – Exceptional Materials
Left: tiles by Menestrello. Right: red cuckoo marble
Whether marble, wood, leather, wallpaper, fabrics, ceramic tiles or plaster, etc the only way to create great interiors is by sourcing the best materials in quality, beauty and durability.
4. – Exceptional Brands
Left: Platner coffee table designed by Warren Platner; 1966. Knoll. Right: Rituals pendant lights designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba. Foscarini.
Others items will need to be purchased as the manufacturer sells it, in this case buying from recognised brands will guarantee great quality in finishes, materials and design.
5. – Exceptional Art
Left: painting by Wilfredo Lam. Right: painting by Miya Ando
This can be extremely exciting as you can aim for finding new talents in whatever discipline you are fond of (painting, engraving, conceptual art, photography, digital art, sculpture, installations, etc) or you can acquire the pieces of recognised artists. Whichever way you want to go it will give you, I can assure you, great pleasure and fulfillment.
6.- Exceptional Furniture
Chaise Lounge by Marc Newson. Limited Edition of 10
Certainly there are great pieces of furniture for your interiors that can be bought in showrooms from prestigious brands or made by skilful artisans. However there is also the possibility of going one step higher, commissioning or purchasing furniture designed by artists in limited editions so that you can have art and furniture condensed in the same piece.
Buying these contemporary pieces can be a risk as usually they are expensive and you don’t have any guarantee that they are going to pass the test of time but it comes with the excitement of having the eye or meeting the right contacts that have a vision to assess how the market and taste will perform.
7.- Exceptional Antiques
Left: head of Dionysus. 2nd-1st Century. Phoenix Ancient Art. Right: African mask. Galerie Lucas Ratton
Contemporary design can be extremely beautiful and sleek but having good quality antiques will add that touch of sophistication and personal taste that almost nothing can match. You don’t need to have a home full of them… better few but chosen with care and passion.
Being exceptional requires savoir faire, effort, constancy and vision. Your home certainly will be the reflection of your unique taste. Make it memorable.
