Issue 07/18

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SEVEN HOUSES WITH BEAUTIFUL GARDENS

A PROPERTY ON FOCUS

FROM OUR BLOG

Trends - Meditation gardens

The eastern ethos of serenity is taking root also in European gardens as the popularity of Japanese style in the landscaping of contemporary architectural spaces in the western world increases.

Designers and architects are increasingly focusing on eastern practices in shaping green spaces. Authentic Japanese gardens, however, proves to be a serious challenge for the Western man, with its complex layers and deep meaning embedded in the choice of colors, materials and symbols. Japanese consider gardens as a place to balance during long walks and meditation in a natural environment. These spaces do not exist simply to be observed or to stay in them. They are designed to stimulate the mind. This philosophical approach to green spaces gives Japanese gardens another value, turning them into a real treasure with year-round impact on the senses. They have evolved over the years, along with Zen Buddhism, from which much of the symbolism emerge.

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Back to Earth - the new colour trend

We've all heard about the so-called millennial pink - the vivid pink that literally flooded the interiors and fashion collections we have seen lately. You've probably also noticed the lemon yellow or deep purple, which the Pantone Institute has announced as trendy for 2018. The color, which was the surprise on the catwalks this season, however, has nothing to do with these vivid tones. It can not even be defined as a certain color. Different variations of chocolate, beige, amber, cinnamon and rust have emerged everywhere. From the catwalks to the beaches, where the neon swimsuits and kaftans with bright prints have given way to those in quieter and neutral earth tones, combined with wicker baskets and leather sandals.

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