Archive for the 'House Elements' Category

Ever since the first family moved into a manmade structure, every era has been marked by a different set of architectural and design tendencies. Whether it’s the outrageous ostentation of the Age of Baroque or the clean straight lines of the Modernist period, each era has developed its own set of ideas as to what constitutes the ideal design.

Continue reading…Let’s go green – how the eco movement changed the way we live now…

Although nothing can really compare with the thrill of seeing a movie in a real cinema, we are increasingly relying on DVDs to keep us up to date with the latest Hollywood blockbusters.

For those of us who prefer classic movies, our homes are often the only place where we can watch the films that we fell in love with years ago. The death of the independent cinema has meant that variety has all too frequently been sacrificed, with countrywide chains screening the same offerings whether you’re living in Manchester, Manhattan or Madrid.

Continue reading…Home cinema – the small screen gets bigger!…

What is the essence of luxury and are we right to desire it? Luxury and the pursuit of excellence discussed and redefined by José Ribes Bas, CEO of Inmobiliaria Rimontgó and Valencian furniture designer José Miguel Martínez Medina.

The following feature appeared in the January 2010 of L’Exquisite Magazine

Continue reading…The essence of luxury…

Unlike Abstract Expressionism, which for a time became the dominant influence in painting in the post-World War II period, Minimalism has been incorporated into almost every aspect of the creative Arts. Rebelling against the messy, raw emotionalism of Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism was all cool logic and clean lines.

Continue reading…Minimalism, or how less really can be more…

Ask most people for their definition of their ideal property and there’s a very good chance that the description will include a swimming pool. Given the vast amounts of money wasted every year on gym membership that is never adequately utilised, a swimming pool can be seen as something more than a sybaritic indulgence.

Continue reading…The depths of luxury…

How do you view your kitchen? Is it merely a functional necessity or is it a warm, welcoming place that unites the family? Or maybe it’s a high-tech palace, fitted with the most expensive equipment on the market?

Well, if the first description is the one that best describes your domestic circumstances then maybe it’s about time that you thought again about what a first class kitchen could do for your home.

Continue reading…Kitchens – the heart of the home…

(Second part)

José Ribes Bas, CEO of Rimontgó, and José Miguel Martínez Medina, his counterpart at Valencian design firm JMM MOBISA MARTINEZ MEDINA, enjoy the view of Valencia’s iconic architecture as they meet to discuss the true meaning and value of style, comfort, luxury and excellence.

Continue reading…A meeting of minds (II)…