Using humble materials and spaces with raw appeal, this trend celebrates the beauty of the "unfinished" and the power of repurposing. For the past few years, renovating old warehouses, barns and industrial buildings into residential spaces has become evermore fashionable, especially in big cities such as New York City and Los Angeles. Urban lofts make the most of high ceilings and feature uniquely designed open floor plans that perfectly match a contemporary lifestyle. Shapin

Sarah Lavoine's new hospitality and commercial projects are an ode to colour, and offer a glimpse into her world. According to one of France’s best known interior designers, there are no rules for giving life to a space. One should only aim to create unique atmospheres filled with warmth and energy. “I consider every project I do as a new experience, with a new story behind it,” Sarah Lavoine says. Since 2002, she and her team have worked on one-of-a-kind public and private p