Hot new designers at FurnItalia

The temple of Italian style in the Philippines, FurnItalia, bares its latest furniture pieces from the hottest names in the world of international design. The exclusive distributor of upscale Italian furniture and the biggest lifestyle store in the country presents the genius of designers Carlo Colombo, Jean-Marie Massaud, Ferruccio Laviani and Antonella Mosca, four of the most influential figures in the world of architecture and furniture design. The massive building encased in glass walls at Fort Bonifacio not only houses Italy’s best and most luxurious furniture, it also employed one of its most innovative young designers in conceptualizing FurnItalia’s interiors.

Italian interior design master Carlo Colombo breathed life into the new FurnItalia at The Fort through the use of lines that embrace the whole structure, serving the dual purpose of filtering in sunlight and adding texture and warmth to the building. This marriage of style and functionality echoes FurnItalia managing director Florence Ko’s main thrust–to bring furniture that satisfies the Filipino’s love for both beauty and quality. At FurnItalia, creations from these hip designers join more international names in furniture design such as Piero Lissoni, Philippe Starck, Jean Nouvel, Hannes Wettstein, Patricia Urquiola and F.A. Porsche. Check it out.

Marvel at the fruits of their creative genius by visiting FurnItalia at 30th St. corner Rizal Drive, Crescent Park, West Bonifacio Global City or call 819-1887.

Johnny’s wine of the week

This week, your columnist recommends Luis Felipe Edwards Merlot Reserva, a wine with a dark ruby hue with a bouquet of sweet oak, vanilla, red currant and raspberry. It opens with flavors of cassis and plum on the palate and is full-bodied and silky. An excellent wine perfect for salmon, white meats and cheeses

Exclusively imported and distributed by BestWorld Beverage Brands. Call 637-8491 to 94, or e-mail bbbi@paci-fic.net.ph.