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Italian-style home decor is all the rage. Elegant, ornate, and high-quality, these are but some of the main characteristics of Italian craftsmanship and design that makes it so prominent.

With its impressive portfolio of Italian brands from Fornasetti to Versace by Rosenthal, and Stosa Cucine, to name a few, Opulence Design Concept brings luxury appliances and furniture to the Philippines.

The emporium showcases well-curated pieces for design flair, efficiency, technical innovation, and unique style, all the while considering the homeowners’ daily wants and needs.

A brainchild of husband-and-wife tandem Gerry and Jinky Sy, the concept store is envisioned to make luxurious fixtures and home décor more accessible to everyone.

With business roots anchored on a commitment to providing integrated living solutions, the couple has been interested in interiors for a long time. Growing their trade from solutions for enterprises to homes was a natural progression.

This passion project, inspired by the belief that “every home or space has room for luxury,” looks to elevate Filipino residences with items that while beautiful, offer smart solutions, and add value to life.

In 2019, Gerry and Jinky unveiled the first Opulence Design Concept showroom on Connecticut Street in Greenhills, which they deem as a prelude to “the innovative way of providing accessible luxury and changing design engagement.”

Four years later, just this month, Opulence Design Concept opens at the Podium.

Here are some of the brands to expect when one visits the shop Gerry calls an “experience center.”

The vivid imagination of Piero Fornasetti, known as one of the most prolific artists of his time, is encapsulated in artworks and furniture. Fornasetti produced a total of 13,000 pieces that defined furniture and decorative arts in the 20th century. Conceived in his atelier, named after himself, are limited edition prints that have brought distinct art to households around the globe.

Today, the brand Fornasetti is renowned and admired for furniture and home décor accessories that embody the Italian painter’s distinct identity of “practical madness.” Imagination meets function as his works are brought to life on porcelain, furniture, wallpapers, and other home items.

This passion project, inspired by the belief that ‘every home or space has room for luxury,’ looks to elevate Filipino residences with items that, while beautiful, offer smart solutions and add value to life.

Two brands synonymous with excellence and high quality come together to develop a range of tableware and décor that are sophisticated as they are refined.

Famous for its excellence in craftsmanship, the brand creates pieces that are skillfully made from the highest quality material that looks to stand the test of time. Combine this with Versace’s luxurious and glamorous Italian design aesthetic, and the result is standout pieces of tableware and décor that are timeless in elegance and worthy of display in your home.

This furniture label values quality, design solutions, and a keen eye for detail in its pieces. It works closely with architects and designers to bring Italian design and craftsmanship to homes everywhere.

Crafted in the Italian headquarters in Mariano Comense in the province of Como, Lombardy, the label delivers a wide range of materials to choose from when shopping for sofas, chairs, tables, beds, and other modular. Bring home the “Made in Italy” spirit in each Misura Emme piece where every detail, mechanism, and inch must be impeccable.

Representing the perfect combination of Italian excellence, craftsmanship, and good taste, Sambonet brings European sensibilities to one’s table setting.

Its flatware collection includes knives, forks, spoons, and other dinner essentials that are available in stainless steel or silver-plated and in a selection of finishes such as shiny, matte, or vintage.

Fashioned from distinguished artisan care, the company’s silversmith tradition and production techniques are passed down to create each piece into a work of art.

The reliable and highly ethical company has been producing kitchens for 55 years in the Italian region of Tuscany.

Designed to allow for ease, efficiency, and an effortless flow of movement in every space, Stosa Cucine presents 100,000 possible combinations to consider in kitchen customization.

Built using eco-friendly materials, aside from sustainability Stosa Cucine prides itself as a testament to Italian quality, durability, and design innovation.

Simple yet stylish, Thomas dinnerware is quality German-made porcelain that will help you achieve that effortless chic ambiance.

All about complimenting the modern lifestyle, the Rosenthal group offers a range of simple and casual designs that are durable for everyday use. Having graced tables since the ‘50s, the brand pays close attention to trends in food, furnishing, and fashion to develop tableware that is contemporary yet youthful in design aesthetic.

The tried and tested electronics brand has a premium line of smart LED television sets, air conditioning units, and bespoke refrigerators at the Opulence Design Concept Showroom.

State-of-the-art features, such as food inventory trackers on refrigerators and seamless connectivity with Samsung phones, bring comfort and heightened efficiency to the day-to-day life.

Appliances and gadgets that marry functionality with style are front and center in Samsung. Some of these cutting-edge technologies include the Samsung Flip, a 55-inch monitor that allows up to four people to work and collaborate together at one time, as well as the Samsung Bespoke refrigerator. The Fridge is modular and customizable in design and it creates a refrigerator that fits anyone’s space and aesthetic.

Opulence Design Concept is at the 3rd level of The Podium, 12 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila. www.opulencedesignconcept.com

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