Color as Feeling: How colors affect our emotions

Color as Feeling: How colors affect our emotions

Beyond Color Trends: Designing for Sensation and Mood We often talk about color in terms of style — what’s trending, what matches, what “works.” But color is much more than...
Designing a Space That Slows You Down

Designing a Space That Slows You Down

The Home as a Counterpoint: Inviting Stillness In a world that urges us to move quickly, endlessly scrolling, swiping, and rushing, the home holds the quiet potential to become a...
The Soft Power of Curves: How Gentle Lines Shape the Emotional Tone of a Room — And Why Softness Matters

The Soft Power of Curves: How Gentle Lines Shape the Emotional Tone of a Room — And Why Softness Matters

Beyond Function: The Emotional Language of Form In design, we often talk about function, material, and form. But we rarely pause to consider the emotional undertones of those forms —...
Design Through the Decades: How Past Movements Shape Timeless Homes Today

Design Through the Decades: How Past Movements Shape Timeless Homes Today

The Evolution of Design and the Quest for Timelessness Design, like culture, evolves with time. Each era leaves behind its architectural and interior signatures—shapes, materials, philosophies—that reflect the spirit of...
12 Feelings to Design For (Instead of Aesthetics)

12 Feelings to Design For (Instead of Aesthetics)

12 Feelings to Design For Instead of Aesthetics) Beyond the Visual: Designing for the Soul of Your Home We often talk about how a home should look. But at Artekura, we...
More Than Meets the Eye: The Power of Sensory Design

More Than Meets the Eye: The Power of Sensory Design

Beyond the Visual: Experiencing Design Through All Senses In the age of fast trends and digital overload, our spaces often reflect the pace we live in, quickly arranged, visually curated,...
The Influence of Modernist Brazilian Architecture on Furniture

The Influence of Modernist Brazilian Architecture on Furniture

Beyond Convention: A Legacy of Fluidity and Connection Brazilian modernist architecture is renowned for its bold use of organic forms, openness to nature, and seamless blend of functionality and artistry....
The Art of Texture: Transforming Interiors into Sensory Sanctuaries

The Art of Texture: Transforming Interiors into Sensory Sanctuaries

Beyond Aesthetics: Texture as a Language In interior design, texture isn’t just an aesthetic detail—it’s a language. The varied surfaces in our surroundings speak directly to our senses, creating depth...
Weaving Stories into Your Space: The Art and Impact of Tapestries in Interior Design

Weaving Stories into Your Space: The Art and Impact of Tapestries in Interior Design

Beyond Decoration: The Soul of Tapestries Tapestries are more than decor—they are stories woven into fabric, infusing your space with warmth, depth, and a unique sense of artistry. In every...
The Essence of Brazilian Design: A Harmonious Blend of Functionality and Artistic Expression

The Essence of Brazilian Design: A Harmonious Blend of Functionality and Artistic Expression

Beyond Function: Purposeful and Evocative Creations Brazilian design stands as a testament to the nation's rich cultural tapestry and deep-rooted connection to nature. It embodies a philosophy where functionality seamlessly...
The Essence of Timeless Design: Crafting Spaces That Endure

The Essence of Timeless Design: Crafting Spaces That Endure

Beyond Trends: The Profound Grounding of Timeless Design In a world of fleeting trends and mass-produced objects, there’s something profoundly grounding about timeless design. Some pieces are more than furniture,...
Feng Shui and Design: Cultivating Harmony for Well-being in Your Home

Feng Shui and Design: Cultivating Harmony for Well-being in Your Home

The Essence of Feng Shui: Intentionality and Energy Flow The spaces we inhabit shape how we feel, think, and move through the world. Whether we realize it or not, the...