A well-designed home gym is a place you’ll want to spend time in, and do more than just exercise. Can a home gym be a place of joy, a spot to feel inspired in, while you burn off calories and strengthen your body and mind? It boils down to picking the right equipment and approaching your workout space with an eye for design and functionality. XZQT and Italian exercise brand Technogym hope to inspire design-savvy homeowners to reimagine their living space with stylish exercise equipment that doesn’t compromise on space, style, or function. Here are a few tips to keep in mind before you set up your home gym. 1. Choose compact machines with high design marks Cardiovascular machines have...
From the height to the arm design and material finish, here’s a cheat sheet to picking the perfect bar stool for your home or business The humble bar stool is no longer just a pub essential. These days, with the growing popularity of kitchen islands and breakfast nooks, most dining set-ups feature a couple of bar or island-height stools. Similar to shopping for dining chairs or armchairs, there are specific details to consider beforehand: how comfortably do you want to sit, will armrests be needed, does it swivel or is it fixed, and most importantly, what height should you consider? Before you scoop up a set, we break down some options so you can pick the best seat for your...
Gone are the days when a bookcase was just a place to store and display precious coffee table books and travel guides. Today they’re a design-savvy way to augment the look of a room to be modern, stylish but still functional. Aside from displaying treasured books and objects d’art, they’re also conversation-starters that hint at who you are and what you’re interested in. As you move away from traditional-looking bookcases and embrace a more contemporary style and design, here are some tips to guide you on your choice. A Modular Model That Can Grow With You Inspired by early 20th-century Italian rationalist architecture, ILLUSION by Bonaldo’s unique three-dimensional grid in warm modular wood makes it a timeless investment piece that...
Dining rooms are where families connect and celebrate life's biggest moments. A base in every home from which memories are made, bonds are forged, and love renewed. In recent years, round dining tables have grown in popularity as homeowners seek to set up their homes to be a sanctuary, one where connection and conversation are a priority. Today we round up some of the benefits of a round dining table. #1 Everyone Gets To Sit At The Head Of the Table A round dining table means no one person gets to be at the head of the table. A more democratic way to enjoy a meal together, it allows for conversations to flow better and no one has to ask...
Bed down better with XZQT’s collection of Italian designer beds that offer the promise of a peaceful, luxurious slumber sleep night after night. 26 years… That’s the average amount of time a person spends of their life sleeping. Hence, investing in a beautiful, well-designed bed that not only sets the scene for a night of restful sleep but reflects your personality directly improves the quality of your life in numerous ways. To transform your bedroom into an alluring, peaceful sanctuary, have a look at these distinctive bed models from Italian furniture brands Bonaldo and Cattelan that’ll ensure you bed down better! XZQT Tips #1: Ideally, try to keep at least 60-90cm around your bed, on the sides and end, to...
