EuropeanLife Magazine March 2017 | Page 20

DESIGN

The ability to strike a perfect balance between classic and modern has put Eric Kuster ’ s name on the international interior design map for almost two decades . His collections of fabrics , furniture and stand alone interiors in both his native Holland and further afield in the Mediterranean , Middle East , Africa and Asia , all express an attitude for “ metropolitan luxury ”, the fitting label for his iconic brand , encompassing a style that at once embraces glamour , comfort and sophistication . The first Eric Kuster Metropolitan Luxury collection was launched during Maison & Object 2013 in Paris . Providing made-to-measure luxury furniture as well as its own fabrics , leather and carpet collections . Each design is a statement with comfort as a key quality . They are characterized by their generous size and wide choice of high-end upholstering .

The inspiration for his projects can be found in Eric Kuster ’ s experiences in travel , the people he meets and the multitude of styles he encounters . Proud of his upbringing and roots , Kuster also uses classic European design as a source for ideas to which he adds a contemporary twist . His time is divided between Holland and the rest of the world overseeing the mix of private residences and hospitality commissions the studio currently has in production .
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