By the Roomhints Editorial Team Part of the Roomhints Designer Spotlight Series Main Facts In the upper echelon of high-end residential interior architecture, few names command the quiet reverence associated with Martin Kobus. As the principal of his eponymous firm, Kobus Interiors, the Dutch-born designer has built a career on a triad of foundational principles:…
By the Roomhints Editorial Team Part of the Roomhints Designer Spotlight Series Main Facts In the upper echelon of residential interior architecture, the difference between a decorated house and a deeply considered home usually comes down to discipline. For Martin Kobus, founder of the prominent U.S.-based firm Kobus Interiors, that discipline is anchored by three…
In an era dominated by hyper-digital consumption and fast-paced lifestyles, a quiet revolution is taking place in domestic kitchens across the globe. Home enthusiasts are increasingly trading screen time for tactile, slow-craft hobbies. From sourdough baking and botanical fabric dyeing to artisanal soap making, consumers are seeking mindfulness through tactile creation. At the forefront of…
CHICAGO — As the holiday season approaches, a quiet revolution is taking place in kitchens and craft rooms across the country. Traditional, time-intensive cold-process soap making—once viewed as the gold standard of artisan bath and body products—is sharing the spotlight with a surprisingly upscale alternative: the melt-and-pour method. Leading this festive wave of accessible luxury…
By Roomhints Editorial Team Published as part of the Roomhints Designer Spotlight Series Main Facts In the upper echelons of high-end residential interior design, few names command the quiet reverence associated with Martin Kobus. As the creative force behind the acclaimed firm Kobus Interiors, the Dutch-born designer has carved out a distinct niche defined by…
NEW YORK — In an era dominated by instant digital gratification, a quiet counter-revolution is taking place in home kitchens and craft rooms across the country. Driven by a collective desire to slow down, disconnect from screens, and master tangible skills, enthusiasts are reviving age-old domestic arts. Among them, artisanal soap making has surged to…
By the Roomhints Editorial Team Part of the Roomhints Designer Spotlight Series Main Facts In the upper echelon of residential interior architecture, true distinction is rare. It separates those who merely decorate from those who craft environments capable of altering human emotion and behavior. Enter Martin Kobus, the Dutch-native visionary behind the celebrated firm Kobus…
WASHINGTON — In an era defined by constant digital connectivity and fast-paced consumerism, a growing demographic of hobbyists is turning inward. From sourdough baking to plant-based fabric dyeing, tactile domestic arts are experiencing a massive renaissance. Among them, soap making has quietly surged to the forefront of the wellness and craft spaces. Offering a meditative…
SALT LAKE CITY — As the holiday shopping season reaches its peak, a quiet revolution is taking place in kitchens and craft rooms across the country. Consumers are increasingly bypassing commercial retail spaces in favor of handmade, artisanal self-care products. Leading the charge this winter is a visually striking, beautifully scented DIY project: the Peppermint-Vanilla…
In an era defined by constant digital connectivity and fast-paced consumerism, a growing counter-movement has taken root in kitchens and craft rooms worldwide. From sourdough baking to plant-based textile dyeing, hobbyists are increasingly turning to tactile, slow-craft practices as a therapeutic antidote to modern stress. Among these, artisanal soap making has emerged as a frontrunner,…
