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n the X1V years since he first founded his business,
thing from architecture and philosophy, to food and
for them, so that they feel truly cosseted and relaxed
Eric Kuster has masterminded the growth of his vi-
fragrance - so it seems only natural to be involved in
in all respects. We make it our business if, say we have
sion and brand, seeing it transformed from a strictly
a variety of projects; I only take on those I feel truly
a client in Ibiza, to know the best restaurants in that
Netherlands-based enterprise, to a major player on
passionate about, though,” he says, “and ones where I
area, so we can make sure our clients know about them
the international design circuit. Such is his talent
know absolutely that I can deliver in terms of quality
too. Basically, it’s about spreading the word among the
and enthusiasm - not to mention his energy - that,
and excellence - these are the driving forces behind all
cognoscenti, so that those who are in the position to
having begun as an interior designer, he now works
my work.”
enjoy the finest things in life can, with our help, do
in a variety of design-related fields, creating not only
So what else motivates him? “Not only meeting and
exactly that.”
beautiful homes for his world-wide base of A-list
working with great people - many of whom, whether
Over the pages that follow, Eric Kuster takes us on a
clients, but furnishings, fashion, footwear and home
clients or craftsmen, end up as personal friends - and
journey that covers everywhere from Curacao to Vegas,
fragrances, too. “I’ve never been a fan of compartmen-
travelling to some of the world’s most beautiful places,
Holland to Ibiza. While we can marvel at the glamorous
talising things,” says Eric. “To me, life is an endlessly
but also the chance to exceed expectations. We like
diversity of his work, we can also agree, that the recipe
exciting series of inter-related ideas that cover every-
our clients to feel there’s nothing we can’t or won’t do
for true luxury combines beauty with space and comfort.
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It’s the light and the view – 180 ° of sea - that make this house truly extraordinary. Consequently its interior design saw Eric Kuster and his team focusing on paying homage to its position, adding natural seaside elements including coral, shell and driftwood, and keeping the colour palette airy, allowing the villa and its inhabitants space to breathe . this house is rooted, in its Spanish identity: in the master bathroom for instance, craftsman have created a dry stone wall of the sort you’ll find in the local hills. With its glorious location combining with spacious interiors and exquisite detailing, this inspirational villa offers all the comforts that a hotel would bring - but the individuality that only a home can boast.
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Natural elements - including vases made from mother-of-pearl and filled with driftwood emphasise an inescapable connection with the sea ERIC KUSTER
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