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February 14 is upon us... What a perfect opportunity to tell you about our story, which is rooted in love. A love that is still going strong, and that we want to continue to share over and over again.  As fellow nature lovers with a hunger to learn and a passion for distant lands, like India and Thailand, Shimon and Eyal joined forces in 2003. With a keen artistic flair, as captured particularly through his photography, Shimon is filled with a sense of well-being and calm every time he sets foot in one of his stores. Business savvy Eyal is...

Long dinners that stretch into the night filled with wine, overflowing with laughter and conversation that covers everyday trivialities to existential questions. Cozy evenings lounging on spacious, comfortable couches reminiscing with family and friends in living rooms. Music gliding in between walls prompting sing-a-longs and dance parties. These experiences are the make-up of life. Precious and memorable. Times we think back to; smile to ourselves about. Times that pull at our heart’s strings. That we miss, yearn to recreate and live through again. In this third instalment of the Metamorphosis of Artemano we talk to Shimon Finkelstein about these experiences,...

Old is the new new.  It can be dirty, heavy, and difficult, but there’s a tactile romance to old wood; a peerless patina that inspires in a way that not much else can.  Mindful of both splinters and story, we at Artemano wholeheartedly court old pieces of wood.  Our latest collection, made from old construction wood, is sourced in a land where mythology and ancient law still course through the present.   Regal Roots Indonesia is one of the few places in the world where the past continues to dictate the now.  On the Indonesian island of Java, there is...

All photos credit: Bestoftoronto.net The mood inside can only be described as electric.Upbeat, ambient music floats through the space as guests mingled, sipped tea and exploredthe showroom filled with mixed woods and nature-inspired décor. This is the opening celebration for the newest Artemano showroom at The Shops at Don Mills in Toronto, where we welcomed clients and tastemakers to the stunning space. “We wanted to create a Zen, relaxed and nature-inspired atmosphere for this event,” said Yoni Amir, our marketing director. “We want people to come in and de-stress.” Guests certainly seemed to be making themselves at home. As DJ FeelGoodSmalls spun a...

Many clients express their enthusiasm about the creative ambiances we display at Artemano.  They often tell me that Artemano has inspired their flair for decor and love for nature-inspired products. That our minimalistic approach to design is captivating. That they become inspired by the way we mix different woods and elements together. Creating a visually interesting space with dimension and layers, lends itself to one of Artemano’s signature design approaches: the magic of mixing and contrasting different components together. When placing different but right elements together the result can become an artistic expression. Combining different elements like wood, colour, texture...