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Luxury can be defined by many things. Some consider giant chandeliers and gregorian interiors as the ultimate testament of a luxurious. However, a new luxury is on the rise. Minimalist Luxe Interiors is a trend you can expect to make it big this 2018. Minimalist luxe focuses on the luxury of having the best materials, and not the amount of wall crownings, pricey artworks, and golden accessories you have in a space.
Meet Salvatori, your new inspiration for luxurious minimalist interiors. The brand’s look isn’t about cluttered visual beauty, it focuses on the material and the beauty of it on it’s own. With Salvatori, there is no need to put artworks on your walls, your walls are an artwork on their own.
In essence, the brand is a stone innovations company, think marble bathrooms and travertine floors. They have lines perfect for your bathroom and any wall or surface of your home, all of which, have to be bespoke for your home. They also have a variety of home products, from paperweights, tables, to shelving options.
The Italian brand is a family business that started back in 1946 by Guido Salvatori, who discovered the Split Face (Spaccatello) finish in 1950. The business is now being managed by the third generation Salvatori, namely Gabriele and Guido. Salvatori is based in Northern Tuscany, 30 minutes away from the imposing quarries of Carrara marble.
Back in 2013, they were awarded with the Premio dei Premi (which loosely translates as the Award of all Awards) from the government of Italy. So expect no one else but the best in their clientele list. If we were going to name drop a few, there’s Armani, Bergdorf Goodman, and even Louis Vuitton!
Salvatori proves that in order to make a luxurious home, you don’t have to try so hard. You just need the best quality materials that can stand as a luxurious feat on their own. 
Locally, they are available at Home Studio at 63 Connecticut, Greenhills, San Juan City.
Frequently Asked Questions
To achieve a modern luxury look, substitute giant chandeliers and golden accessories for high-quality, natural materials. Minimalist luxe shifts the focus from “clutter” to the inherent beauty of the material itself—such as a single slab of Carrara marble or a travertine floor. Instead of hanging pricey artworks, let your walls become the masterpiece by using innovative stone finishes that stand as a luxurious feat on their own.
The secret lies in the Spaccatello (Split Face) technique discovered by Guido Salvatori in 1950. This finish highlights the raw, rugged, and organic “flavor” of the stone, providing a tactile contrast to the sleekness of modern minimalist spaces. By using stone sourced from Northern Tuscany, the brand creates a bespoke texture that brings the imposing beauty of Italian quarries directly into a bathroom or living area.
A frequent mistake is “trying too hard” by over-decorating with wall crownings and busy patterns. To fix this, adopt a material-first philosophy: use bespoke stone surfaces for the bathroom that don’t require additional ornamentation. Avoid visual clutter; instead, invest in the best quality stone and matching home products—like stone paperweights or shelving—to create a cohesive, sophisticated environment.
Since these materials are bespoke and precision-engineered, ensure they are installed as focal points where their natural patterns can be appreciated. Whether it’s a marble vanity or a travertine wall, treat the surface as an architectural investment rather than just a utility. Proper care ensures the stone maintains its “Award of Awards” quality, reflecting the same prestige found in the boutiques of Armani or Louis Vuitton.
The core ingredients are heritage, proximity to resources, and innovation. Being based just 30 minutes from the Carrara marble quarries allows for a direct “farm-to-table” approach with raw materials. Now managed by the third generation, the brand combines 70 years of family expertise with cutting-edge stone innovation, creating a recipe for success that has earned them the highest honors from the Italian government.
