Kris Turnbull Shares His Thoughts On Covet Group’s New Showroom

Interior designers from all over the world are invited to come to Porto to celebrate design and the excellence of craftsmanship with Covet Group. The showroom features our famous best-selling designs and will be updated with new products every season. Moreover, visitors will tour the several production units and meet our skilled craftsmen in person while also being acquainted with new and improved production capacity. And since the event is hosted in one of Europe’s most beautiful destinations, Porto, visitors will also have the opportunity to explore the historic city center with its beautiful bridges, buildings, and famous port wine. The iconic Kris Turnbull from Kris Turnbull Studios visited us and we will let you know everything about it!

In the world of interior design, few names command as much respect and admiration as Kris Turnbull. Renowned for his exceptional ability to blend timeless elegance with innovative design concepts, Turnbull has carved a unique niche for himself within the industry. His work is a testament to the power of creativity and the ability to transform spaces into captivating, functional works of art.

“I was excited to see the development and the journey of the brand. Five years ago, when I was last here, I was with the factories, and this didn’t exist. So this new headquarters that you have is brilliant for you guys to work in, but also a much more complete experience for the designer who wants to use the product and see, and understand the materials and the finishes and all of that. So for me, it’s not just trying to understand the finished product, but actually, the journey that your artisans have had with it and for my team to educate their understanding of the production.” – Kris Turnbull

“We’re going actually to see the upholstery production after this interview because, for me, that’s also a real skill. To see the woodwork and the veneers being laid on the Luray Side Table or the liquid metal on the Cay Console. That is something that is awesome to be part of and to understand that process. It helps you to also communicate to the client and educate the client on the perceived value of the product as well as it being something that looks good. And that part’s been really helpful for us.” – Kris Turnbull

“In Ireland, the design awareness has become much greater, and so we’re able to bring much more courageous pieces. So things like from Boca do Lobo that would have been probably a little bit outrageous in Ireland has become very much curious and interesting and all of that. So the eclectic mix of both classical and contemporary is absolutely current. And what’s been exciting, probably also from your brand point of view, is that people are not scared of print or color anymore. A few years ago, everything was very neutral, and it’s become less gray and more eclectic, and that for sure strengthens the relationship with using your products.” – Kris Turnbull

Selected Interior Design Projects by Kris Turnbull Studios

Dublin City Pad

Just a stone’s throw from St. Stephen’s Green and overlooking The Grand Canal in Dublin, this beautiful one-bedroom apartment was designed with entertaining in mind. Kris Turnbull’s luxury interior design carefully balances traditional design with contemporary touches that add elegance and luxurious details with the use of specialist finishes, superbly crafted bespoke furniture (see our Wave Center Table) and statement lighting.

Modern Country Home

This contemporary renovated country house showcases the minimalistic aesthetic and playful design details synonymous with Mid-Century Modern design. Surrounded by the beautiful countryside, this vast project features floor-to-ceiling windows that highlight the stunning rural location.

Quinta do Lago

Following on from successful interior projects in the Algarve, Kris Turnbull has been appointed to undertake a complete refurbishment of a private holiday home on the famous Ayrton Senna Road in Quinta do Lago. The result is a harmonious interior scheme with a contemporary influence, which complements the villa’s lavishly new planted gardens.

Irish Countryside

Designing the full interior architectural and spatial design of this new build country home in the Irish countryside. Kris’s interior design carefully balances traditional design with contemporary touches that add elegance and luxurious details with the use of beautiful fabrics, rich textures and superbly crafted bespoke furniture.

“I love Portugal. I have so many good friends in Portugal as well. Porto is historically gorgeous. You’re on the river. I love Douro wine. We drink your wine in Ireland also. And I have many friends who I’ve done the Douro Valley and done the old part of Portugal or Porto. But also, I love Ribeira. So I love to enjoy the cocktails and the party and the music and all of that as well. So, yeah, it’s definitely somewhere to come and visit.” – Kris Turnbull

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