27th November 2023 | IN EXPERT INSIGHT | BY SBID ShareTweetPinterestLinkedIn Cristiano Baccianti, Founder of Collectional has given his insights into the industry. What are the origins of the brand? Born as part of H&H, Collectional has grown over the last ten years to be a multi-discipline independent brand that leads the region in collectible art and design. Collectional, a market leader, has become the reference point for exclusively commissioned pieces that bring a space to life. Collectional Gallery Collectional Gallery How do your products and services enhance interior design projects? Our collections are one of a kind, carefully hand-picked by a team of experts to curate a space to enhance the overall interior design experience. We turn a house into a home, reflecting our client’s persona and vision. The delicate touch of Collectional makes a home a talking point, be it through the materials we work with, the texture of finishes, lighting, furniture, and the overall décor of space is brought to life by Collectional. We only work with the best international artists and brands, bringing excellence to everything we do. Collectional Gallery What value does your specialist sector add to the industry? Collectional’s team of experts travels the world to find the best in upcoming art and design. We look into the future to anticipate what is coming to tell the story of Collectional and, ultimately, our clients. Vision leads us, and innovation is at the core of how we do it. How do you work with interior designers? We act as a concierge to our clients, fulfilling every need regarding their interior design needs. We are solution providers, facilitating the process for interior designers to meet clientele’s needs. Collectional Gallery What has been your most significant company highlight or success from the past year? The various collaborations with the Four Seasons Hotel & Resorts. From Dubai, UAE, to Cap-Ferrat, France, Collectional has spearheaded stunning interiors and collaborated with renowned interior architect Sybille de Margerie for both projects. At the Four Seasons Private Residences Dubai at Jumeirah, The Collectional team has seamlessly blended the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living spaces through carefully curated interiors and selective furnishings. At the Grand-Hotel Du Cap-Ferrat, The Four Seasons Hotel, two new historic villas in the property’s landscaping have been carefully curated to offer guests total privacy. The historic villas reflect artistry and design inspired by the early 20th century on the French Riviera. Collectional Gallery What are the latest trends you’ve noticed in your client’s requests? A rise in people’s preferences towards collectible art and design led to increased demand for the best exclusives brand in their homes. The change in mindset that furniture is more about expressions and a form of art, a reflection of one’s taste. How do you see the interior design industry evolving in the year ahead? Becoming more and more about innovation, redefending what art means. Craftmanship and excellence will remain pillars of the industry, and Colletional will lead the category and redefine it where it goes. Collectional Gallery Is there anything new you are excited to be working on? We have a forward-thinking approach, always looking to the future to anticipate the latest trends. We are excited about what’s to come and what’s in store for Collectional. We look forward to various plans, projects, and artist collaborations, some of which will redefine the category, where we explore art and design through different forums of expression. We can go into the details, but we prefer to show our audience the vision of where Collectional is going, stay tuned. What does being an SBID Accredited Industry Partner mean to you? Collectional is proud to collaborate with such an important Interior Design platform, sharing the values of excellence and attention to detail across everything we do. Our love of design and commitment to the industry proves that what we do with SBID will undoubtedly lead to a successful outcome. Cristiano Baccianti, Founder of Collectional About Collectional Gallery COLLECTIONAL presents exclusive commissioned design pieces and a curated selection of our favorite art and design from around the globe. Along with its Design Platform offers a comprehensive turnkey solution for projects, including services to support interior design and procurement for furniture, lighting, surfaces and décor that vary in size and spans across the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) and beyond. Visit Profile If you’d like to feature your news or stories on SBID.org, get in touch to find out more. If you’d like to become SBID Accredited, click here for more information.