Metro Home and Entertaining magazine is bringing the summer vacation vibes closer to home as it dedicates its first design talk to transforming city homes into a resort-style haven this Saturday (April 11) at Fully Booked’s The Forum in Bonifacio High Street.

The talk will feature interior design and architecture experts Tisha de Borja and Carlo Mecate who will share tips on how to make homes that are found in the heart of the concrete jungle imbibe a relaxing atmosphere that will make urban home owners have a blissful staycation

Carlo Mecate

Tisha de Borja

Tisha, an architecture alumna of the Southern California Institute of Architecture is the brains behind furniture workshop E. Murio, a design and manufacturing organization known widely for its fine furniture and home interiors using natural materials. The talented young designer is also one of the main founders of Archipelago, a company that provides integrated design solutions.

Interior designer Carlo, who placed sixth in the Board of Interior Design after graduating from the Philippine School of Interior Design in 2005, is a freelance interior designer. Carlo has worked with MAV Furniture and he has been involved in several projects including residential, commercial, and retail.

The two bright talents in the design industry will also provide insights on trends, styles, and various elements that will make homes reflect resort style living.

Interested participants can pre-register through http://metrohomedesigntalks.abs-cbn.com. Registration at the event will begin at 1PM.

Metro Home and Entertaining is published by ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc.