First indications reveal which colours will immerse our homes in a new light in the near future. With accents ranging from watermelon through flamingo and golden yellow through sand, the coming season promises warm, vibrantly coloured impressions. Anyone looking for the next trend colour already has it wrong, because no colour ever stands alone. It […]
Upcycling and the closed-substance cycle: Heimtextil underscores the importance of sustainability for interior design Holistic room concepts included for the first time From upholstered furniture, via wall coverings, to complete room concepts: with the results of the ‘Young Creations Awards: Upcycling’, Heimtextil (12 to 15 January 2016) demonstrates the multifarious applications open to creative upcycling. […]
The countdown to Federlegno Arredo Eventi’s latest challenge has begun. A trade fair in the prestigious Shanghai Exhibition Center will take the excellence of Italian furnishing and lifestyle to the Chinese. The Salone del Mobile’s substantial cultural role will be underscored by the Master Classes and SaloneSatellite. The launch of the first edition of Salone del […]
Living affects everybody! … and is therefore both an individual and a sociocultural matter. At the same time, living is also evolution, because function and aesthetics have always changed. Why is living today an emotional matter for many people, while for others it is only a matter of the necessity for secure housing? Why are […]
Cologne is once again the centre of the international furnishing branch from 18 to 24 January. With its great affinity for design themes, the trade fair is more popular than ever before in the mother country of cool furniture designs. imm cologne has long had the reputation of being one of the leading fairs for […]
Peter Marino, one of the best interior designers in the field, is confidently crafting his ultimate ski getaway. The sensational Rocky Mountain retreat was designed for himself and his wife and was inspired by a trip he took with his daughter, Isabelle, to the Galápagos Islands. Today, Boca do Lobo takes you into a tour […]
A Softer Take on Color: for the first time, the blending of two shades – Serenity and Rose Quartz – are chosen as the Pantone Color of the Year Pantone, an X-Rite company and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, announced PANTONE 15-3919 Serenity and PANTONE […]
The designer Magnus Mewes creates furniture from barrique barrels. The shapely stools, chairs and tables have a history: for the famous barrique barrels, which are intended for the maturation of great wines, the oldest oaks, often 200 years old, are cut down. Four times they are filled with red wine, then they are used for […]
In a society accustomed to stress, there is growing appreciation for the value of a good night’s sleep. Consequently, more and more attention has focused on the bed. But it is the accessories that appeal to people most and turn the bedroom into a living space. Consumers have long been aware that, on average, they […]