Must-See at Salone del Mobile 2018

Brera Design District - Brera Design Week theme for 2018 is: "Be Human: designing with empathy". Some of the exhibitions:

- Palazzo di Brera - Sala delle Adunanze dell’Istituto Lombardo Accademia di Scienze e Lettere di Milano (The Lombardy Academy of Science and Literature), Bottega Ghianda will exhibit the new collection designed by Mario Bellini, Michele De Lucchi, Naoto Fukasawa, Jean Nouvel and Tobia Scarpa. Via Brera, 28

- German Italian Fusion, Apartment Solferino, Via Solferino 11 3° PT scala sinistra

- Showroom Azzurra - Via Giuseppe Sacchi, 9 - Collezione Daniel Libeskind per Azzurra:

etc.

SaphirKeramik by Marcel Wanders for Laufen (Hall 24 Stand F21 G14).

Frames Chair by Jaime Hayon for Expormim (Hall 05 Stand E06). source: interiordesign.net

Williamsburg by Cesar (Hall 11 Stand C25 D26).

DeKauri by Daniel Germani for Cosentino (Hall 22 Stand G32-36).

Ratio by Vincent Van Duysen for Dada (Hall 11 Stand B15 C16).

Chamfer Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso (Hall 16 Stand A29 B22).

Teorema by Ron Gilad for Molteni&C (Hall 20 Stand A01 B04 C02).

Find more about Milan design Week 2018 and expect further interesting news from there in the coming weeks. A more detailed report is available on request.

A lamp - money-box

Dina is a lamp that is activated and the bulbs light up when a coin is inserted.

It is going to be presented at the coming Milan Design Week 2018. But not every coin - "to stand out the concept of the value of light, it only works with large and medium size coins, which usually represent the highest denomination in most currencies. small ones do not manage to make the necessary contact to turn on the light", as described in designboom. "when we want dina to stop illuminating, we simply pull the wooden sphere and our coin is saved. not only it reminds us of the value of light, but we can also save money for future wishes". It is created by MOAK studio

Find more about Milan design Week 2018 and expect further interesting news from there in the coming weeks. A more detailed report is available on request.

Pink News - a Glimpse to Salone del Mobile 2018

I am surprised to see again a lot of pink in the new designs that are coming to Milan this April:

DIIIS DESIGNSTUDIO

 Ini Archibong for Sé 

System 19 by Febal Casa

India Mahdavi has been invited by Bisazza
Read more at Wallpaper 

British design studio Pinch are showcasing its dynamic ways with marquetry with the launch of this new armoire, Elan. The cupboard is made up of three birch veneers that create sinuous artistic patterns on the outside

Find more about Milan design Week 2018 and expect further interesting news from there in the coming weeks. A more detailed report is available on request.

Fancy Lighting ideas

Balloon Lamp Balloon X Lamp
River of Goods 12-inch High Stained Glass Hot Air Balloon Accent Lamp Vintage Swing Arm Lamp by Gus Modern Jeeves Wall Sconce by Innermost Jeeves Hat Table Lamp
Boon GLO nightlight with Portable Balls

Disco-inspired Furniture at Salone del Mobile 2018

GUFRAM, source: designboom

GUFRAM - an italian manufacturer that brought radical design into the world in the 1960s today continues to change the domestic landscape with their seating and furniture whth a pop art spirit. At the coming Milan Design Week 2018 they will present a collection of disco-inspired furniture created by three designer groups:

Atelier Biagetti

Atelier Biagetti

Rotganzen, source: designboom

Find more about Milan design Week 2018 and expect further interesting news from there in the coming weeks. A more detailed report is available on request.

Useful information for designers and clients: Quartzite vs. Quartz

I just read this very useful article on Houzz and re-post it here - it might help you decide what to choose in your next interior design project:

Quartzite vs. Quartz: What’s the Difference?

My personal choice would be quarzite, because I always prefer natural materials, but if you are looking for a more accessible version of natural stone, use granite - I have very good personal experience with granite in my own kitchen and my clients'kitchens.

A bed uniting the functions of several rooms

A chinese design for a multifunctional bed may supply you with everything necessary for sleeping, working, enjoying music, browsing, communicating, etc. - all just in one pice of furniture!

source: Core77

As you can see, there are slots for avaerything you need - even your hairdrier :)

But I wonder how good and healthy would be your sleep in a bed with so many appliances around you.