Easy Bathroom Renovation

One of the easiest ways to refresh your bathroom - even without replacing the lower section of your tiles - is to place wallpaper above it:

Or, by placing a beautiful waterproof wallpaper on one of the walls:

source: Photowall

As you can see this can even be a reproduction a famous painting!

A Glimpse to Salone 2026

With the Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026 press-conference yesterday at the Triennale we are already beginning to see the framework of the coming addition scheduled to take place from April 21 to 26, 2026, at Fiera Milano, Rho. Let's have a look at the preliminary images available about what we are going to see in April:

source: Salone del Mobile

 immersive installation Aurea Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026 illustration MN20

Salone Raritas - Project visual Formafantasma

“Salone Raritas”, the new platform dedicated to unique pieces and high-end craftsmanship like these:

More will come soon :)

Trend Alert 2026

This is a trend that started last year and I saw it at Salone 2025 -  large scene-setting dining tables for inside and outside, chairs that encourage lingering... 

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As if we are returning to the dining room space which had lost its importance during last years..

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Just a few examples from my visit to Salone del Mobile 2025.

And now we see more new designs that confirm this trend:

Minotti

Tableau by Authentic Design for Riva1920

And now we see this trend continue at Maison et Objet - large scene-setting dining tables for inside and outside:

Maison&Objet

TOOON. by Toon De Somer

French Inspiration - Paris Design Week 2026

 It is not just good design - it is attitude that makes an interior impress us! And the ability to combine colors, materials and products!  Get some inspiration from the going now Paris Design Week:

 

Maison&Objet - Design draws from its roots to rise higher

 Maison&Objet - "thoughtful design is not a luxury, but a driver of efficiency, long-lasting quality, and differentiation" and beauty I will add :)

Pampshade croissant bread lamp design by Yukiko Morita made of real bread!

MORPHO BY TOMORROWLAND

Garden Furniture Rimini

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Miami Art & Design Week 2025 - Salone del Mobile.Milano

This year Design Miami celebrates its 20th anniversary showcasing the ongoing evolution of collectible design, but what is new is that Salone del Mobile.Milano enters into a three-year partnership with Art Basel Miami Beach and Art Basel Hong Kong: Italian design decks out the Collectors Lounge.

Designed by Lissoni & Partners, the Collectors Lounge at Art Basel Miami Beach was curated in partnership with a selection of companies representing Made in Italy: Arper, Artemide, Davide Groppi, Edra, Emu, Ethimo, Exteta, Foscarini, Gallotti&Radice, Gervasoni, Glas Italia, Living Divani, Molteni&C, Natuzzi Italia, Paola Lenti, Poltrona Frau, Porada, Porro and Visionnaire. 

Collectors Lounge, Lissoni & Partners, Art Basel Miami Beach 2025, Salone del Mobile.Milano

 

Have a look at some of the awarded galleries and other participants:

Sunrise Japan by Jorge Lizarazo, 2025, presented by Cristina Grajales Gallery - awarded  Best Contemporary Work

Kohler

Best New Voice - Galerie signé

 

Galerie signé 

PALAZZO by Mathieu Lehanneur – Photo by Leandro Viana

Christmas Mood

 How early do you start decorating for Christmas? And should it be done in one complete step?

I like the idea of small steps - like for example this one, although I would prefer pine tree branches:

And here are some table decoration ideas (most of these are from Marie Claire):

A major trend seems to be a long centerpiece with different textures and colors: