Salone Internazionale del Bagno 2016 - minimalism and elegance

MARMO

THAT is the most elegant example of minimalism in bathroom design:

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 MARMO, a bathroom collection presented by iB Rubinetti at Salone Internazionale del Bagno during the last edition of Milan Dsign Week, designed by Antonio Gardoni and Federico Castelli.

Use of marble in unexpected way - how do you like it? I would love to have it at home :)

More about Salone Internazionale del Bagno 2016 

What is design?

For me design is inspiration that has the capacity to improve our lives, but listen to the answers of some of the most famous contemporary designers at the Design Talks during MilanoDesign Week 2016 from the site of Archiproducts:

Some of my favorites from Milan

Nest by Ferruccio Laviani - a plastic "nest" transferred and reinterpreted in the form of a table lamp for 

Kartell

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The luxury of home spa:

Dornbracht - Comfort Shower 

Design perfection:

 ‘Ico’ chair by Ora Ito for Cassina (source - designboom)

b&b italia 

Campana Brothers’ ‘Aquario’ cabinet for BD Barcelona

My dream bed

was presented at Milan Design Week 2016. Designed by Giuseppe Viganò for Bonaldo “Alvar” has upholstered module for the headrest, bed surrounds and foot and allows customisation which also concerns the type of quilting, the upholstery cover (which is fully removable) and the colour (a maximum of 8 different textile/leather covers can be ordered).

Double bed with removable cover with tufted headboard ALVAR | Double bed - Bonaldo

How do you like it? Have a look at more new designs from Milan Design Week 2016.

Urquiola's new designs at Milan this year

The stained glasss theme - on textile and furniture

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How do you like it? Quite untraditional application of stained glass and combination of materials.

But what I like especially is her new sofa for Cassina:

Her new armchair for Cassina - Gender 

Beam Sofa
Perfect! 

55th Salone del Mobile starts today!

 Once again the international design crowd descends upon Milan. Let's have a look at some more new inspirations from the fair:

 “Matteo Thun Atelier” collection via STYLEPARK

Ethimo by Luca Nichetto, via archiproducts.com

 Pasha
 sofa by Konstantin Grcic, via Dwell

And this is my favourite - Patricia Urquiola's new sofa.

More inspiration from Milan 2016

Unusual new designs at Milan Design Week 2016

It is always interesting to see some new ideas and unexpected approach to design like in the objects below:

"Book is a bookcase sofa created for people who enjoy reading, dreaming, tweeting or merely relaxing on their own or in good company. Shaped along the word Book, the sofa has a charming “pop” soul to fit every living space, where informality reigns and where friends gather. Book is perfect also to suit different settings such as museums, bookstores and stores." prospettivadesign.com

ROSANNA CABINET by Erwan Boulloud (source)

 VOLUTE CUBIQUE 2015 CABINET by Erwan Boulloud 

Ceramic tiles reimagined as iridescent feathers by Cristina Celestino for Bottega Nove, on display at “Ladies & Gentlemen” in Milan. Credit

Salone Internazionale del Bagno 2016 - a Glimpse

Hammam, the new multisensory collection by Rexa

Graff at Salone del Mobile with the Vincent Calmel photos

One of the most interesting events during Milan Design Week 2016. Have a look at those examples showing how different modern bathroom can be:

Dornbracht Comfort Shower: a comfortable shower while sitting down

So - how do you like them?

Salone del Mobile 2016

Salone del Mobile Milano will return next month showing the latest trends in interior and furniture design, new releases and overall design talents from allover the world. Let's have a look at some of the new designs that I am impressed with:

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I don't know how comfortble to use are they, but I am fascinated with the design of this set of cutlery by Lars  Beller Fjetland produced in partnership with Theodor Olsen Sølvvareverksted.

Living Divani (source)

Masterly - The Dutch in Milano 

Kartell

Philippe Starck

More news from Milan 2016 will follow - check regularly!

Salone del Mobile 2016 - A Glimpse

At the coming Salone del mobile 2016, Kreoo presents ‘Kora’:

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"...born as a complement to the sink, ‘kora’ also has a reference to a traditional musical instrument of west africa, characterized by an elliptical shape. the reference to the music, and specifically to the sound of water, with its quiet and silent impetuosity, is the soundtrack of a new way of experiencing the bathroom of contemporary people, and ‘kora’ is its main protagonist." - designboom

‘Streamlined’ and ‘Tubus’ by Studio Roex 

 Milano this year pays special homage to what came before “true” design: the Classic with an exhibition-event Before Design: Classic on 800 m2 inside the Salone: