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P. Urquiola

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That Cozy Winter Mood

It is this time of the year again when we all are looking for ideas to create the cozy Christmas mood in our homes. And it is not only the Christmas tree or the holiday table, but all the atmosphere. Get some inspiration:

 
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Make yourself comfortable

As interior designer and a Taurus with attitude to good quality, beautiful design and comfortable living I know quite well how to make your home the most inviting, cozy and comfortable place. And I follow all the new designs that appear allover the world. Here below is my inspiration collection of dining areas that can make you seat for hours with family and friends:

Milan Design Week 2018 - Wittmann. Photography © Nick Hughes/ Yellowtrace.

This renown designer table by Jean-Marie Massaud for B&B Italia makes a functional, inspirational and comfortable dining area, Line Architects 

Milan Design Week 2017 my photo

It is not necessary to buy the most expensive dining furniture in order to be comfortable and to feel the coziness of homey atmosphere in the dining area. The example above is one of our favorite areas for meeting friends and celebrating - it is made to order for the specific area and can comfortably seat more than 8 people when the table is extended.

My design

What unites all these dining areas is the designer solution - so, when in need of ideas and interior innovation help, don't hezitate to ask a designer. The best results come from the combined efforts of the owners and the good interior designer.

So cozy and inviting!

Moondrop Hanging Chair  - a beautiful place to lounge, nap, or read in your home and out in your garden, deck, or patio. Fun indoor or outdoor, mounted to a tree or beam in the house. It's engineered with a durable, weather-resistant fabric, making it a perfect addition to an indoor or outdoor seating area. 

Fox Cut Phur Supersac

QUILTED Coziness

Quilting is a tool that instantly provides coziness to any type of furniture - even on a simple dining chair:

Dumbo dining chair (Go Modern Furniture)

But on armchairs and sofas the result is much better:

CLEO Designed by Archirivolto

One of the designers who knows this very well and uses it quite often in her designs is Patricia Urquiola. Here are some of my favorites: 

 Redondo for Moroso

Bohemian chaise longue for Moroso

Quilting is another trend in furniture design borrowed from fashion where it was on trend a couple of years ago and for this fall we see it again:

Stella McCartney, The Autumn/Winter 2017 Trends, Vogue UK 

Although I like her style, I think that this is probably one of her worst designs.

How do you like it?

Interior Design Trends to expect for 2017

B&B

Plaid again is going to be one of the themes, at least in the early months of 2017. Which is a part of the overall design trend of deep connection between fashion and interior design.

Anthropologie

Look at Bisazza's new mozaic:

and Ceramica Sant’Agostino's Tailorart collection:

For sure yellow, mustard and its more orange hues are going to be part of the colours of 2017 for interior design projects. How to use them? Let their warmth make you feel cozy and comfortable in the winter months with throws and pillows if you do not plan an overal home renovation with new tiles and mosaics.

Manchester Plaid Throw

Regal Plaid Rust 16-Inch Square Throw Pillow

De Moocci Decorative Knitted Throw

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The most fast and easy decoration

And most easily accessible, too - just add some beautiful pillows throughout your home. Or only a touch of trendy charm and coziness to your sofa and that will suddenly change the atmosphere of the whole room. Especially a colourful piece like this one below:
Woven Bohemian Fringe Multi Down Feather or Polyester Filled 18-inch Throw Pillow or Pillow Cover
Or any one of the selection below:
Lumbar Applique Pom-poms Embroidered Decorative Pillow for a more romantic style
Casablanca Grey Lumbar Pillow design by Allem Studio
Ethnic Embroidered Lumbar Pillow (India)
Jiti Bukhara Lumbar Pillow
Moes Home Lamb Fur Pillow in Orange
Moes Home Lamb Fur Pillow in Natural [Set of 2]
Pillow Perfect Franz Rainbow Throw Pillow, Size: 24.5L x 24.5W in.
A pillow can be like a beautiful piece of art:
DENY Designs Valentina Ramos Penny Throw Pillow, Size: 16 x 16 in.
Beaded Ogee Design Ombre Decorative Designer 20-inch Throw Pillow Designer Collections by Sheri Shag/ Faux Fur Pillow or Throw Blanket Options
The Pillow Collection Eilonwy Mink Pillow
Williamsport Knitted Pillow by Woolrich
Homeware Stone Accent Pillows
Hand Knotted Snowflake Throw Pillows