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It wasn't just the turnout that was unprecedented at this year's edition of Salone del Mobile - it was also the degree of focus in emerging trends. As we mentioned earlier, the convergence of  colour and material trends at MDW2016 , was sharper than ever. This was seen even in the innovation for office spaces, with balance between "me" and "us" being a key theme. Workplace 3.0 is the biggest event specifically focussed on offices. The exhibition hosted "The Walk", an installation by Michele De Lucchi, that explored how offices of the future need to shed convention and breed innovation. The installation showcased four zones, focussed respectively, on interpersonal communication, balancing solo work with collaboration, special events, and actual creation with the tools of one's trade. All four zones are surrounded by greenery, providing the best setting for people to produce inspired work. This need for balance between collaboration a...

This year Milan Design Week crossed the unprecedented numbers of total attendees making it a grand success and a relentless platform to exhibit the world’s new concept of living, furnishing and designing. During the week, lot of unseen designs and innovations made their debut that caught the public attention. Among them, the latest colour and material trends were the most important ones that interest the design enthusiasts, architects, manufacturers and brands to imbibe them in their new designs for the coming year. These latest trends are pinpointed in our brand’s new collection at the fair.   Colour Trends Though a constellation of colours flared up at the fair, some of them were more prominent than others. Designers displayed the earth, fire and sky colours meaning green, yellow and blue as inspiration for home and furniture collections that were rich in colour, texture and nature-inspired patterns. The warm grey and pink were also trending, making their appearance in...

The analysis of the changes that Milan Design Week 2016 brings to interiors. Exclusively by Simply Sofas. We've pinpointed eight defining trends for the year ahead. While few are logical advancements of the trends of the last year, most are bold and afresh for the time. Here they are, may you enjoy working with them in your design projects. One. Warm Grey. Warm grey is the new brown, beige and khaki. A neutral tone that allows only specific combinations to work, this is the defining colour that's going to hold good for years. The subtlety of this colour, which is really a mid-tone grey infused with varying shades of brown, gives rise to class and sophistication effortlessly, when used right. It straddles the affected heritage look and the contemporary, which makes it perfect for almost any style of interiors you choose - art deco to minimalist. See it on permanent surfaces such as floor and walls, and even upholstery and wood finishes. A base palette of new-age tone...

Milan during the Salone del Mobile is the busiest place in the world with events, exhibitions and presentations happening simultaneously in different locations with over thousands visiting every day. If you have travelled here from a different country or location, you may want to cover all places and not miss any during your short time in the fair. Here’s a simple guide to help you visit all interesting exhibitions and places without missing out on anything. The Milan Design Week is the biggest design event in the world. It is subdivided into two different contexts: - Salone del Mobile (which is the actual fair) - Fuorisalone Salone del Mobile is the world’s largest furniture fair held annually in Milan. The fair has multiple names like "Salone", "Milano Salone", " Milan Design Week ", and “ Milan Furniture Fair ”. It’s a weeklong event packed with talks, exhibitions and presentations showcasing the latest in furniture and design from coun...

This year you’ll see a blend of styles and designs at the exhibitions– abstract and simple, iconic and innovative, muted and loud, some monochrome others contrast. Here are top picks from around the city one should visit at the Milan fair. Nike presents 'The Nature of Motion' Known for making shoes and shaping the sports arena, Nike has widened its horizons by trying its hand at furniture. At Salone, with a series of events, talks, and product presentations, Nike has teamed up with 10 contemporary designers whose work revolves around the human body’s potential and the miracle of motion. These designers have worked closely on both conceptual and practical areas on the theme.  Martino Gamper, Lindsey Adelman and Clara von Zweigbergk are among the few designers. Nike technology such as flykit textiles will also be showcased.  Tom Dixon x Caesarstone British designer Tom Dixon's second installation at Milan on kitchen concepts with Caesarstone called, ‘The Res...

Last year our brands presented a host of new products at the Salone del Mobile Milano. Some of them really took everyone by surprise, while others brought freshness even within the framework of their design style. Here are a few of the eye-catching and products that stole the show include: Alf Italia : With many innovations, vast collections, beautiful high-gloss finishes, wood at the core of its legacy, and a blend of neo-classicism with contemporary, Alf settled on its true sensation of luxury elegance through made in Italy. Along with dining table, beds and side table, the bar cabinet amplified the trend with its respectable veneer on the outside and a bold monotone on the inside. Calligaris : With dining at its centre stage, there were other solutions that reflected new ideas and concepts which include study tables, storage and display, lights, mirrors, coat stands, light storage and accessories. Some of the noteworthy collections include Damasco mirror, bookshelf, Ki...

The International Lighting Exhibition, or Euroluce, is held alongside Milan Design Week on alternate years. While it isn't going to be on again until 2017, there's still plenty related to lighting, happening at this year's Salone del Mobile, that will be of interest to architects. In this roundup, we cover a few of the eye-catching exhibits to check out. The right lampshade often makes the difference between elegant lighting or unpleasant glare. Design studio N°21 employs the macramé technique, an alternative to weaving or knitting that uses textile knotting, to good effect in their collection of shades. Carrying on from last year's trend of lamps hung from the ceiling with criss-crossing wires, suspension lamps are still very much in vogue. Italian lamp maker Foscarini showcases their Smash collection this year. The octahedral "X Diamond 3/60" by Stickbulb employs 3-foot long maple struts joined by beautiful cast brass joints. Bulbs a...