Simply Sofas - So Fa So Good

  Between the 5th and 7th of December 2022, Simply Sofas showcased an art installation titled ANCESTREE at Bangalore International Centre – the venue for the 7th edition of Designuru, the annual design festival of the Institute of Indian Interior Designers and part of the month-long Bengaluru Design Festival. The theme for this year was ‘ Local , Social , Sustainable,’ based on which the installation was conceived and made in collaboration with leading architectural firm PRAXIS and brand design firm OpusCDM . THE CONCEPT ANCESTREE presents the future as an opportunity, originating from a deep-seated regard for Mother Nature – to revive, rebuild, and regrow this legacy. It is an affirmation of hopeful action, not just for those present, but for those yet to come. A responsibility, a moment of judgement of the species. As in the words of Luisah Teish, "We are the ancestors of the future and what we do now will have an impact."   THE MAKING From concept to execut...

This winter the interiors focus on comfort and healing through soft furnishings, ambient lighting, ergonomic design, and warm cosy colour palettes. From elements inspired by nature and understated neutrals to opulent hues of russet, the spectrum is wide and delightfully vivid.    Neutral nuances   An elaborate dining space such as the Belpasso by ALF indulges guests and encourages relaxed conversations. A touch of warmth with candles and ambient lighting, enhanced with strategically positioned mirrors and reflective surfaces, elevate the overall elegant appeal. An aura of warmth   Warm shades of mustard are here to stay this season. The colour bathes the interiors in a tender mellowness and conjures memories of summer’s bounty. Featured here is the Piedroo by W.Schillig . With adjustable headrests and a motion seat option. Available in fabric and leather. Peppermint candy   Green when juxtaposed with silver-white induces a refreshing aura of so...

Architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni, in the context of Italy being a worldwide trendsetter and leader in design, had once stated: "We have more imagination, more culture, and are better mediators between the past and the future." Since 2011, Milan Design Week (Salone del Mobile and Fuorisalone) has been a core part of how we have taken the unique quality of modern and contemporary Italian design and culture to the Indian design community. We marked this connection with an exclusively curated and intimate evening at the heritage ballroom of The Bangalore Club, on the 15th of November 2022. The theme was La Dolce Vita. Italian for 'the sweet life', a sentiment intrinsic to Italian culture. That of living life to its fullest. And so, we explored Italianness through key personas and ideas in Art, Design, Music and Pop Culture – with an ambience, dialogue, live music, wine and a touch of cuisine to celebrate them all. La Dolce Vita in ART, for it is first born in the pleasure...

 Come holidays, our homes have an excited air about them, eagerly anticipating the arrival of loved ones. It’s a time when houses become homes with the laughter of children and adults, the warm greetings exchanged between family and friends, and the feeling of love and peace that comes from seeing familiar faces. The various facets of the house, too, come alive. The living room transforms into an area for exchanging stories and catching up with the goings-on in peoples’ lives. The dining area becomes a hotspot for people to relish the seasonal and festive delicacies to celebrate the spirit of the holiday. What role does furniture then play during festivities? Here is many a familiar exploration. Where stories are enacted With features such as a full 360° swivel, adjustable headrests, soft cushions and plush upholstery, Stressless Reno creates a comfortable seating experience. There’s always a special space for stories in the house. It’s where all the grandchildren gather around gr...

  On the face of it, Simply Sofas is in the business of retailing the latest and largest collection of fine ‘Made in Europe’ furniture. But walk in through the doors of our showrooms and you’ll soon realise that, in essence, we are in the business of helping create emotive spaces that nurture a strong sense of well-being, accomplishment, and togetherness.  Facilitating memorable moments and lasting relationships? Yes, that’s us. That’s what we are truly about. ‘Creating Memories’    “In a few years from now, they’ll fly the nest. What we’d like them to remember are these little moments… of us all being together on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Moments that we know we’ll cherish forever.” In the pic: Bonnie by W.Schillig – a modular and cosy sectional sofa that comes with a cuddly corner. ‘Nothing’s Changed’    “We were the infamous backbenchers, nicknamed ‘Lords and Ladies of the Last Row’. Catching up after decades made me realise one thing: although much has ...

Here’s a list of must-have furniture pieces to include in your large living room. These not only add style and class to your space, but evoke a sense of scale and grandeur.   A note, though. While large living areas are wonderful for entertaining, they present their own set of challenges – they may not be as cosy or functional for everyday living. Precisely why you need sofas that bring you closer.  A Sprawling Sectional Sofa   Pictured here is the Monnalisa by NicolettiHome . An elegant and enveloping sofa like this makes for an anchor piece that presides over the room. Everything else – the rugs the lighting, the wall art – is planned around it.  What’s special about this sofa is that it comes with movable backrests and armrests; allowing for formal and informal seating. Perfect for entertaining guests and for precious moments with the family. Statement Armchairs  Every well-curated living room deserves a statement armchair or two, or more. As an ele...

Superdesign Show is the most visited and renowned exhibition which takes place every year at Superstudio Più laterally during the main exhibition - Salone Internazionale del Mobile. Located in Tortona Design District, over 60,000 people visited the exhibition this year. The exhibition is dedicated completely to interactions and promotion of design, art, fashion, technology, entertainment, innovation and to all other fields of contemporaneity bridging gaps between Italy and the rest of the world. Under the supervision of Gisella Bporioli and artistic direction by Giulio Cappellini, the show added buzz to the design capital of the world.  The theme for the overall exhibit was entitled 'Looking ahead'. A deeper insight into the concept suggests distancing ourselves from the belief that "everything will be as before" and anticipating a future that has to be reformulated in all its expressions, in this fashion, the designers and companies were invited to align themselves w...