Simply Sofas - So Fa So Good

The dining room has traditionally been a place defined by function: a table, a set of chairs , perhaps a sideboard along the wall. But in the contemporary home, it can be much more than that. It is where architecture meets everyday ritual, where furniture determines the rhythm of a room, and where the act of gathering gives a space its character. When thoughtfully considered, a dining room can become a focal point for the home. Its proportions, materials, silhouettes and placement influence not only how the room looks, but how it is experienced. A generous table can anchor an expansive interior. A sculptural chair can introduce a new line into the architecture. A cabinet or sideboard can give an otherwise open wall a sense of purpose. Designing a contemporary dining room is less about filling a space and more about composing one. Begin with the Table The dining table is the natural centre of every dining room. Its scale and geometry establish the room's visual language, while its ...

Over 25 years, Simply Sofas has been synonymous with a celebrated ensemble starring the world’s best brands. The newest addition to this list of design’s elite hails from Milan, the world’s design capital – a brand known for its commitment to craftsmanship, tradition, and innovation.  Estro Milano’s story begins in the sun-drenched lands of Puglia, where in 1956, Giuseppe Sardone founded a humble, artisan workshop dedicated to creating elegant upholstered sofas, armchairs, and complements. But its roots stretch even further back, to the 18th century, when the Sardone family’s workshop crafted upholstery for the aristocratic elites of the Murgia region.  Today, Estro’s headquarters stand in Milan — a deliberate decision that marries its proud Puglian heritage with the refined traditions of Brianza’s woodworking ateliers. This union of south-Italian warmth and northern craftsmanship is what gives Estro Milano its distinctive voice: deeply crafted, thoughtfully designed, and unmi...