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Molteni&C, Dada Launch in Bengaluru, India

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The launch of the dedicated, new Molteni&C and Dada space was brought to life at our Mekhri Circle showroom by the presence of some of the South India's leading architects and interior designers, and high profile business-people of the city.  A Sunday brunch event, guests explored the collection in great detail, spending most time on the Gliss Master wardrobes and Dada kitchens .  Built into the lazy, glamorous spirit of the morning was a live artistic photographic shoot by one of India's leading photographers - Waseem Khan, who explored the connection between fashion and luxurious living.   Fashion Photographer Waseem Khan at his best There was also a special Italian wine tasting session, hosted by an Italian wine expert - Luca Bernadini, supported by the Italian Chamber of Commerce. Wine Expert - Luca Bernadini shares his knowledge on 3 selected wines Some of the stunning pieces from Molteni&C collection designed by the wor...

The Quest Ends Here | Limited Sale At Simply Sofas

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You probably have a dream house or a dream car or maybe you're just still looking for one. Whatever your answer is, all of us have gone through or will go through a stage in life wherein the search for the best becomes a tedious task. Everything has to be taken into consideration - the looks, the maintenance, budget, features. And when you finally find what you are looking for, you're completely satisfied. Well, searching for your dream sofa or the right furniture for your space can also be daunting. You have to think about the size, whether the colour fits your decor or functionality that eases the usage. But, don't worry, we're here to help you find the best furniture for your home. Your Quest Ends Here. Currently, we are having - Limited Sale on Select Collection, Up to 30% off. On our large collection of furniture for living, dining, bedroom, and home theatre recliners. Original designs, crafted in Italy, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands. This means you c...

Workplace 4.0 at Milan Design Week 2019

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Workspaces have evolved. They are more flexible, more permeable, and more dynamic, vouching for interaction more than ever now. The Workplace 4.0 exhibit at Milan Design Week 2019 showcased just that; how workplaces are reorienting themselves to the well-being and the privacy of people, even amidst open plans and shared spaces. Versatility and modularity take over as comfort gets more personalized. Office becomes as much a space for self development as for work. Personal well-being is not really a secondary goal anymore as reset places engage community and strive to beat down stress and the subsequent loss of productivity. Workspaces evolve as more collaborative and inclusive places of learning. Here are a few trends that we came across at Salone 2019 that are redefining the modern workspace! 1. A slice of privacy in a shared space. Acoustic partition panels. Acoustic chairs. Acoustic lounges. Acoustic tabletops. Technology changes the norm as filtering out all that noise...

The Four Hottest Colour Trends Emerging at Milan Design Week 2019

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Milan Design Week 2019 saw a riot of colour emerge as designers went out of their way to experiment with hues and patterns to excite and inspire. Hues that are soulful. Patterns that trigger emotion. Colours that perfectly encapsulate the mood of a space. We bring you the four hottest emerging colour trends for the year ahead, straight from Milan! So that you know what’s in, what’s out, and what was dead decades ago. 1. Pastels paint a pretty picture Guess what’s not white but prettier and more soothing to the eye? Pastels are back. And designers are using them extensively to deck up interiors in a fresh, calming feel. Pastels like millenial pink, burly wood, rose brown, and nude blush. Fading hues of peach, apricot, salmon, and cantaloupe. Very soft crepe, latte, and sepia tones. Mauve. Frost and wheat hues. Blue of the morning mist and lighter tints of lilac. Orchid, lavender, and light steel. Pistachio and neo mint. Banana, maize and old gold. Pastels in different shades ...

Sustainability Meets Design At Milan Design Week 2019

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Milan Design Week 2019 saw many designers making sustainable design the primary focus of their innovations. Brands turned environmentally-conscious and embraced sustainability by either minimising, or eliminating, or rather reusing plastic waste to create furniture. New eco-friendly materials replaced old ones in a bid to take a step towards a future that looks more reliable than the one we are seeing right now. Here are some designs and innovations that we found really futuristic in their approach towards an eco-friendly lifestyle! Paving the way forward Green Smart Living. A sustainable and circular architecture that comprises of a design unit and a garden. Advocating a new, healthy, eco-friendly lifestyle. Putting the philosophy of ‘living green’ into practice. Where architecture, design, and technology meet. So that humans finally live in harmony with the environment. New material like bioplastic becomes popular with designers at Milan Design Week 2019. Material...

Young Design At Its Ingenuous Best At SaloneSatellite 2019

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New young talent emerged at SaloneSatellite 2019 in Milan during the world’s biggest design fair.  The international event has been scouting fresh talent from designers under 35 from all around the world  since 1998 and this year’s exhibitions elicited no lesser wonder. Innovation and creativity peaked as young designers showcased how design can be used intelligently and responsibly. By recycling materials for creation. To make objects embodying the perfect balance of beauty and function. Here are some of the most ingenious designs we came across at the fair! Off The Beaten Path A low-profile car volume extension, called NEST, designed by Sebastian Maluska. Acts as both a tent and a storage space. With inspiration rooted in the sailing world and its technology, the NEST has consciously been made with waterproof sailing fabric. Aimed primarily at a nomadic lifestyle, it offers quite a spacious shelter for two people. Alternatively it can easily accommodate sport...