Simply Sofas - So Fa So Good

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...

 For any given year, the Triennale Design Museum has always been an unmissable part of our itinerary during Milan Design Week . Located inside the Palace of Art building, the Triennale allows visitors to explore excellence in design through various points of view – all part of a program that interweaves permanent exhibitions with ad hoc exhibition events. Changing the topics covered every year; thereby renewing and transforming itself.  This year, we got to see, among others, Driade by Fabio Novembre, Memphis Again by Ettore Sottsass, and Mathieu Lehanneur’s State of the World. Driade on stage at Triennale. Art directed by Fabio Novembre, the Italian architect and designer uses furniture design here to tell intense and fascinating stories in which the protagonist is often the human figure. Featuring Marcelo Burlon, Sfera Ebbasta, Omar Hassan, and Pow3R alongside their designs.   Forest Tales is an exhibition presented by the American Hardwood Export Council and curated by...

 Fuorisalone, which coincides with the Salone Internazionale del Mobile at Rho Fiera, is a set of events and exhibitions spread across the city’s design districts. This year, we visited two of its most significant ones - Brera and Tortona. Interestingly, although Fuorisalone started in the early 1980s by companies working in the furnishing and industrial design sectors, it does not have a central organisation and is not managed by any Institution. Today, it has expanded into many related sectors including automotive, technology, telecommunications, art, fashion, and food. Drawing a lot of designers, architects, students, and professionals from all over the world. Here are a few of the many exhibits that caught our imagination at Fuorisalone 2022. The Art of Dreams by Porsche The Porsche installation at Brera Design District. A courtyard, nature, summertime and a classic car. Celebrating timeless design. Another piece by Porsche, The Art of Dreams incorporates a dozen piloted drones...