Living in a space that you feel connected to improves a sense of belonging. We bring a few ideas that help you create a welcoming nest that reflects your personality.
Every year, Salone del Mobile.Milano, a trade fair event in Milan, Italy, is the scenario for new trends in the home market. From cutting-edge materials to building stylish homes to furniture and accessories, the fair welcomes brands and visitors from all over the world to showcase and witness, respectively, the latest in this ever-evolving field. Not only are creative designs exhibited, but mainly pioneering solutions to enhance comfort and present environmentally friendly products to improve our relationship with the world we live in.
We highlight a few significant aspects that cover different areas, such as colour, materials and design, that have been unveiled at Salone del Mobile.Milano. We hope you get inspired to revamp your rooms or add stylish accents to your interior design. Include a bit of character to transform your house into a home you are happy to return to.
PLAY WITH TEXTURE
The use of different materials can add a sense of uniqueness to your ambience. From luxurious marbles to natural mediums – options such as cotton, hemp, jute and linen – are often more aesthetically pleasing. Metal and clay create an interesting contrast and give a feeling of earth elements and a modern and sophisticated vibe. Texturised fabrics covering chairs and sofas can also add depth to furniture for a sense of warmth.
CURVED AND CIRCULAR FORMS
For a while now, soft curves have been taking over many aspects of interior design, from bent separators to furniture devoted to round edges. The trend moves away from strict angles and straight lines – it’s all about softening spaces and creating a sense of flow. This kind of design adds warmth and a welcoming vibe. Curved sofas and chairs give a relaxed feel to the seating arrangement, while circular tables promote an intimate and conversational dining experience.
SEE-THROUGH EFFECT
Transparency appeared quite big in this year’s trends. Not only separating spaces and cupboard doors, it has also been applied to pieces of furniture, with acrylic playing a major role. Transparency helps to create an illusion of space and can make rooms look larger than they are – a good solution for small areas. Frosted acrylic introduces a light-diffusing texture to create a distinct, contemporary appearance to everyday objects. Some brands added a touch of colour to make it a standout piece in your décor.
SIMPLE LINES
A completely minimalistic interior design has lost its appeal over the years, and full-on Scandinavian design is not something many people embrace these days. However, elements with clean lines, mainly big furniture pieces, are still very much in vogue. The idea of functionality and uncluttered spaces for a harmonious atmosphere is popular, creating a sense of calm and mindful living. This style embraces smart and sleek designs painted in calm and muted colours.
VIBRANT AND LOUD
Using colour on walls is a common technique architects and interior designers employ, mainly when they want to generate an illusion effect in the ambience – make the room seem bigger, for example. However, colouring your furniture is an easier way to create a cohesive and visually appealing space and introduce a sense of uniqueness. When choosing a palette, it’s essential to consider the room’s purpose and the mood you want to express. The 60-30-10 rule is always a good reference, where 60% is dominated by a main shade, 30% by a secondary hue and 10% by accent tones. We kind of love the idea of having one main piece in an energetic shade like this purple sofa from antonioluppi, clearly stealing the show.