Monday, March 1st, 2010
In addition to the clearly evident contemporary furniture design trends that were spotted in Cologne last month, IMM 2010 was also the launching pad for various trends that may or may not catch up with time, yet they were certainly tremendous enough to catch our attention and the increasing attention of thousands of US customers who have caught up with these evolving new inclinations.
European wardrobes have been around in Europe for decades and have evolved in terms of design and functionality. Their increasing utilization and popularity among the Europeans have created quite a stir among our fellow Americans despite the (almost) standardized presence of walk-in-closets in our bedrooms. Part of the Luxor designer bedroom collection, Tokyo modern bedroom collection and the popular Selex bedroom collection by Milmueble, these wardrobes will match the bedrooms while providing plenty of functionality and space saving solutions.
Similar can be said about modern wall units, which have been used by the Europeans to maximize their “verizons” (vertical horizons) in a stylish, compact, and utterly distinctive way. Their versatility and high levels of customization make that much more appealing and practical, especially when used in media rooms, family rooms, and even bedrooms. See Gallery, Boss and Joly modern wall unit collections by Milmueble or the Lula contemporary wall unit collection by ST Muebles.
Gallery 02 wall unit by Milmueble
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Tags: Bedroom Furniture, Contemporary Furniture, Design, Design Trends, Designer Furniture, European Furniture, Italian Furniture, Living Room Furniture, Milmueble, Modern Furniture, Modern Wall Units
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Sunday, February 28th, 2010
Always in line with upcoming design trends, IMM Cologne 2010 produced a laundry list of trendy ideas, color clues, and material combinations that will dominate contemporary furniture design the new decade.
Comfortable dining chairs that let you sit at dinner comfortably for as long as you want. Dinner time has become more important in the past year, and lingering over a good conversation and with good company is something of a habit. To accommodate this behavioral pattern, modern furniture manufacturers are rising to the occasion with new introduction of dining chairs that are wider, softer and simply more comfortable. Any chair by Costantini Pietro will be among the most comfortable dining chairs on the market, some favorites include the Urban and the Catalina chairs while the new Kate dining chair by Cattelan Italia and the Nadir dining chair by Bonaldo are superb in terms of comfort.
Chillin’ chaise lounges are an increasing trend in lieu of their versatility, their free-spirited placement just about anywhere in the house and, of course, the abundance of comfort they provide. Owning a chaise is an open invitation to cozy up near a fireplace, read a good book or just simply relax with a glass of wine or a cup of hot cocoa.
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Tags: Accessories, Baroque, Chaise Lounge, Contemporary Furniture, Design, Design Trends, Designer Furniture, Dining Room Furniture, Dining Tables, European Furniture, Extension Dining Tables, Italian Furniture, Modern Furniture
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Thursday, February 11th, 2010
As the authority on latest fads in modern furniture design, last month’s IMM Cologne also delineated a few contemporary furniture trends that are on their way out of consumer’s homes either because of changing domestic necessities or in lieu of up and coming trends that replace them with more attractive dispositions. Primarily driven by the global financial crisis, the change in trends is meant to make the home more sufficient, its furniture better utilized and the living space maximized.
Small dining tables were functional when not used as often, now are being replaced with modern extension dining tables that give more freedom and capacity to entertain at home. With a wide variety of easily maneuverable, ergonomic modern extension tables, dining at home has become conventional. Manufacturers like Tonin Casa, Cattelan Italia, and Bontempi Casa offer a great selection of extension dining tables with glass or wood tops.
Queens Extension Dining Table by Tonin Casa
Sofa, loveseat & chair sets used to be the norm when setting up living room or family décor, however, with increasing selection of sectionals, chaise lounges and accent chairs, living spaces acquired a sense of efficiency and space maximization where more people can sit comfortably using less furniture pieces. See Gamma leather furniture as well as Incanto leather collection for ideas on how to maximize your seating arrangements.
Paramount Sectional Sofa by Gamma International
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Tags: Contemporary Furniture, Design, Design Trends, Designer Furniture, Gamma International, imm cologne, Incanto, Italian Furniture, Italian Leather Sofa, Leather Sectional, Leather Sectional Sofas, Modern Furniture, Polaris
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
IMM Cologne is the first furniture show of the year and just like with every year, it is the show that defines and sets the trends in designer furniture. This year, a good portion of the design trends from the year before remained, in lieu of their popularity and interior value.
The Color White – whether in a form of textiles, upholstery or finishes, White is still the cornerstone color for interior décor in 2010. Applied in a form of glossy or matte lacquer onto modern platform beds. In a form of leather or fabric upholstery on modern sofas and contemporary sectionals, or in a form of white glass on modern dining tables. The elegance, versatility and timelessness of white remains as one of the strongest elements in modern furniture and interiors.
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Tags: Contemporary Furniture, Design, Design Trends, Designer Furniture, imm cologne, Italian Furniture, Modern Furniture
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Saturday, January 16th, 2010
2009 marked the 50th anniversary of a major cultural icon and throughout the December shopping season, all one could see in stores were anniversary editions of this cross generational symbol of high fashion, exquisite taste and sophisticated lifestyle.
The world of contemporary furniture did not miss the opportunity to pay tribute to Barbie’s milestone. Kartell, a leader in plastic designer furniture, spearheaded the efforts with a limited edition of Louis Ghost Chair and a smaller Lou Lou Ghost Chair, both designed by Philippe Stark feature a transparent finish in powder pink and a hand illustrated vintage Barbie profile and logo. Kartell, who also celebrated their 60th anniversary, extended the salute through a spectacular window display that placed Barbie in real life settings with real-life Kartell furniture.
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Tags: Contemporary Furniture, Design, Designer Furniture, European Furniture, Fashion, Italian Furniture, Modern Furniture, Philippe Stark
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