Tonelli Celebrates 25 Years of Modern Design

Friday, May 10th, 2013

This year, Tonelli celebrated 25 spectacular years of its awe-inspiring glass design by presenting a collection of products that quickly became one of the most photographed destination at the 2013 Furniture Fair in Milan, Italy.

The star of Tonelli’s showroom in Milan was the Vu, a mirrored work of art designed by Giovanni Garattoni that offers modularity, dimension and a one-of-a-kind surface that resembles falling rain.  Vu is made of extra clear glass strips of different thicknesses welded together on a mirror back, a construction that results in a dissipating reflection that splits up the image into its surroundings in the utmost avant-garde fashion.

Vu mirror designed by Giovanni Garattoni for Tonelli

Vu mirrored work of art by Giovanni Garattoni for Tonelli

Vu mirror design by Giovanni Garattoni for Tonelli

Modern time, modern style

Saturday, May 4th, 2013

The most useful accessory of all modern accessories of all is the clock.  Modern clocks come in all shapes, forms and sizes with tricky appearances that go beyond the art of telling time. Here are some of our favorites.

Sitting Clock by Marcel Wanders for Moooi

Sitting Clock by Marcel Wanders for Moooi

Puntero by Nomon

Puntero by Nomon

Tic Tac by Gallotti & Radice

Tic Tac by Gallotti & Radice

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Grey is no longer a downer

Monday, July 30th, 2012

For decades grey color was perceived as gloomy, uninviting to a point of being depressing.  Those days are long gone and forgotten thanks to the many ways grey color found its way into our daily lives.  Today, grey rooms are quite a common thing; in fact, a setting brimming with clear, clean grey exudes serenity and sophistication.

Grey is also the perfect color to make other color pop.  Try layering grey with brightly colored focal piece like the Casanova chaise lounge by Cattelan Italia to yield a vivacious look.

Casanova chaise lounge and Estoril bookcase by Cattelan Italia

Casanova chaise lounge and Estoril bookcase by Cattelan Italia

Or pair greys with shimmering materials, graphic patterns or artisan-looking wallpaper like the metallic damsel print from Tempaper for a dynamic interior landscape.

Damsel wallpaper by Tempaper

Damsel wallpaper by Tempaper

Interior Design 101: Do not overdose!

Saturday, July 7th, 2012

As it often happens, once the house or apartment is built, bought, renovated or all of the above, the need to furnish and decorate it, is a matter of highest urgency.  The compulsory need to “start living” in the new space can be described as the sight of a water oasis after a long walk in the scorching sun.  That feeling alone drives many, to overdose on furnishing and decorating their spaces.  Like binging after a dreadful stint at a diet, homeowners have very hungry eyes.

Contrary to the instinctive call to action of “lets get this place/room finished”, decorating should be a process of many layers.  While the essentials (like a bed, sofa, dining table and chairs) should be in place from the beginning, other decorative elements such as complementing pieces, art and accessories should be acquired overtime to avoid a decorative overdose.  This way, there is no chance at over furnishing and more success at meeting individual needs, spatial requirements and most importantly, maximizing decorative and functional potential of every interior element.

Hugo modern leather sofa by Gamma Arredamenti

Hugo leather sofa by Gamma Arredamenti

William leather bed by Cattelan Italia

William leather bed by Cattelan Italia

Ritz contemporary dining table by Bross Italia

Ritz dining table by Bross Italia

One-of-a-kind designer rugs that act as modern art for the floors

Wednesday, July 4th, 2012

Luxurious urban and coastal properties make surrounding vistas as one of their most essential selling points by offering walls of windows and 360 degree views.   While this aspect of urban or coastal living is quite attractive and utterly intriguing, decorating such interiors comes with some challenges.

A solution to this great new interior dilemma of wall-less rooms is comprehensively unraveled by the ground-breaking artist Calle Henzel, founder of Sweden-based Henzel rugs.  By being an artist first, Calle Henzel discovered very early in his career, the true power of art, propelling his style to become unanimous with extraordinary story-telling and the most unconventional depiction of realism.   After experiencing firsthand what decorative problems of wall-less rooms entail, Calle Henzel translated his avant-garde art into modern rugs.

Face Avezzano designer rug by Henzel

Face Avezzano area rug by Henzel

Zona Janeiro rug by Henzel

Zona Janeiro rug by Henzel

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