Modern Dining Room Designed for Good Mood

Tuesday, March 6th, 2012

Orange, as a color has long ago been associated with cheerful attitude, exoticism and energy.  And it is not surprising to see its predominant presence in modern furniture. While any space in the modern home can pull off orange as its main hue, the dining room is a place for interaction and should be a place where good mood is a forgone expectation.  Check out these modern dining room selections with potential to create a breeding ground for high-spirited times.

modern dining room selections

Ray dining table by Cattelan Italia is available in a range of sizes and is a great option for introducing fun colors to the dining room because its eloquent legs can be upholstered in leather.   Its counterpart is the Anna dining chair by Cattelan Italia because it’s sleek, ultra-comfortable and available in a ton of fabric, and leather options.

Dramatic accent pieces in orange hues include the Nina table lamp by Barbara Sordina for Penta, Regal dramatic wall mirror by Cattelan Italia and Erbavoglio family of planters by Emporium.

Cappellini’s Playful Side at the 2012 imm Cologne

Saturday, February 25th, 2012

Cappellini’s showroom at the 2012 imm Cologne focused on the modern living room and contemporary dining room environments, both of which featured their first novelties of the year.  The new “Tate Color” dining chair by Jasper Morrison was on display in eight vibrant colors forming various wall sculptures.  “Basket” sofa by Bouroullec Brothers and “Lotus Attesa” by Jasper Morrison dominated the living arenas in bright chirpy colors and shapes while the large “Simplon” dining table also by Morrison with an aluminum coated base and glossy white lacquered top was paired with “Antler” chairs by Nendo which added even more fun to the already bubbly atmosphere that so truthfully attested to the brand’s promise to be the “Explorers of design between imagination and reality”

Cappellini showroom at the 2012 imm Cologne

Cappellini dispay at the 2012 imm Cologne

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5 Modern Furniture Examples in High Gloss Lacquered Finish

Friday, February 24th, 2012

Transcending time and style, high gloss lacquer finish has been reincarnated in many forms and even more functions.  Originally from the Far East where resin tinted with charcoal or cinnabar adorned artisan objects, lacquer has played a vital role in contemporary furniture making, revolutionizing modern design and inspiring the likes of Eileen Gray and Eero Saarinen. Today, lacquer is as popular and widely used as ever, offering a refined eloquence with depth and textural variance that collectively and effectively contribute to its sleek and sought after appeal.

  1. Barcode sideboard by Enzo Berti for Bross Italia
  2. Barcode sideboard by Enzo Berti for Bross Italia

  3. Tokyo 710 walk-on platform bed by Milmueble
  4. Tokyo 710 walk-on platform bed by Milmueble

  5. Yo-Yo coffee table by Emanuele Zenere for Cattelan Italia
  6. Yo-Yo coffee table by Emanuele Zenere for Cattelan Italia

  7. Gallery 115 wall unit with LED lighting by Milmueble
  8. Gallery 115 wall unit with LED lighting by Milmueble

  9. Big designer dining table by Bonaldo
  10. Big designer dining table by Bonaldo

Kartell presents its “two faces” at the 2012 imm Cologne

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

This year, at the Annual imm Cologne exhibition, Kartell chose to showcase its essence and, as most would call it, its most recognizable brand association by segmenting its iconic and new products into two categories, à la the “two faces” of Kartell.  Its playful, colorful and youthful side full of cheerful modern furniture in neon yellows, hot pinks and electric greens; and the more elegant selection of designer chairs, tables and accent pieces reinterpreted in classically timeless, sophisticated transparent materials.

Kartell transparent collection at 2012 imm Cologne

Kartell colorful collection at 2012 imm Cologne

B&B Italia Collection at the 2012 imm Cologne

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

True to its pure and minimalist design that defined its brand for years, B&B Italia does not disappoint with its 2012 collection debuted at the imm Cologne in January.  With subdued tones like soft greys, warm browns and creamy neutrals dominating B&B’s main seating proposals, pops of color in jeweled purples, fuchsias and ruby reds offer a nice contrast and an element of surprise.

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