These are some of the hottest home design trends of note, as seen at Italy’s Salone del Mobile fair in Milan
Italy’s Salone del Mobile furniture fair in Milan has been both a perennial crowd draw and also a gathering place for the international design scene. Held from April 18 to 23 as part of Milan Design Week, this edition of the fair welcomed over 307,000 visitors from 181 different countries, who explored the stands and booths of over 2,000 brands within the sprawling fairgrounds.
The most influential manufacturers and tastemakers of the week bring with them inspiration and a forward-thinking approach to furniture design, launching collections that showcase innovative new materials and on-trend details while featuring quality workmanship. This mega trade show presents numerous opportunities to interact and explore the newest objects, colours and materials that have been tailored to lifestyle trends but more importantly, are just as conscious of their environmental impact.
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What qualities do we consider most desirable in our home furnishings and why do we value them so? How do each brand express its unique identity, while creating products that delight and bring feelings of peace to its users? Here, we gather some insights into the emerging trends that are taking shape and are set to influence the way we design our abodes in the year ahead.