Milan Design Fair

Despite poor weather, this year’s Milan Design Fair seemed bigger than ever. The crowds were the biggest we’ve seen - no one was put off by the rain! Interestingly, the furniture on display seemed a little more subdued and cautious with manufacturers not showcasing many new designs.

For years, clean and minimal design with hard metal edges was the trend but not so any longer. Softer furnishings with a move towards oversized loose cushions as well as side chairs with wooden legs and upholstered seats was definitely an emerging trend.

The New Axel

This year’s colour trends saw a sea of blue and pale greens dominate the fair, and what a beautiful way to show case these colours through our very own favourite Crassevig with the debut of the stylish Axel chair designed by Enrico Franzolini.

Pedrali - The Italian Essence

Pedrali - The Italian Essence

The Zerocento

Desiree showcased exceptionally well this year, cementing its position as an the emerging brand for soft furnishings in Milan. A highlight for us was the Desiree Zerocento sofa displayed in two ways. One, in a beautiful soft linen fabric which Desiree is famous for, and the new Zip design which was displayed in leather. The brand continues to be our most popular in-store for sofas and bedding; their stand was the busiest we visited in Milan.

The Italian Essence

The Italian Essence is the claim of another Contempo brand Pedrali who presented a number of beautiful new products showcasing the Malmo table and chair as well as the Brera wooden stools. A particular favourite of ours, the collection’s evocative yet simple designs invoked a sense of belonging.

Winter Warmers

Now that Autumn has arrived and Winter is on its way, we thought we would share some ideas that will help bring some cosy warmth to your indoor spaces…