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Pink is still the trendiest color at present for interiors.

If you are not yet completely sure about your home colours, maybe you did not consider pink walls as an option. This new Scandinavian home tour will give you some good inspiration. Indeed, this apartment in Gothenburg was decorated according to a pink palette and he result looks really nice.

Far from being just a feminine color, pink can be also a masculine hue and it is a perfect option to paint the interior walls. In fact, pink on walls can work both as a neutral color and as an accent. Everything depends on the shade of pink you chose and the match with other materials and furnishings.

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Il rosa è ancora il colore del momento per gli interni.

Se non ne siete ancora del tutto convinti, oppure non sapete proprio come decorare casa con il rosa, l’home tour di oggi vi darà qualche bella ispirazione. Questo appartamento a Göteborg è stato infatti rinnovato secondo una palette in cui domina il rosa.

Ben lontano dall’ essere un colore prettamente femminile, il rosa è un colore perfetto per dipingere le pareti di casa. Infatti, il rosa alle pareti può funzionare sia come colore neutro, che come accento. Tutto dipende dalla tonalità di rosa scelta e dagli abbinamenti con materiali ed arredi circostanti.

Choosing the right Pink

Decorating home with pink it’s all about choosing the right pink hue for your interior space.

In this Scandinavian apartment, for example, they chose a warm hue of pink with some terracotta shades. This color warms up the living room and prefectly matches with the other colors, that are all neutrals: light whitened wood, shades of greige and white. Some soft fabrics and cushions in natural leather help the whole feeling of cozyness. This kind of pink can also be matched with a very soft pink, for a more interesting alternative to beige. This color can be reached with a less saturated hue of pink, tinted with white. In this way you will add depth to the interior, by working with different layers of pink.

Pink with luxe materials, such as marble, brass and velvet, is another key match when talking about decorating with pink. Here you can see they added also some accessories in these materials, a sofa in velvet brown, and a big kitchen island in carrara marble.

To give pink a masculine mood, the key is avoiding all the feminine clichés in the decor (floral patterns, stripes, ruffles, etc). Instead, stick to clean lines, maybe with some black accents, as they perfectly did in this home in Gothenburg.

If you want to dare with a brighter and bolder shade of pink, try with the foyer, usually a good place to make a statement decor, or maybe for less traditional solutions such as the studio room or the bedroom (I’m decorating my studio ceiling with a mid pink!)

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Scegliere il Rosa giusto

Decorare la casa con il rosa significa scegliere la giusta tonalità rosa tra moltissime possibilità differenti.

In questo appartamento Scandinavo, ad esempio, perfetta è la scelta di una tonalità calda di rosa tendente al terracotta. Questo colore riscalda il soggiorno e si abbina perfettamente agli altri colori, tutti neutri: legno chiaro sbiancato al pavimento, sfumature di greige e bianco. Alcuni tessuti morbidi e cuscini in pelle naturale contribuiscono a scaldare l’ambiente. Questo tipo di rosa può anche essere abbinato a un rosa molto chiaro, come alternativa più interessante rispetto al classico beige. Ovvero, con una tonalità di rosa meno saturo, ottenuta mixandolo con il bianco. In questo modo, lavorando con diversi livelli di rosa, aggiungerai profondità allo spazio.

Il rosa è perfetto anche in abbinamento con materiali preziosi, come marmo, ottone e velluto. In questo interno infatti sono stati scelti anche alcuni accessori in questi materiali, oltre ad un divano in velluto marrone e una grande isola cucina in marmo di Carrara.

Per conferire al rosa un mood maschile la chiave è evitare tutti i vari cliché femminili nell’arredamento (penso ad esempio a motivi floreali, righe, eccetera). Invece, il trucco è scegliere linee pulite e magari alcuni arredi ed accessori neri, così come è stato fatto in questa casa.

Se vuoi osare con una tonalità di rosa più audace prova con l’ingresso di casa (se ce l’hai!). Infatti, l’ingresso di solito è lo spazio perfetto per provare una decorazione più spinta. Oppure puoi considerare anche ambienti più personali come la camera o lo studio, optando anche per soluzioni decorative più insolite rispetto alla classica parete colorata (ad esempio io sto decorando la mia stanza studio con un soffitto rosa!)

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#MYHOMERESTYLING | Half Painted Walls which Rock

Among the hundred projects that I am following during this period (or that are starting, see one month left to the Milan Design Week 2018 ) we are also moving forward with the restyling of my small home office. Actually, we painted everything so now it’s all about adding furniture and accessories. I opted for half painted walls with two shades of beige, the darker on bottom. This type of…

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Sevilla, Spain, was named by Lonely Planet the best city to travel to in 2018.

The result is part of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel research which ranked the 10 cities that everyone will want to visit in 2018.

I visited Seville last summer during our two weeks tour of Spain. Our tour included Valencia, Madrid and several cities across Andalucia. Seville actually was my favourite city, together with the small pueblo blanco Vejer de la Frontera.

Let’s do today a throwback to virtually visit Seville. Spring is coming and if you are planning the next summer holidays this post may help you. If you are thinking about spending holidays, indeed, you can’t avoid a stop in superbeautiful Andalusian capital.

|| Read more about our two weeks in Spain:

Two weeks drive tour of Spain, part one

Two weeks drive tour of Spain, Andalucia

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Siviglia è stata nominata dalla Lonely Planet la migliore città da visitare nel 2018.

Il risultato è frutto della ricerca Best in Travel lanciata da Lonely Planet con quelle 10 città che tutti vorranno visitare quest’anno. Al primo post, appunto, c’è Siviglia.

Sono stata a Siviglia l’estate scorsa, durante il nostro tour di due settimane in Spagna. Nel nostro viaggio abbiamo girato mezza Spagna in auto, con un tragitto che comprendeva Valencia, Madrid e varie città dell’Andalusia. Siviglia è stata proprio la mia città preferita, assieme al piccolo villaggio bianco di Vejer de la Frontera.

Oggi facciamo quindi un salto indietro a visitare virtualmente Siviglia. La primavera sta per arrivare e se state già pensando alle prossime vacanze, l’Andalusia potrebbe essere un’ottima opzione e visitare Siviglia un motivo in più!

|| Se state organizzando un viaggio in Spagna, vi potrebbero anche interessare:

Il nostro tour in auto di due settimane in Spagna, parte 1

Il nostro tour in auto di due settimane in Spagna, Andalusia

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Why visiting Seville this year

Perché Visitare Siviglia quest’anno

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Visit Sevilla to see Plaza de España by day and by night

Plaza de España is one of the most beautiful squares I’ve ever seen, no exaggeration. Although it has a very recent history, since it was built during the 1929 Expo, I think it is one of those squares to see once in a lifetime. With its colors and azulejos you won’t forget it! You must visit the Plaza at day and another time during evening.

Plaza de España è una delle piazze più belle che io abbia mai visto, non esagero. Anche se ha una storia molto recente, poiché è stata costruita durante l’Expo del 1929, secondo me è una di quelle piazze da vedere una volta nella vita. Con i suoi colori ed azulejos non ha niente da invidiare a tante altre piazze storiche!

|| Read more: 10 things you didn’t know about azulejos tiles

Visit Sevilla to discover its Moorish architectures

Seville is a city on a human scale. Everything is within a walking distance and in the central area you will find amazing historical building one close to the other. Starting from the Cathedral, which is the largest Gothic cathedral and third largest church in the world; then the Giralda, formerly the mosque’s minaret. Finally, just round the corner you can visit the impressing Moorish Alcazar.

Siviglia è una città a misura d’uomo. Tutto è a una distanza tranquillamente percorribile a piedi e nella zona centrale troverete incredibili edifici storici uno vicino all’altro. A partire dalla Cattedrale, che è la più grande cattedrale gotica e la terza chiesa più grande del mondo; poi la Giralda, in passato il minareto della moschea. Infine, a pochi passi è possibile visitare l’impressionante Alcazar moresco.

Visit Sevilla to relax in the Arabic Baths

You can’t travel to Andalusia and not stop in one traditional arab bath. I tried the Aire the Sevilla: a true oasis in the middle of the historic center, located in an ancient moorish building, where you can try the traditional hammam (steam room), but also dip into different hot and cold pools and enjoy, of course, a wide range of relaxing massages *_*

Non puoi fare un viaggio in Andalusia e non fermarti in un tradizionale bagno arabo. Io proprio a Siviglia ho provato l’ Aire the Sevilla: una vera oasi nel centro storico, situata in un antico edificio moresco, dove si può provare il tradizionale hammam (bagno turco), ma anche immergersi in diverse piscine calde e fredde e godere, di naturalmente, una vasta gamma di massaggi rilassanti * _ *

Visit Sevilla to walk under the curtains and do a siesta in the afternoon

In Sevilla the sun can be so hot that in summertime the city dresses up with huge curtains from one building to the other. Actually like big umbrellas to protect the city (and you) from the ferocious heat. I must say that last year, during our two week drive tour in Spain, I visited Sevilla in the hottest days of summer and the climate was bearable for me, but I was coming from one of the hottest summers ever in Italy…So it really depends, however the solution is a long siesta in the hottest hours: from 2pm to 5pm the city is desert!

A Siviglia il sole può essere così cocente che in estate la città si veste letteralmente con enormi tende che vanno da un edificio all’altro. Proprio come dei grandi ombrelloni per proteggere la città (e te) dal caldo feroce. Devo dire che l’anno scorso, durante il nostro tour di due settimane in Spagna, abbiamo visitato Sevilla nei giorni più caldi dell’estate e il clima era sopportabile per me, ma venivo da una delle estati più calde di sempre in Italia … Quindi tutto è relativo, ma in ogni caso la soluzione è una lunga siesta durante ore più calde: dalle 14 alle 17 la città è completamente deserta!

Visit Sevilla to get lost in the Barrio de Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is the old Jewish quarter of Seville. With its little squares and colourful houses, plus small tapas bars, it’s a really nice place for a walk in the day and in the evening. Its is also the most iconic barrio of the Andalusian capital and I’m sure you will love it.

Santa Cruz è il vecchio quartiere ebraico di Siviglia. Con le sue piccole piazzette e le case colorate, oltre ai tapas bar storici, è davvero un bel posto per passeggiare sia di giorno e che di sera. È anche il barrio iconico della capitale Andalusa e sono sicura che lo amerete.

Visit Sevilla to hear flamenco in the Barrio Triana and for a Boteillon on the banks of the Guadalquivir

The barrio Triana originally was the gipsy area of the city and the history tells us that flamenco was born here. The quarter is located just opposite the river Guadalquivir, on the other side of the river from the historic city centre. Its distinctive yellow and white-fronted houses have seen many flamenco artists as well as bullfighters: so if you want to breath the real Andalusian mood, make sure to spend andafternoon and evening here…Remember also to have a walk in the Guadalquivir banks: during summertime evenings they are crowded with locals enjoying the botellón, in spontaneous open-aired parties.

Il barrio di Triana originariamente era la zona zingara della città e la storia racconta che il flamenco è nato proprio qui. Il quartiere si trova proprio di fronte al fiume Guadalquivir, sull’altro lato del fiume rispetto al centro storico della città. Le sue caratteristiche case gialle e bianche hanno dato alloggio a molti artisti di flamenco e toreri: quindi se volete respirare il vero mood andaluso, questo è il quartiere giusto… Ricordati anche di fare una passeggiata nelle rive del Guadalquivir : durante le serate estive sono affollate di locali per quello che loro definiscono il botellón, in feste spontanee a cielo aperto.

Visit Sevilla to enjoy a tapas tour

In Spain you will find tapas bars everywhere, this is not a commonplace but is a fact. Sevilla is really packed with traditional tapas bars and the best neighbourhoods for these are for sure the Triana and the Santa Cruz barrios. There are cozy and typical tapas bar really everywhere, but as a start you can have a look at this list of best local tapas bars in Sevilla.

In Spagna troverete tapas bar ovunque, è una realtà non un luogo comune. Siviglia è davvero piena di tradizionali tapas bar e i miglior quartieri per trovarne di tipici sono sicuramente i barrios di Triana e Santa Cruz. Avrete davvero l’imbarazzo della scelta!

Visit Sevilla to walk on the Metropol Parasol

Metropol Parasol, also called Las Setas (the mushrooms) by Sevillan, is a distinctive contemporary architecture designed by Jürgen Mayer and ended in the 2011. It is the largest wooden monument in the world and is located in Plaza de la Encarnación, over Roman remains discovered during its construction. From here you can enjoy an amazing view over the city roofs.

Metropol Parasol, chiamato dai locali Las Setas (i funghi), è un’ architettura contemporanea davvero originale progettata da Jürgen Mayer e terminata nel 2011. È il più grande monumento in legno del mondo e si trova in Plaza de la Encarnación, sopra a dei resti romani che sono stati scoperti proprio durante la sua costruzione. Da qui si può godere di una splendida vista sui tetti della città.

Visit Sevilla to sleep in an original colonial house

If you love interiors and architecture, you will love the traditional buildings here in Sevilla. Their walls decorated in azulejos and their small hidden gardens will make your eyes sparkling (and your instagram too). So, if you are looking for a place where to stay in Sevilla, my recommendation is to look for a traditional manor house converted into hotel or b&B.

We slept at the Hotel Casa del Colon, a boutique hotel in Sevilla historical center .

Located in a historic manor house dating back to the 18th Century and reconstructed in 1886, it is right in the heart of the city just a few steps away from the main tourist sites like the Cathedral, the Alcázar Palace or the Santa Cruz old quarter. From the terrace you can enjoy an amazing view of the Cathedral and the Giralda tower and also enjoy a very special breakfast, while the rooms are really spacious and furnished with a beautiful mix of old and new.

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Se ami gli interni e l’architettura, apprezzerai moltissimo gli edifici storici a Siviglia. Le pareti decorate con azulejos ed i piccoli giardini nascosti faranno felici i tuoi occhi (e anche il tuo instagram, non serve dirlo!). Sse stai cercando un posto dove alloggiare a Siviglia, il mio suggerimento è quello di cercare tra una delle tante case coloniali trasformata in hotel o in b&b.

Noi abbiamo alloggiato presso l’ Hotel Casa del Colon, un boutique hotel nel centro storico di Siviglia.

Situato in un edificio del 18 ° secolo ricostruito nel 1886, si trova proprio nel cuore della città, a pochi passi dalla Cattedrale, dal Palazzo Alcázar e dal quartiere di Santa Cruz. Dalla terrazza si può godere di una splendida vista della Cattedrale e della Giralda e di una colazione fantastica, mentre le camere sono molto spaziose e arredate con un bellissimo mix di vecchio e nuovo.

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If you are looking for a trendy yet timeless solution for your bathroom, you may start considering a black and white decor. Indeed, by choosing a black and white decor in a bathroom you will never be wrong. Or better, it’s more difficult to be wrong. I choose a monochrome palette for my small bathroom makeover too and now, some months later, I’m really happy with my choice.

Let’s see together today some tips for a perfect black and bathroom décor . If you are looking for some ideas and inspiration for your bathroom, this can be a great solution to be considered.

The images and products you will see this post, unless are all by Italian bathroom design brand Devon&Devon: Devon&Devon was founded in 1989 in Florence by architects Gianni and Paola Tanini, part of ITALCER Group led by CEO Graziano Verdi. The brand is inspired by an unique style which matches Italian design and American inspirations from the early 90s. Know more about the brand by visiting the website here

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Se siete alla ricerca di idee per un bagno, di una soluzione attuale ma allo stesso tempo che non vi stanchi nel tempo, dovreste considerare il bianco e nero. Con una soluzione monocromatica in bianco e nero difficilmente potrete sbagliarvi. Anch’io per il piccolo restyling del bagno di casa mia ho optato per il bianco e nero e devo dirvi che, a mesi di distanza, ne sono sempre più soddisfatta.

Vediamo insieme oggi qualche ispirazione per un perfetto bagno in black and white. Vi spiego anche perché è una soluzione secondo me molto valida per un ambiente come il bagno.

Le immagini ed i prodotti che vedrete in questo post, dove non diversamente indicato, sono del marchio italiano di arredo bagno Devon&Devon: Devon&Devon è stata fondata nel 1989 a Firenze dagli architetti Gianni e Paola Tanini, e parte del Gruppo ITALCER guidato dal CEO Graziano Verdi. Il brand si contraddistingue per uno stile unico che fonde design Italiano e ispirazioni vintage Americane di inizio 900. Per saperne di più vi invito a visitare��il sito qui

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Why choosing a black and white bathroom decor ?

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1 | A black and white palette works with different styles

Indeed, no matter if you are more a minimalist and modern style lover, or if you prefer traditional solutions: black and white is a timeless match that works well in any bathroom. From Scandinavian style decor with a minimalistic approach, to classic interiors, to vintage style solutions, monochrome fit really different decorating style. You can opt for example for a Victorian modern bathroom, or a Twenties mood inspired by Great Gatsby design style as in the pics below :

1 | Una palette in bianco e nero funziona con tantissimi stili differenti

Infatti, che tu sia amante del minimalismo o dello stile tradizionale, il black&white è sempre una strada percorribile. In pratica, partendo da una palette monocromatica puoi decidere di spaziare e scegliere tra stili molto differenti, in base al tuo gusto personale. Dallo stile Scandinavo e minimalista, a quello classico, a influenze vintage, il bianco e nero si adatta a tutto. Ad esempio, se cercate qualcosa di particolare e allo stesso tempo molto contemporaneo potreste optare per un bagno in stile Victorian modern , oppure per un mood ispirato ai ruggenti anni Venti e al design in stile Grande Gatsby come quelli in foto:

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Roaring 20s Black&White Bathroom Decor

Rounded shapes, clean lines, metallic accents and shiny finishes are some of the key features of this style. Black and white, with their strong and elegant look, are perfect for this a roaring 20s inspired decor.

Forme pulite ed arrotondate, accenti metallici e finiture lucide sono alcune delle caratteristiche che contraddistinguono questo stile di arredo. Il bianco e nero, abbinamento forte e allo stesso tempo elegante, si sposa perfettamente con uno stile ispirato ai ruggenti anni Venti.

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Modern Victorian Black&White Bathroom Decor

The key to the Modern Victorian style is mixing new with old and old with new. Wall panelings, subway tiles, matched with clean and modern furniture.

Il segreto dello stile Victorian Modern è un mix ben bilanciato di vecchio e nuovo, con elementi come boiserie e subway tiles accostati ad arredi dalle linee pulite e moderne.

| Try this Interior Design style Quiz to learn what is your decorating style

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2 | With a black and white bathroom decor you can be creative

The good thing about choosing a monochromatic palette is that it is really versatile and you can be creative with many decorating motifs, without going wrong.

You can opt for colour blocks, by underlining geometries with black, or you can play with patterns and textures. Indeed, if you go for a black and white palette, you can match very different patterns for a surprising yet refined effect. Think for example about matching geometries and stripes with bold florals, or for example optical with chequered: there are endless possibilities!

2 | Con una palette in bianco e nero puoi osare soluzioni molto creative

Se pensi che una soluzione monocromatica sia noiosa sei fuoirstrada. Infatti, la cosa bella dello scegliere una palette in bianco e nero è proprio quella di poter osare con accostamenti insoliti e motivi decorativi diversi, senza il rischio di sbagliare.

Puoi optare per una decorazione a color blocks, oppure giocare con pattern e texture. Geometrie, effetti optical, motovi floreali: le possibilità sono davvero infinite!

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3 | You can also opt with black or white bathroom fixtures and taps

The bathroom fixtures are not just white, the faucets are not just in chrome finish, we know this. Actually the latest proposals are with coloured bathroom fixtures (including black) and with black faucets. Even if at the latest Cersaie fair I also spotted several new faucets proposals in white.

In a black and white bathroom for example you could opt for white interiors, and black contrasting elements, for an elegant and contemporary effect

3 | Puoi optare per bianco e nero anche con sanitari e rubinetteria

I sanitari non sono solo bianchi, le rubinetterie non sono solo cromate, e questo lo sappiamo. Una delle più forti tendenze dell’ultimo anno – viste ad esempio all’ultimo Cersaie – sono proprio i rubinetti in nero, così come stanno tornando anche molte proposte di rubinetteria in bianco.

In bagno monocromatico ad esempio potresti optare per interni bianchi, ed elementi a contrasto neri, per un effetto elegante e contemporaneo.

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4 | Black and White works well in small bathrooms

A black and white decor could be a great solution for small bathrooms. This is because it’s a very clean and simple palette, furthermore white helps to visually enlarge the space, while with black you can add some character to the space. These were the moodboards for my small bathroom in black and white

4 | Bianco e nero anche per bagni piccoli

Il bianco e nero funziona molto bene anche nei bagni di piccole dimensioni. Questo perché è una soluzione visivamente pulita e minimale, inoltre il bianco ti permette di allargare visivamente gli spazi mentre il nero di aggiungere pochi dettagli che possono dare carattere alla stanza. Queste sono le moodboard che avevo creato per il restyling del mio bagno in bianco e nero

The Tip : Take Black and White color scheme seriously!

To achieve the result you are looking for, don’t be afraid to dare with only black and white. No addition in other colours. If you think the result might be too cold, onsider for example addinmg some accents in different materials such as metals or wood, or maybe some plants and natural green!

Il Consiglio : Bianco, Nero …e?

Se volete raggiungere un bel risultato, il mio consiglio è di non aver paura di utilizzare solo il bianco e nero e non aggiungere altri colori. Se temete che la vostra stanza risulti alla fine un po’ troppo fredda, optate per alcuni accenti in materiali diversi, come ad esempio materiali metallici, oppure delle piante!

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MILAN DESIGN WEEK 2018 | My plans for a different MDW as a design blogger

The Milan Design Week 2018 will take place from 17th to 22nd April and starting from today in the blog you will find, in addition to usual columns, previews about the Milan furniture fair. | In this dynamic page dedicated to the Milan Design Week you will find infos, links to previews, plus a selection of past edition posts – La Milano Design Week 2018 si svolgerà dal 17 al 22 Aprile e da oggi…

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Every year we hear more and more about new blogs and social media pages focusing on the popular Scandinavian Interior Design trend. With all these names floating around, it is becoming increasingly hard to keep up. All of them feature amazing designs, inspiring tips and beautiful photographs, so this was a hard list to compile. However, I finally managed to combine my personal favorite 10 list of Scandinavian interior design blog: if you don’t already you should start following them now.

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10 Scandinavian Interior Design Blogs

Stylizimo

At the top of our Scandi inspired blogs is Nina Holst’s popular page Stylizimo. The blog was founded by Nina in 2010, out of her obsession with interior design. Although the blogger started writing about interior design trends and products that inspired her just as a hobby, the pastime quickly became a full time job. The blog has become popular all over the world, with over 195,000 followers on Instagram. As a photography lover, all photos posted on the blog are styled and taken by her. Her online presence is highlighted by a consistent aesthetic of Scandinavian glam style and by the simplicity and color neutrality of her photos. The blog posts include DIY ideas, insightful product choices, and lots of tasteful decorating inspiration.

www.stylizimoblog.com

Instagram @stylizimoblog

Trendenser

Trendenser was founded by Frida Ramstedt, a stylist who turned her passion and love for interior design into a full time job. The successful Swedish blogger has been writing for over twelve years, and her blog was one of the first in the country. Its originality and progressive nature turned it into a successful means of inspiration for design lovers worldwide. The blog’s focuses on worldwide sustainability issues and on the importance of eco friendly consumption in homes. Trendenser has over 136,000 Instagram followers and keeps gaining popularity over time.

www.trendenser.se

Instagram: @trendenser

My Scandinavian Home

Different from the other Scandi bloggers mentioned on this list, My Scandinavian Home was founded by Niki Brantmark, a London girl. Niki is a stylist, photographer, influencer and painter who moved from London to Sweden in 2004. Her vision is to inspire like minded people with ethereal Scandinavian inspired home ideas. In an interview with houseology.com, Niki explains that her passion for design comes from her childhood surroundings, since she recalls her mother always filled her home with beautiful vintage finds. Similar to other Scandinavian inspired blogs, Niki’s style includes a strong black and white or neutral color base, with simple touches of color. As if all of her accomplishments in the interior design blogger world were not enough, she is also author of three books; Lagom, The Scandinavian Home, and Modern Pastoral. My Scandinavian Home has an Instagram following of over 134,000.

www.myscandinavianhome.com

Instagram: @myscandanavianhome

Vibeke Design

Vibeke Design was founded by Vibeke Saether Svenningsen, a Norwegian in love with Scandinavian style. Ever since she was a young girl she liked to be busy and fill the day with creativity. She paints, renovated furniture and she started her blog in 2011, with a focus on spreading her love of art. Although her first inspiration for the blog was art, she eventually took a different direction and now focuses on interiors and design. Art is still evident in her posts, and her beautiful photographs are evidence of her passion for painting and for nature. She usually incorporates nature and rustic aesthetics into her posts, which also include rustic and vintage pieces. Her social media presence is significant with over 107,000 followers on Instagram and an extremely popular Pinterest account.

www.vibekedesign.blogspot.no

Instagram: @vibekedesign

Elisabeth Heier

Elisabeth Heier has always been passionate for aesthetics. She studied interior design and art and, when she quit her job, she began her career as a freelancer and blogger. The Oslo based designer is known for her clean style with a feminine touch of soft minimalism. The blog focuses on objects that inspire her from all over the design world to her own projects, which are generally simple yet perfectly harmonious interiors. On her blog, she shares tips on house renovation, interior design and styling, and even on creating beautiful flower arrangements. Her style is elegant and timeless and this blogger’s hard work has definitely merited her rise in popularity over the years.

www.elisabethheier.no

Instagram: @elisabeth_heier

Coco Lapine Design

This blogger wasn’t born and doesn’t live in any Scandinavian country, however, this might be what makes her Scandinavian inspired blog even more interesting. Belgian born Sarah Van Peteghem now lives in Germany. She started her blog Coco Lapine a few years ago after she moved to Berlin to work as an interior designer. She explains that she is mostly inspired by Nordic style, and she enjoys combining the Nordic look with an industrial feel. As other Scandinavian design lovers, her style and color aesthetic is monochromatic, usually focusing on simplicity and neutrality.

http://www.cocolapinedesign.com

Instagram: @sarah_cocolapine

Boligcious

Founder Malene Marie Moller is an interior stylist and blogger at Boligcious and creative director at Hoeg + Moller, a creative content agency. After years in the fashion industry, Malene changed direction in order to follow her true passion for design and decor. In 2011 she created the blog, and this is what truly kickstarted her career. Today Boligcious is one of Denmark’s favorite sources when it comes to inspiration, design and art. More recently, she has also founded the Boligcious Lookbook (also known as SOHOME), Denmark’s first free online magazine.

www.boligcious.dk

Instagram: @boligcious

Bungalow 5

Allan Torp is the author of “Scandinavian Style at Home”, a book that puts together much of Allan’s advice and inspiration that is found on his blog and social media pages. Allan’s background is in fashion, PR and communications. He was working in a media agency in Denmark when he decided to start his blog Bungalow 5 in 2010. He has now become an internationally recognized full time interior design blogger and author. Bungalow 5 is a source of inspiration for Scandinavian design and how to incorporate it in one’s own home. The blog also offers access to news, interviews and reviews within the creative world also covering architecture, travel, art, and even cars or random encounters that he considers are worth sharing with his public.

www.bungalow5.dk

Instagram: @bungalow5dk

September Edit

Caroline Birk Bahrenscheer is a Digital Curator based in Copenhagen. She works for a PR and Communications agency, but more than that she is founder of the beautifully styled and insightful blog September Edit. She started off showing her interiors and style on her Instagram page, and later decided to start her blog. With a typical nordic minimalistic aesthetic, Caroline’s photographs of spaces are uniquely beautiful. In addition to this, her Instagram feed is filled with pretty lifestyle design elements, not to mention precious posts of her newborn baby girl.

www.septemberedit.com

Instagram: @septemberedit

Hannah in the House

The blog Hannah in the House not only features great style and design choices, but also has a meaningful story behind it. Hannah Thinnesen Trickett is the founder of the blog. She tells the story of her frustration while trying to work in the interior design field and how the blog was a result of finding out she had a long term health condition called hydrocephalus. After multiple surgeries, she decided that if she was no longer physically able to work as an interior designer, she could at the very least write about it. Hannah is half Danish and half British. In her blog, she explores her Scandinavian heritage and culture.

www.hannahinthehouse.com

Instagram: @han_house

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The “Boutique” State: a selection of Tasmania’s most gorgeous stays

A guide to the best boutique accommodations in Tasmania – Country Edition; Pt.1 Tasmania, often labeled as Australia’s Natural State, has been building up quite a bit of buzz in recent years. Tourism has been steadily growing and it is no wonder that the accommodation biz has too. Boutique hotels and design B&Bs have been popping up all over the state and as it turns out, these have been stealing…

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This post is for all designers: today is the last day to apply for the annual edition of the A’Design Award

The A’ Design Award & Competition is the Worlds’ leading design award, reaching over 180 countries and all design categories.

Winning the A’ Design Award and Competition is a great recognition for your design carreer. In addition to this, you will have some benefits including publicity through an extensive PR campaign, plus featuring in the annual yearbook and exhibition. The award winners will be also featured in the World Design Rankings, a global chart which include all Countries and its design industries.

Therefore, Winning the A’ Design Award and Competition is a great way to promote your work out there, internationally. To engage with a broad community of design experts and enthusiasts, too. Furthermore, winning the A’ Design Award and Competition is a way to connect indipendent designers with brands and companies, to put your design work into industry and production, that’s often what makes then the difference.

ITALIANBARK is proud to have partnered with A’ Design Award & Competition for several years and the winning designs –which will be announced the 15th April– will also be published also on these pages.

To let you learn more about the award, I collected some useful links. Please have a read at:

What is exactly the A’Design Award?

Which are the benefits for the award winners?

Which are the Design categories of the A’Design Award?

The 173 Jury members of the A’Design Award

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7 designs from the 2016 – 2017 A’ Design Awards Winners

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Lynko Freestanding Modular System Nomadic by Natalia Geci

Winner in Furniture, Decorative Items and Homeware Design Category, 2016 – 2017

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Léon Interactive Light by Lewis Power

Winner in Lighting Products and Lighting Projects Design Category, 2016 – 2017

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Nothing is Something – Cloudy Tea Tea Packaging by Lin Shaobin

Winner in Packaging Design Category, 2016 – 2017

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Manshausen Hospitality, Sport, Hotel, Wellness/Spa bySnorre Stinessen

Winner in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category, 2016 – 2017

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A Warm Clinic Clinic by Liu Kai

Interior Space and Exhibition Design Category, 2016 – 2017

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Be Like To communicate a concept by Jenifer Blanco Monzón

Graphics and Visual Communication Design Category, 2016 – 2017

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Memento Letter opener by Bryan Leung

Art Materials, Stationery Supplies and Gift Items Design Category, 2016 – 2017

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How to Download the New ITALIANBARK Guide for Interior Design Trends 2018/ 2019

After visiting the IMM fair in Cologne on January and the Stockholm Furniture Fair this February, I worked to put together the new Interior Trend Guide. It was the right time for an update and to take a look at some interesting news for this year and 2019, six months after the guide I created last September. In the book you will find a recap of new design and color trends for this year and the next: 22 new trends, including interior styles, materials, color palettes, and everything new I noticed at the latest European design fairs. The newsletter surbscribers already got the guide in their mailbox it last week, but you can download it too from today with this link:

Make sure you follow the steps to download the book that you will get in your email, after confirming your subscription

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Dopo aver visitato le fiere di IMM Colonia e di Stoccolma, ho lavorato per mettere insieme la nuova Guida Tendenze di Interior e Design per il 2018/2019. Sono trascorsi sei mesi dalla scorsa guida scaricabile, ho pensato quindi fosse il momento giusto per un aggiornamento con tutte le novità viste alle prime fiere di design Europee del 2018. Nella guida troverete 22 tendenze, di stili, materiali, colori, con altrettante immagini e link utili. Chi è iscritto alla newsletter del blog ha già ricevuto lo scaricabile la settimana scorsa, ma da oggi potrete scaricarlo anche voi da questo link.

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Interior Design Trends: Should we Follow or Ignore them?

A good design should, above all, be long lasting and honest. This means go beyond current trends, that change in very few time. So now the question is: why we keep talking about trends in this blog?

I think that the reason really changes according to your profession. But, basically, learning design trends is useful for your job, if you work in the interior and design industry.

If you work for a company, or if you run your own company, knowing the current and future design trends can help in the research for new product launches. Also, in making a prediction in terms of sales for certain colors/materials/shapes.

If you work as a creative, following a design trend can look quite boring and predicted for your own freelance projects: you don’t want to do something original that next year you will see everywhere, right? So learning design trends is also a good way to avoid them. You can also learn about trends, then you can play with them in your own way. Or maybe deciding to go in the opposite direction. But, one thing that’s for sure: great designers don’t ignore design trends. They understand them, in order to do better with their own work.

What’s your opinion on this?

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Interior Design Trends: Seguirli o Evitarli?

Un buon progetto di design dovrebbe, innanzitutto, essere pensato per durare nel tempo. Ciò significa andare oltre le tendenze attuali, che cambiano in pochissimo tempo. Quindi ora la domanda è: perché continuiamo a parlare di tendenze in questo blog?

Ci sono varie ragioni e cambiano in base alla nostra professione. In ogni caso, conoscere le tendenze del design oggi è necessario per il tuo lavoro, ovviamente se lavori nel settore del design e degli interni.

Infatti, se lavori per un’azienda o gestisci la tua azienda/marchio, conoscere le tendenze del design attuali e future è fondamentale nella fase di ricerca per il lancio di nuovi prodotti. Per ispirazione, ma soprattutto per una prima previsione in termini di vendite per determinati colori/materiali/forme.

Però se sei un creativo, diciamolo, seguire le tendenze per i tuoi progetti può sembrare anche scontato e noioso. Immagino tu non voglia creare qualcosa di originale sul momento e poi vederlo ovunque l’anno successivo, o forse si. In ogni caso, conoscere le tendenze del design è anche un buon modo per evitarle. Puoi decidere di reinterpretarle, o magari di andare nella direzione opposta. Ma una cosa è certa: i grandi designer non ignorano le tendenze del design. Le conoscono, per fare poi di meglio con il proprio lavoro.

Tu cosa ne pensi?

| Read more on interior design trends:

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Interior Trends 2019 from the IMM Furniture fair in Cologne

Interior Color trends 2018 from the Milan Design Week 2017

The new Trends for Italian interior design

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Meeting seven Award winning Italian designers

A’ Design Award & Competition is the world’s largest annual juried design competition.

Founded in 2009 , the Award has the aim to recognise and promote international design projects, the best of design from all Countries and in all creative disciplines.

Design categories are over 110, ranging in every field of design. Designers can apply from all the Countries, included of course Italy.

The World Design Ranking showcase the A’Design Award winning designers while dividing them into Countries. In this way, it gives an interesting overview about talents and projects from different geographical areas. I love to browse the list for finding new talents from different Countries, see their projects and learn more about their studio and works.

According to this list, Italy is one of the best Countries for the product and interior design.

Enjoy my selection of Italian designers today on the blog.

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If you are a designer, do not miss this opportunity to showcase your work:

You can still apply for the late entries to the A’Design Award 2018 edition here.

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MrSmith Studio

MrSmith Studio is a Milan based design studio active since 2005 and founded by Marco Mascetti. Curiosity, elegance, meaning and approachability are elements of the synthetic design process to which the Studio is committed and appreciated for. MrSmith Studio deals with industrial, furniture, lighting, packaging and graphic design. Studio members’ different backgrounds and skills contributed to build a team able to face with enthusiasm and different points of view every new project.

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Embossed Nutella Jar Jar for spreadable cream

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Emanuele Pangrazi

Emanuele Pangrazi developed a career in the product and furniture sectors, especially forbathroom furniture and fittings. His solutions are always the outcome of a focused formal experimentation and a solid know-how always with an original vision. He maintains that the most interesting aspect of his work lies in giving sense to the creation, by referring to It’s social context, and the other factors involved in making a good product, which are primarily cultural rather than technicals.

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Catino Bathroom Collection

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Libero Rutilo

Libero Rutilo is the co-founder of DesignLibero studio in Milan. The studio ranges in the fields of retail, office, hospitality, residential and product design. The works pivot around four fundamental pillars: observation, innovation, functionality and environmental conscience. the inspiration comes also from a vast mix of trends, ranging from the most bizarre and advanced to more conventional and tangible.

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Silhouette Collection Vase by Silhouette Collection

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Enrico Azzimonti

Enrico Azzimonti, graduated in 1993 from the Milan Politecnico in Architectureand the year after he founded his Design Studio, which presently specialises in both architectural projects and Industrial Design. In 1995 he completed a Master’s in Design & Management (Politecnico, Milan) and there after began to expand his professional activity beyond architectural projects and to cultivate his passion for Industrial Design. In 1998 he began his collaboration with the Catalan designer Jordi Pigem. His works achieved international acclaim in competitions and international trade fairs in the Italian and international trade press, and have been selected for three edition of the International Design Yearbook and for the Adi Design Index 2007. Some of his works are a part of the permanent collection of the Museu de les Arts Decoratives in Barcelona.

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Bench for BLM Group

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Vincenzo Vinci

Vincenzo Vinci is an awarded Italian designer. He is among the co-founders of Grado, a contemporary furnitures Brand based in Hangzhou (China) and Collectivo, a network of designers from several world capitals of design with the aim to offer solutions for various goods sectors. Involved in projects in Brazil, China, Malaysia and Turkey, Vinci gained experience as project manager at different levels, he is enticed to both global needs and emerging markets. In tandem with his work, Vinci is teacher at the European Art Institute of Hangzhou and he held speech and workshop in many Universities with the purpose to promote the culture of design.

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Lotus Side table

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Luca Matta

After finishing the studies in Set Design and interior design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice, Italy, 1998, Luca Matta starts his cooperation with his father in the Architecture 5/82 Studio in Treviso, Italy. During his time there, he developed several projects for L’Oreal Paris, Aveda Corporation, Shu Ueumura, Samsung LTD and many other well-known international brands. After 13 years, in 2011, in Treviso, Italy, in a small underground lab, LMD was born.

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Stefano Bigi

Stefano Bigi grew up between France and Italy. Out of this double culture, he has acquired a taste for the chic and the beautiful. After studying at Art School, he started a career in webdesign within a SSII before becoming self-employed. It was 10 years ago that he first began to sketch sofas, decorative objects, and his obsession: chairs. However, when he turned 31 he decided to live for his passion : to design furniture and decorative objects. Since 2005 he has established himself in Milan and founded his design studio.

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Infinity Table

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7 super clever tools to semplify our lives as Freelancers

My favourite online tools for design bloggers, interior designers, and freelance millennials Working as a freelance interior designer and blogger at the same time can be quite stressful. I know. Working as a frelance talking more in general is quite stressing too: indeed, we have daily to deal with different clients, tasks, often dreaming about having a 48hrs day. This is actually how I feel most…

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Raise your hand if you love Scandinavian Design (I do)

Today I’m sharing some Scandinavian Design and Homeware brands I met at the last Stockholm Furniture Fair 2018, that maybe you did not know and that I think you should note. Most of them are new brands by young designers and entepreneurs, proving how nordic Countries are the best place for young people to start a business (if we needed a proof of this, however!).

Leave you also with some more reads about what I recently spotted in Stockholm:

9 Design News from the Stockholm Furniture Fair 2018

Interior color trends 2019 | Pastels are the new neutrals

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8 Scandinavian Design Brands to Know now

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FRIENDS & FOUNDERS

Friends & Founders is a Danish design brand based in North Copenhagen and founded in 2013 by Ida Linea Hidelbrand. This nordic brand strongly believe in local resources and it produces 95% of its manufacturer in Scandinavia, the rest in Europe.

Love the minimalist design of this Danish company, which is very clean and neat but a the same time unique. I especially appreciated the new accessory presented at the Stockholm Furniture fair, a very minimalist and geometrical clothes rack.

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DOMO DESIGN

Domo Design is a Swedish furniture and homeware brand founded by Johanna Haglund. Based in Småland, this Swedish furniture manufacturer produces locally its simple and clean furniture lines made completely by solid steel.

Thanks to its very clean design, Domo Design storage can be used in every room of the home, including the outdoor. The newest addition is a shelf called Mini, perfect for small space living.

domodesign.se

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SKAGERAK

Skagerak is a family-owned company of twenty years with historical roots in Scandinavian geography and proud furniture traditions. Their products have a modern and contemporary design, clean aesthetics and sustainabile materials. Craftsmanship, environmental sustainability and warm and inviting aesthetic qualities are the key values of the brand.

www.skagerak.dk

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MATER

Founded in 2006 by Henrik Marstrand, Mater is a conscious and ethical Scandinavian design brand with a strong design philosophy and great emphasis on craftsmanship. Through collaborations with an external base of established and fresh design talent, Mater combines exclusive high-end furniture and lighting, with working methods that support people, local craft traditions and the environment.

materdesign.com

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MUNK COLLECTIVE

MUNK collective is a design collective consisting of designers and architects, founded Hans Peter Munk of the successfull MUNK shop in central Copenhagen. The main focus is on the community and the teamwork in the collective, as well as a desire to push and challenge current trends. MUNK collective is not necessarily a Scandinavian brand, designers are from Scandinavian or other Countries.

munkcollective.com

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NEW WORKS

New Works is a Danish design brand founded in 2015 in Copenhagen, with the creative direction of Knut Benedik Humlevik. The brands was noticed since its beginnings for its series of sculptural objects expressing four core values: Natural, Experimental, Rough, and Craftsmanship.

www.newworks.dk

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NORTHERN

Northern is a new Scandinavian lifestyle brand launched by Norwegian brand NorthernLighting with first collection presented at Stockholm Design Week 2018. The new brand was developed with creative direction from designers Morten Skjærpe Knarrum and Jonas Norheim, the duo behind the Morten & Jonas design studio. It’s characterised by a bold interpretation of classic forms and a determination to innovate with natural materials.

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KAJA SKYTTE

Kaja Skitte is a Danish architect who founded her design company in Copenhagen in 2015. Her products have a special focus on materials and playful interaction between space and gravity, as for example the Planteplaneter – a freely suspended decorative houseplant, inspired by an old Japanese method.

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The latest Italian Design Trends in three Moodboards

It’s still February and here we are already thinking about the Milan Design Week. I started these days work on a project I will disclose soon, but before telling you more on this let’s go virtually today to Milan for some shopping of Italian design and furniture. And, If you are wondering which are the latest trends in Italian design, this is the right article for you. [ ITALIAN ] Siamo ancora a…

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,“There has to be irony, both in design and in the objects. I see around me a professional disease of taking everything too seriously. One of my secrets is to joke all the time.” – Achille Castiglioni

About Achille Castiglioni, the Master of Italian Design

Achille Castiglioni (1918-2002) was an Italian architect and designer who made a delightful variety of objects from lighting to furniture.

He was born and raised in Milan, the son of a sculptor, brother to Livio and Pier Giacomo who were also architects and designers. He studied architecture at Politecnico di Milano and graduated after serving in WWII. He passed away in 2002, but his influence has carried on. His legacy has been enthusiastically shared by his children, Carlo and Giovanna Castiglioni, co-founders of Fondazione Achille Castiglioni.

Fondazione Achille Castiglioni

The foundation is set in the studio space of Achille. It functions as a non-traditional museum-like gallery. Reserve a tour and step into his creative process by observing his book and magazine collection, drafts/sketches, prototypes, and objects. His daughter Giovanna often guides the tours encouraging questions, participation, and interaction to help each visitor discover something new. Her eyes are filled to the brim with curiosity and creativity, a trait passed on perhaps. This year celebrates 100 years of Achille through many events and exhibitions including 100×100 Achille at Fondazione Achille Castiglioni. The exhibit of everyday objects is gifted by some of the most important contemporary designers and curated by Chiara Alessi and Domitilla Dardi. It will be open through the upcoming Milan Design Week 2018 !

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The interview 5 Questions & Answers with Giovanna Castiglioni

ITALIANBARK: Who or what inspired Achille?

GIOVANNA CASTIGLIONI: He was inspired by anonymous objects…that is, things that were useful and cheap, for example daily objects like toys or rolling pins. He remained very curious to find inspiration everywhere- in new materials, especially in new bulbs from America, books and magazines. He also spent a lot of time in hardware stores.

IB: What was his design philosophy?

GC: To reduce things to their essential elements. He was also committed to solving problems and simplifying designs during the process by being beside the workers. He wanted to solve problems for people because he was always curious about people in general.

For example the Lampadina in 1971 made for Flos was a lamp created with a base that could store the electric cord, as he was inspired by the film reel.

Lampadina, Photo Credit: MoMA

IB: What is your favorite object of his?

GC: I have two if that’s alright? IB: Of course!

GC: The first was his favorite too – a light switch that he designed with his brother (Pier Giacomo) in 1968 for VLM Electronics, a switch still in production. I created a necklace with the switch, he carried one in his pocket. It’s a really useful common object and symbol of good ideas.

Lightswitch Photo Credit: Pinterest

The second object is a lamp he designed for me in 1982, produced by Flos, that resembles a smiling face. It’s no longer in production, but called Giovi, short for Giovanna.

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IB: What was he like as a professor?

GC: He loved so much to investigate his projects with the students and would often bring a suitcase full of anonymous objects. He explained things through objects, like form and function through scissors. I would sometimes follow him to university- it was amazing to see a man absolutely young and open in front of every object. He was enthusiastic about his life and enjoyed it.

IB: Are there any contemporary architects or designers that you think have been influenced by Achille?

GC: There are many! Not just one. Many keep the irony alive, some interested more in form, others more in function. There’s a “piccolo Achille” in many, like Patricia Urquiola, Paolo Ulian, etc.

More about his Design 10 Objects by Achille Castiglioni

1. MEZZADRO Seat, 1957 (Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni)

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2. ARCO Floor Lamp, 1962 (Achille & Pier Giacomo)

Arco, Achille Castiglioni

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3. TACCIA Lamp, 1958/62 (Achille & Pier Giacomo)

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4. GATTO Lamp, 1960 (Achille & Pier Giacomo)

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5. SPLUGA Bar Chair, 1960 (Achille & Pier Giacomo)

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6. SNOOPY Lamp, 1967 (Achille & Pier Giacomo)

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7. SPIRALE Ashtray, 1970

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8. SANCARLO Armchair, 1982

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9. TARAXACUM 88 Lamp, 1988

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10. HILLY Sofa, 1992

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100 years of Castiglioni

They sure don’t make ‘em like Achille anymore. His designs, many of which are still in production, have been staples in many Italian and international homes throughout the years. Check out more of his objects and head to one of the events dedicated to the celebration of his life and work.

Events: 100×100 Achille at Fondazione Achille Castiglioni 19 February- 30 April Dimensione domestica atto III at Fondazione Achille Castiglioni Achille Castiglioni Visionario in Chiasso, Switzerland at m.a.x. museo 19 May-23 September Achille Castiglioni at La Triennale Milano October 2018-January 2019 Photos are credited to Fondazione Achille Castiglioni unless otherwise stated.

100 Years of Achille Castiglioni, the master of Italian Design ,“There has to be irony, both in design and in the objects. I see around me a professional disease of taking everything too seriously.

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I’ll admit it, I have never been a dog person (unlike Elisabetta)…I feel more comfortable with the built environment.

Yet recently my younger brothers who live in Italy have adopted a super-cute Labrador puppy and suddenly a whole new world was open to me. I was very surprised at how friendly she was with me right away, it was touching. I wanted to feel more involved in her life – despite living abroad – so I started to look around for dog-friendly design (yes, my way to take care of her consists in shopping cute dog beds, creative toys and other cool things!).

Imagine my happiness when I stumbled on dog-friendly travel design brands. Yes, it’s a thing! And I’m here today to show you my two favourite finds.

Are you planning your vacations with your dog? Read below, the Pink Dog loves my selection (and you will, too).

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Lo ammetto, diversamente da Elisabetta non sono mai stata particolarmente amante dei cani. Mi sento più a mio agio con l’ambiente edificato che con quello naturale (eccezion fatta per il mare).

Eppure recentemente i miei fratelli ( che vivono in Italia) hanno adottato un cucciolo di Labrador super carino e improvvisamente mi si sono aperti gli occhi su un mondo nuovo. Non mi aspettavo che Lili (il cucciolo) sarebbe stata così affettuosa con me già dopo i primi due minuti: scodinzolava e mi saltava intorno tutta contenta, è stata una bellissima scoperta. Volendo sentirmi partecipe della sua vita seppur vivendo lontano, ho iniziato a fare un po’ di ricerca sul design per cani (sì, il mio modo di prendermi cura di lei consiste nel comprare cucce di design, giocattoli e altre cose super carine!).

Immaginate la mia felicità quando mi sono imbattuta in brand di design che si occupano di viaggi per cani. Giuro che esistono!

Oggi vi mostro i miei due preferiti. Se avete in programma di andare in vacanza con il vostro animaletto domestico non perdetevi la mia selezione.

PS: il nostro Pink Dog l’ ha approvata 😉

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PetsPyjamas | dog-friendly design

PetsPyjamas are the No.1 pet lifestyle website.

The brand is run by a community of animal lovers whose mission in life is to bring attention to the important place pets have in our lives as companions and family members.

At their Shoreditch HQ, every day is a “Bring Your Dog to Work Day”. Employees’ dogs are in fact the very testers of PetPyjamas products!

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PetsPyjamas è il miglior sito web di lifestyle per chi vive con un cane (o più).

Il marchio è gestito da una comunità di amanti degli animali la cui missione nella vita è far notare quanto sia importante il posto che gli animali domestici hanno nella nostra vita in quanto parte integrante della famiglia.

Nei loro uffici nel quartiere di Shoreditch, East End londinese, tutti gli impiegati sono incoraggiati giornalmente a portare i loro animali a lavoro. I loro cani hanno l’importante ruolo di testare in anteprima i prodotti PetPyjamas!

Travel with your dog!

What makes them unique is that on petspyjamas.com you can browse hundreds of pet-friendly hotels, where your dog really is as welcome as you are. They also offer a free Pet Concierge service to help you find the perfect place for your holidays.

Moreover, if you book your journey through them, you’ll receive their super-cool travel box, which is their distinctive signature. The box’s content may vary but usually they give you a bowl, toys, biscuits and other treats so that your little friend will feel as pampered as at home (and you will save precious space in your suitcase too!).

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In viaggio con il tuo cane!

Ciò rende unico il brand è che su petspyjamas.com puoi sfogliare centinaia di hotel pet-friendly, dove il cane è davvero benvenuto al pari del padrone. Offrono anche un servizio di Pet Concierge gratuito per aiutarti a trovare il posto perfetto per le tue vacanze.

Inoltre, se prenoti la vacanza attraverso il loro sito, riceverai la fantastica scatola da viaggio, che è la loro firma distintiva. Il contenuto della scatola può variare, ma solitamente contiene una ciotola, giocattoli, biscotti e altre prelibatezze per permetterti di coccolare il tuo cane come a casa (e di risparmiare spazio prezioso in valigia!).

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The Phodographer | dog-friendly memories

How about the memories you will carry out from your vacations with your dog ?

If PetPyjamas are the perfect resource to plan the journey, then you may as well ask someone to capture its most important memories. I’m talking about a young lady who is well known in the UK as The Phodographer and her beautiful website.

Annemarie King is a 25 year old wedding photographer who is really passionate about animals and the natural world. She believes every pet deserves to be remembered for all those funny little expressions that make it unique and special to its owner. She ended up taking so many beautiful photos of her dog that her wedding clients started to ask her to photograph their dogs as well. And The Phodographer was born!

Here is a selection of the beautiful pictures she takes, featuring people and their dogs while on holidays. They are really inspiring and plenty of love, don’t you think?

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The Phodographer | il fotografo dei cani

E che dire dei ricordi che porterete a casa al rientro dalle vacanze con il vostro cane ?

Se PetPyjamas è la risorsa perfetta per pianificare il viaggio, ne ho trovata una altrettanto importante per fissare in memoria i fantastici momenti che vivrai lì. Sto parlando di una ragazza che è ben conosciuta nel Regno Unito come The Phodographer e del suo sito web.

Annemarie King è una fotografa di matrimoni venticinquenne, appassionata di animali e della natura in generale. Crede che ogni animale domestico meriti di essere ricordato per tutte quelle buffe espressioni che lo rendono unico e speciale agli occhi di chi lo ha adottato. Inevitabilmente ha scattato così tante belle foto del suo cane che i clienti -di cui aveva fotografato i matrimoni- hanno iniziato a chiederle di fotografare anche i loro cani. E così è nata l’idea di The Phodographer!

Vi lascio con una selezione delle sue bellissime foto che ritraggono le persone e i loro cani in vacanza. Mi hanno colpita per la loro semplicità e tenerezza, che ve ne pare?

In a nutshell… Have fun!

As described on Yes Please (in this article featuring the 35 best dog-friendly hotels in the UK) there’s plenty of dog-friendly hotels that are committed to ensure your dog will have a memorable holiday time, just as much as you.

Treats may vary from wash and blow-dry or a full groom (Spread Eagle) to a private terrace to let your dog out at any time (Burley Manor & Lime Wood); from water bowls dotted around the hotel (The Headland ) to doggy afternoon tea with dog-friendly donuts and cupcakes (Swan at Lavenham Hotel & Spa )… There’s really no limit to what’s on offer.

The real question is: how much are you willing to treat your little friend?

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In poche parole… Divertitevi!

Come descritto su Yes Please ( in questo articolo che parla dei 35 migliori hotel adatti ai cani nel Regno Unito) esistono molte strutture dog-friendly che si impegnano per garantire che il tuo cane abbia una vacanza indimenticabile, tanto quanto te.

Gli sfizi possono variare da lavaggio e asciugatura a secco o toeletta completa (Spread Eagle) a una terrazza privata per far uscire il cane in qualsiasi momento (Burley Manor & Lime Wood); da ciotole d’acqua sparse in giro per l’hotel (The Headland Hotel) al tradizionale English Breakfast tea pomeridiano con ciambelle e cupcakes per cani (Swan at Lavenham Hotel & Spa) …Non c’è davvero limite all’offerta.

La vera domanda è: quanto sei disposto a viziare il tuo amico a quattro zampe?

Top creative brands bringing dog-friendly travel to the next level I’ll admit it, I have never been a dog person (unlike Elisabetta)...I feel more comfortable with the built environment.

#dogs #i&039;d like to stay here #travel tips

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Maybe you will think it’s too early to talk about interior color trends for 2019 in February, right?

But, since I recently visited two of the main European design fairs which are also the first design fairs of the year, I think there is already enough material to make some consideration on this. Indeed, what’s spotted at the main fairs usually is what you will see around in the next year. That’s why visiting these events is really a good source for news and inspiration if you are in the interiors and design industry. Let’s see then in April at Milan Design Week 2018 if these interior trends will be confirmed!

Eden Locke, Edimburgh

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Pastels interior trend | the New Neutrals

The most interesting fact I spotted is a new use of colors and a new range of interesting shades. The new big trend, indeed, are pastels used as new neutrals.

I already mentioned this among the trends spotted at IMM Cologne 2018 and it was for sure confirmed at the Stockholm Furniture Fair and Stockholm Design Week. After the big trend around rich jewel tones and strong hues we saw last year (still going on, indeed), now it’s time for pales.

Milky ice-cream colors to be layered and use on walls and accessories, to replace white in a more confident way of decorating. To be complemented by warm and soft hues, such as beige and mushroom.

This return to pastel colors goes together with a new retro flavour with a Seventies twist that is clear in the soft shades and big structures of the latest furniture collection. Metals, like gold and brass, are still confirmed as key materials for accents, together with patterns and textures like the marble and terrazzo ones. But everything comes together in a new whole mood that is softer, brighter and toned down.

The pastels colors for 2018/2019

Here some pastel new hues I think will be very cool for the upcoming months:

Lilac : lavander and lilac are a much softer (and nicer!) version of the Ultra Violet trend announced by Pantone as Color of the Year 2018 (and that did not convince most of the interior designers, indeed)

Primrose Pink and Tea Rose : Millennial Pink is still everywhere and that was also at IMM Cologne and Stockholm Furniture Fair, but also in lighter and brighter hues and not just in the powder pink we are already used to see (a lot)

Peach Orange : the Seventies comeback comes together with a new use of earthy colors including orange tones. Peach Orange is a beautiful shade between Pink and Orange, quite neutral but not so much neutral: for this reason I’m bettng is will be the new Millennial Pink we will see very much around in the next months;

Celadon, Celery and Mint : I already posted about this colors in this article about the new greens. Love to see how the dark green trend has turned into these much lighter and soft hues of greens

Lemon Yellow : yellow is another of the key colors for this year, but here again in its lighter and fresh version of muted lime and lemon yellow

To better understand what I’m talking about when saying that pastels are the new neutrals, have a look for example at this home tour in pastels by Note Design Studio

What are your thoughts on this? I admit, I love this trend.

||| Make sure you read this post till the end: you will a new downloadable guide with the 24 interior trends to watch for 2018/2019 from Stockholm+Cologne furniture fairs 2018!

Note Design Studio

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interior color trends 2018/2019

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2019 color | #1 LILAC pastel trend

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Muuto

Ferm living

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2019 color | #2 PRIMROSE PINK pastel trend

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Bolia

Knoll

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2019 color | #3 PEACH ORANGE pastel trend

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Bolia

Cappellini

Muuto

Magis

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2019 color | #4 CELERY, CELADON AND MINT pastel trend

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Muuto

Carl Hansen

Bolia

Cappellini

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2019 color | #5 LEMON YELLOW pastel trend

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Muuto

Bolia

Vitra

Skagerak

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