Milan Design Week 2010 has ended and it’s time to wrap up some of the best home furnishings that turned heads at the show. Home furnishing manufacturers and designers from around the globe showcased a range of innovative products during the furniture fair. Here are 20 best of best from the Milan Furniture Fair 2010.
1) Shine Washing machine
To top the list is the Electrolux Shine washing machine that is designed to fit easily into your limited urban environment. Shine comes in freestanding and wall mounted versions, where freestanding version complements and fits well underneath bathroom sink, whereas the wall-mounted version integrates nicely with bathroom cupboards.The sleek, ambient and elegant design perfectly complements your bathroom decor. The door features integrated light guides that works as ambient lighting and the product’s interface. The cycle time and washing phase is communicated with the light ring around the door.
To top the list is the Electrolux Shine washing machine that is designed to fit easily into your limited urban environment. Shine comes in freestanding and wall mounted versions, where freestanding version complements and fits well underneath bathroom sink, whereas the wall-mounted version integrates nicely with bathroom cupboards.The sleek, ambient and elegant design perfectly complements your bathroom decor. The door features integrated light guides that works as ambient lighting and the product’s interface. The cycle time and washing phase is communicated with the light ring around the door.
2) Whirlpool Green Kitchen
Whirlpool’s Green Kitchen is the kitchen of the future. The space-efficient kitchen not only saves the space, but also the energy, resources and time. The sleek kitchen features appliances like dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, oven and more in its belly. It utilizes the water from cooking by reusing it by the dishwasher. In addition, induction cooker avoids dispersion of heat and calculates exactly how much water is needed for cooking, thereby saving energy and time.
Whirlpool’s Green Kitchen is the kitchen of the future. The space-efficient kitchen not only saves the space, but also the energy, resources and time. The sleek kitchen features appliances like dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, oven and more in its belly. It utilizes the water from cooking by reusing it by the dishwasher. In addition, induction cooker avoids dispersion of heat and calculates exactly how much water is needed for cooking, thereby saving energy and time.
3) Laundry Room
Designed by Terry Dwan, Laundry room is a furniture collection showcased by Italian brand Riva 1920. Laundry room features storage, a workbench, washing facilities and a lounge area. It is designed making use of scented cedar wood for the inner parts because of its moth-repellant property. The outer panels are available in different wood essence.
Designed by Terry Dwan, Laundry room is a furniture collection showcased by Italian brand Riva 1920. Laundry room features storage, a workbench, washing facilities and a lounge area. It is designed making use of scented cedar wood for the inner parts because of its moth-repellant property. The outer panels are available in different wood essence.
4) Recycled cardboard chair
The recycled cardboard chair from Lazerian Studio has made remarkable place in Milan Design Week. A well-appreciated teamwork from furniture designer Liam Hopkins and artist Richard Sweeney has given a new life to the waste cardboards. The recycled cardboards are shaped in well-designed furnishings to enhance your décor. These cardboards are beautifully folded to form Radioleria sofa that is inspired from wasps nests and sea organisms. In addition, the designers have made use of CNC machine plywood to design Borealis lampshades and Mensa coffee table, from nominal waste materials.
The recycled cardboard chair from Lazerian Studio has made remarkable place in Milan Design Week. A well-appreciated teamwork from furniture designer Liam Hopkins and artist Richard Sweeney has given a new life to the waste cardboards. The recycled cardboards are shaped in well-designed furnishings to enhance your décor. These cardboards are beautifully folded to form Radioleria sofa that is inspired from wasps nests and sea organisms. In addition, the designers have made use of CNC machine plywood to design Borealis lampshades and Mensa coffee table, from nominal waste materials.
5) Color changing furniture unit
Fiber optics may not be a very common term to you, unless you know little about computer hardware. The fiber optics are basically used in internet and computer connectivity. But, here in Milan Design Week, we have got to see a new use of fiber optics. These have been well used by the Fokas Fiber in the home furnishings, so that you can watch your furniture units change their colors. The changing colors are embedded in the furniture that includes the sofa, chairs, and even the carpets. You will love to watch them in different colors and is sure to be a new style statement for your home. Hit the jump to check out the video in action.
Fiber optics may not be a very common term to you, unless you know little about computer hardware. The fiber optics are basically used in internet and computer connectivity. But, here in Milan Design Week, we have got to see a new use of fiber optics. These have been well used by the Fokas Fiber in the home furnishings, so that you can watch your furniture units change their colors. The changing colors are embedded in the furniture that includes the sofa, chairs, and even the carpets. You will love to watch them in different colors and is sure to be a new style statement for your home. Hit the jump to check out the video in action.
6) Bright wood furniture
Designed by Giancarlo Zema for the Avanzini Group, these amazing Bright Woods furniture collection are displayed in Milan Furniture Fair. The collection comprises chairs and coffee tables that glow in dark. An explosion of bright and cheerful colors blended with wood and natural resin looks truly amazing. Sleek, cool lines and modular design of the furniture makes it ideal for your modern house. The strips are indulged in beautiful different colors including pink, orange, purple and white. The glowing furniture carrying pleasing appeal looks great in any indoors and outdoors, and enhances your décor with the trendy style.
Designed by Giancarlo Zema for the Avanzini Group, these amazing Bright Woods furniture collection are displayed in Milan Furniture Fair. The collection comprises chairs and coffee tables that glow in dark. An explosion of bright and cheerful colors blended with wood and natural resin looks truly amazing. Sleek, cool lines and modular design of the furniture makes it ideal for your modern house. The strips are indulged in beautiful different colors including pink, orange, purple and white. The glowing furniture carrying pleasing appeal looks great in any indoors and outdoors, and enhances your décor with the trendy style.
7) Paper task light
Designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune and Wästberg, Paper task lamp is both eco-friendly and compostable. The lamp is made of paper, and makes use of KLED lights to illuminate your house. These lamps not only look good but also take care of the motherly planet.
Designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune and Wästberg, Paper task lamp is both eco-friendly and compostable. The lamp is made of paper, and makes use of KLED lights to illuminate your house. These lamps not only look good but also take care of the motherly planet.
8) Icarus lamps
Designed by David Trubridge, Icarus lamps are energy efficient that are small enough to fit in your language. These lamps make use of LED or CFL bulbs that all together consume less than 5 kilowatts per day.
Designed by David Trubridge, Icarus lamps are energy efficient that are small enough to fit in your language. These lamps make use of LED or CFL bulbs that all together consume less than 5 kilowatts per day.
9) Champ sofa
Designed by Tobias Fraenzel, Champ is a the modular furniture with a simple design. Apart from resting you in utmost comfort also lifts up its back cushion to become a punching or kicking bag. Thus, it works as a comfort and the play zone at the same time.
Designed by Tobias Fraenzel, Champ is a the modular furniture with a simple design. Apart from resting you in utmost comfort also lifts up its back cushion to become a punching or kicking bag. Thus, it works as a comfort and the play zone at the same time.
10) Sparkling chair
Sparkling chair designed by Dutch designer Marcel Wanders, makes use of blow-molding technique used to manufacture water bottles. It is made from transparent plastic and the hollow spaces are filled with high-pressure air to strengthen the design.
Sparkling chair designed by Dutch designer Marcel Wanders, makes use of blow-molding technique used to manufacture water bottles. It is made from transparent plastic and the hollow spaces are filled with high-pressure air to strengthen the design.
11) Club Sofa 01
From the house of Quinze and Milan, this Club sofa 01 carries a design never seen before. This huge backpack has a very dynamic feel that is given by zippers, handles, pockets and shiny fabrics. It’s a perfect addition for those who look for a sporty theme in their living room.
From the house of Quinze and Milan, this Club sofa 01 carries a design never seen before. This huge backpack has a very dynamic feel that is given by zippers, handles, pockets and shiny fabrics. It’s a perfect addition for those who look for a sporty theme in their living room.
12) Old phone clock
With the cell phones in the pockets, one has almost forgotten those 20th century phone. Paying tribute to those phones, old phone clock was showcased in Milan Design Week. Going back to the olden days, this clock will remind you of the phone puzzler. The clock is designed by utilizing the place occupied by the dialing numbers. They look cool indeed.
With the cell phones in the pockets, one has almost forgotten those 20th century phone. Paying tribute to those phones, old phone clock was showcased in Milan Design Week. Going back to the olden days, this clock will remind you of the phone puzzler. The clock is designed by utilizing the place occupied by the dialing numbers. They look cool indeed.
13) Droplet faucet
The Droplet faucet is worth to become part of the list. The commendable design and its cool shape is sure to leave you touched. One-of-its-kind, its attractive and at the same time enhances he appeal of your décor.
The Droplet faucet is worth to become part of the list. The commendable design and its cool shape is sure to leave you touched. One-of-its-kind, its attractive and at the same time enhances he appeal of your décor.
14) Leather bathtub
If you looking for a luxury bath then Milan Design week brings a bathtub in leather. With an unusual sinuous shape and a touch of glamour, its design really stands out. The white leather margins are contrasted by an elegant and subtle black line that looks simply elegant in your bath space.
If you looking for a luxury bath then Milan Design week brings a bathtub in leather. With an unusual sinuous shape and a touch of glamour, its design really stands out. The white leather margins are contrasted by an elegant and subtle black line that looks simply elegant in your bath space.
15) Bathtub and a chair
A beautiful fusion of bathtub and chair, the chair turns to a tub when you take a shower. At first sight, it appears like a simple chair, but by just a simple move it turns into a bathtub. An element of both your bathroom and living room, this is a cool idea to rest and indulge in ecstasy.
A beautiful fusion of bathtub and chair, the chair turns to a tub when you take a shower. At first sight, it appears like a simple chair, but by just a simple move it turns into a bathtub. An element of both your bathroom and living room, this is a cool idea to rest and indulge in ecstasy.
16) Boat Kitchen design
To add to the list here is a Kitchen design from Italian design company AR-TRE that looks like a boat. Carrying the shape of a boat, the design takes the kitchen to a whole new level. From the much-unexpected shape of the boat, this design will row you to a new and luxurious kitchen. But, the drawback is that you need pretty large space to accommodate this boat in your house. It is an exquisite make from the mixture of glass and wood, and the cupboards and chairs accompanying this table kitchen make it look simply eye-catching.
To add to the list here is a Kitchen design from Italian design company AR-TRE that looks like a boat. Carrying the shape of a boat, the design takes the kitchen to a whole new level. From the much-unexpected shape of the boat, this design will row you to a new and luxurious kitchen. But, the drawback is that you need pretty large space to accommodate this boat in your house. It is an exquisite make from the mixture of glass and wood, and the cupboards and chairs accompanying this table kitchen make it look simply eye-catching.
17) Bathtub sink combo
A smart solution for your compact bathrooms, here is a perfect combo of a bathtub and a sink. The neat and ingenious design is a perfect combo of a bathtub and a sink. It features a water system that can be used as a tap for the sink, and a shower for the bathtub. If this is not enough, the tub offers a storage space as well to keep your small bathroom objects. Standing as perfect in sophisticated minimalism, the combo is also sure to match any bathroom decor.
A smart solution for your compact bathrooms, here is a perfect combo of a bathtub and a sink. The neat and ingenious design is a perfect combo of a bathtub and a sink. It features a water system that can be used as a tap for the sink, and a shower for the bathtub. If this is not enough, the tub offers a storage space as well to keep your small bathroom objects. Standing as perfect in sophisticated minimalism, the combo is also sure to match any bathroom decor.
18) Giovannoni WASHLET
Designed by Italian designer Stefano Giovannoni for Japanese company TOTO, Giovannoni WASHLET is the latest toilet technology. The washlet features a heated seat, air dryer and remote control. In addition, it features a self-cleaning washing wand, a heated seat, an air dryer, a deodorizer and remote control, as well as TOTO’s revolutionary rimless toilet design.
Designed by Italian designer Stefano Giovannoni for Japanese company TOTO, Giovannoni WASHLET is the latest toilet technology. The washlet features a heated seat, air dryer and remote control. In addition, it features a self-cleaning washing wand, a heated seat, an air dryer, a deodorizer and remote control, as well as TOTO’s revolutionary rimless toilet design.
19) Piezo shower
Piezo shower stands stupendous in the list of showers, and Milan Design week as well. The ingenious shower is designed by Weimann in alliance with the Stelmasuk, Jansson and Pizá. Piezo is a self-heating shower that heats itself using piezoelectricity. The electricity is produced by the fibers through movement and friction that heats up the water for a hot bathe.
Piezo shower stands stupendous in the list of showers, and Milan Design week as well. The ingenious shower is designed by Weimann in alliance with the Stelmasuk, Jansson and Pizá. Piezo is a self-heating shower that heats itself using piezoelectricity. The electricity is produced by the fibers through movement and friction that heats up the water for a hot bathe.
This cool room arrangement earned applause for their unique design in Milan Design Week. The shelf with twists and turns looks cool on any wall and enhances your living space. And the entire modern and yet warm atmosphere is generated by the simple and yet novel overall design. The beautiful white couch contrasts with the wooden surrounding furniture.
