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EUROLUCE - Light for a better life*

 One of the main highlights of this year's edition of the world's largest design exhibition, Salone del Mobile , was the return of Euroluce - the biennial dedicated to lighting - after a four-year hiatus. For its 31st edition, Euroluce presented the works of 315 exhibitors (almost half of which from outside Italy) on an area of more than 29,200 m2 and with a new exhibition design designed by Lombardini22. Italamp - PIOLA, design Danilo De Rossi, photo Temenouzhka Zaharieva Art and functionality were beautifully mixed at Euroluce 2023 (as can be seen for example in the photo above – a beautiful way to separate space with the help of light). Innovative projects were presented with a focus on lighting that improves the well-being of people and the environment. From reducing energy consumption to systems that stimulate plant growth: inventions that reflect two of the main themes proposed by Euroluce 2023, smart lighting and human-centric lighting. “Electronics, multimedia and comp

Design and innovation on the Milan scale*

  Moooi - Knitty Lounge Chair, design Nika Zupanc What do you get when you gather the world's most innovative designers, architects and creatives in one place? The answer is Salone del Mobile. Here are the main trends presented at the exhibition in Milan this year. Of course, first is the inevitable topic of sustainability, but no longer just formally, like "correct" speaking, but with real examples that do not compromise with aesthetics. Reuse, regeneration, circularity and energy saving are at the heart of the event, but attention is also paid to the sources of materials, new installations that can be dismantled and reused, innovative production methods and products designed with a circular approach. And durability of products: “The word sustainability is often overused and inappropriate. As designers, we have to work hard to produce objects and products that will really stand the test of time," says designer Piero Lissoni, explaining that rather durability and the

Inspiration from Milan - New designs and Trends from Salone del Mobile 2023*

The annual exhibition in Milan is eagerly awaited by everyone – design professionals, journalists who follow the latest trends in furniture and interior design in general, and many people who are simply looking for inspiration for their own home. And the recently completed 61st edition of Salone del Mobile has successfully completed this task. We saw a lot of interesting new products, real solutions for a greener lifestyle and production, as well as the magic of Euroluce – the biannual lighting exhibition within the fair. photo @Temenouzhka Zaharieva Sustainability and the circular economy were once again the main themes for the Salone del Mobile Milano, the annual furniture exhibition, as well as the Fuorisalone, the many galleries, installations and events throughout the city. According to the festival's press release, there were 307,418 registered participants, 550 young designers from 31 countries and 28 design schools and universities from 18 countries. There was a 15% incr

My Interview for Interior Deluxe

INTERVIEW TEMENOUZHKA ZAHARIEVA By  Ingo Schaer Interior Deluxe talked to  Temenouzhka Zaharieva,  an Interior Designer from Sofia, about Living Room Lighting and How to create a good mood in your living space by using great lighting. Interior-Deluxe: What’s important to keep in mind when lighting a living room ? TZ: Lighting  is one  of the  most  exciting elements of interior design, and yet one that can still be neglected.  Especially by clients, mostly because they are not aware of the many possibilities that lighting can bring to the overall impact of a room – both, during the day when not switched on, but it can be a great accent piece with its design, and in the darkness of the night when we can create different moods just with the help of lighting. The old days of the single pendant light in the middle of the room are becoming a distant memory, a  g ood living room lighting  today  means a good mix of lighting for all the different  activities that we usually share

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