Hello everyone! I’m back in Milan and it’s great to be here!!! I missed the show in 2010 because I got married last April but now I’m back and can’t wait to see what’s new in the world of Design!!!
Milan is such a great city to visit over and over again. The Piazza del Duomo is magical all year round. It’s always buzzing with energy and full of people from locals on their bicycles’ to the tourists snapping photos, or those who simply “passegiano” in the Piazza or sip espresso at the divine cafe’s located under the shopping Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
So here I am back at the Fiera del RHO, it’s always such a great feeling knowing that the next week you will be super infused with all of the latest looks and trends for one of the most exciting industries!
I’m not too sure what it is but this year I seem to be drawn towards the children section. I guess because it’s a concept that I’d like to entertain personally in the next few years and I’m getting myself ready…who knows. This one exhibit was just simply irresistible. Although I’m more of a minimalist myself I could see the possibilities in this transitional design for a young child bedroom. The palette is soft yet exudes tradition and elegance.
From here we move forward from the once white modern bedroom shown in 2009 to a more pure, minimalist bedroom comprised of a white- grey palette. The key for great design never changes! A Monochromatic scheme is best when incorporating a fine and diverse palette of textures. Here you see linen as fabric of choice for the headboard, high thread count cotton sheets, with fine wool blankets and leather accessories. The lighting no doubt is more industrial but overall I think the look is cool, sleek and sexy.
At the same time this same palette is infused into a more contemporary setting with more traditional elements like the heavier ornate mirror frame, tufted ottoman and classic shade on the floor lamp. Although, the non-use of pattern on the bed is more modern, the grey silk button pillow lends that touch of elegance and tradition complimented by the soft pearl white colored silk satin trims. The highlight of this space is undoubtedly the decorative glass panel illuminated from behind. This abstract design brings to life a more contemporary look amongst the traditional features mentioned earlier. This look is definitely one I’d like to see more of! It’s interesting and more importantly it takes originality and talent to execute it successfully.
The second last look I’d like to share is again inspired by the grey /white tone on tone palette which is no doubt one of the top trends for 2011. Check out this stunning clean, sleek sofa in white linen dressed in solid and striped pillows. I love this and take a look at the glass tree trunk coffee tables on wheels. How cool are these?!?!?! Finally the arched cd wall shelves are not just practical but assembled together side by side they become 3dimensional wall art!
Finally, the best for last. Being an Art History Major I fell in love long time ago with the famous sculpture Winged Victory of Samothrace, also called the Nike of Samothrace. In fact I will be attending the Maison & Objet Design Show this coming September 2011 in Paris and that is when I will finally get to visit the original sculpture at the LOUVRE. I’m so EXCITED!! So please stay tuned with my blog to read all about Paris Maison & Objet 2011.
Getting back to this last exhibit and my favorite of all at the 2011 show is this lavish, super luxurious French garden setting incorporating classic renaissance sculpture, iron framed benches, exuberant chandeliers juxtaposed with sleek modern white sectionals. The palette of inspiration of course white and this time accented with green or what I like to call “Fern Green”. This is unmistakably the most irresistible garden for any fine young artist seeking inspiration! J’adore!! J'adore! J'adore!
Well this is it! Stay tuned for tomorrow's review of Fuori Salon downtown Milan's artistic district at the Home SPA and ABITARE exhibits. CAN'T WAIT!! : )
A presto!
