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COLOUR HUES
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Everywhere, colours are used in tonal combination together with texture to add interest. Colour of the year in 2017, Greenery, is now very present: dark bottle and earthy green was a frequent match, also crimson red and dusty pink and midnight and pastel blues.
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EARTHY NATURALS
Rich earth tones come together t Terracotta red, ochre and clay co were very present. Grainy texture in smaller decorative accessories finish.
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to create a cozy natural ambiance. olours paired with light shades of wood es and composite materials are widely used s such as lamps, stools to give an all-natural
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MODERN NEUTRALS
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t was a rare sight at the Salone. Instead ed mauve, fades and gradients, captivating h other modern neutral colours: celery, sand od and tinted metallics bring warmth and
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PRIMARY SIMPLICITY
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cated palettes, we’ve also seen beautifully right whites, greys and primary colours as an rns and shape keep in line with the simplicity
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DELICATE INTERACTION
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SMART KITCHEN
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Smart cooking is now a “must-do� in kitchen appliances and the big brands are showcasing their take on it. Samsung set it’s connected fridge as a family hub, the outer touchscreen deals with the family communication, while a camera placed inside the fridge helps with meal planning, shopping list, and instant content visualization. Samsung also showcased a double access oven that allows to set different temperatures in one oven and cook two meals independently. All of their smart appliances can be controlled through their SmartThings app. Combining nutrition and technology, Grundig developed MicroGarden, an intelligent growing system for microgreens with automatic watering and air circulation.
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DELICATE INTERACTIONS Creating a delightful experience makes a difference when using tech products, we’ve seen some great example of interfaces with a little twist. When the power button is switched on, Samsung’s latest induction hob imitates flames in a captivating and safe way. The size of the flames vary depending on the temperature that’s selected.
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Grundig went for integrated interface : devices no longer have any buttons but instead are controlled via a projected interface on a marble surface. Sony’s Hidden Senses exhibition showed interactions with the right amount of magic: remote controls are replaced by beautiful interactive marble cubes, decorative objects become alive as you touch them and soft lights follow you where you need them. Playing with haptic feedbacks, carefully chosen sounds and delightful interactions, the result was poetic and convincing.
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SHY TECH Technology beautifully blending in our everyday environment is a direction more and more brands are heading. Google’s exhibition was all about presenting their products in a way that makes technology invisible in the home environment. Both Sonos and Ikea decided to treat their new speaker like furniture to create a colour palette that fits any interior. A similar example was a lamp design by Coach that’s made in such a way the lightbulb is hidden behind fabric, and the lamp is completely invisible unless switched on.
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NEW ATMOSPHER
Developing technologies for a better air quality seemed to b important subject in Milan. Studio Roosegaarde presented Smog Tower: an urban air vacuum cleaner implemented in and China. To symbolize the action of the tower, after each of cleaned air, the smog particles collected during the clean compressed and turned into a ring.
An immersive installation by Panasonic, invited visitors to in a giant bubble of the cleanest air in Milan, using electrica charged water molecules that remove toxins from the air. In the kitchen space, Electrolux presented a concept of Ai an innovative ceramic hood designed to clean the kitchen a keeping fresh herbs at hand.
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The Salone Del Mobile is a major event to attend, and one of the best fair to see in Europe. It’s first of all a great way to get an idea of what’s on trend at the moment in terms of colour, materials and finishes in the world of interior design. But the exhibitions that surround the fair are probably the best thing to see if you’re looking for what’s coming next, whether it’s a promising brand’s debut, talks and conferences or surprising tech innovations.
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