Spotted in Milan
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| Anna Koszela's studio - fairs in Milan |
From 17 to 22 April, Milan experienced a real siege of lovers of beautiful forms, ingenious interior design solutions and noble decorative materials. No major brand in the "home and interiors" area can afford to be absent from the world's largest interior design trade fair. This year's, 51st edition of the Salone Internazionale del Mobile once again turned out to be a record - in terms of the number of guests, exhibitors and accredited journalists. How was this year's Milan? Interior designer Anna Koszela decided to share her impressions.
Nature for living rooms
After years of fascination with plastic, concrete, etc., global trendsetters fell in love again with natural materials such as wood, leather or stone. “It is noteworthy that they are used as unprocessed as possible. For example, wood instead of a high-gloss finish seduces with its matte, rough structure. The arrangement is complemented by natural fabrics, e.g. linen and silk in subdued colors,” says interior designer Anna Koszela. The fair in Milan confirmed the triumphant return of greenery in interior design. Especially in the so-called walls of greenery, i.e. large installations made of natural plants that occupy, for example, the central wall of the living room. "Indoor plants must be impressive, of original form and intensely... green" - adds Anna Koszela. The admiration of nature is reflected in the subtle colors of the interiors, which are based on a rich palette of greens, browns, delicate cool beiges and subdued greys. Milan exhibitions show that combinations of powdery, pastel shades do not have to be boring. Color contrasts are replaced by contrasts of various textures - a stone round table made of precious marble, a surprising openwork carpet made of string and a pair of old, worn armchairs in the style of Louis Philippe not only "do not clash" with each other, but on the contrary, they create an extremely surprising and intriguing compilation.
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| Green walls are one of this year's hits in Milan. Exhibition of Pierantonio Bonacina i Dedon. | |
Old and new in symbiosis
“Milan showed how creative and fresh a combination of what is ultra-modern, modernist and ascetic with old appliances, trinkets and decorations can be.” – points out Anna Koszela. Thanks to this, items that have been dusty in the attic in recent years gain a second life and play a leading role in residential interiors. Their main value is uniqueness. This trend is closely related to the return of fashion for art. Depending on the needs and possibilities, it can be top-shelf art or decorative, old objects that are primarily intended to please the eye. Owners have complete freedom. You can combine styles, colors and forms that seemingly match each other. It is extremely important that the house is cozy. “The Salone Internazionale del Mobile has shown that laboratory interiors are no longer fashionable. Houses, in accordance with the truth, should give the impression of being inhabited, remaining in a delicate, creative disarray,” notes the interior designer Anna Koszela.
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| Combining old furniture and trinkets with modern decor gives an amazing atmosphere. Exhibition of Baxter and Abbracio brands. | |
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| Art or old books make the interior more original and more cozy at the same time. Marek Abbracio and Lixil (Zona Tortora) exhibitions | |
Quality, quality and more quality
Admiring the exhibitions of successive companies, the incredible precision and care in the execution of furniture and decorations is striking. Both large brands and small manufactories focused on quality, which became the hallmark of Milanese exhibitors. Natural craftsmanship, which is an effective alternative to a mass product, is highly valued. "Having a unique item, designed by a well-known designer and made with great attention to detail, justifies its high price" - emphasizes Anna Koszela
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| The demonstration of traditional crafts could be watched live at the company's stand Carl Hansen & Son. Above: Detail of a chair by the Japanese brand Ritzwell | |
More information, as well as inspirational photos from the fair in Milan can be found on the profile of architect Anna Koszela on Facebook ( www.facebook.pl/annakoszela.architektwnetrz ), as well as on the website www.annakoszela.pl .
