Material By WGSN-homebuild life team, 26 April 2012 Marble Marble continues to be widely used, but this year applications evolve as manufacturers and designers step towards trying new colours and uses. Highlights include Zanette's wardrobe and the occasional table designed by Ron Gilad for Molteni&C. Casamilano at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Valdera at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Zanette at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Flexform at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Horm at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Natuzzi at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Ron Gilad for Molteni & C at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Sancal at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Valdera at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012
Material & finish By WGSN-homebuildlife team, 24 April 2012 Marble White Carrara marble is the stand-out material for kitchen countertops, cupboards and sinks. Use with fine detailing and ornamentation for a classic style or simply with a smooth finish for a more contemporary look. Castagna Cucine at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Castagna Cucine at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Elam at Milan EuroCucina 2012 MK Cucine at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Gamadecor at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Rational at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Marmo Arredo at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Febal at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Minacciolo at Milan EuroCucina 2012
Light wood Natural light wood is used on its own, with its grains and knots on show, or is lightly finished and juxtaposed with stainless steel and black, or white laminate for a striking contrast. Alpes at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Castagna Cucine at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Leicht at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Midarte at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Minacciolo at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Rational at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Scavolini at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Scholtes at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Snaidero at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Dark wood Usually paired with stainless steel countertops, rich coloured dark woods and wood veneers are especially effective when combined with state-of-the-art appliances and kitchen technology. Try contrasting with white lacquer surfaces for a fresh look.
Elmar at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Ernestomeda at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Hacker at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Riva 1920 at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Rossanna at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Snaidero at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Team7 at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Zaccariotto at Milan EuroCucina 2012 cof Design In Cucina at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Glass & lacquer Highlighted at EuroCucina 2010, high-gloss lacquer surfaces continue this year. Extractor hoods, work surfaces and kitchen cupboards are all polished resulting in a super-reflective finish that showcases the craftsmanship of each design.
Miele at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Miele at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Hacker at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Neff at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Hacker at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Exposed stone Bora's exposed stone kitchen module is popular with visitors, standing in stark contrast to an array of smooth and polished surfaces. Indesit taps into the trend using a faux-stone paper covering on its stand to mimic the effect of the material without the expense.
Bora at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Bora at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Indesit at Milan EuroCucina 2012 Indesit at Milan EuroCucina 2012
Mirror Mirrored surfaces used on smaller pieces, such as lighting and occasional tables, are contrasted with raw woods and coloured glass. Sebastian Herkner for ClassiCon at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Ecart at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Vitra at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Cattelan Italia at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Cattelan Italia at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Contempo at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Mussi at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Mussi at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Pianca at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Patchwork wood First spotted last year, patchwork wood is a new interpretation of marquetry, using wood and wood veneers to obtain asymmetric patterns. The idea is to highlight the difference between colour and the direction of grains.
Klass at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Contempi at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Schonbuch at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Massimo Morozzi for Edra Massimo Morozzi for Edra Rossetto at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Woven Synthetic and natural fibres are used in woven applications to shape complex structures. The use of different colours and tones create interesting patterns as well as beautiful shadow effects. PP Mobler at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Horm at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Alf Da Fre at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012
Driade at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Gervasoni at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Vittorio Bonacina at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Vittorio Bonacina at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Dedon at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012 Vittorio Bonacina at Milan Salone del Mobile 2012