January is the joy of New Year holidays anda charge of inspiration for the coming year, which is given by the most interesting events in the world of design. In this article - a detailed review of the largest furniture exhibition IMM COLOGNE: the best stands, design trends, leading brands and impressions of professionals. From January 16 to 22, the largest furniture exhibition was held in Cologne (Germany), opening a new exciting year of achievements in design. International Möbel Messe is the most important event of the year, which concentrated a huge selection of furniture, accessories and interior items from the best manufacturers.
The exhibition presents a wide variety of lines and styles, furniture with different price ranges - from basic and experimental models to luxurious designer pieces.
The exhibition attracts a large number of people every yearnumber of exhibitors and visitors. More than 1,000 participants from 50 countries, many of whom are already regulars, demonstrate magnificent developments and the latest technologies. The stands illustrate trends in furniture design and interior design in general. Cassina
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Main directions of the exhibition
- Designer furniture from famous brands.
- Innovative design and conceptual projects.
- "Smart" and affordable furniture.
- New brands, works of young designers and schools.
- Textile.
In 2017, the exhibition duo Imm cologne andLivingKitchen received a record number of visitors — 150,000! This is a wonderful professional platform for representatives of specialized trade, architects, interior designers and decorators. About every second visitor was a foreign guest, almost a third were from Russia. Among them was Svetlana Kovalchuk, who shared with us her impressions and a description of the highlights of the exhibition. Svetlana Kovalchuk, interior designer — The main trend of recent years is the eco-theme. I can say that environmental friendliness has become the leading criterion in furniture and interior design. The majority of manufacturers clearly emphasize the use of natural materials, many elevate the combination of natural materials to the rank of art. http://www.ak-inter.ru
— For example, the Austrian factory TEAM 7 in itsThe products use only solid wood, which gives incredible warm tactile sensations. The kitchens of this factory are a combination of wood and natural stone, glass facades look very interesting again in combination with wood. The quality of the details is impressive. Convenient technical innovations are also used here, for example, the island worktop can be adjusted in height, the hood built into the surface or the faucet folding into the sink are interesting.
The second thing I probably learned for myself isemphasis on quality: in addition to high-quality materials used to create furniture, these are also interesting engineering and design solutions, as well as unique details made with filigree precision. Famous German quality. You are told what cycle a product goes through from the design to the end consumer and how seriously the Germans take each stage and how they protect their reputation. You understand: how and - most importantly - why the furniture has such a price tag. The flagship for me from this point of view is, of course, Hüelsta - the best-selling and most recognizable brand in Europe.
Another good example is the MOLL company.Known worldwide as "desks for growth". Thoughtful ergonomics and a new product, an electric desk. Adjustable to any height and build.
I would like to highlight the luxurious tables fromnatural stone Draenert. All slabs are carefully selected, individual stones are semi-precious. The factory has the ability and technology to make huge round tables up to 2.2 meters in diameter. In this case, the tabletop consists of three slabs, two on the front side of the tabletop - the pattern of the stone is not broken, but is a continuation of one slab into another. The third part is the "wrong" side of the tabletop. At the same time, the tabletop itself looks very thin, which requires very skillful processing. Plus, the tables have a unique folding mechanism, very easy to use. Draenert also offers wood, brushed wood and smoked wood.
Upholstered furniture was presented at the exhibitionvery diverse and all impressive. I really liked the electric free motion chairs in Koinor. They are installed on a platform and can move left and right, the backrest smoothly reclines back - and all this at the touch of a button. For recreation areas and home theaters, they are simply a godsend.
COR sofas are always very worthy, becauseThe quality speaks for itself. The inimitable bestseller — the Consenta sofa — has held the lead for many years. To appreciate it, you need to sit down, believe me — you won’t want to get up from it! The Trio line of geometric square sofas is interesting — deceptive sensations, the shape seems to be hard and elastic, but in fact it is soft and comfortable.
Respectable Walter Knoll, no extra decorations are needed here, it is enough to see it once, sit on the sofa or armchair - and fall in love once and for all.
Rolf Benz stand: very intimate, an installation with beautifully selected decorations. On the stage is his majesty the sofa from Rolf Benz!
Textile halls are a designer's paradise!But all the splendor of the fabrics cannot be conveyed in words and photos, you need to see and feel them tactilely. I especially liked the new products from Zimmer Rohde and the wonderful Jab stand.
IMM Cologne is more than just an exhibition, it isThe most important furniture show of global significance, it sets international standards and trends. Thus, within the framework of the exhibition, a competition was held, in which 395 items and 494 designers from all over the world took part! Pure Talents Competition Designer Sebastian Herkner, journalist Sophie Lovell, designer Rianne Makkink, Tobias Lutz (founder of Architonic) and Spanish designer Harry Paul van Ierssel determined the best creations, choosing three winners from 21 nominees who made it to the final list after voting. First place went to Bernhard Osann with the Neo lamp. The lamp is a rod, bent in two places, which leans against the wall. The points where it comes into contact with the wall and floor are made of silicone, which gives stability and does not spoil the finishing materials. The LEDs are located at the top of the rod and it can be rotated to provide direct or indirect lighting.
Simon Diener with a self-powered lampPong came in second. The lamp consists of a lampshade and a power cable that connects to a power supply, and can be freely suspended anywhere or thrown over, for example, a railing.
Christoph Hauf was third with a corner kickSlanted Mirror. Its elongated trapezoid shape does not require additional fastenings. Its position in the corner of the room draws attention to this usually unused area, and it reflects the room diagonally, allowing you to view the space from a new perspective.
Also specially noted were Christoph Buombergerand Tobias Pfiste with the Klappstuhl chair, Vera Aldejohann with the Goldwaage floor 'coat stand' and Martijn Rigters and Fabio Hendry with the Colour of Hair table.
Russian exposition This year,With the support of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, companies that are members of the Association of Furniture and Woodworking Enterprises of Russia took part in the exhibition. Russian production was represented by leading Russian furniture companies such as Novo Mebel, Grafskaya Kukhnya, Ufamebel, the Apsheronsk woodworking complex, Volgodonsk Wood Panel Plant, Cherepovets Plywood and Furniture Plant, the Romarti group of companies, and the Kurazh, Mebelgrad, and Silva factories.
The event is organized by Koelnmesse GmbHand the Association of the German Furniture Industry. The trade fair has confirmed its global significance for the design industry at an international level and is becoming a trendsetter in the fields of furniture, interior design and the image of the modern home and life. In 2018, IMM Cologne, once again united with LivingKitchen, will take place from 15 to 21 January.
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