The history of its evolution a long way, especially since 1924, when two students of the Bauhaus metal workshop in 1924 are able to do with the lamp cap a fine piece of design. Today, the lamp Wilhelm Wagenfeld and Karl J. Jucker continues to be faithful to the original manufactured and reproduced. Italian instead is the creation Bilia, designed by Gio Ponti in much the same period and built by FontanaArte. From that moment on, the lamp becomes the object more present in homes and particularly in bedrooms and designers and businesses can revolutionize made in Italy but never change it completely.

Here we mark the lampshade and the most famous ones are practically not changed with the passage of time and then you can choose and adapt your home décor. First, the Bat by Game Aulenti, created in 1965 for Martinelli Luce is adjustable in height and its characteristic is the shade separated into four.

In 1977, Vico Magistretti created Atoll, a lamp made of aluminum produced in three sizes Oluce, which won the Golden Compass, the oldest but also the most influential global design prize.

Charming and unique is the lamp by Paolo Rizzatto Costanza, able to recreate the atmosphere of more traditional although the forefront of sophisticated technology. The shade of interchangeable polycarbonate diffuses a warm and pleasant and the lamp is now available in many versions.

And finally the latest proposals. The first is the Bourgie lamp by Ferruccio Laviani, designed in 2004 was a real surprise: the first neo-baroque-looking table lamp, made entirely of plastic from Kartell. The second, in 2010, is called Carmen and is the latest of the lampshade is created by by Héctor Serrano, the speaker with white metal finish. The lamp is produced by FontanaArte.

The chair n. 14, the creation of surely the most famous Thonet was born in 1855 (consisting of only six pieces assembled for the back and the back legs are made ​​of one piece, the seat is stuffed with straw, Vienna) is still in production and demand continues unabated. It is no coincidence that this is a piece preserved in various museums, including the Museum für Angewandte Kunst, namely the MAK in Vienna, which has one of the largest collections of original factory Thonet chairs in the world.

The name Thonet today as in the nineteenth century has always been synonymous with high standards of exquisite and the Thonet company has grown further in the market and its products are still among the most famous and imitated. Who links the name of this factory only to the past is wrong: in fact Thonet continues to innovate in the mobile, experimenting and creating new lines and have a distinctive design and great quality. But the style is a bit ‘changed: now points to the contemporary, as with the sofa Moss, for example, flexible colors, which can be mixed together in the same session by passing white two different shades of orange, and forms, which alternate straight lines and curves. The chairs can be wood or metal. Plus there are various forms of ottomans and original design, lively colors and textures.

The basin, which has become a real piece of furniture, do not have to be coordinated with other health professionals. Besides standard types (column, half column or suspended) were added to the console, also equipped with drawers and towel holder that can accommodate a river much longer but less deep, to be built or to be placed as a basin.

For wc and is generally preferred type suspended from that column, also because it is lighter and easier to clean. The only problem is that to install a heater it will take at least 11-12 cm thick wall where the pipes pass and discharges. If not, you will need to strengthen the wall, so it’s best to check before buying.

And now you’re an ideal bathroom for small tips:

1. Fill the bathtub. Once it was long and narrow, choked by the tiles. Now more like a sculpture dressed in sophisticated materials and buys large size for a relaxing round. If you have room, enjoy this wonderful luxury.

2. The shower tray. The ideal is to design a wire, that is no difference with the floor and pretty large in size. Around, they are perfectly transparent glass walls and light.

3. Choose the material. There is only one of the ceramic materials available for the bathroom. Today’s market offers Cristalplant or Corian, a mix of resin and natural materials that are pleasant to the touch, very durable and even easier to clean.

4. A cascade of taps. Why settle for the usual tap water? The “Waterfalls” are wonderful especially for the shower. Washbasin and bidet instead, choose water-saving mixers which allow you to save up to 50 percent water.

5. Via the radiator. The old heater no longer in fashion. Hand Design for example, has designed a fantastic designer radiator that is longing to sculpt (and heat) in your bathroom.

6. Sing in the shower. For the daily search for a toilet mirror with mp3 player. In this way you will have guaranteed a genuine moment of relaxation. Some mirrors are also equipped with a barometer and radio. Not to mention the most luxurious baths that contain even a TV. What can you want?

HOW TO CHOOSE THE COLORS

The first and perhaps the most natural answer would be that in mind is: “I paint the wall of my favorite color.” As a solution, unfortunately, is a bit ‘too risky, because we must consider many factors, including home furnishings. So for example if your home is a minimal colors that you should consider are black and white is different but the speech of a modern home. In that case you can “play” more with the colors on the understanding that the rule applies common sense and therefore you should not overdo it!

SOME RULES TO REMEMBER

Changing the color also changes the perception of space but avoid paint a completely white room in a very lively color: experiment and act better painting one wall. Doing so also limit spending.

Do not forget then that the colors might produce special effects on our mood more so before you improvise painters should be calm.

COLORS

- THE BLUE

Blue is a relaxing color and is usually recommended for the bedroom or bath, always preferred light colors. The dark ones can make sad, remember also to balance and then with the right furniture.

- GREEN

Perfect for the kitchen, lounge and even the bedroom

- RED

It ‘a very decided not to use color as a primary color for the rooms

- THE YELLOW

Brings joy and happiness is the perfect color for the kitchen and the dining room. This color also if used in spaces not much larger it will seem much larger

CEILINGS

Remember that if you are darker than the walls seem higher; vice versa if they are lighter will seem lower.

If you want to create a cheerful entrance to a modern home but with a bit of inspiration, you can choose a very economical solution: the watch from the ground Ikea PS Pendel. It is a pendulum that revisited the bottom also has shelves on which you can easily put some object.

Belleville is a special coat, created by Diamantini and Domeniconi. An ironic reinterpretation of the classic coat, which, thanks to the skyscrapers that make up a stylish fitting and in the meantime it helps to keep everything in order. The same company, you can also buy the magazine Bellevilleport, on the theme of the skyscrapers.

If what you need is a narrow table, suitable for a house with classic, is the ideal desktop Dialma Brown. Simple yet sophisticated, with three drawers. For a modern house, a very practical solution is Olivia Calligaris Bar. This is a folding console to be fixed to the wall. The plan, to be held to be lifted or relaxed if necessary, can be used for any purpose you want, which is as common as a writing table.

Finally, the umbrella stand. If your home is furnished in a classic country style or you could opt for a big pot to fit umbrella holder. Alternatively, for a modern house and whimsical, the ideal is the umbrella Alessi Blow-up designed by brothers Fernando and Humberto Campana, where the shape is drawn by the play of solids and voids created by the steel rods assembled almost at random.

Some examples? Green is the symbol of harmony, peace, nature, hope, strength and stability. It has balancing properties, both in our mind that our body. The green energy is collected by itself, denotes an inner tension. From a psychological point of view, the green represents strong values ​​that do not change. The choice of green also indicates self-esteem. Green is the color of nature and the rebirth of spring.

The blue inspires calm and comfort, in short, a sort of happy adaptation to the environment. The blue, after all, is the color of the sea and sky. Staring you feel more confident. To the Chinese, the blue is the color of immortality. It is also the color of tranquility. This, then, is also the color of contemplation and spirituality. And ‘demonstrated that in a room painted blue you feel more relaxed, the objects seem lighter but it has more sensitivity to cold.

The red, you know, is the color of love, both spiritual ground, and the passion, the vivacity of blood understood as life. Red is the color of fire, and then may be heat and light energy. Therefore, experts assure color therapy, can accelerate the reaction and make talkative, open, considerate, passionate. What is certain is that paint the walls red means giving a lot of character and originality to an environment, so better not to go overboard in its use for the painting and be very careful in the choice of combinations, there is little danger of falling into the excesses .