By now, most of you would have heard about Salone del Mobile.Milano, the world’s most highly-regarded design show, held in the magical city of Milan.
Salone del Mobile.Milano is held every year with sub-sections held either annually or biennially. The main furniture exhibition and furnishing accessories exhibition is held every year, as are SaloneSatellite and S.Project, but there are a range of internal exhibitions which are held biennially.
So, let’s look at what’s going to be at the show in April 2024.
Eurocucina (and FTK)
Eurocucina was launched in 1974 and is the leading showcase for high-end kitchens from around the world. The 2024 show represents the 23rd edition of the exhibition with FTK (Technology for the Kitchen – in other words, appliances) running as a collateral event.
Within the halls, more than 82 companies within 16,000m² will showcase contemporary design, technological innovation, next generation performance, energy efficiency and ease of use. The designs represent society’s changing emphasis on the kitchen as a domestic hub, far from the simply-functional spaces of the past, and focus on these rooms as places for conviviality and socialising.
FTK features more than 39 exhibitors across 10,500m² of exhibition space all displaying an overview of the latest technologies for the built-in domestic appliance market with models, prototypes and concepts to inspire and delight.
Salone Bagno
AKA The International Bathroom Exhibition, Salone Bagno was launched in 2003 as a sub-section of the larger show but became an exhibition in its own right in 2006. This reflects the revolution of the bathroom and the increased focus on this room as a dedicated sanctuary for relaxation and wellness.
More than 172 exhibitors will fill an area of 17,000m² showcasing an array of top-quality good catering for not only high-performance products, but also with a major focus on sustainability, efficiency and energy saving.
SaloneSatellite
This major international design event is one of the only exhibition dedicated to designers under 35 years. Established by the renowned Marva Griffin in 1998, SaloneSatellite is geared to facilitating interaction between businesses and young designers who are entering the industry.
The 2024 event will mark the 25th edition of the exhibition and there are a range of special events planned to mark the occasion. This section of the show is one of the most popular and it’s the best place to immerse yourself in the up-and-coming designers who will be the next generation of design professionals.
S.Project
S.Project is a curated exhibition which is a multidimensional space with a multisectoral focus combining a heterogeneous selection of goods and products from interior to outdoor furnishing, wellness products to fabrics, lighting to acoustic solutions, coverings to finishes. The displays showcase manufacturing excellence, new concepts and innovative solutions across a wide array of sectors and industries.
Salone Internazionale del Mobile
The world of design and planning celebrates innovation and value for the entire design community. The hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of products on show are confirmation of the importance of the furniture exhibition as an international platform for trade and an unmissable forum for industry professionals.
The International Furnishing Accessories Exhibition was launched in 1989 in response to the growing demand for decorative goods and has become the sector’s leading event, showcasing a varied and comprehensive selection of home furnishing systems, decorative objects, furnishing accessories and textiles for the home.
AIDT 2024 Tour
Australian International Design Tours invites you to visit Milan in April 2024 to soak up the best of Salone del Mobile.Milano as well as the amazing atmosphere of Milan Design Week and, in the week following the show, visits to our sponsor facilities – Gollinucci, Pedini and Olympia Ceramica. Tour dates are 15-27 April and full itinerary, inclusions and details can be found at aidt.com.au
