The 62nd edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano will be held from 16-21 April and will feature the special exhibitions EuroCucina, FTK (appliances) and Salone Bagno (bathrooms).
This year the organisers have chosen to re-think the layout strategy and rearrange the pavilions in what they describe as ensuring “the most efficient times and ways for visiting as well as optimising the routes through the spaces to enrich the experience and ensure maximum visibility and accessibility of all exhibitors”.
EuroCucina and FTK – Technology for the Kitchen
This biennial exhibition is the industry’s guiding hand when it comes to trends in design, materials and application. Leading international kitchen manufacturers and design houses come to Milan to showcase the latest ideas for the kitchen space. The overwhelming focus is on sustainable material selection, highly technical solutions and creative design solutions for this space with it sown specific demands. FTK will showcase the latest in smart elements and home automation in the section devoted to domestic appliances and high tech applications. This year you will find EuroCucina and FTK in pavilions 2 and 4.
Salone Bagno
Also known as the International Bathroom Exhibition, this year Salone Bagno will be based in pavilions 6 and 10 (the pic above was taken in 2022 when the exhibition was in pavilions 22 and 24). The focus of the exhibition is trends and ideas in the name of relaxation and wellbeing, where new functionality meets technology with the overall goal to improve the quality of life of the users. Sustainability discussions are at the forefront of the exhibition, with an emphasis on innovative solutions. Form and function are still important, shining a light on options for water saving to reduct consumption and ways to lower environmental impact without sacrificing efficiency or aesthetics.
Salone del Mobile.Milano/International Furniture Exhibition
Pavilions 14 and 18
These pavilions will focus on the best of the best in Italian design with leading names on one side and emerging designers on the other. A number of topics will be covered in these spaces – from hospitality to design and innovation in the office space. The centrepiece of this area will be the arena designed by Formafantasma – the design duo Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin. Given over to attendees, the arena is a multifunctional space for meeting, gathering, talking and networking or resting/taking a break during visits to the show.
Pavilions 22 and 24 & 9 and 11
These pavilions will showcase new projects in collaboration with some of the finest designers in the world who will explore the relationship between design and technology as well as the ties between form and functionality with a focus on contemporary design. These halls will contain the “furniture” portion of the fair with a wide variety of items within the broad spectrum of the definition.
Pavilions 13 and 15
These pavilions also showcase “furniture” in all its forms with a focus on a classic style for a modern world. The common thread of the exhibitors in these halls is the care paid to material choices and the attention to detail in the creation of objects that combine design and high craftsmanship.
Pavilions 5 and 7
SaloneSatellite marks its 25th anniversary this year and is known for its celebration of young and emerging designers. 600 talented young designers and 22 design schools are invited to participate and this year’s theme is “Connecting Design Since 1998”.
For a full list of exhibitors visit salonemilano.it/en/exhibitors
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