The 2008 edition of I Saloni had a record number of visitors - 348,000 visitors, 29% more than last year with 210,000 attendees coming from abroad.
At the Saloni, 2,450 exhibiting companies covered an area of 230,000 square meters, showcasing the latest in domestic furnishing, in various styles, ranging from classic to modern to designer at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile and the International Furnishing Accessories Exhibition. Here we were treated to a glimpse of the trends for the house of the future, designed with eco-sustainability in mind, using environmentally friendly materials and solutions.
Wood took on a starring role in the pavilions of Eurocucina/International Kitchen Furniture Exhibition, as well as in the International Bathroom Furniture Exhibition - the focus of a new centrality - together with a classical take on the kitchen, mindful of functionality, creativity and the technology of domestic electrical appliances.
At SaloneSatellite, 570 young designers and 22 international design schools with 220 students showcased ideas and projects inspired by creativity, ecology and sustainability.
Merve Cakir and Tekmile Semra Sahin covered the event for Dexigner.
