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Furnishing Idea is the portal dedicated to the furniture and furnishing industry, designed to bring together different professionals such as architects, designers, carpenters, furniture makers and manufacturers active in the furniture market who represent the reference point in terms of innovation and quality of the product offered. On the other hand, the portal aims to provide a valid information service focused on products, projects, events and fairs and everything that revolves around the world of components, semi-finished products and accessories for the furniture industry.

 

The portal is divided into different sections where you can explore the different products according to different categories, get in touch with manufacturers, download catalogues to keep up with industry trends and watch videos of interviews with the best professionals and manufacturers.

 

In the articles section you can find all the information about the most innovative product technologies, such as furniture materials, furniture accessories and systems, furniture machinery, furniture hardware, manufactured by manufacturers with a solid experience in the field. In the companies section there is an overview of the manufacturers registered on our portal, divided by product category, where you can contact us for any request. Our portal also has a special catalogues section to allow professionals and operators in the sector to view in a practical way all the catalogues relating to the various products (furniture hardware, upholstery materials, furniture paints, etc.). In addition, to allow easy consultation of the products, our portal has reserved a product section, organized by categories, where you can find out about the technical characteristics, materials and functionality of each product. The video section, on the other hand, presents numerous video interviews given by professionals and manufacturers that report news, insights and informative content on the best technologies in the sector.

 

In addition, to keep you constantly informed you can also consult our Journal section which contains all the Furnishing Idea magazines dedicated to the furniture and furnishing industry, such as the edition dedicated to Sicam or Interzum, two of the most important trade fairs in the sector. The magazines can be consulted from the portal or easily downloadable in pdf format.

 

Thanks to the trust placed in us by many manufacturers, our portal is now recognized both nationally and internationally. In fact, there are already many internationally recognized and established companies in the sector, including the AIPEF group (Italian Flexible Expanded Polyurethanes Companies) which promotes scientific information on the use of flexible polyurethane foam in the sectors in which it is used.

Salone del Mobile.Milano: platform of continual cultural and design innovation

Salone del Mobile.Milano: platform of continual cultural and design innovation

Among the new features, the debut of Salone Raritas, the installation Aurea, an Architectural Fiction and the launch of the Salone Contract project

Publication date: 30/01/2026
CIFF Guangzhou 2026: a prime meeting place for tomorrow’s housing trends

CIFF Guangzhou 2026: a prime meeting place for tomorrow’s housing trends

An event aiming to understand changes, find inspiration and build the connections that will guide the furniture industry

Publication date: 16/01/2026
SICAM 2025: an event characterized by a climate of optimism and positivity

SICAM 2025: an event characterized by a climate of optimism and positivity

The sixteenth edition of the trade show dedicated to subcontracting confirms itself in excellent health and is strongly international, consolidating its leading role in the sector

Publication date: 28/11/2025
Company: EXPOSICAM SRL
interzum forum italy and Surface in Motion Italia together from the 2026 edition

interzum forum italy and Surface in Motion Italia together from the 2026 edition

The collaboration will offer new opportunities for dialogue in the surfaces and wood-based materials sector, highlighting the themes of innovation, sustainability and design

Publication date: 13/11/2025
Company: Interzum forum Italy - Koelnmesse GmbH
SICAM 2025: an edition defined by innovation in a climate of optimism and forward planning

SICAM 2025: an edition defined by innovation in a climate of optimism and forward planning

The positive figures confirm the event’s central role in the subcontracting sector, an unmissable appointment for all players in the supply chain

Publication date: 20/10/2025
Company: EXPOSICAM SRL
Hybrid mineral surfaces Silestone® by Cosentino: the new Suma collection, versatile and sophisticated

Hybrid mineral surfaces Silestone® by Cosentino: the new Suma collection, versatile and sophisticated

Primarily dedicated to the kitchen environment and intended for use as a worktop, the new collection is offered in a palette of six balanced and elegant tones

Publication date: 26/01/2026
Company: Silestone by Cosentino
Solid Surface Himacs: vibrant colors for a sunny kitchen

Solid Surface Himacs: vibrant colors for a sunny kitchen

Two vibrant tones chosen by the CATO Creative studio for the renovation of the kitchen of a Victorian house in London

Publication date: 14/01/2026
Company: LX Hausys Europe Gmbh
Neolith sintered stone surfaces for total black solutions

Neolith sintered stone surfaces for total black solutions

Highly performing materials, ideal for kitchen and bathroom environments, able to ensure long-lasting durability and high technical performance

Publication date: 29/12/2025
Ghost integrated induction cooktops by Casalgrande Padana: porcelain stoneware becomes a furnishing surface

Ghost integrated induction cooktops by Casalgrande Padana: porcelain stoneware becomes a furnishing surface

The induction cooking technology is integrated into the countertop, creating a uniform, continuous surface without visual interruptions

Publication date: 17/12/2025
Dekton Nara ultracompact surface by Cosentino: beauty, innovation and environmental responsibility

Dekton Nara ultracompact surface by Cosentino: beauty, innovation and environmental responsibility

Inspired by the beauty of nature, Dekton® Nara is a warm, enveloping beige tone, ideal for projects requiring a discreet yet refined aesthetic

Publication date: 12/12/2025
Company: Cosentino Group
The wood-furniture supply chain grows by 1.3% despite a general situation of instability

The wood-furniture supply chain grows by 1.3% despite a general situation of instability

Stable exports maintain a central role for the supply chain, but require companies to have greater adaptability, market presence and diversification

Publication date: 02/02/2026
Saviola Group: €200 million financing with SACE guarantee to support the 2025–2029 development plan

Saviola Group: €200 million financing with SACE guarantee to support the 2025–2029 development plan

The transaction will accelerate investments, increase production capacity, and further raise the Group's ESG standards

Publication date: 23/01/2026
Company: Gruppo Saviola
CSIL World Furniture Outlook 2026 Report: uncertainty reigns

CSIL World Furniture Outlook 2026 Report: uncertainty reigns

After a difficult 2024 and 2025, global furniture consumption is expected to grow by around 1% in 2026

Publication date: 07/01/2026
FederlegnoArredo: exports essentially stable in a context of great uncertainty

FederlegnoArredo: exports essentially stable in a context of great uncertainty

For the future the focus is on opening up to new markets and on strengthening competitiveness based on quality, innovation and research

Publication date: 15/12/2025
Wood-furniture supply chain exports: first quarter of 2025 stable at €4.7 billion

Wood-furniture supply chain exports: first quarter of 2025 stable at €4.7 billion

The sector is waiting to see what will happen in terms of tariffs and Trump's intentions towards the EU

Publication date: 14/07/2025
Vefer and the Lean Plastic working method: a journey toward excellence

Vefer and the Lean Plastic working method: a journey toward excellence

Through this innovative working method, quality becomes the pivot on which the company raises its organizational and strategic structure

Publication date: 28/01/2026
Company: Vefer SpA
Elleci: responsible innovation, an indispensable strategic pillar

Elleci: responsible innovation, an indispensable strategic pillar

Second production facility inaugurated, a technologically advanced structure strongly focused on sustainability

Publication date: 21/01/2026
Company: Elleci Spa
Ossicolor: design, technological innovation and environmental responsibility

Ossicolor: design, technological innovation and environmental responsibility

The company offers a wide range capable of responding, with high-quality tailor-made solutions, to the market's increasingly demanding requests

Publication date: 19/12/2025
Company: Ossicolor S.r.l.
Rehau: technological innovation and measurable sustainability

Rehau: technological innovation and measurable sustainability

First supplier of components to make official Product Environmental Declarations available for the main solutions of the Interior Solutions division

Publication date: 09/12/2025
Company: REHAU SpA
Scapin Group: industrial innovation integrates with tradition and craftsmanship

Scapin Group: industrial innovation integrates with tradition and craftsmanship

Constant search for ever more advanced solutions to meet the needs of an ever-changing market

Publication date: 26/02/2025
Company: Marmo Arredo Spa

Laminated fiber: tricoat fabric, non-woven, cotton fabric

Our fibers could be coupled to different kind of support: tricoat fabric, non-woven, or cotton and mixed...

Printed fabrics

Our fabrics can be customized in different ways: sample dye, printings and others treatments, for example:...

Sustainable polyurethane foam RisOrsa

ORSA foam's corporate path is to leave a new RisOrsa® to future generations for a better quality of...

SHAPING padding by Vefer

“SHAPING” fillers for high elasticity, shape retention, comfort and respect for the environment....

Thermofresh of Pelma

An innovative material for design talentThe Polyurethane Thermofresh Pelma to participate in the second...

H and R polyurethane agglomerate of ORSA foam

Polyurethane agglomerate is a material obtained by processing by-products of flexible polyurethane foam...

Schattdecor at SICAM 2025: towards new markets with high-performance design and technologies


Schattdecor presents at SICAM 2025 the exhibition concept “The Art * tmrw”, which explores future...

Ossicolor at SICAM 2025: innovation, design and creativity


Ossicolor presented numerous new products at SICAM 2025 that confirm the company's proactive and innovative...

Danco at SICAM 2025: furniture hinges between technological innovation and attention to detail


Danco presents at SICAM 2025 three patented furniture hinges: a 45° cabinet door hinge, a 180° hinge...

Metalarredo at SICAM 2025: versatility and customization in luminous design


Metalarredo presents at SICAM 2025 a boiserie with integrated LED profiles, extremely versatile and customizable,...

German Plast: technological innovation and a 360-degree service


German Plast will be exhibiting at SICAM 2025 with a new catalog of extruded plastic profiles and customized...

Ostermann at SICAM 2025: new solutions for furnishing and contract


Numerous new items were showcased by Ostermann at SICAM 2025, ideal solutions for private use as well...

I feel at home here - La Vetrina 2 2024 Ostermann

Recycla® sustainable polyurethane from ORSA foam

Meeting place for the family - La Vetrina 1 2024 Ostermann

Flexible polyurethane agglomerates from Orsa foam

RisOrsa a new concept of sustainable comfort while respecting the environment

The Hide wall system by Eureka wins the German Design Award 2026

The system, designed by Andrea Federici, featured at SICAM 2025 in four new interpretations that highlight its flexibility
Category: Decorative profiles for furniture
Publication date: 03/12/2025
Company: Eureka srl

Titus at SICAM 2025: furniture hardware designed for intuitive, fast and reliable assembly

Highlights include the Tekform Slimline+ drawer system, the Slidix soft-closing solutions and the new PushTrio system for pocket doors
Category: Furniture hardware, Furniture drawers
Publication date: 21/11/2025

FGV at SICAM 2025: essential geometries for contemporary spaces

Among the products presented stands out the new Cervino drawer, with a modern and minimalist design, a perfect balance between Italian style and German quality
Category: Furniture drawers, Furniture Hinges
Publication date: 21/10/2025
Company: Hettich Italia

FGV: a new industrial phase to face the challenges of the future

A strategic evolution based on enhancing the historical identity, technological innovation and investment in human capital
Category: Furniture hardware, Economy, News and Fairs
Publication date: 01/10/2025
Company: Hettich Italia

Salice Luxer modular system: maximum design flexibility

Versatile and functional solutions to optimize every space and meet any design requirement with elegance.
Category: Modular systems for furniture
Publication date: 01/09/2025
Company: Arturo Salice

ELCAM Bio by PrimaLoft®, Elcam's sustainable and biodegradable cushioning material

An innovative material that underscores a tangible commitment to reducing waste and microplastics while ensuring excellent performance
Category: Padding materials
Publication date: 14/11/2025
Company: Elcam Srl

The feather is compostable: a material that turns into a resource

Assopiuma updates the Avorio and Oro labels with the indication “100% biodegradable” in recognition of this material characteristic
Category: Padding materials
Publication date: 31/10/2025

ORSA foam: concrete choices for a circular economy

Reducing environmental impact, enhancing what already exists through two projects that transform end-of-life materials into new resources: Agglomerate R and Recycla
Category: Flexible polyurethane foam
Publication date: 06/10/2025
Company: Orsa Foam

Sustainable and innovative padding materials for a conscious market

Three innovative materials recently introduced to the market by Orsa foam, Mariantonia Urru, and EcoLattice were the focus of Materially's “Soft & Sound” webinar
Category: Flexible polyurethane foam, Economy, News and Fairs
Publication date: 17/07/2025
Company: Orsa Foam

Elcam Inside: the company's vision inside every product

Padding made with cutting-edge technology to give every project maximum comfort
Category: Padding materials
Publication date: 09/07/2025
Company: Elcam Srl

The wood-furniture supply chain grows by 1.3% despite a general situation of instability

Stable exports maintain a central role for the supply chain, but require companies to have greater adaptability, market presence and diversification
Category: Economy and marketing
Publication date: 02/02/2026

Salone del Mobile.Milano: platform of continual cultural and design innovation

Among the new features, the debut of Salone Raritas, the installation Aurea, an Architectural Fiction and the launch of the Salone Contract project
Category: Fairs
Publication date: 30/01/2026

Vefer and the Lean Plastic working method: a journey toward excellence

Through this innovative working method, quality becomes the pivot on which the company raises its organizational and strategic structure
Category: Companies: strategies and future
Publication date: 28/01/2026
Company: Vefer SpA

Saviola Group: €200 million financing with SACE guarantee to support the 2025–2029 development plan

The transaction will accelerate investments, increase production capacity, and further raise the Group's ESG standards
Category: Chipboard panels, Economy and marketing
Publication date: 23/01/2026
Company: Gruppo Saviola

Elleci: responsible innovation, an indispensable strategic pillar

Second production facility inaugurated, a technologically advanced structure strongly focused on sustainability
Category: Companies: strategies and future
Publication date: 21/01/2026
Company: Elleci Spa