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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.

AH.B System integrated kitchen system by Barazza: technology, design and functionality

Barazza also participated this year in Eurocucina/FTK 2026 with a proposal that tells the evolution of the kitchen through technological innovation, material research and functional integration. Among the highlights of the stand, AH.B System, the new integrated kitchen system developed in collaboration with designers Alessandro Andreucci and Christian Hoisl.

 

A new concept of the integrated kitchen 

Born from the meeting of technology, design and functionality, the integrated kitchen system AH.B System offers a new vision of space organization. The worktop becomes the dynamic space where cooking, extraction, washing, preparation and storage find continuity and interact with each other, coming together in a harmonious and customizable solution.

One system, three elements

The system is composed of three fundamental elements, three distinct components designed to work as a single unit: equipped channel, cooktop and sink. They are connected functionally and physically: installed continuously, they create a single surface that enhances the worktop and improves the user experience.

Even all the accessories, such as cutting boards, small inserts, dish drainers, racks, knife holders, supports for faucets and dispensers, utensil holders, paper towel holders, outlet holders and extraction points, integrate across the different functions of cooking, washing and preparation. Made of thermally treated oak, these accessories combine material warmth, stability and moisture resistance, further enhancing the kitchen system with a refined aesthetic.

Maximum design freedom 

Available in different depths and modularities, the integrated kitchen system AH.B System responds to the needs of contemporary living, offering maximum design freedom: equipped channels with and without bridge, induction cooktops with Silk matte finish, fingerprint- and scratch-resistant, and sinks in various types and sizes.

Modules can be arranged side by side or separated and integrate perfectly into wall kitchens, islands, peninsulas or corner kitchens. The different depths of the channels allow installation on worktops of 60, 65, 75 cm and beyond, ensuring maximum flexibility and customization possibilities. The system can also be integrated on worktops completely in stainless steel.

Maris Care bathtub: Franke's commitment to inclusive design

Designed with extreme precision, this low-profile bathtub is designed to be easily accessible to people with disabilities
Category: Kitchen sinks
Publication date: 07/03/2025
Company: FRANKE SPA

Workstation Mixology by Elleci: the sink becomes the star of the kitchen environment

A single workstation where you can find everything you need to prepare both food and drinks
Category: Kitchen sinks
Publication date: 27/05/2024
Company: Elleci Spa

Natura® polyurethane foam from Pelma: the right combination of technology and natural elements

A medium/high density, highly resilient and viscoelastic polyurethane foam containing renewable raw materials based on vegetable oils
Category: Flexible polyurethane foam
Publication date: 24/05/2023
Company: Pelma S.p.A.

The Lapitec Chef induction hob wins the Kitchen Innovation Awards 2023

Awarded for its perfect mix of aesthetics and technology, performance and functionality by visitors to the Ambiente fair in Frankfurt
Category: Hobs
Publication date: 27/02/2023
Company: Lapitec S.p.A.

Decorative laminates Colors Collection: from Abet Laminati over 140 solid colors inspired by spring

Available in various types, the surfaces are ideal for any environment, both domestic and contract
Category: Laminates for furniture
Publication date: 06/04/2022

FederlegnoArredo 2021 data: growing trend for the furniture sector

Macrosystem furniture and lighting: sales Italy +21.4%, exports + 5.7% compared to 2019
Category: Economy and marketing
Publication date: 10/09/2021

Häfele AluSplash® kitchen cladding panels: easy to fix and pleasing to the eye

An innovative solution to protect the space between the worktop and the kitchen cabinets from splashes and stains
Category: Kitchen furniture accessories
Publication date: 13/01/2021
Company: Häfele Italia

The new NikolaTesla Switch induction suction floor by Elica

Induction and aspiration in a single product, synthesis of technology and design
Category: Hobs
Publication date: 08/06/2018
Company: Elica S.p.A

Novy proposes the hood One

Fully integrated in the hob
Category: kitchen hoods
Publication date: 10/03/2015