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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.

aira® plasma filters by Mares Group: the Quadro range expands with three new solutions

The kitchen environment is changing, increasingly prioritizing sociable aspects and merging with the living area. Open-plan layouts and island kitchens have become in recent years the most appreciated and on-trend solutions in interior design because they offer greater compositional freedom. To meet new design needs and the different furniture configurations, Mares Group adds three new solutions to the range of aira plasma filters® Quadro designed for cooktops with integrated hoods or downdraft models. 

 

aira® plasma filters: technology for air purification

The aira plasma filters® are equipped with a technology that not only traps odors, but also purifies the air by eliminating up to 99% of germs, bacteria and pollen present in the home environment. There is no mechanical filtration of odors, but a molecular transformation from polluted air to clean air. 

Their maintenance is also simple: in fact, unlike traditional carbon filters, which generally need to be replaced every three months, i aira plasma filters® are guaranteed for 5 years with a lifespan of over 10 years and regenerate themselves automatically. 

All aira plasma filters® are Made in Germany and VDE certified according to European standards, OLFASENSE for odor elimination level and IUTA for zero ozone emissions. 

aira® Quadro Silent, 800 Slim and Soft: three plasma filters for the kitchen

The new range of aira plasma filters® Quadro now includes three new solutions: aira® Quadro Silent, aira® Quadro 800 Slim and aira® Quadro Soft. 

Designed to improve acoustic comfort in the kitchen, the aira plasma filter® Quadro Silent reduces noise from air flow through the outlet ducting by up to 2 dB. Suitable for both horizontal and vertical installation, it is available in 2 versions: aira® Quadro 800 Silent and aira® Quadro L750 Silent.

The aira® Quadro 800 Slim plasma filter  (in the photo) is designed for next‑generation kitchens with lower toe kicks and a thickness of only 5.8 cm. It can be installed both horizontally and vertically, without compromising the depth of the drawers located under the extraction cooktop. The filter is suitable for aspirating cooktops or downdraft models, for hoods with any motor, although it works best with motors with a net flow rate of up to 800 m3/h. 

If the kitchen layout does not provide sufficient space, aira® Quadro Soft allows the installation of the filter without air ducting, offering greater flexibility during design and installation. 

Thanks to the combination of performance, installation flexibility, compact dimensions and maintenance‑free operation, the new aira® Quadro range represents an advanced solution for contemporary kitchens.

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

The project offers a new vision of space organization where elements and functions come together in a harmonious and customizable solution
Category: Kitchen sinks, Hobs
Publication date: 29/05/2026
Company: Barazza s.r.l.

Falmec extraction systems at EuroCucina FTK 2026: intelligent solutions that combine functionality and customization

With the Mimesis concept, the company explores a new design language where hoods integrate harmoniously into the kitchen
Category: Hobs, kitchen hoods
Publication date: 13/05/2026
Company: Falmec S.p.A.

Bora Pure cooktops with integrated extraction: a refined balance of efficiency, quality and aesthetics

Unveiled at EuroCucina 2026: the new compact systems of the Bora Pure range with new features and a strong aesthetic identity
Category: Hobs
Publication date: 30/04/2026

Falmec range hoods and extraction systems: innovation in technology and design for a new kitchen project

The company and Friulana Accessori at SICAM 2025 together in a shared booth
Category: kitchen hoods
Publication date: 01/12/2025
Company: Falmec S.p.A.

Level induction hobs with integrated hoods by Falmec: reaching new levels of extraction

Three integrated cooking systems with different functional and aesthetic characteristics, but united by a high-performance technological experience.
Category: Hobs, kitchen hoods
Publication date: 15/09/2025
Company: Falmec S.p.A.

Aira® plasma filters: the device that purifies the air in the kitchen

Installed directly in the hood, this filter eliminates not only odours but also germs, bacteria, viruses and many other allergens
Category: kitchen hoods
Publication date: 26/03/2025

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

Bora hob extraction systems: now in Italy with its own sales network

Objective for 2021 to concentrate efforts on doubling distribution in Italy
Category: kitchen hoods
Publication date: 19/02/2021

Elica among the top 5 companies in Italy for the high level of assistance offered to customers

The important award was certified by the German Institute for Quality and Finance
Category: Industry news
Publication date: 25/01/2021
Company: Elica S.p.A