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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.

Decors Collection 26+ by EGGER: innovations create new design possibilities

New solid colors, in particular the trending beige hue, striated woods in the Italian style, an expanded color spectrum of the PerfectSense surfaces Matt and the new non-repeating decor H1316 ST17 Oak Bookmatch: these are just some of the innovations in the Decors Collection 26+ by EGGER.

Under the motto "Room for solutions," the Decors Collection 26+ includes over 360 combinations of decors and finishes, 220 decors with 18 new entries for laminated worktops, 65 combinations of decors and PerfectSense finishes, including 10 new additions, 85 combinations of decors and finishes for worktops with 12 new entries.

All these new products will remain in the range for at least four years, offering architects and furniture manufacturers guaranteed continuity in planning. 

 

Decors to create visual harmony 

Among the novelties of the Collection stand out the new decors in the beige shade   and the Italian-style striated wood reproductions. The warm tones of beige, recently very on-trend, adapt to many materials and respond to a need for warmth and visual harmony while the Italian striated woods allow elegant combinations offering a balanced mix of naturalness, elegance and simplicity.

The Decors Collection 26+ offers a balanced mix of naturalness, elegance and simplicity

Wide range of matte surfaces

A now established trend is that of matte surfaces, an integral part of modern interior furnishings. EGGER has enriched its range of PerfectSense lacquered products with decors and innovative, optimized product solutions to design and create high-quality matte environments. In the Decors Collection 26+ the surface quality of the solid-color decors lacquered matte on support particleboard has been improved and the range of solid colors for matte lacquered panels has been expanded. 

The latest innovation among the lacquered PerfectSense products is PerfectSense Ambiance with a satin-matte effect, also emphasized by the depth of the synchronized finish. All PerfectSense surfaces that are matte and with matte finishes feature anti-fingerprint properties. 

 

Non-repeating decor for large surfaces

The new non-repeating decor sets new standards in the reproduction of natural wood effects for applications on large surfaces. As a melamine-faced particleboard, the new H1316 ST17 Oak Bookmatch presents a characteristic flamed appearance without repetitions across the full length of 2,800 mm and the width of 2,070 mm.  In the laminate version there are no repetitions even at a length of 3,050 mm.  

The non-repeating decor was awarded the Red Dot Award 2025 for "High Design Quality" and the interzum Award 2025 for "High Product Quality."


  The new non-repeating H1316 ST17 Oak Bookmatch decor by EGGER

Cleaf, 50 years between tradition and innovation

The company celebrated half a century in business with the “Calling the Future” concept developed on three projects with the 1970s phone booth at the center
Category: Ennobled panels
Publication date: 28/04/2025
Company: Cleaf S.p.a.

Cleaf Marine Laminate fireproof laminates obtain IMO MED certification

The Italian nautical industry has seen a 30% increase in turnover in 2021 with growth potential also for the next few years
Category: Laminates for furniture
Publication date: 23/09/2022
Company: Cleaf S.p.a.

Gekil® antibacterial treatment by Marmo Arredo for sanitised and protected kitchen tops

A high-tech solution that eliminates pathogens from surfaces 24 hours a day
Category: Kitchen tops
Publication date: 26/02/2021
Company: Marmo Arredo Spa

The Austrian group Egger acquires a 27.5% stake in the Italian company Cleaf

The majority share of Cleaf's capital will continue to be held by the Caspani family
Category: Industry news
Publication date: 16/10/2020
Company: Cleaf S.p.a.

Antibacterial surfaces: testing and evaluation of effectiveness a current issue addressed by Catas

Antibacterial effects and sanitizing treatments on different types of furniture surfaces
Category: Industry news
Publication date: 07/06/2020

Ostermann: three new ABS edges with a matt metallic effect for Fenix NTA surfaces

ABS edges have a thin layer of real metal and a super matt and brushed finish
Category: wooden edges, ABS edges, laminate edges
Publication date: 17/01/2020
Company: Ostermann Italia Srl

Ostermann ABS Compact-Style edges with a real wood effect

The edges are already supplied starting from one meter and ready for delivery
Category: wooden edges, ABS edges, laminate edges
Publication date: 04/06/2018
Company: Ostermann Italia Srl

Category: Industry news
Publication date: 10/01/2018

Ostermann edges with supermatt finish

An even richer assortment
Category: wooden edges, ABS edges, laminate edges
Publication date: 18/01/2016
Company: Ostermann Italia Srl

ABS edges by Ostermann

High performance and great flexibility of use for ABS edges for furniture
Category: wooden edges, ABS edges, laminate edges
Publication date: 06/07/2015
Company: Ostermann Italia Srl