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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.

Elica, new international successes reward a vision capable of combining aesthetics, technology and functionality

Elica receives new important international recognitions that confirm its ability to develop products where technological innovation, functionality and aesthetic research merge in a perfect balance. 

Presented in preview at EuroCucina, both awarded products stand out for innovation and design: Luna wins the prestigious Plus X Award 2026, while TheKub earns three recognitions, the A' Design Award 2026, the NY Product Design Awards 2026 and the Architizer A+ Product Awards 2026. 

 

Elica Luna: the kitchen lamp awarded at the Plus X Award 2026

Luna, Elica's first suspended lamp, wins the Plus X Award 2026 in the categories Innovation, High Quality, Design, Ease of Use and Ergonomics,  for its ability to combine aesthetics, performance and ease of use. 

Lhov, the first All-in-One appliance that combines oven, cooktop and extraction system, and with the NikolaTesla downdraft cooktops, Luna, thanks to its double light emission, creates the right balance between functionality and atmosphere, while the Dim Light and Tune White technologies allow adjustment of light intensity and tone according to different needs. The essential design of the lamp Luna is completed by solutions that make use intuitive such as Gesture Control and the Balance Height Regulation system.

It is available in Nero Glossy and Matt Black finishes with anodized aluminum details; the matte surface makes everyday cleaning simple, preserving  the product's beauty over time.

Luna and Lhov Matt

Modular extraction system TheKub: extreme design versatility

TheKub also confirms Elica's path of excellence  by winning three prestigious international recognitions: A’ Design Award 2026, NY Product Design Awards 2026 and Architizer A+ Product Awards 2026. 

This new modular extraction system is characterized by its essential design and its extreme design versatility. It can in fact be installed in as many as ten different configurations, wall-mounted, suspended or island, or customized with a chimney and a wooden shelf.

With only 32 cm per side, the extraction system TheKub combines versatility with high performance and smart connectivity: it is equipped with adjustable Full Led lighting, Connex technology, Smart Interaction for management via the Elica app or voice assistant and Multi Connection via Bluetooth, which allows communication with the Elica induction hob. 

The modular extraction system TheKub

 

Elica: double recognition at the ADI Compasso d’Oro International Award 2025

Honorable Mention for Lhov and Compasso d’Oro International Award for Ariachef Pro by Ariafina, a brand of the Elica Group
Category: Economy, News and Fairs
Publication date: 10/09/2025
Company: Elica S.p.A

Elica hoods win the Red Dot Design Award, the Plus X Award and the A'Design Award

Prestigious awards to three products that stand out for innovation, creativity and design
Category: kitchen hoods
Publication date: 18/06/2021
Company: Elica S.p.A

Bora hobs with integrated extraction system awarded with the German Design Award 2021

The prestigious award given to BORA Professional 3.0 and BORA X Pure for their excellent performance and beautiful design
Category: Hobs
Publication date: 26/11/2020

Smalvic Next 60 oven wins the prestigious GOOD DESIGN 2017

The award rewards excellence in design and technological innovation
Category: built-in ovens for the kitchen
Publication date: 26/02/2018
Company: Smalvic SpA

New NEXT oven of Smalvic

Innovation, design and functionality
Category: built-in ovens for the kitchen
Publication date: 28/02/2017

The elegance of Pure Line of Novy

A total roll-away fume hood
Category: kitchen hoods
Publication date: 23/10/2015

FABER CELEBRATES ITS 60° ANNIVERSARY

Category: Industry news
Publication date: 15/09/2015