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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.

HIMACS Terrazzo Solid Surfaces win the Red Dot Design Award 2026

Five shades from the HIMACS Terrazzo, the Solid Surface designed and produced by LX Hausys, won the Red Dot Design Award 2026 in the Product Design category. Considered internationally one of the most authoritative design competitions in the world, the Red Dot Design Award rewards products that demonstrate quality, innovation and design excellence. 

In the case of the HIMACS Terrazzo range, the recognition highlights the importance of materials capable of combining aesthetics, performance and environmental responsibility.

HIMACS Terrazzo Ulivo (Q102) 

Materials with certified recycled content

A key factor of the awarded colors is the integration of SCS-certified pre-consumer recycled materials, derived from production and processing. Production offcuts are recovered and reintroduced into the new formulations of the material, contributing to a more circular approach to production. 

Presented on the occasion of the launch of the new colors of the HIMACS 2026 collection, the five awarded shades Terrazzo Ulivo (Q102), Terrazzo Nuvola (Q103), Terrazzo Sorrento (Q105), Terrazzo Marsala (Q106) and Terrazzo Selva (Q107) all incorporate SCS-certified pre-consumer recycled content. Terrazzo Selva (Q107), in particular, stands out for its 25% SCS-certified pre-consumer recycled content, one of the highest levels currently available within the HIMACS portfolio.

HIMACS Terrazzo Selva (Q107)

HIMACS Terrazzo for countless applications

The HIMACS Terrazzo collection reinterprets the traditional terrazzo aesthetic through rich textures, balanced color palettes and patterns that evoke the natural beauty of minerals.

High-quality Solid Surface material, HIMACS lends itself to countless applications on surfaces such as wall claddings, worktops, bathroom tops and furnishing surfaces, ensuring excellent performance and high levels of hygiene and maintainability. The HIMACS Terrazzo collection is a particularly versatile solution, suitable for applications in the hospitality, retail, office and residential sectors.

HIMACS Terrazzo Nuvola (Q103)

 

Salone del Mobile.Milano in India, a key market for Italian companies

Two events in New Delhi and Mumbai to renew synergies and strengthen the link between Made in Italy and a growing market
Category: Economy, News and Fairs
Publication date: 13/02/2026

Rehau Industries Releases 2024 Sustainability Report: major milestones and ambitious new goals

Innovation drives the Group’s circular economy strategy, delivering new business models and practical, reliable solutions for future challenges.
Category: Economy, News and Fairs
Publication date: 05/09/2025
Company: REHAU SpA

Designing the future: Conversations and Round Tables at the Salone del Mobile.Milano

Four conversations between design and visions and two round tables on new business opportunities with some of the most interesting personalities in international design.
Category: Fairs
Publication date: 24/03/2025

Earthic® by Silestone® XM hybrid surfaces: the new sustainable collection from Cosentino

Developed in collaboration with design studio Formafantasma, it is the result of research into product sustainability
Category: Technological materials for furniture
Publication date: 31/05/2024
Company: Cosentino Group

Ossicolor: design and quality and an increasingly green soul

Innovative solutions in terms of product and surface finishes that enhance aluminium processing
Category: Decorative profiles for furniture
Publication date: 05/07/2023
Company: Ossicolor S.r.l.

Ossicolor: zero impact on the environment, total impact on the public

Innovative products with considerable development potential were presented at Sicam
Category: Decorative profiles for furniture
Publication date: 28/10/2022
Company: Ossicolor S.r.l.

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

Ecological material PaperStone® wins Archiproducts Design Awards 2020

A green material made exclusively from 100% recycled and FSC®-certified paper
Category: Technological materials for furniture
Publication date: 16/12/2020
Company: Sadun

Solid Surface: Hi-macs® presents the new Aurora range of colours

Evolution of the Marble collection, the new shades inspired by the fascinating Northern Lights
Category: Technological materials for furniture
Publication date: 18/06/2020
Company: LX Hausys Europe Gmbh

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