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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.

Hybrid mineral surfaces Silestone® by Cosentino: the new Suma collection, versatile and sophisticated

Suma is the new color collection from Silestone® by Cosentino, the low-silica hybrid mineral surface, primarily dedicated to the kitchen environment, and in particular for use as a worktop. 

Made up of six variants  Calacatta Tova, Bronze Rivers, Siberian, Persian White, Motion Grey and Linen Cream – the Suma collection is offered in a palette of balanced and elegant tones, a neutral and well-balanced color range that adapts perfectly to any interior style, whether classic, rustic or contemporary.

Suma Calacatta Tova polished — Silestone® by Cosentino

Island and kitchen tops made with the Suma surface by Silestone® by Cosentino in the Calacatta Tova variant 

Surfaces inspired by the refinement of natural stone

The colors of this collection of high-performance surfaces with low crystalline silica content are inspired by the refinement of natural stones with cream and white bases, crossed by delicate veining. They are available in thicknesses of 12, 20 and 30 mm and, optionally, in Suede or Polished (glossy) finishes, or in both depending on the tone.

Suma is a versatile and sophisticated surface that combines design and sustainability: Silestone®’s innovative Hybriq+® technology is based on production processes with high circularity and low environmental impact.

Suma Siberian V4 — Silestone® by Cosentino

Suma collection by Silestone® by Cosentino, the Siberian variant

A high-quality product with aesthetic value

With over 30 years of experience and innovation, Silestone® stands out for its technical and aesthetic characteristics, ensuring high resistance and hardness, ease of daily maintenance, color uniformity and visual appeal.

With the new Suma collection, Cosentino consolidates its leadership in the field of mineral surfaces, offering professionals, clients and end users a high-quality product with aesthetic value, ideal for multiple interior design applications.

The opening photo shows the Bronze Rivers variant of the new Suma collection by Silestone® by Cosentino
 

Dekton Nara ultracompact surface by Cosentino: beauty, innovation and environmental responsibility

Inspired by the beauty of nature, Dekton® Nara is a warm, enveloping beige tone, ideal for projects requiring a discreet yet refined aesthetic
Category: Technological materials for furniture
Publication date: 12/12/2025
Company: Cosentino Group

New hybrid surfaces from Cosentino's Le Chic Bohème by Silestone®XM collection: technological and sustainable

Four different colors explore the beauty of marble veining, resulting in elegant, sophisticated and deep designs
Category: Technological materials for furniture
Publication date: 30/09/2024
Company: Silestone by Cosentino

Ocean Surfaces by Quartzforms: a collection with great expressive power

With their refined veining that recalls the beauty of the marine world, they are ideal for interior projects of great character and elegance
Category: Technological materials for furniture
Publication date: 08/07/2024

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

Raukantex edges from Rehau: more durable and aesthetically perfect components

Three new edging solutions presented at Sicam 2023: Raukantex pigment, folding and lumina
Category: Furniture drawers, wooden edges, ABS edges, laminate edges
Publication date: 30/10/2023
Company: REHAU SpA

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.

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

Lapitec sintered stone slabs: new colours and high-tech kitchen tops

Projects and solutions in line with market demands
Category: Technological materials for furniture
Publication date: 08/03/2018
Company: Lapitec S.p.A.

Laminam, ceramic slabs of large size and minimum thickness

Solutions to satisfy both the architecture and furniture world
Category: Technological materials for furniture
Publication date: 09/01/2018
Company: Laminam S.p.A