10/25/2024
Many traditional furniture pieces release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can be harmful to health. Choosing furniture made from eco-friendly materials, such as FSC-certified wood, non-toxic paints, and natural fabrics, can significantly reduce the presence of pollutants in the air. Using low-impact adhesives and water-based finishes further contributes to creating a cleaner environment.

Plants are natural allies in the fight against indoor pollution. Certain species, such as Ficus, Pothos, and Sansevieria, are particularly effective at filtering the air and absorbing toxic substances like formaldehyde and benzene. Integrating furniture that facilitates the inclusion of plants, such as shelves and green dividers, enhances both aesthetics and air quality.

Smart furniture can also incorporate air-purification technologies. There are pieces that include silent air purifiers or fans that improve air circulation. Some smart systems can monitor air quality in real time, automatically adjusting purification levels based on environmental conditions.

Beyond comfort and aesthetics, designing smart and sustainable homes is essential for long-term well-being. Investing in furniture that reduces indoor pollution is a conscious choice to improve health and overall quality of life.

Interior Designer since 1985
CEO & Founder, Italian Design in the World
For years, open-plan living symbolized contemporary domestic design: fluid, bright, without barriers. A response to the desire for freedom, openness, and visual continuity.Today, that promise is being reconsidered. In 2026, many projects mark a shift — not a rejection of open space, but its critical evolution. The return of thresholds.
One of the most underestimated challenges in contemporary design is time. Not the time required to design a space, but the time the space must endure: years of daily life, change, wear, and transformation.
In recent years, the home has stopped being a simple functional container. It has become an extension of how we think, how we experience time, and how we relate to the world. Living today is a cultural act — a conscious choice that reflects values, priorities, and pace of life. It’s no longer just about aesthetics. It’s about position.
Homes have become more than places — they have become temporal landscapes. Design is shifting from objects to gestures, from furniture to the choreography of daily life.
Material innovation is reshaping interiors more deeply than any aesthetic trend. The new frontier is not in bold colors or complex textures — it lies in technical surfaces that are thin yet strong, discreet yet expressive, silent yet high-performing.
For years, interior design celebrated straight lines and sharp rationality. But as homes became more intimate and introspective, a new aesthetic began to emerge — one rooted in softness, continuity, and emotional comfort. 2025 marks the consolidation of this evolution: curves, arches, and generous volumes define the new vocabulary of contemporary interiors.