What should be considered when furnishing the living room

The living room is often one of the most important rooms when deciding how to furnish your home. Unlike the bedrooms, where one spends time relaxing but at the same time alone or as a couple, it is the room where the whole family gathers to have lunch, read, watch TV, and where guests are welcomed. It is therefore necessary to find a good compromise between the need for everyone to be comfortable and the need for a representative interior design, not to mention the fact that space is often needed for cupboards, bookcases or cutlery. A sofa classic design, refined and imposing, goes in the direction of a room that is the perfect calling card for the whole house and at the same time allows the family to relax.

What you bring into your home by choosing a sofa classic design    

Opting for something that is designer and follows classic lines means bringing home a piece of furniture that is important, with attention to detail and beautiful to look at. There are many companies that have revisited the sofa in a thousand declinations, modernising more classic lines, creating models suitable for every environment, playing with materials and details, to the point of creating truly unique and characteristic pieces: the possibilities are therefore many. Made in Italy, in terms of quality and care for every detail, is a guarantee of success.

Classic, sinuous, symmetrical and imposing sofas

What characterises, despite the great diversity of options on the market, a sofa classic design     ? As the terms themselves say, the fact that it is something that not only furnishes but also gives personality to the room, giving it an extra touch, following the dictates of the classic style. The choice is obviously very wide, in terms of characteristics we could talk about the extreme quality of both the fabrics and every detail, including the finishes, and the shapes.

As is often the case when talking about the difference between classic and modern furniture, it must be said that in classic, different, more sinuous lines are followed, while modern is essential and linear. In the classic style there is a lot of play on the concept of symmetry and this also applies to a sofa classic design     , designed to fit into the antique and rich living rooms of stately residences, but also to furnish the living rooms of those who want a sense of serenity and a composition that knows how to be regular and harmonious. Sofas are often the true protagonists of living rooms, and classic sofas are able to attract the eye and become the jewel in the crown amidst other fine furniture.

Armrests and backrests in a classic sofa

As far as shape is concerned, a sofa classic design      is symmetrical, whatever the number of seats, it has armrests and a high back, in short, the elements that were associated with this piece of furniture before various realities varied and decomposed it in the search for comfort and originality. It is extremely valuable, both in the materials chosen and in the workmanship, and for this very reason certainly comfortable and destined to last.

The materials and colours of a sofa classic design    

Among the upholstery materials are fabrics such as linen and cotton, which are natural, or velvet, which had been somewhat forgotten over time and is now making a comeback. A refined and elegant choice, therefore priceless, is leather. For colours you can choose a single hue, from white, which goes well in any context, to black, taking care not to make the room suffocating, to pastel shades. With respect to the modern style, one hardly opts for garish colours, rather if one wants something different there are browns or burgundy. But even in this case, the risk is to weigh down and take away light, so you have to be careful with other furniture, details such as carpets or cushions, and light.

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The irregular spaces that make the attic suggestive but difficult to furnish

A certainly atmospheric space on the top floor of a house. Living in an attic allows you to have a special and unique environment around you, which has a lot of domestic warmth and intimacy, but which is not easy to make the most of. In fact, attic house interior designis one of the most difficult tasks, mainly due to the irregular spaces.

It is a room or an entire flat created from the inside of a pitched roof. This means that the shape will follow that of the roof itself, with some parts higher and others lower, a detail that must be the driving force behind its decoration. Of course, in order to be habitable, the attic must have a minimum height: this usually ranges from 1.5 metres upwards, with the highest ones even reaching over 2.40 metres.

How to make the best use of space when attic house interior design room

How can one best furnish one’s attic room, especially if it corresponds to the entire flat? The principle is the same as if only one room is an attic room, i.e. use the higher spaces for so-called open areas, and for furniture such as wardrobes. The lower parts will become the more intimate areas, where for example the TV can be placed. If you can, it is best to place the kitchen and living room where the height is higher, while study corners and bathrooms should be the lower areas. As for the bedroom, it depends on what you want. A low space is undoubtedly intimate, a high one more airy and comfortable (and you do not risk headaches when getting out of bed!).

To do the attic house interior design you could opt for custom-made furniture

Attic house interior design can be complicated because the measurements are not standard. If possible, it would be advisable to try to have furniture made to measure (for example by contacting us at Piccolo Sagl), so as to exploit the shape without having free spaces that, in addition to being wasted, can be unattractive. This applies especially to wardrobes or walk-in wardrobes; those already on the market are unlikely to fit. If you do not want to opt for something made to measure, one solution is to choose horizontally developed storage furniture such as chests or chests of drawers or use those included in sofas or beds.

How to light your attic

Fundamental in an attic, even more so than in another type of flat, is the lighting. Natural light is often provided by dormer windows and skylights, which are often attractive and should therefore be highlighted, but risk providing little light. The height makes it difficult to use chandeliers, so to make the attic house interior design it is possible to play around with LED spotlights, which will adjust the intensity of the light according to the space. Table or floor lamps are also welcome.

When deciding to make  attic house interior design , one cannot overlook the roof. In fact, this is the special feature of this space and should be highlighted, especially when dealing with exposed wooden beams, for example. Although one can in fact choose any type of material, opting for wooden furniture, in this case, would help to amplify and complete the intimate and comfortable look. Natural stone is also welcome.

Colours for attic house interior design

As far as colours are concerned, usually when it comes to an attic room, it is good to exploit the natural and rustic look. Therefore, light colours should be favoured. If you furnish with wooden furniture, you can leave the natural colour, recalling that of the roof beams. White is also fine, cosy and bright, or if it appears too light, you can play with shades such as cream or creamy white.

If the attic has two floors, it is important to opt for a staircase that does not take up too much space.

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Over time, the fireplace has evolved from an essential element, used for heating the home and cooking, to a purely decorative element. In a modern kitchen, the fireplace gives the room personality and conveys an intimate and cosy atmosphere.

This trend is conquering more and more people everywhere. But how do you furnish a modern kitchen with fireplace? Follow the advice we are going to give you: it comes from our long experience as interior decorators and will allow you not to make any wrong choices.

How to furnish a modern kitchen with fireplace?

The fireplace, whether it is an element already present in a house in need of renovation or whether you specifically choose to insert it, instead of being relegated to the sidelines in the kitchen, now becomes an integral part of the furnishing project.

To understand how to furnish a modern kitchen and enhance its fireplace, it is useful to consider how the presence of a fireplace relates to the imagined arrangement of the furniture. If the fireplace is located on the opposite side of the room where the furniture will be installed, some expedient should be adopted to make the heating system stand out and create an aesthetic link with the rest of the kitchen. On the other hand, if the fireplace is located in the wall adjacent to the one where the furniture is installed, it will be sufficient to ensure that there is a certain continuity between the various elements.

A further point to think about is the style you want to give the kitchen. When recovering an old brick fireplace with a rather rustic style, the first thought might be to keep it as it is. However, if you have chosen to give your kitchen an industrial or minimalist feel, it is important to also standardise the appearance of the fireplace. This is to give an impression of overall consistency to the room.

Using the same material for the fireplace cladding as for the kitchen worktops is a simple but effective idea. This ensures that the look of the kitchen and the fireplace are well connected.

Three ideas for making the most of a fireplace in the kitchen

When renovating your home, you can build your kitchen furniture design around the presence of a wood-burning fireplace. This furnishing element can have both a decorative and a functional purpose, since it can be used to heat the room and to cook in the cold months.

While in the past fireplaces were placed about half a metre above the ground, modern solutions allow the base of the fireplace to be installed at the same height as the worktop. A configuration of this type, with a fireplace built into a kitchen column, allows the various elements of the furniture to be organised in an orderly manner and could prove to be an excellent solution for creating a symmetrical decor. This is especially true if the oven is installed in a mirror-image manner in a second kitchen column.

In ultra-modern and minimalist style kitchens, you may also decide to insert a bioethanol fireplace. This is a heating system with a purely aesthetic function and many possible uses. You can decide to install this type of solution inside an island, for example, or at the end of a T- or L-shaped kitchen. These are all interesting ideas that contribute to a modern kitchen with fireplace that is both functional and beautiful.

For every kitchen its ideal fireplace…

Modern kitchens are often larger in size than the kitchens of yesteryear. This difference makes it possible to install kitchen models with an island or corner kitchen models. In both cases, the furniture ends up visually occupying a large portion of the room. The presence of the fireplace should also be integrated aesthetically, using the same materials chosen for the kitchen.

Those who have chosen to give their kitchen a rustic look, opting, for example, for the presence of masonry elements, can play with materials and colours to make the fireplace the co-star of the space. One can decide to maintain the retro look of the old fireplace in the house. Or you can install a new heating system and purposely give it a look reminiscent of the old fireplaces in country houses.

A corner fireplace, open on two sides, on the other hand, is the ideal choice for a large open-plan kitchen. The fireplace can mark the boundary between the living area and the corridor leading to the sleeping area of the house. Or it can have the task of marking the difference between the area where food is prepared and the area where one eats or relaxes.

To avoid making obvious mistakes when furnishing a modern kitchen with fireplace, it is useful to start with the materials to be used and the configuration to be given to the fireplace itself. If for the first aspect the choice is roughly between natural stone and brick, for the second aspect the options to consider are more numerous. Between open, glass-enclosed, double-sided or pillar fireplaces and bioethanol fireplaces, everyone will be able to find the best solution to make their kitchen warm and cosy.

Do you have a modern kitchen with fireplace and are you thinking of furnishing it in the best possible way? If so, rely on those with decades of experience in interior design. It will be the right way to get the best result.

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Treca’s “savoir dormir

According to Treca, sleeping is more than just those hours when you rest after a long day. From his French tradition, Treca talks about ‘savoir dormir’ in the French way, meaning you have to know how to sleep. And he has turned it into a motto and a lifestyle. Trecca is inspired by the great Parisian palaces, renowned designers and the best craftsmen, focusing on French tradition and savoir-faire.

Sleeping for Treca is an invitation to escape. And Treca, a French company founded in 1935, has made it a lifestyle. For eighty years it has been creating mattresses, the product from which it started out, and everything to do with beds, with an unmistakable style inspired by traditional French furniture.

French style goes well with Treca

If Scandinavian style is characterised by the search for a sense of home, with the concepts of Higgiye, comfort, and Lagom, being happy without possessing too much, and by playing with light, French style focuses on elegance and splendour, combining modern and antique in a way that winks at the past without being nostalgic. Treca, its mattresses and beds fit perfectly into this all-French concept.

Personalised, an adjective dear to Treca

An adjective dear to the French company Treca is personalised. The ideal is to create an ad hoc relationship with each customer, who will have his or her own bed, exclusively top of the range, because Treca does not produce anything that is not top of the range, personalised.

For Treca, customising your bed means making it up (just think of other pieces of furniture which are modular and can therefore be adapted to suit everyone’s needs). The starting point is always a mattress, a topper and a coordinated sommier, to which headboards and accessories such as benches or lamps can be added, choosing from the French maison also the fabrics for the decorations, all made by refined French craftsmen.

Treca beds combine the balance between traditional gestures and modern materials. A traditional element that Treca does not renounce, for example, is the hand-stitching, which is elegant and certainly gives an extra touch. But every bed, every room, is made to measure, to make the bedroom a paradise where you can sleep at your best.

The comfort of Treca beds starts with the mattress

The starting point, and it could not be otherwise knowing the history of Treca, is always the mattress, around which the ideal bed is built. The watchword is adaptability to your posture, to make each mattress comfortable and irreplaceable for those who sleep on it. It should be chosen according to one’s habits and also to characteristics such as weight and height. Dimensions? Obviously, at Treca’s we have all the sizes available on the market.

In addition to the undeniable elegance of its beds, Treca wants to offer comfort to those who choose its mattresses. It selects its materials with great care. The natural fibres used, of the highest quality, are carefully and skilfully distributed over the entire mattress surface. Treca uses fifteen different spring shapes, heights and combinations of HLE alloy steel spring layers. More personalised than that!

Treca and its sommier beds. But there are also headboards

A characteristic feature of Treca are the sommier beds. This is a special bed without a headboard (although there are also headboards in the various collections, for those who don’t want to do without their impressive effect), and footboard. Originally created as a space saver, it has become synonymous with comfort and style at the French maison. The sommier and mattress blend with the quilt, elements that are seen as a whole for the perfect bed.

All designed in the French tradition that looks back to life in the palaces of bygone eras, with an eye to modernity and the unmistakable signature of leading transalpine designers.

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Furnishing a house in a modern style: few but carefully chosen objects are needed

Furnishing a house in a modern style means not having to overdo it with furnishing elements, because they must be chosen carefully. It is often the solution of choice for singles and young couples alike. However, the choice of furnishing a house in modern style should not be left to chance, nor is it sufficient to include a contemporary piece of furniture or a design object.

Modern style for a home, the opposite of classic

The key words if you choose to furnish a house in a modern style are simplicity and functionality. The modern style is the opposite of the classic one: it is based both on practicality and on the real need to have a certain piece of furniture or object in one place in the house rather than another. The materials are innovative, brighter, lighter and simple in their geometry. Modern style furniture must therefore be functional and must lighten the environment, making it freer and simpler.

Furnishing a house in a modern style means less furniture, use of light, no excessive decorations. Ideal is an open space

This is why it is important to avoid inserting too many furnishing elements or furniture when furnishing in a modern style; by doing so you risk occupying too much space, failing in functionality. Natural light should be used , furniture should be free of excessive decoration, and should not be bulky or heavy. Small details are important, such as not leaving rubbish or the water heater in sight, or mixing too many styles together or getting the colours of the walls and furniture wrong.

A modern home generally has an open space or multi-purpose spaces so that, for example, the transition from the kitchen to the living room, and vice versa, takes place naturally by eliminating partitions. When this is not possible, ‘classic’ doors can be replaced with sliding glass doors or retractable doors. Spaces must also be easily adaptable. Let’s take the classic example of the living room table which, in a few movements, can become a work table. Multi-functionality is not only one of the prerogatives of modern style, it is also one of its advantages.

The colours of a house furnished in a modern style. You can never go wrong with white, pastel colours are rejected

As far as the choice of colours is concerned, it is impossible to go wrong by opting for white in a house furnished in modern style. Timeless, trendy, with its charm, it is good for every function and situation. Stronger tones are also suitable for modern furnishings, at least for one wall or for furnishing elements that act as a contrast, while it is better to avoid pastel colours, which are the most distant from the modern style.

Black, like white, has a timeless charm and is undoubtedly elegant; it can also be combined with shades of grey. If you want to choose colours to contrast with white, you can opt for red, electric blue and purple.

Furniture that is too “heavy” does not go well with a modern style home

Don’t forget that the modern style needs a perspective order even in the absence of a clear delineation of lines and geometries. In the modern style it is necessary to be able to move easily from one room to another. While the classic style focuses more on image than on practicality, the modern style must give the house a functional and practical look. High and wide bookcases, heavy tables to move, imposing chairs, do not go well with the modern style. For the same reason it is better to avoid adding accessories such as stools, designer chairs, tables or furnishings to be placed in plain sight on shelves; they can be there but in limited numbers. The excessive purchase of furniture and accessories, even if in a modern style, risks creating a confused style, the result of a mixture of various styles. The reduced number of furniture and accessories also makes it easier and more manageable to clean the rooms.

Installations must be technologically advanced, often integrated with home automation.

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The living room is the room around which a large part of domestic life revolves. It is the space where you meet at the end of the day and relax watching TV, but it is also the place where you welcome guests for lunch or a party. Careful consideration of the furnishings in a design room is essential to make the most of the space available and to create a unique environment that reflects your style.

The perfect style for an impressive design room

Considering the size of the room is the starting point of any interior design project. This is even more true for the furnishing of a living room, since the available space must be exploited to create different areas, each with a precise identity.

A large or open-plan living room can be used in many different ways. A small living room, on the other hand, has constraints that must be taken into account when making furniture and accessory choices.

Once the measurements have been taken and the physical constraints of the room understood, the next step is to define the desired furnishing style. This choice will determine the design, characteristics and colours of the furniture, accessories, textiles and all the decorations in the room.

For a design room, the range of contemporary styles including industrial, modern and Nordic is a good option. Vintage style can also provide excellent inspiration for creating a stylish and trendy interior.

Regardless of the style chosen, the furniture should allow the best possible use of the room. For this reason, the available space should be divided according to the different uses of the room, with a clear distinction between the most convivial area and that intended for relaxation.

Design lounge furniture: each area has its own style

To furnish the area of the living room dedicated to relaxation, you can start by choosing the carpet. Placing a large carpet in this area allows you both to decorate the room elegantly and to visually delimit this area of the lounge from the rest of the room.

The living room carpet should be large enough to cover the area occupied by the sofa and armchairs. A low designer table can also be placed on the carpet, made of wood or a mix of metal and glass, depending on the style chosen for the decor of the room.

The furnishing project can also include coffee tables to be placed to the side of the sofa. This solution has a twofold advantage: it gives the person sitting on the sofa a practical surface to put a glass, a book or the remote control, for example, and serves as a base for additional lamps that increase the amount of light in the room and make the atmosphere warmer and more intimate.

In the dining area of the lounge, on the other hand, it is a good idea to provide a large table and chairs. In this case too, the materials, colours and style will depend on the client’s choices. Rooms furnished in a modern style may have plastic chairs made from recycled materials, while a Scandinavian style room will have chairs in light wood with essential lines.

The walls are another element of the room that must be furnished with the same care reserved for the choice of furniture and furnishing accessories. The colour of the walls should be chosen ensuring that it is coherent with the elements present in the room and that it enhances the characteristics of the environment. For a room with little light, for example, it is good to choose light colours. The monotony of white walls or neutral tones can be broken up with pictures or photos to hang on the walls. Paintings and photos can also become a focal point of the room to which to direct the eyes of those present.

Equally important to give character to the living room is the choice of textiles with which to decorate the room. The curtains on the windows and cushions and blankets used on sofas and armchairs help to define the personality of the room and make the interior design unique. If a contemporary style has been chosen for the living room furniture, for the room’s textiles you can opt either for natural fabrics in neutral colors or for fabrics with brighter colors and geometric patterns.

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The bedroom as a living area – here, wooden designer beds fit perfectly

Wooden designer beds are a popular solution for bedrooms. The bed is not only the place where we sleep, it has become a symbol of relaxation, intimacy and comfort.

Over the years, the bedroom has become a real living area, often small in size compared to a traditional living area, such as the living room, where people no longer just spend the night, but spend time in intimacy and tranquillity, perhaps to work serenely at their desk (with smart working) or rest after a long day’s work.

The sleeping area, which may have had a secondary role in the past, now takes pride of place in modern homes and the bed is the undisputed protagonist. Design beds are created to meet the new and contemporary needs of the customer; production companies carry out continuous research into materials and shapes, combining comfort with aesthetics.

Wooden beds are elegant and functional, finished in many different shades, and meet the needs of those who have little space but still spend many hours in the bedroom.

How wooden beds are made – design elements

The structure can be made of wood as well as the back and side panels. For the latter two, a combination of woods should be considered, perhaps enriched with coloured patinas that go well with the colour of the walls of the room.

Design wooden double beds are available with or without storage units and in various sizes to meet the needs of every type of customer.

Solid wood never goes out of fashion even for designer beds

Beds made of solid wood (the innermost, strongest part of the trunk) are synonymous with longevity and quality. Solid wood has always been used to make beds, and it is still used despite the constant increase in new materials for the production of designer beds. The aesthetic impact is high as well as the reliability and it is a natural product. You can choose the shade of the wood.

Wooden designer beds, the canopy that is back in fashion

Wooden design beds with a more contemporary feel are particularly suitable for minimalist bedrooms, where the wood is enhanced by the original design.

If you want a wooden design bed with storage space, you will find that this space partially lightens the wardrobe load. You can choose between wooden design beds with drop-down storage or with spacious side drawers, which are a winner in terms of practicality.

The version of the wooden beds with a canopy structure is particularly modern; although clearly inspired by history, this model is contemporary and can meet the originality of those who, for example, could install a shoe rack or even a small bookcase under the bed. 

And those who are really looking for that extra touch should definitely consider the design bed model completely surrounded by wood, with essential structures that nevertheless wink at detail.

It is possible to have designer beds made of wood that match everyone’s idea of aesthetic beauty and are, at the same time, comfortable, and original and personalised.

Recycling and wood, how to create an environmentally friendly and truly designer bedroom

Recycling enthusiasts will be happy to know that it is possible to make a structure using ordinary pallets.

For those who need to enhance space, or are looking for an innovative structure, noteworthy are the design beds in wood that are linked by organisational structures such as a desk, bookcase, wardrobes and drawers. For a modern, urban design, it is worth considering making the majority of the room in wood and, consequently, buying a wooden design bed that matches the surroundings.

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A new way of experiencing outdoor spaces

The pandemic has accelerated many existing behaviours, including the desire to experience more and longer outdoor space. Periods of confinement to the home, or in any case with few opportunities to go out and meet friends, have led to an understanding of the importance of being able to receive loved ones in one’s own garden or on one’s own terrace: outdoor spaces, which have always been appreciated, have become an almost indispensable asset, even if one thinks of a simple balcony.

It will therefore be a race to furnish your own outdoor space. Clear trends have already been set in recent years and are likely to continue. From simple functionality, there has already been a major move towards design. Whereas in the past people were satisfied with a table to eat at, now the attention paid to outdoor furniture is similar to that of indoor living.

Design in outdoor furniture, comfort is no longer enough

The aim is not only to create an impression of conviviality, but also to combine this with the sophistication of design choices. This is why cocktail corners have become increasingly popular, with outdoor sofas that can now be compared to indoor sofas in terms of comfort, matching coffee tables, often umbrellas or gazebos to protect from the sun, sometimes hammocks that give a sense of nature and lightness. And outdoor kitchens are becoming more common every year.

In short, real outdoor spaces are created with attention to detail. Outdoor furniture is chosen according to precise criteria. Designers have produced and continue to create furniture in every style, from classic to modern, to satisfy all design lovers and allow them to choose what suits their garden or terrace best, perhaps in coordination with the interior furnishings.

Natural materials are preferred for outdoor furniture

When buying outdoor furniture you should be aware that you have to pay attention to the material, because being outside the objects are exposed to the weather. Instead of materials that were only chosen for their durability, people are now opting for materials that not only have these characteristics but also create an attractive design. In recent years, tables, chairs, outdoor sofas and coffee tables made from all-natural materials such as wicker, wood, brass, rattan and others have become popular. These products are able to behave well in contact with rain and wind and therefore guarantee durability while also taking care of aesthetics. Of course, there is still outdoor furniture in indestructible aluminium or iron, but the design trends are clear.

Style and colours: Design wants minimal, intense colours and jungle.

Although there are all kinds of styles, the most popular is minimal. This means clean, simple lines with little decoration or frills, but not without attention to detail.

Some people dare to use bright colours, probably according to the philosophy that cheerful colours look good outdoors, but the trend is increasingly towards designer outdoor furniture in dark colours, even tark, or intense shades such as ruby, emerald, sapphire, cobalt, matt gold, pistachio and Caribbean blue. If the choice falls on the latter, it is not uncommon to see them combined with black and brown, to create a refined contrast that can accentuate the brightness. The great attention paid to furnishing outdoor spaces can also be seen in the fact that accessories such as vases, umbrellas and even curtains are coordinated.

The upholstery of outdoor furniture has become increasingly comfortable over the years, with a focus on practicality and comfort. One trend in terms of tone is towards floral, a style that could be described as wild or jungle (prints with tropical flowers and leaves, intricate textures, intense colours and a cornucopia of plants), combined with minimalist design of objects.

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Outdoor spaces experienced in different ways, cooking in the garden or on the terrace

Outdoor kitchens respond to changing living needs. There is a trend towards making more and more use of outdoor spaces as places to share time with friends and family, thus increasing the importance of terraces and gardens. The Coronavirus pandemic that has struck the world in recent years has led to a rediscovery of the importance of having spaces outside the home, useful when you are housebound, and the joy of welcoming guests. Furniture trends are adapting accordingly, and outdoor kitchens are also becoming more important. For many people, simply being able to eat outside, whether on the terrace or in the garden, is no longer enough: it is more convenient to have the space directly available for cooking outside, and demand has exploded.

Why stainless steel is the perfect material for outdoor kitchens

What is the best material to use and what should you take into account when you want to buy one? Outdoor kitchens need to be practical, comfortable and, of course, durable, as they can be exposed to the elements outdoors. When considering the choice of your kitchen, a very good option is to use stainless steel. This is a very durable and long-lasting material for long-lasting, functional and modern outdoor kitchens. Their simplicity allows you to integrate these outdoor kitchens into your garden or terrace in the best possible way.

These stainless steel cooktops for outdoor use are perfect for those who do not need to prepare elaborate dishes and choose simplicity and comfort as their first criteria. The material makes it possible to create perfect space-saving solutions, creating a place to cook that is not too bulky and does not disturb the aesthetics, but rather blends in perfectly thanks to simple and essential shapes.

Very often stainless steel outdoor kitchens are mobile, unlike masonry kitchens which are fixed. To ensure greater practicality they can be designed as modular. The position where the cooker will be placed must also be considered, so that its use does not create disturbances with any smells or fumes. Stainless steel is a material that will ensure that the structure is resistant to various types of environment, a factor that cannot be overlooked when deciding to install an outdoor kitchen. As well as having to live with rain and wind, the surface will most likely get much dirtier than those found indoors, so you need a material that is easy to clean. Of course, every outdoor space is different and therefore the optimal solution is in most cases something customised and specially designed.

Outdoor kitchens usually consist of a cooking space, gas or induction, a sink and drawers, and in some cases a fridge if there is space. A barbecue can be integrated if desired. Modularity makes it possible to build stainless steel structures that can be opened and then closed, thus taking up as little space as possible when not in use. With the warm weather approaching, the possible relaxation of the anti-Covid measures that imposed meetings between a few people, and the inevitable desire to be outside, many families are now thinking of equipping their garden or terrace with a kitchen that is therefore outside for a new way of understanding “outside”.

The prices of the structures obviously vary according to demand, and can range from inexpensive solutions to others that require a much more considerable investment. If they are made of stainless steel, they will guarantee resistance and will last a long time, reducing maintenance costs and eliminating the risk of having to get rid of them after a few years. A winning choice for sure!

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Il Piccolo is a company specialising in interior architecture. In the sector we are today a recognized brand, which has been able to become the spokesman of the made in Italy all over the world.

For over 50 years, we have been serving the most demanding customers and the most innovative designers. Born as upholsterers, over time we have become interior designers, having the privilege and the ability to work with the most famous names in the fashion industry and with architects representing the most prestigious names in international interior design.

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