i Saloni, the major furniture trade show has returned for 2009 to the Milan Fairgrounds at Rho with a full complement of new products and concepts and accompanying events including The Salone Internazionale del Mobile, Euroluce and SaloneSatellite. i Saloni continues to be recognised by companies as the best possible marketing tool as it sold out its entire 202,350 square metres of exhibition and had a waiting list of 30,000 square metres during this looming recession; a small but  much-needed indication of positivity in these difficult times.

The International Furnishing Accessories Exhibition – in its 32nd edition – continued to offer a wide variety of goods varying enormously from standalone pieces to coordinates in classical, modern and trendsetting future designs from young, up and coming designers.  With over 1,500 exhibitors this year, the show gave us a glimpse into the house of the future: presenting us with the most innovative designs within the furniture sector.

Key trends for the 2009 show included tangerine orange that brings a burst of vibrancy to everything from sofas to chairs to standing shelves.  Last year's 'nature modern' sees continued popularity as designers bring nature indoors with modern shapes and techniques that increase functionality and enhance aesthetics.

Immerse yourself in a plethora of products with our comprehensive report on the show.  Products, ranging from lighting and home accessories, to dining room furniture and storage solutions are organised by furniture type and room for your convenience. For comprehensive reports on i Saloni’s International Bathroom Exhibition and the Salone Satellite, click on the links below.

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•    A key colour observed throughout the I Saloni 2009 show is tangerine orange which appears frequently in sofas.  Tangerine orange added a nice burst of vibrancy to the otherwise typical furniture colour palette of basic black, white, cream and grey.  Driade’s fuschia couch was also a welcomed break from the subdued colour palette.
•    Classic sofa styles remained at the forefront of design for 2009 but for retailers wishing to provide an interesting ultramodern alternative, opt for Futura’s unconventional couch in the key colour, tangerine orange.

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