Fantoni at Studio Creo

The company, the beating heart of the Group, is located in Osoppo in the province of Udine. Fantoni is a successful industrial entity on the international market of in the production of office furniture, chipboard and MDF panels.

From the self-production of energy to the development of new materials, from the ergonomic research to sustainable design, from the production of glues and resins to cultural promotion the circuit is constantly renewed as we keep our eye on an unchanging goal: people and their health and comfort.

The Fantoni collection at Studio Creo consists of office systems, accoustic panelling, radiant systems, coverings & boards/laminates.

Founded in 1882 by Achille Fantoni, the company grew from a craftshop to an industrial firm in the 1920s. The formal evolution of furniture production in those years reflects the budding concept of "industrial design"; an insistence on stylistic precision and the development of Fantoni's own thoughts about liveability and function opened the company's doors to large-scale jobs offered by the government and the international markets.

In 1974 Fantoni earned a permanent place in the history of furniture making, when its "Serie 45°"-designed by architects Gino Valle and Herbert Ohl-was displayed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The company's move to its new headquarters in Osoppo, designed by Gino Valle, and its pioneering introduction of MDF panels in 1979 were major turning points for the company's growth and the definition of the Fantoni Group.

Since 1980, when Novolegno was founded, Fantoni has been busily acquiring interests and expanding into new markets. Fantoni's commitment to research and total design-based at the Fantoni Research Centre since its creation in 1996-won it the Industrial Design Association's Compasso d'Oro alla Carriera in 1998. Now run by Marco Fantoni and his sons Giovanni and Paolo, the group has six companies and over 1,200 employees.

Fantoni has been the connoisseurs of wood since 1882. Ever since, a culture of design, cutting-edge technologies and the verticalization of processes has guided Fantoni's growth.

For more information, log on to www.fantoni.it.

Lighting Trends

Lighting plays an important role in every corner of  one’s house. Indirect or mood lighting are options customers enjoy today for the evenings whereas direct lighting or bright lighting has become the order of the day. Lighting in the living room is gearing towards creating a relaxed and comfortable mood. One should aim for layers of light, and position light sources in a way so they form roughly a triangle to ensure good distribution of illumination. Table lamps that focus the light down will encourage people to sit down and relax. 

The overlapping arcs of light illuminate the seating instead of the upper walls, sending the message to sit. Indirect or mood lighting is also very well appreciated and makes the room look warmer. Having many windows in the house allows bright light in during the day and be it one’s bedroom, living room, bathroom or kitchen, having expansive windows has become a necessity for designer interiors today. Infact interior doors with decorative glass panels also helps in natural light to come in further adding to one’s home décor. 

If privacy is a concern, doors with obscure glass blocks are available so one can enjoy privacy while letting in natural light. For bathrooms and kitchens lighting has to be great. One opts for direct or indirect lighting basis the mood of a person. For a warmer look, indirect lighting works wonders. Here are some trends that have made lighting interesting for all of us –

• White is the little black dress of interior design. It is the most versatile shade on the color wheel – equally perfect for an urban loft, a cozy cottage, a kid-filled suburban home or a mountain retreat. White looks great with every wall color and can break up heavy dark wood tones, brightening a space with its color, as well as being a light source. White Lamps for a table or hung from the wall create a designer look as it also compliments the straight line method of contemporary furniture trends one adopts these days.
• The latest trend is lighting as a sculpture for the home, truly making it a focal point, similar to art. Design inspirations for these types of fixtures come from sculptures and other artwork. Not everyone can afford a piece of artwork for their home, and most don’t know where to start. An elaborate light fixture can be the focal point, whether it’s hung over the dining room table, kitchen buffet, or in the foyer. Lighting fixtures can be as varied as art itself, helping homeowners express their personal style and design choices.
•  Fixtures made of solid glass appeal to homeowners with a modern eye for design. Soft, neutral colors accent the room without overwhelming it. All glass chandeliers are an alternative to traditional light fixtures, though the shape is traditional, the use of all glass makes it edgy. Blue is today’s new neutral lending a quiet sophistication to any room.
• Every room is a blank canvas, just waiting for the right lighting fixture. Gone are the days of a single chandelier over your grandmother’s dining room table. Interest in home décor and design has led to the use of lighting fixtures in unexpected places. Try hanging two pendants together over a breakfast buffet and mini table lamps over bedside tables.

Happy Easter weekend everyone :)

MAB Wardrobes at Studio Creo

A meticulously designed, clean lined wardrobe with the touch of beautiful colors creates an aesthetic of beauty & elegance.  The Italian wardrobe innovator; MAB provide ideas to personalize your space with beautiful and practical hardwearing three-layer constructed wardrobes offering attractive undying patterns that perfectly adapts with the interiors of the room. The best part of MAB wardrobes is that they offer multiple color options to choose according to the theme of the room and this will certainly impress you with its innovations!

Parushni Aggarwal, Owner & Creative Director Studio Creo asserted that “Functionally beautiful is the right word when we talk about MAB Wardrobes. They are exclusively produced in Italy with carefully selected materials to make sure that the consumers get the best of designs with excellent finishing. MAB has realized the requirement of consumers looking beyond the basic function of wardrobes therefore they have come up with path-breaking designs, innovation to give your home a panache look. Studio Creo & MAB share the philosophy of quality products, ground-breaking designs and after-sales service”.

The range has been designed to provide consumers an easy one stop solution to create their ideal wardrobe space. Easy to fix, MAB wardrobes are spacious enough to give you a liberty to organize cloths & accessories at ease. Seamless Sleek designs, multiple color options, plenty of shelves encourage a dialogue between the user and the piece. MAB wardrobes are embedded with Utility clips & Hinges, full extension drawers, magnetic door catches, excellent locking system with security, adjustable shelves, Durable, scratch resistant etc.  The unique patented anti-microbial epoxy powder coating inhibits growth of bacteria to keep your much loved cloths safe. 

“Studio Creo will continue to scout the globe to bring the most innovative home furnishings, high in quality and best product value to our precious customers. Our main focus is on elegance, quality and longevity with a timeless décor”, she added.

Do's and Don't's in Kitchen Design

Kitchens need to be both beautiful and functional as it is a place for socialising among family and close friends. This raises a double challenge of do’s and don’ts in kitchen design.

The sink, stove and refrigerator are the kitchen triangle, the area of greatest activity which requires careful planning and unobstructed access. Sinks need to be installed in close proximity to the plumbing, but often kitchens are designed with the sinks installed right above the plumbing or in a poor location. The sum of all the legs in a work triangle should not be less than ten feet and greater than twenty-five feet.

Almost every kitchen design has wasted space, but this can be minimised with adequate planning and forethought. For small kitchens; consider installing extra long upper cabinets with moulding for extra storage space. Always install cabinets over the refrigerator as a potential storage space for large or seasonal kitchen items.

The kitchen is one room where you can’t afford to have poor lighting specially while handling sharp kitchenware. Consider adding lighting directly above all the main working areas, use pendant lights or a series of mini-pendants in areas where these can enhance the lighting and beauty of the kitchen. Also, install under-cabinet lighting as an additional way to ensure that the counters have sufficient lighting for common kitchen tasks.

 The best of kitchen design fades in the presence of foul smelling air. Inexpensive range hoods simply circulate dirty, stale air, while a good ventilation system will help improve the quality of your indoor air and also help keep your kitchen cleaner.

Knife blocks are space suckers. A mounted knife rack, on the other hand, keeps your tools within reach — while at the same time tucked out of the way.

A built-in shelves encroaches on square footage by mere inches and provides ample previously unused storage in return.

A rolling cart is the small kitchen's bff . Wheel it out when you need some more counter space, slide it to the side when you don't.

These days, with the advent of recycling, dealing with trash in kitchen design has gone beyond sticking a bin under the sink.

Some useful tips for your door 

Small spaces where items are stored can be ornamented with pocket doors. These doors are an essential feature towards making your room look eclectic and echo an organized space. You can consider making your kitchen functional and utilitarian through paned-glass pocket doors that could disappear whenever you want them to and appear when you are in search of some necessary item.
 Moreover, shoji screens, sliding doors and wooden panes are gaining popularity in order to partition the dining room and the kitchen. Another kitchen door idea is the frosted glass pantry door which keeps functional features within its bounds.
Let light play with glass - Interior doors with decorative glass panels that help bring in natural light add to a home’s décor. If privacy is a concern, opt for a door with obscure glass blocks so you enjoy privacy while still letting in natural light.
Combination - A wooden door with metal details is another trendy fashionable door that would storm the markets in 2014; because of its elegant touch and prevention in invading of privacy when integrated within bedroom and the master bedroom.
For living room door, the exterior door style should be in sync with the interior door style to maintain the continuity & harmonious flow & feel to your home. Most door manufacturers offer several lines of interior and exterior doors that homeowners can mix and match.
For top-end homes, bespoke design is a must have – suitable for those homeowners who are looking for a signature look that really sets them apart. 

Creo- Holi Special

Holi Hai!!

Holi, the festival of colours is one of the major festivals of India. It also symbolizes the celebration of the good over evil. It is the time when the whole country is drenched with different colours and with a lot of joy and enthusiasm. This festival gives people the liberty to enjoy their hidden crazy self and let loose.

 It is also the ‘springtime’ which is seen as a time of growth renewal, rejuvenation, a new life being born etc. It also means the start of better times. It is the season after the cold and dull winters when people are welcoming the beautiful sunny days back. This season symbolizes colors, blossoms, brightness, happiness etc.

So in this festive season of colours, bring home the colours of Holi to your home. Make your home look more beautiful and attractive by adding colourful furnitures such as chairs, tables, beds, sofa’s etc. Along with furniture decorative items such as lamps, flower vases, stands etc. could be an add on to enjoy the festival and welcome the spring season.

Try out our various colorful furniture and decoratives of different brands at Studio Creo and add colors to your life every day.