Who invented the mattress? From straw to memory foam
The mattress has no single inventor: from 77,000-year-old bedding to pocket springs, latex and memory foam, here are the milestones with dates and sources.
Author: Sonia Carrera
Bauhaus furniture: history, iconic pieces and how to furnish in Bauhaus style
Wassily armchair, Cesca chair, MR10 and Barcelona: the most famous Bauhaus furniture, the principles of Gropius’ school and its legacy today.
Bed headboard: types, materials, sizes and design ideas
Upholstered, wooden, metal or adjustable bed headboard: what it is for, how tall and wide it should be and how to choose the right one.
Greige colour: what it is, how to choose it and what goes with it
Greige is a neutral between grey and beige: how to read its undertone, use it on walls and pair it with furniture and materials.
Italian design lamps: the icons, the brands to know and how to choose
From Arco to Pipistrello, from Tizio to Atollo: the most famous Italian design lamps, today’s brands and how to choose the right light.
Italian designer sideboards: the brands to know and the signature model of each
Bonaldo, Moroso, Cattelan Italia, MDF Italia, Gervasoni and more: the Italian designer sideboard brands, with materials and sizes to help you choose.
Taupe colour: what it is, colour combinations and home decorating ideas
Taupe is a warm grey with a brown base: which colours go with it and how to use it on walls, furniture and floors, room by room.
Cattelan Italia: history, designers, icons and 2026 collection
Cattelan Italia from 1979 to the 2026 collection: its history, designers, five signature designs and three documented real-world projects. Chapter one of Design Icons, by ArredareModerno.com, an authorised retailer.
Italian designer beds: the brands to know and the signature model of each
Bonaldo, Gervasoni, Moroso, Cattelan Italia, MDF Italia and more: the Italian designer bed brands and the signature model of each.
Famous Italian architects: the names that changed architecture, from the Renaissance to today
Famous Italian architects from the Renaissance to today: Brunelleschi, Palladio, Bernini, Ponti, Aldo Rossi, Renzo Piano and the work to see for each.
