Τhis year marks the 55th edition of the international salone del mobile in milan — the world’s most important event on the design calendar. the week-long program brings forth special events, exhibitions and product presentations, where everyone who’s anyone on the international furniture and manufacturing scene comes together to observe and get-in-tune with the latest industry developments. the salone del mobile is the place where new products are launched annually, and is the must-see sectoral appointment every year, continuously reaffirming milan’s role as the capital of design. from april 12th-17th, 2016, over 300,000 exhibitors from more than 160 countries will be showcased at the city’s fairgrounds in rho.

 Αs it is an even calendar year, the 2016 salone del mobile presents the biennial eurocucina exhibition, its collateral event FTK (technology for the kitchen); alongside the international bathroom exposition. spread out over 23,000 square metres, eurocucina brings forth 120 international brands who will highlight their quality kitchen products, responding to the steady rise in demand for functionality from increasingly savvy consumers. featuring 40 exhibitors over 12,000 square meters, the collateral FTK (technology for the kitchen) presentation is dedicated to built-in electrical appliances and cooker hoods; and related cutting edge technology that has been developed for the world of cooking that bring an innovative dimension of connectivity to the realm of the kitchen. the accompanying international bathroom exhibition, with 200 exhibitors spread over 19,000 square meters, is set to showcase innovative solutions for personalizing the domestic space with a particular focus on wellness and self-care.