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New Furniture for Garden and Good Weather

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Our favourite contemporary and modern furniture

Our ideas for furniture in flamboyant pink

Furniture in a new shade of blue

Our ideas for the nude look

Sofas and lounge chairs in tv shows

My Italian Living Ideas for Furniture inspired by spring and nature

We offer modern contemporary TV units adding style to your living room

Literary Furniture Ideas: How Interior Design May Speak of Books

Some Ideas about Hygge from My Italian Living

Suggestions for pieces of furniture that are great for Valentine's Day

My Italian Living Ideas for the Stinging Cold

My Italian Living Ideas for January 2017

My Italian Living Christmas Tips

My Italian Living Ideas for Winter 2016

My Italian Living Ideas for Thanksgiving Day

Our ideas and suggestions for Fall 2016

It can be a hard decision when choosing the right mattress for a child

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Here are a few tips on what to consider when choosing a dining table

Lighting is one of the most important elements in a household

Here's a few tips to help you extend the life of your garden furniture

Here's a few tips on maintaining and keeping your furniture clean

Here's 5 items we think are crucial to keeping a house organised

These tips make sure you're on the right track for Summer decorating

We make you the designer, giving you power to customise key elements

With Easter around the corner, here's a few easy decorating tips

Buying garden furniture can be such a simple yet critical activity

5 Quick tips to improve the appearance of your living room As you know, a living room can never be too perfect and there are always measures that can be taken to improve it. Here are five (5) key factors and tips on how to improve the life of your household: 1. Lighting -...

Evoke a different picture inside your house by making small changes

We all aware of the fact that the most part of residents of the metropolitan cities appreciate the idea of using nature elements in interior. It's quite easy to create interior with nature décor, perhaps, it will be about using driftwood, tree branches and bulks as interior decoration. After the stuffy office, which is more likely furnished with man made material furniture, air conditione...

The  Italian furniture industry is developing together with the technology age. As a result, we are witnessing the examples of the unique implementation of creative ideas of furniture designers and talented craftsmen. Modern manufacturers work hard to bring as much joy and comfort to customers, as possible. Therefore we have all kind of modern dining furniture which fulfil our requirements of everyday life - see more from our di...

Inspiring ideas how to refurbish narrow living room

Transformer Furniture is an excellent option for arranging small apartments. It is particularly convenient for studio-flats, where the same room serves as a living room, dining room and an office. What should you look for when buying such furniture? Design ...

Before you choose a colour for the interior of the apartment, it is necessary to estimate its size and decide in what style you want to arrange your home. Colours should be picked according to the chosen style. And if you have a small apartment, the use of bright colour accents in the interior decoration of rooms will allow to increase the level of feelings space. When choosing colours, designers advice to use the colour wheel (the p...

Trick #1 If you have a lot of things to store, you can use floor-to-ceiling bookcase, where you can arrange your books, folders or baskets to keep all kind of trinkets. Floor-to-ceiling bookcase can be either fixed to the wall or to the ceiling, for creating double sided feature or room separation. If you would like to purchase double sided bookcase, press here...

Home is our world, a place where we can be ourselves, relax, do what we want and how we want, without other people judging us. And it's very important to create one, which can reflect our personality ...

Christmas is approaching our doors and it's time to create festive Christmas interior. There are many trendy Christmas decoration ideas which you can implement into  your interior.  In this article, we would to present 10 DIY Christmas decoration ideas. 1. Cranberry candles ...

In  this article, we would like to introduce you to the interior design trends of shortly coming  2015. As we all know, trends are keep coming back, for example like Retro in 2014. So you don't need to worry, if you think that 2015 trend will be not popular in 2016, as they always tend coming back. ...

Chairs have been in our lives since ancient times, they have used first as functional parts of interior, but throughout the time, they evolved to the not just comfortable pieces, where you can relax, but carry that unique look and personality of its owner. In this article we will show the lounge chairs which can serve as focal points of the room and look at them from artistic point of view. ...

My Italian living doesn't own rights for these pictures, they are taken from pinterest.com One of the latest trends in furniture world is furniture for pets. When we are arranging interior design for home, we tend to forget about the comfort of our four-legged friends. For most of ...

Tables are essential parts of any interior, whether there are dining tables or bedside and coffee tables. Let's look at what types of coffee tables are out there, on the market today. As the population grows, the more we need saving space furniture. As a result, Italian designers invent different designs and mechanisms to respond to the fast growing demand. ...

French parliament withdrawn legal definition of pets as "furniture"

Industrial interior design uses the characteristics of industrial premises. It is based on rough uneven surfaces, old cloth and anything which relates to the industrial production. It's much easier to create industrial interior design with existing materials. For example, if the walls of your home are old and uneven, you can give them worn look and leave a surface unpolished.  ...

If you would like to enter into festive mood on Halloween night, then better and cheaper to get ready with DIY decorations. You want to make sure that the process of preparation will be fun and easy. Of course, you can hire professional decorators and spend of fortune, but the choice is yours. So in this article, we have gathered several ideas on how to decorate your home without spending much.  ...

Everyone is dreaming to have functional entrance hall in which we can fit our outdoor clothes, shoes and other handy stuff which we might need in hurry, for example - umbrella, gloves, various shoe polishes, etc. However, the small size of the room could create a problem at achieving it. So what we can do in this case?  Tips on creating interior for ...

Necessity is a mother of invention.  In the overcrowding metropolitan cities the space optimization is becoming a necessary solution for the interior. Furniture should perform several functions at once. The more the better. As a result we have got amazing transforming furniture that can help us a lot with space issue.   ...

The most important room in any house is a kid's room, as for most of us, kids are the most important part of our lives. Furnishing the kid's room can be a quite complicated task which requires careful consideration. The room should have a high quality finishing as well as functional and safe furniture.  For most of the parents, it'...

Minimalism is one of the most popular movements of twenty first century. It's a new Philosophy which is urging people to live with less and obtain a freedom. However, in despite of continuing growth of minimalists, there are still a lot of myths and misconceptions about minimalism itself. Toda...

We are all dream to have a house which not just comfortable and cosy, but also look stylish and beautiful. The interior of the house can be easily changed in unique and fresh way, if you use contemporary poufs instead of conventional armchairs. This unique piece of furniture can be used as valuable alternative for bed or sofa, and we will never look dull. In addition, resting in this wonderful piece is ineffable pleasure.  ...

The choice of the armchair for your home can affect a number of factors. It's necessary to take into account the purpose of the acquired piece, e.g. is it going to be used as the highlight of the interior, reading place or just for resting? If you are planning to get an armchair for your home office, then it should stimulate your workflow and in any case, it shouldn't create any discomfort. Even though the room interior is playing a big r...

Why rugs? Rugs are the most popular way to cover floors, as they come in various designs, colours, shapes and sizes. They warm us in cold times, serve us as part of décor and as a piece for soft landing, in case of falling down. But there more benefits of having carpets, for example, they reduce echoes, prevent noise (especially for downstairs neighbours), cover defects of flooring and of course, create inviting and cosy atmosphere! So t...

First, we need to give a right definition to the meaning of the words Feng Shui. Feng Shui is a philosophical complex of harmonising your home and yourself with the nature. The words themselves mean - wind and water (translated from Chinese). Feng shui considers in allegorical terms invisible energy that connects architecture, furnishing, surrounding objects, with universe...

If you do not miss opportunity to be fashionable all over - from the colour of your nail polish and the colour of your nail polish and the shape of the tips of your hair to the literary novels and holiday destinations, you can not pass the trends of home decorations. Unexpected and traditional, funny and serious, long-forgotten old or something new and fresh, that's what we get out of fashion tendencies.  ...

Minimalist interior primarily aims to liberate a space from excessive details and to create a sense of freedom. Despite the apparent simplicity, to create living room interior in minimalist style is not that simple.  Main features of minimalist interior: ...

Bedroom is a special room. This is a place for rest, sleep and some privacy. And nothing should disturb the harmony - no creaking doors or dull lighting, no excess furniture. In cluttered room with unnecessary furniture, feels a lack of air and space. Knowledge on how to furnish a bedroom, greatly simplifies this difficult task.  The most important thing is a winning colour ...

The first thing we need to remember while choosing a wardrobe for your bedroom, that it has to be functional. Of course, we want our bedroom to be not just functional, but attractive. Ideally, a spacious room, a bed with magical canopy, elegant bedside tables with unique designer lamps, sophisticated dressing table, probably curtains, marvellous rug and so on. Well, for some of us, w...

Shortly before the birth of the baby, the parents share a common question: how to choose a perfect baby cot? Does it worth to invest money into solid one? Or shall we buy just a cheap one and throw it away after baby grown up? To find baby cots press here. Often, young parents pay attention to the appearance of the baby cot and how it would fit into interior. And, more often deceived by beautiful look, the pa...

Italian baby's furniture has always paid a lot of attention to a special health and safety and eco-friendly requirements. This kind of furniture must meet all expectations of parents and suit in all respects to newborns themselves. Italian baby's furniture is one of the best in the world, therefore if you really decided to get only the best things for your baby, then better to choose furniture from Italy.  Italian baby's furniture ...

Summer time always associates with the best memories, like school breaks, outdoor activities, barbecues, travelling, suntanning, etc. And updating home interior increases the pleasure of such a lovely time, by giving a fresh, inviting look to your home. Of course, everyone wants to have the most fancy, stylish and trendy interior. So shall we crack on and see what are the most trendiest interiors in summer 2014. ...

What to know before choosing a table for your dining room or kitchen?

What do you need to consider before buying chairs? Correct type of chair, its location, desired weight of chair and so on.  Advance preparation will help you save time and make a right choice, achieving functionality whilst still complimenting your other modern dining furniture. Types of chairs First, determine what kind of chair do you want? Upholstered or not, folding, stackable, semi-armchair (chair with armrests)? ...

Living room is one of the main place in the house, which has to be furnished with special diligence and attention. And a centrepiece of living room is a sofa. It's a place where we all relax, read, watch TV and sometimes fall asleep. Therefore it's important to get it right. High quality, durability and comfort are the main factors of choosing a sofa.  All our sofas and sofa beds. Press here How to choose a right size for your ...

Today we will talk about how to choose a right interior for you living room. Living room should be the biggest room in the house, as it gathers the whole family and guests. Therefore it's important to create a cosy and warm atmosphere in there. If you have a studio flat or just a small apartment, then it's really important to segment your place properly.  How to create a stylish interior You should start with a basic cho...

Bedroom has always been a special place. A place where you can relax, abstract yourself from outside world and regain strength. And share it, of course, with someone special. That's why a bedroom is so personal and sacred to all of us in all respects. Some of us try hard to adorn it with fancy accessories, some of us just prefer to keep it clean and simple, but all of us want to have it extremely comfortable and cosy. So what helps us to...

If you are looking for design ideas for your wardrobe, then this post can inspire you. Today we are looking at the wardrobe design from the leading Italian manufacturers, emphasising our attention on sliding door wardrobes, which are ideal saving space solutions. Clean, simple lines define elegance and stylishness. The most popular are modern minimalist design wardrobes. To read more about minimalism, press here. ...

Food is probably the only substance that can evoke more than half of our sense organs. In combination with excellent interior design it will work wonders with the all five organs of perception. Enjoying a lovely lunch, table decorations and food of course are the inalienable things. When the place where you sit affects all your organs of perception, you already know that you are half way to...

Doesn't matter what size is your flat, it will always be not enough space after while. It's a fact. Small studio apartment does not have enough space for even a small coffee table, same as three or four room apartment for gym equipment and house for sauna, pool table, etc.  How to save space at your home and properly arrange necessary things yet still leaving a bit of...

Welcome to our blog! We are happy to introduce our new online furniture store Myitalianliving.com, which went live on the 22nd of April 2014. We sell the finest, carefully selected Italian furniture, which you can buy on our website anytime, anywhere. Our main aim is to ensure we provide the best quality for the best price and our customers receive excellent service and experience. What kind of d...