The Mint dining furniture collection was designed by Monica Graffeo for Arflex Furniture. In the chair and barstool she has captured the shape of a circle and built it into an attractive design. The collection of circles entices the onlooker to evaluate this simple, but effective design and invite them in to take a seat. When I first saw this I thought about George Nelson's famous Marshmallow sofa chair and how he made the circle famous in his midcentury modern classic. More information: here.

If you happen to be a fan of modern Italian interior design, then you certainly heard of Alf Da Fre, an important brand in the field. Today we decided to show some of their ideas on minimalist and contemporary home arrangements. These particular pictures are of 10 different living-rooms, all having a well determined personality. We enjoy the use of colors that stand out in some of the interiors, however remaining subtle.  You will also notice some ideas in black and white, and we are happy to share them with you. Some details are worth mentioning, such as the pillows meant for seating, the original lamps and of course a lot of decorating items that can easily attract one’s attention. Which one do you prefer?

The essence of Japanese traditional sitting life style arranged with time and space is making a space which can change multipurposely. Just the variety of this simple life, is a sense of beauty of Japanese living which goes in present-day. Japanese interior design makes careful use of space and light and always takes into account the concept of yin and yang. The Zataku dining table from Hara Design is cool furniture for anyone who likes to decorate their home on minimalist Japanese style. Zatuku dining furniture set featuring Zaisu chairs which are popular as traditional Japanese seating that have a back and cushion, but no legs. – Via – Homedit

Take a look this fine collection of living room furniture from Natuzzi. They specialize in living room sofas and furnishings and have quite a variety of sofa sets in leather and fabrics for the living room. We thought the following pictures that Natuzzi has put up on their site would serve as a good source of inspiration for aspiring sofa buyers.

Contemporary furniture makers have been taking a new approach when it comes to decorations. Most of them embraced the minimalist style with elegantly shaped objects and clear spaces. Such an example is a collection from the creative folks from Presotto Italia. Their ultra-modern furniture looks outside the traditional box bringing functionality and beauty all together. Treat for the eye, their ultra modern living rooms have warm colors and elegant furnishings along with the Italian finesse that wins you over in no time.