We don't always think about it when it's not our job, but the choice of colours and materials can have a major impact on the overall look of a space. And when it comes to designing a small space, there are a few things you need to know to avoid making any mistakes. In a small space, too many colours and textures will tend to give an overloaded effect. To avoid this, we advise you to opt for white or even transparent colours, which will visually lighten your space, punctuated by touches of bright colour at strategic points to catch the eye.

Salone del Mobile is not merely an exhibition; it’s a global design summit that encapsulates the essence of creativity and craftsmanship. The 2024 edition emphasized “Sustainability and Innovation,” a theme that resonated throughout the event’s diverse pavilions. Designers, architects, and creatives from around the world converged to showcase cutting-edge furniture, innovative materials, and visionary concepts.

"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away". Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. This minimalist consciousness has been around for some time. But to date it has never had so much impact or strength. We see this trend on a daily basis, often exercised by major brands such as Apple and their simplistic designs, Ikea and their Scandinavian furniture where use is the primary reason for the furniture's existence, and Monoprix, which presents its products in packaging stripped of useless but powerful information.

There's a reason why plants are so popular in the world of design: they're known for their beneficial effects on reducing air and noise pollution, as well as for their positive effect on well-being, as they've been the subject of numerous scientific studies. These have shown that plants aid concentration, reduce stress and anxiety, and purify the air. They are therefore considered to be of great benefit to both our mental and physical health. So many good reasons to find a place for them in your home!

Interior designers must stay abreast of trends, new technologies, and continuously educate themselves to stay at the forefront of their profession. With the rise of AI, a potential for radical transformation opens up, changing the way they conceive and execute their projects.

But the real question is: do these tools have the ability to replace this profession, which is fundamentally a passion-driven career? At Studio Bisson, we were eager to dive into this exciting topic.

Woven reed, lime walls, palm-fringed gabled roofs, Moroccan rugs, raw wooden furniture, and textiles from around the world—this is just a non-exhaustive list of what you will observe in the numerous small, often autonomous buildings that make up Comporta, each with a defined function.