Page 49 - Intra Muros October Issue 2025

Functional innovation vs
technological gimmicks
The integration of technology into
luxury furniture has finally matured
beyond novelty. Whereas previous
iterations focused on obvious
features – beds that transformed
into entertainment centres or sofas
with built-in refrigeration – today’s
innovations serve the user without
drawing attention to themselves.

What distinguishes worthy
innovations from mere gimmicks
is longevity, both in terms of
durability and design relevance.
When evaluating mechanised
elements in luxury furniture, buyers
are advised to consider not just how
impressive they appear during a
demonstration, but also how they
will function a decade from now. Ask
yourself these questions:
• Will replacement parts be available?
• Can the mechanism be serviced?

These questions separate investment
pieces from expensive novelties.

Luxury through versatility
Contemporary living patterns have
fundamentally altered our relationship
with space, and luxury furniture
has responded accordingly. The
notion that high-quality pieces must
be imposing or unbendable has
given way to a more sophisticated
understanding of versatility.

Today’s most compelling luxury
Integrated lighting and lighting design furniture designers create pieces that
Lighting plays a fundamental role in creating a warm, welcoming and adapt to different configurations,
sophisticated atmosphere. There’s a greater integration between luxury without sacrificing structural
furniture and its accompanying lighting as we seek to create unique contrasts integrity or aesthetic coherence.
that enhance the beauty and craftsmanship of designer pieces in a home. An Modular systems that once signalled
original lamp can be the piece that provides that distinctive detail needed to compromise now represent thoughtful
elevate a room’s décor. design when executed with precision.
What matters is the quality of
connections, the consistency of
materials and the consideration of
how components interact.

As luxury furniture trends continue to
evolve, one thing remains constant:
the desire for exceptional quality,
impeccable craftsmanship and
timeless elegance.

By incorporating these hot trends into
your interior design, you can create
a space that is both on-trend and
deeply personal, reflecting your unique
style and taste.

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