KARTELL REDEFINES LIVING — WHEN THE SOFA BECOMES THE CENTER OF HOME LIFE
Published by Sugar & Cream, Wednesday 29 April 2026
Images courtesy of Kartell
A Modular, Fluid Vision of Comfort for Contemporary Living
Rooted in a legacy of design innovation and material experimentation, Kartell sharpens its vision of contemporary interiors—where the sofa emerges as the true center of the living space. No longer a secondary element, it defines the atmosphere, shaping how a home is experienced, inhabited, and shared.

AALAND
The collection unfolds as a complete, transversal system of seating—modular, enveloping, and designed to move seamlessly between indoor and outdoor environments. Conceived as part of a continuous spatial narrative, each piece interacts effortlessly with the next, balancing clean lines, considered proportions, and material innovation to create interiors that feel open, intuitive, and deeply personal.

AALAND
This vision is further reinforced by a growing commitment to responsible design. Each piece is developed with longevity in mind, featuring components that can be easily disassembled and materials aligned with circular processes—bringing a more conscious sensibility to contemporary living.
![]()
Presented by Interni Cipta Selaras
Among the highlights, BONHEUR DU JOUR by Philippe Starck introduces comfort as an essential experience. “Comfort is not a luxury, but a right—an intimate space to fully let go.”
Generous in form yet fluid in line, it becomes a personal refuge—an object designed not only to support the body, but to hold moments of stillness.

ASIA
With AALAND, Patricia Urquiola reimagines seating as a landscape. “Like islands that come together, comfort becomes a landscape—open, evolving, and shared.”
Modules connect organically, allowing configurations to shift with ease—encouraging interaction, adaptability, and a more fluid way of inhabiting space.

ASIA
Meanwhile, ASIA by Piero Lissoni offers a quieter, more essential expression. “Elegance lies in simplicity—where form becomes essential, and comfort speaks quietly.”
Defined by clarity of line and balanced proportions, the design moves effortlessly across contexts, now enriched with sustainable materials and an outdoor extension that broadens its reach.

BONHEUR DU JOUR
Through this collection, Kartell proposes a living concept that is fluid, intuitive, and distinctly human—where the sofa is no longer just a place to sit, but the element that defines the space itself.

BONHEUR DU JOUR
GERVASONI TAPIES GETS INTO THE GROOVE
Gervasoni’s Tapies gives clean-lined cabinets a more expressive edge through tactile concrete, rhythmic detailing and a playful approach to surface.
read moreART JAKARTA 2026 HAS MORE THAN ART ON ITS MIND
Come for the art, stay for the unexpected. Art Jakarta 2026 brings together galleries, immersive installations, creative collaborations, and new...
read moreLOUIS VUITTON X SINGER TAKES TO THE ROAD: WHEN THE ART OF TRAVEL BECOMES A PORSCHE 911
Louis Vuitton and Singer Vehicle Design turn two Porsche 911s into moving expressions of craftsmanship, travel and contemporary luxury.
read moreWITTMANN: THE ART OF SLEEP
Wittmann’s The Art of Sleep brings artisanal craft, bespoke design and personalised comfort together to create a private sanctuary, where every detail...
read moreTOTO X YUNI JIE: "TOTO in Color"
TOTO x Yuni Jie launches 'TOTO in Color', featuring an outdoor art installation and a sculpture garden inspired by Indonesia's heritage.
read moreW RESIDENCE IN SOUTH JAKARTA BY MICHAEL CHANDRA
Michael Chandra, founder of MNCO Studio Design has created the W Residence with an aesthetically pleasing, practical, and pleasant home from all...
read more
