Bathrooms have become a sign of identity in hotels, restaurants, public spaces in general and, especially in the home as a sign of transformation of habits and customs, and of new ways of inhabiting the bathroom. The evolution of bathroom interior design has been astonishing throughout the 20th century and into the 21st century, and…
The climate change that the planet is undergoing is becoming increasingly evident and is also being felt in our homes. We are faced with the need to react to climate change and it is urgent to act through the energy rehabilitation of existing homes and buildings. It is estimated that only 5% of our buildings…
Flash of design trends. Fuori Salone del Mobile and Milan Design Week 22-23 Once a year Milan becomes the undisputed capital of design. The imprint that each edition brings is the inspiration of trends and tendencies (furniture, lighting, fabrics, surfaces, new technologies, craftsmanship tradition…) in interior and exterior spaces of the home, commercial, educational or…
The summer season is coming to end and with it the return to school is approaching. For this reason, we know that it is important to have everything ready for our children’s return to school. Following the recommendation of the Ministry of Health to have a “healthy diet”, increasing the consumption of fresh products, (especially…
Food Waste Risk Index (FWRI) survey conducted by the Silestone Institute among 1,355 people involved in household food management. Almeria, July 19, 2022. According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, about 1,400 million kilos of food are wasted every year in Spain, of which more than 75% corresponds to unused food.…
How to avoid noise pollution at home çAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), noise is one of the environmental factors that causes the most illnesses. As we are used to generating and enduring it, we are not aware of its harmful effects. Constant noise has many negative effects on human health and well-being. Chronic…
June 7th, World Food Safety Day According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), more than 200 diseases are caused by the consumption of unsafe food containing harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemicals (as of 2021). Proper food preservation and handling helps to keep us…
La artesanía, lo natural, el reciclaje y la búsqueda de lo sostenible cobran tendencia en el diseño de interiores Arts & Crafts, a natural and handcrafted design style. Sustainability and the natural as a priority in the design of interior environments. The search for spaces that reflect and connect the outside life inside our homes…
New structures, designs and surfaces to accommodate gardens, plants and orchards at home Barcelona, April 13, 2022 – Nature integrated into homes is the extension of a human concern that has been spreading unchecked for years. An upward evolution that is related to the drive for contact with natural life. Every living green detail at…
On March 9 and 10, the Silestone Institute has organized talks and workshops at Cosentino’s facilities and at the Provincial Palace of the Provincial Council to raise awareness and get involved in this problem that affects us all. Food wastage is a serious issue with ethical implications and socio-economic and environmental repercussions. It is estimated…