Cosmopolitan design products: bring the world’s most beautiful capitals into your home

Just as man has changed over the years, the environment in which he lives has also evolved. Indeed, with the arrival of the modern age, the curious and traveller aspect of man came to the fore. This led to the emergence of cosmopolitan design: it is a style aimed at expressing and displaying knowledge, cultural knowledge and all that distinguishes man today.

Nowadays, cosmopolitan design, understood as a reflection of human culture and knowledge about the world, is increasingly popular. Below are some examples of cosmopolitan design inspired by some of the world’s most beautiful capital cities: London, Paris, Madrid, Rome and Tokyo.

What is cosmopolitan design? The characteristics

In recent years, cosmopolitan style has become more and more established and popular. It is a design that mirrors the cultural knowledge and information that characterises the man of today. Nowadays, the human being is no longer naive and unaware of his surroundings and the outside world. On the contrary, the main characteristic of the modern era is the desire to know and discover more and more. An inquisitive, knowledgeable and informed man needs to live in an environment that bears witness to his being. Consequently, the cosmopolitan style was born with this very purpose: to make the home a mirror of man’s cultural and social essence. Below are some cosmopolitan design ideas inspired by the world’s most beautiful capital cities.

London: the English style and its elegance

Better known as British style, the English style is characterised by a design linked to tradition and values of the past, presenting a retro and Shabby Chic essence. To create a warm and cosy London-style ambience, it is best to use soft, muted shades such as cream or salmon. In addition to the usual furnishings, vintage details scattered throughout the room are what characterise this style and can enhance a return to tradition. Whether single objects in restoration, carpets, pictures with antique frames or small decorative elements displayed, perhaps, in a sideboard with a showcase, the English elegance will seem to come out of these very details, spreading throughout every room of the house.

Showcase / Wall Cabinet Paris Tonin Casa

With a structure in wood and lacquered glass, the Paris Tonin Casa display cabinet is one of the most popular Modern Furniture proposals. In addition to being available in different finishes and colours, it is possible to request the application of LED spotlights. Finally, the Paris display cabinet is a product with a modern design, exuding great charm in its surroundings.

Paris: French cosmopolitan design and its chic essence

The main aesthetic advantage of the French style is that it is characterised by a sophistication and chic essence that make it an absolutely unique and unparalleled design. From a chromatic point of view, this style is characterised by colours such as gold, white and black. As far as furnishing accessories are concerned, on the other hand, wooden elements are typical: for example, wooden tables and wooden chairs are very typical, as are other furniture and accessories usual in the living area. Generally speaking, the Parisian style is never heavy or excessive in quantity: the French tend to prefer quality, through the use of a few pieces of furniture but of the best essences.

Velis PA Potocco armchair

The Velis PA Potocco armchairs from the Arredare Moderno catalogue are characterised by a structure with legs in solid ash wood and a seat upholstered in various fabrics. This seating model is ideal for elegant and classy living spaces.

Madrid: Spanish style and its eccentricity

Spanish décor, thanks to its almost unique and distinctive character, is impossible not to recognise. Indeed, Spanish interiors are characterised by majestic furniture and furnishings, eccentric and bright colours and finishes rich in details and particularities. One element that characterises the Spanish style, especially with regard to cupboards and tables, is walnut wood. This design also favours wood in darker and stronger shades, often combined with wrought iron solutions.

Table Share Capo D’opera

Arredare Moderno presents a series of design and quality solutions for wooden tables in its catalogue. The Share Capo D’opera table is a rectangular model with a cosmopolitan and contemporary design, with a structure made of wood panels. The table has a compact and solid essence, where the stylistic part is enhanced by linear, precise and essential shapes, in perfect modern style.

Rome: Made in Italy and its history

Italy is one of the most famous countries in the world in the furniture sector thanks to the quality and value of its design. To furnish a home in perfect Made in Italy cosmopolitan design, it is preferable to use soft and light colour combinations, such as earth tones, which are ideal for creating a cosy and warm environment. Generally, this light palette is also found in furniture, so as to spread balance and harmony throughout the room. With the aim of being as hospitable as possible and inviting socialising, the Italian style favours large furniture and furnishings such as three-seater sofas, armchairs and spacious dining tables.

Agon Désirée 2 and 3 seater linear sofa

Among the various proposals in the Arredare Moderno catalogue, the Agon Désirée 2 and 3-seater sofa features a solid wood structure and fabric or leather upholstery. The sofa is ideal for a modern, linear style and, moreover, adapts perfectly to large rooms, guaranteeing maximum comfort.

Tokyo: Japanese cosmopolitan design and oriental culture

When furnishing a home with Japanese cosmopolitan design, it is good to know that this style is perfectly suited to modern and contemporary furnishing solutions. In general, Japanese houses are characterised by large living spaces, both in the living and sleeping areas. Among the most commonly used materials are natural solutions such as wood and, above all, bamboo. With regard to colours, on the other hand, it is preferable to use a neutral and harmonious palette, capable of emanating the tranquillity of nature. Japanese spaces, finally, are very bright: consequently, it is a good idea to opt for large windows and balconies to ensure natural light or, alternatively, for a large central chandelier.

Liza Slamp pendant lamp

Modern furniture offers the Liza Slamp pendant lamp as a solution for the central chandelier. The model features a design in a perfect mix between modernity and the Baroque era and is equipped with LED bulbs that guarantee homogeneous and compact brightness. The Liza lamp, therefore, thanks to the quality of its design and efficiency matches both a minimalist ambience and a more cosy and warm one.