The beauty of Italian design highlighted by Italian bathroom company GESSI during Blogtour Milan
In my opinion,
the Italians win hands down
for great design!
The first time I went to Italy over 25 years ago, I was elated. Similar to France, where every bite of food is delectable, and in England where there are pretty gardens and homes everywhere, Italy fascinates visitors but on every sensory. The Italians are perfectionists, with a a relaxed sensibility. They are gourmands but with a sense of simplicity. Italian fashion is exquisite because of the old-world craftsmanship in the tailoring and detailing. They make delicious wine, but not overly fussy. At every turn, Italian design is a trifecta of perfection tapping into three splendid elements:
symmetry,
simplicity
& beauty
we stopped into Grom in Milan
and sampled perfect gelato.
The Italians get it right
down to every delicious detail.
Italians win at race cars!
Having returned recently from a whirlwind trip with a gaggle of talented and fun design bloggers, we became positively giddy with Italian design. We marveled at every bite of gelato, architecture, fashion, garden, antique and design we came upon. It seems we could not get enough of this magic tonic, and we ended our trip with a visit to Italian kitchen appliance and accessory company, GESSI which became the crown jewel of our trip. We shared a delicious lunch, toured their flagship concept showroom and learned about the genius of this family owned company.
Come take a look...
Happy Nesting
XO Tamara
The traditional Italian garden relies on symmetry and greenery of structured topiaries and hedgerow
to add architectural elements
Some of my favorite wines
are the rustic wines made in Italy. But, this trip was all about discovering Amarone,
a very special wine indeed.
to add architectural elements
are the rustic wines made in Italy. But, this trip was all about discovering Amarone,
a very special wine indeed.
and our hearts skipped a beat...
It is clear that Gessi folks have their finger on the pulse of luxury bath design, offering a customizable water system that is not only "green" (Gessi products are made in Italy in an environmentally friendly facility earning them the highest international certifications), but with a tricked-out changing color light system allowing for a truly decadent bathroom experience and offering home owners a luxury spa in their daily life.
Another favorite from Gessi is their ultra thin, versatile showerhead, Tremillimetri. Measuring a mere 1/10th of an inch it has a low key profile and fits in many spaces, and comes in a rounded or square profile. I like the super polished stainless steel mirror finish to boot. It offers a cascading waterfall feature and with a white LED light option for a truly spa-like experience.
A little bit more about Gessi:
Founded in 1992 by Umberto Gessi, the
company has become Italy’s largest producer of high quality, original-design
bath faucets, sinks, accessories and shower systems, as well as kitchen
faucets. Today Gessi bath fittings grace famous hotels
from the W London to the Armani Milan, as well as notable private residences
such as the Hollywood villa of fashion designer Randolph Duke. All Gessi products are crafted by its
400-member extended family in a small valley at the foot of the Alps, northwest
of Milan. The innovative facility Gessi Park, reclaimed from an abandoned quarry,
uses advanced technology and engineering to meet the highest standards of environmental stewardship.
For example, solar panels heat the factory and almost all water used in
production is recycled, purified and used to irrigate the Park. Gessi products are available here in the United States at select showrooms in North America and worldwide, www.gessi.com
