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Chiara Bastianelli

Chiara Bastianelli
CEO and and Marketing Manager at DFN - Italian outdoor design company providing you with first-class, customized outdoor furniture and services.
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Iron patio furniture: 4 tips to keep it impeccable over time

Posted by Chiara Bastianelli on Sep 24, 2021 5:14:29 PM
September 24, 2021

Solid, compact, and super durable, a timeless material: iron is one of the most used quality materials in the construction of luxury outdoor structures and the design of outdoor furniture elements. Thanks to its surprising technical and aesthetic properties, iron offers functionality and style in unique furnishing proposals, ideal for setting up refined outdoor spaces.

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Luxury modern outdoor kitchen as a style statement: discover Samuele Mazza's Collection

Posted by Chiara Bastianelli on Sep 3, 2021 9:00:00 AM
September 3, 2021

The luxury outdoor kitchens by Samuele Mazza offer modern designs and excellent performance with an elegant appearance. This special formula, which integrates aesthetics and technology, makes the brand ideal to tastefully furnish the outdoor spaces of the most luxurious homes.

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Outdoor furniture 2021 what not to miss to stay on top of the latest trends

Posted by Chiara Bastianelli on Aug 20, 2021 9:00:00 AM
August 20, 2021

In the world of furniture, trends are renewed from year to year. Aesthetic influences, styles, innovations, colors, new technologies, and ideas of comfort change cyclically; that’s the reason why it’s important to keep up with the times and what comes with them.

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Luxury Furniture Fair: what customers are looking forward to at the upcoming Salone del Mobile 2021

Posted by Chiara Bastianelli on Jul 26, 2021 9:00:00 AM
July 26, 2021

DFN is always looking for new ways to tell its story, communicate with its clients, and express new emotions and splendor every year through new collections and furnishings of great aesthetic appeal.

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How DFN is getting ready for the Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2021

Posted by Chiara Bastianelli on Jul 22, 2021 10:07:24 AM
July 22, 2021

Last year's highly anticipated annual edition of the Salone del Mobile di Milano was canceled due to the Covid-19 health emergency. Despite the cancellation of the 59th exhibition, many companies in the furniture sector have decided to invest in new ways of promoting and communicating in the digital universe.

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Choosing a modern conservatory: does the climate of the country where it’s installed matter?

Posted by Chiara Bastianelli on Jul 2, 2021 8:00:00 AM
July 2, 2021

A structure conceived in the nineteenth century appears more current than ever, thanks to its essential lines and the minimalist spirit of the construction, made of only a few materials that are always of the highest quality. A conservatory is a luxury, timeless option that will add value to its housing unit. And if well built, it can be used as an extension of the home all year round, in every season.

But how does the climatic situation of the reference area influence the selection of the perfect conservatory and its construction materials?

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How to design a conservatory as an integral element of the landscape

Posted by Chiara Bastianelli on Jun 18, 2021 10:33:31 AM
June 18, 2021

A real work of art: a conservatory is a structure with an unmistakable design, extraordinarily current despite being conceived, in the form we know it, in the nineteenth century. This construction is very light and at the same time majestic, albeit imposing, and is made of glass with a very delicate appearance, enriched by details and coverings in materials that give a clear idea of luxury.

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3 Mechanical systems that can be used to cool or heat a conservatory

Posted by Chiara Bastianelli on Jun 4, 2021 10:25:11 AM
June 4, 2021

The warmth of the domestic environment and the breath of the external landscape: a conservatory, or winter garden, is a one-of-a-kind space. The structure combines the comfortable character of a house’s interior with the openness of the natural scenery, thanks to the large windows that dress its steel structure, making it welcoming, open, and airy at the same time.

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How to harmoniously integrate a luxury outdoor kitchen project with the rest of the outdoor setting

Posted by Chiara Bastianelli on May 21, 2021 9:00:00 AM
May 21, 2021

Designing an outdoor space that can be enjoyed by the whole family and all your friends and guests means creating an environment that satisfies all the needs of the those who will live there and who will visit. For this reason, you can’t go without a typically convivial place, where you can prepare, cook, and consume good food in the company of others.

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6 Things to know to keep your outdoor fabrics as good as new

Posted by Chiara Bastianelli on May 7, 2021 9:00:00 AM
May 7, 2021

Outdoor fabrics are different from the fabrics we use inside our homes, and they are not all the same. High-quality outdoor fabrics must last over time and withstand wear and tear from atmospheric agents: sunlight, UV rays, rain, hail, wind, frost, humidity. Today, we have many more choices: outdoor fabrics range from PVC mesh to eco-leather, acrylic fabrics and lush satin, linen, velvet, and chenille products.

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