Scavolini and world-renowned Italian designer, Fabio Novembre, team up to give us the homes we so rightfully deserve in the 21st century
"Dandy is a word that brings to mind uniqueness and breaking the mould," says Fabio Novembre, the Italian designer best known for expressive art often seen in his furniture, interiors, and installations.
His kind of innovative forward-thinking is what's brought him and Scavolini, one of the biggest players in the furniture industry, together. Their fantastic collaboration, called Dandy Plus, reimagines the 21st-century approach to the kitchen, the living room, and the bathroom.
"In the partnership with Novembre Studio, we started by thinking about the increasingly pervasive role of technology in our everyday activities and in our homes, and ended up creating a smart and comprehensive project," Fabiana Scavolini says. "By incorporating Alexa, we gave Dandy Plus a voice: a smart, innovative and comprehensive project, designed for everyone who wants an all-over digital experience at home too".
Their vision? A kitchen that "talks", with the voice of Alexa, that will also help homeowners interact and check all their appliances, be it to consult a recipe, entertain with background music, or even order food online. This is the world's first furniture system that's been specially designed with a built-in Alexa, and it's one that aims to bring communication, change, and collaboration to the forefront of your living space.
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The Kitchen
The distinguishing feature of the Dandy Plus smart home is the Task Bar, an equipped bar found underneath wall units and secured to the wall. The Task Bar is where the Alexa-compatible smart speaker is placed; it's the main control that helps activate home automation functions by voice. Be it for the lights, the music, or any other compatible appliance, the Task Bar is to be your best friend at your new smart home.
The Task Bar also features power outlets, USB ports, shelves, accessories, and containers, all of which are highlighted by customisable elements in Coral Red, Mustard Yellow, Agave Blue, Prestige White, or Slate Black. In true Novembre fashion, these bright colours are also complemented with elegant aluminium or bronze handles made of recycled plastic.