Stories

Working Confidently with Colour Through Material

In spatial design, colour is often treated as a visual layer — added late, or softened to ensure broad acceptance. In material-driven environments, it becomes something more tangible: a tool for shaping atmosphere and emotional response.

Stone Designs: Leather Giving Each Piece a Distinct Personality

For more than three decades, the Madrid-based studio Stone Designs has collaborated with international brands across furniture, lighting and product design. Founded by Cutu Mazuelos and Eva Prego, the studio has built a reputation for creating objects with character — pieces that are approachable, playful and designed to connect with people on an emotional level.

Look good, feel good, do good

While the automotive industry certainly has its mainstays, it would be wrong to assume the same old materials are going into the cars of tomorrow. From sourcing and processing to the handling of scrap, there is a huge degree of innovation.

Sancal: Colour as Language, Leather as Form

For Sancal’s CEO, Esther Castaño López, colour is not an afterthought but a language. That language found its natural counterpart in Tekla Evelina Severin’s updated Elmonordic collection for Elmo — a palette shaped by emotion, nuance and bold expression.

Poltronova: Icons Upholstered for Generations

This October, Elmo’s Madrid showroom hosts a rare exhibition of Italian design history. To mark the occasion, we sat down with Roberta Meloni, CEO of Poltronova, to talk about the company’s enduring vision and its long-standing collaboration with Elmo leather.

Matre: Reviving Craft, Sustaining Legacy

Matre preserves local craftsmanship through contemporary production rooted in tradition. Their ambition? To create honest, lasting furniture made in Norway, designed to live for generations.

Unique Colours by Jaime Hayón

Jaime Hayón, a celebrated designer known for his ability to merge art and design with a playful yet sophisticated aesthetic, has worked with Elmo to curate a selection of colours for the Vuelta armchair. Designed for the Austrian furniture brand Wittmann, the Vuelta chair is a statement piece, balancing timeless elegance with modern craftsmanship.

Hem: Svenja Diekmann on the collaboration between Hem and Elmo

We sat down with Svenja Diekmann, Creative Director at Hem, for an insightful conversation about our recent collaboration. Delving into the essence of design and quality, Svenja shares her perspectives on Elmo's selection process, emphasizing its sustainable practices and premium finishes.

Georgina Wright on the New Elmosoft Colour Collection

Our latest Elmosoft colour collection offers a symphony of sophisticated hues that elevate any interior space. With 75 updated colours inspired by the ever-changing colours of the natural world, this collection invites designers and enthusiasts to explore the depths of colour possibilities.

Meet Helena Bonving

In the world of automotive manufacturing, the demands are as diverse as they are intricate. At Elmo's product development division, these challenges find their answer. Helena Bonving spearheads the efforts, relishing the opportunity to craft distinctive and exclusive solutions for each customer.

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