Exhibitions are stressful, exhibitions are great. Once you're there and get involved in the colourful hustle and bustle, it's a unique experience: filled with unlimited inspirations, ideas and impulses.
So last week, once again, a home INTERIOR trend team was in Paris to experience international design vibes. Here's what they detected and brought back home:
One of the themes at the fair went by the name of “Terra Cosmos”. Its presentation included lots of natural materials and soft colours, combining them with futuristic, technical elements.
We saw glossy surfaces and imaginative furniture opening up new dimensions.
Not long after our holidays, we fall for this trend. It's certainly not part of our identity, but corals, quartz stones, fossils, starfish and delicate pottery are real eye-catchers. Or the school of fish on the wall.
Wood, glass and metal are still important, however, fresh approaches and skilled craftsmanship provide new perspectives on them. Scandinavian designers in particular show how tradition and innovation can merge.
It's time for a comeback of the space-age era with its most iconic designs. We see retro elements in contemporary contexts, setting nostalgic accents. The lava lamp, celebrating its 60th birthday this year, has us feeling a bit sentimental.
New interpretations of both aluminium and glass in furniture design are reminiscent of the beauty of the sky. Exceptional luminaires scatter patterns of light, blurring the boundaries between the natural and the surreal.
On this subject, you can find a recent blog post on our website. Maximalism is emerging as a popular trend in interior design, although in a more subtle and structured way.
Heavy fabrics such as velvet and wool and geometric or floral patterns are making strong appearances.
Decorative accessories including rugs, cushions, and curtains use textures to add depth to interiors. Always very sophisticated, far from any excessive use, and characterised by a mix of styles and periods.
Altogether, we have seen many organic shapes appearing almost alive and morphing. New technologies allow producers to shape many materials to their creative ideas. Designed with human proportions in mind, rounded sofas, furniture, and lamps create a welcoming and cosy ambience.