Design trends at
Maison & Objet, according to
PointClickHome.com :
Subtly Moroccan:Perforated metal work, hand-crafted leather, blown glass, and woven textiles remain characteristic materials, but styles are more streamlined and the forms softened.
Natural Glitz: Nature gets dressy. Floral pattern, on all materials, were decked out in bronze, platinum and gold.
Purple and Grey: The hot palette here —and most everywhere. It’s a moody, but incredibly sophisticated combination.
Chalet Chic: Thick furs, heavy wools, raw wood and hunting themes make up the "Aspen" look.
Japanese Reign: Asian inspiration has always been a dominant force in contemporary design, but this year
Japan came on particularly strong. Now, more than ever, it's about clean vibrant colors, stylized floral patterns and details like hand stitching, embroidery and oragami folds.
Right: Golden Timber dishes by
Bodo Sperlein embrace the tree in its simplest form, but do so with shimmering color.Gilded tree rings in concentric circles are a stylish highlight on this salad plate, while the charger's tighter lines give it a faux bois effect.
Zenza’s hanging pendants are like those found in Casablanca, but with a twist. A hot trend at
Maison & Objet, styles created from pierced materials are typical of Moroccan design.
This woven blanket, with its stylish combination of color and texture, by
Zoeppritz won a Maison & Objet best-in-show award.
The ornate pattern on this pillow by
Nur is another typically Moroccan trait, but the refined palette updates the look.
More on trends:
The designer for the brand Brigitte Forrestier, Jean Christophe Jalaber is well situated to analyze the evolution in consumer tastes : for him, the key words are quality and innovation
Didier Baumgarten / FNAEM: The "deco" spirit is all the rage and is pushing consumers to make much more varied and mixed choices.
Xavier Loup Landscape Architect, LOUP & Co, France: Today the yard is considered a true living space. LOUP & Co picked up on this trend very early on and works in several countries in Europe. Its suggestions for staged, vegetalized outdoor spaces have gained increasing success.
Patricia Urquiola Designer, Italy: A lover of byways and secret paths, Patricia Urquiola revisits woven outdoor furniture for B&B ITALIA. Armchairs and sofas, all XXL, can go from the patio to the living room.
Salon Maison & Objet :The news from Ligne are small versions of their 'Togo'series -'Baby Togo' for 5/12 years old and 'Mini Togo'.
Flashy colours - Ela made of Corian Sopha Industries :
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