Maison & Objet is a home accessories show that is one of the most influential design shows out there. Last month, I traveled to Paris to view the show and gather inspiration for future product development.
TRENDS OBSERVED:
Bold Pattern and Color
Bold pattern and color seemed to radiate throughout the show, which doesn’t surprise me considering all I’ve read about bright color trends being popular in hard economic times. Rocio Moreno’s booth had a nice balance of color and pattern. Their presentation had a clean gallery feel and didn’t overwhelm.
Golran also had a beautiful booth that displayed gorgeous rugs made out of old orientals patch-worked together and redyed in bright, bold color. I found this collection called Carpet Reloaded to be one of the most inspirational!
Innovative Material Constructions
Many products displayed used materials in new ways. Metal accents seemed to carry throughout the show. From exposed pipes for industrial room settings to woven furniture, the material was used in numerous applications. I fell in love with Ango’s woven metal chairs pictured below!
Lighting Innovation
Ango also created the light sculpture below that I could not resist! Many lighting structures were constructed out of natural materials, used in unique ways, highlighting texture .
Innermost had a wonderful display of light sculptures as well. The ones pictured were constructed out of felt strips that draped into organic forms.
Espadrille Stripes
Along with bold color combinations, beachy stripes, similar to Merida’s Espadrille binding, were a popular textile design. Osborne & Little had a great display highlighting some of their new product, along with Nina Campbell’s and Lorca’s fabric and wall coverings.
Floor Cushions and Rug Cutouts
Fun floor products from cushions to unusually shaped rugs caught my eye as I walked through the halls, especially, the loungy floor cushions and floral rug cutouts from Missoni Home. I am a huge fan of Missoni textiles!
Sustainable Goods
Green product and sustainable goods were a hit at the show. Some booths were designed using wood chip flooring and cardboard walls. Blue Nature’s outdoor furniture felt fresh with it’s unique use of natural materials and unusual shapes.
Merida celebrated the holidays with beautiful cakes featuring three of Maegan’s Viewpoint designs. A special thanks to The Icing on the Cake for translating these rug patterns into cakes!
Tulips in the Berry colorway
Spotty Dots – Sepia
Tulips, Spotty Dots and Baja – Hibiscus
