Live from Maison & Objet: key trends

Saturday 25 January 2014

Jean Girel


This year's first edition of Maison & Objet sees designers embracing the elements, with landscape-inspired surface and pattern, precious natural materials and an emphasis on craft techniques.

LSA International


The four elements of earth, water, fire and air inspire earthy textures, watery print and pattern, smoky surfaces and volcanic glazes.

Tinja


Zingy sherbet yellow is a key colour direction. Many brands use this eye-catching colour for a key product or an iconic chair. Tinja have used this colour across an entire tea set and co-ordinating ceramic tabletop.

Kas


Landscapes are a new emerging direction for prints, as seen at Sydney-based brand Kas with its Impressionist-style scatter cushion.

Bosc

Cocooning shapes and blanket upholstery continue as major trends for furniture, with toggles, buttons and oversize keyholes translated directly from clothing to seating for a casual, DIY feel.

Bosc

Precious natural materials such as mother of pearl and onyx are used for whole tabletops or picked out as an inlay detail.

Haymann


Mirrors have been given inventive functional and decorative updates across the show, from built-in shelves to looped handles and playful outlines.

Oxyo




Homebuildlife subscribers can access our full report from the show this week.

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