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Recycled and recyclable elements were made by Danish contractors represented by the Confederation of Danish Industries.
Recycling and commitments
Virtually all the brands present put forward their eco-responsible or eco-ethical commitments. “We really felt that they wanted to convey the message that their products were eco-designed,” remarks Caroline Biros, Marketing and Communications Director of Maison & Objet. Sobriety and discretion are no longer necessarily appropriate for these recycled objects, which can be chic and daring. The theme was thus illustrated in many ways, in particular by the Confederation of Danish Industries associated with Laurence Carr, expert in design and circular economy, by proposing a scenography of 11 exemplary companies in this field.
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Expandable systems and paper lights from the Canadian company Molo Design
In the same vein, the Canadian company Molo Design, now internationally popular thanks to its modular partitioning devices made of wrapping paper, also presented its light and playful lights.
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Bright colors are at the heart of trends, especially orange (Reda Amalou Secret Gallery).
Long live bold colors!
Very intense blue, apple green, red, purple, orange… the strong colors were there. We feel that the designers are dynamic, that they want to bring joy and optimism around them to alleviate a little the current socio-economic and climatic gloom, which is particularly heavy in Europe. From lemon yellow to fuchsia pink, color is making a comeback and establishing itself as THE biggest trend to come.
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Geometric patterns and large flowers (Claire Meha) are making a comeback.
Reasons assumed
Like colors, prints were ubiquitous, accentuating the positive and fun spirit sought by many designers. Some are inspired by the 1970s, featuring psychedelic designs or large, colorful flowers, while others are reminiscent of Indian mandalas. The Pattern Lab section, aimed at pattern designers, clearly demonstrated this daring and exuberant trend, which is displayed in the form of textiles, but also wallpaper.
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The Apothem Lounge space, created by designer Raphaël Navot, reflects the new “elegant relaxation” trend.
Well-being and refinement
Named designer of the year at the Maison & Objet trade show, Raphaël Navot imagined the Apothem Lounge, a place inspiring calm and meditation, yet using purple and orange, assertive colors synonymous with sophistication. The furniture with fluid and comforting lines as well as the aerial suspensions testify to a current desire to add subtle and refined touches to the notion of well-being.
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Wooden furniture created by the Spanish designer Alvaro Aramburu
Natural materials, but worked
Noble materials always steal the show, but their treatment differs. Indeed, we quietly abandon the raw, basic aspect, in favor of a more refined look by adding, for example, a texture or a tint to the wood, by working the glass to give it a poetic finish, by choosing stones with a precious or by refining the leathers.
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Nuage armchair with refined structure in walnut upholstered with plump cushions
Minimalism revisited
We feel a certain weariness on the part of Europeans of Scandinavian minimalism, straight and sober lines that go to the essential. That said, they still appreciate the clean style, provided that it is enriched with comfortable, even unusual details, refined and delicate notes. There too, like the materials, they want a breath of sophistication, which they will find, for example, in Japanese design.