New Trend Highlights From Maison & Objet September 2022
What are the top interior design trends for 2023? Colour, sustainability and sensory experiences shone at the Paris fair
The Maison & Objet fair in Paris, France, has been a meeting place for professionals around the world in lifestyle, interior decoration and design since 1995. Held twice a year, the latest edition brought together over 2000 brands and nearly 60,000 individual visitors, a third of whom come from abroad. The Houzz France editorial team was on site at the Paris-Nord Villepinte exhibition park from 8 to 12 September 2022, to bring you the biggest design trends coming your way this year and next.
Reminisens, an introspective and multisensory voyage imagined by Atelier Anthem for the September 2022 edition of Maison & Objet.
‘Meta Sensible’: Maison & Objet’s theme
This edition also explored weightier questions including how digitalisation is pushing creation to reinvent itself and tackle new paths, maybe even leading to the Metaverse?
This idea has already fed the imagination of trend forecaster Vincent Grégoire, director of Consumer Trends & Insights at NellyRodi, a strategy and business consultancy. He coined the phrase ‘Meta Sensible’ to sum up this edition of the fair.
[Meta Sensible paints a picture of a physical world that is no longer in opposition with its digital counterpart. The two worlds are mutually influential, cross-fertilising and even merging to become a brand new media for creation, communication and distribution.]
“Today, the consumer adopts oxymoronic postures that reflect our world of paradoxes. On the one hand, the consumer is on a quest for anchoring, which expresses itself especially in the reconnection to nature through slowness, or an affinity for craft work and unique pieces,” said Grégoire during his seminar at the fair.
“This basic tendency is not new but, on the other hand, and this is where the novelty lies, develops a hypersensibility that I call ‘Meta Sensibility’, a world in which everything accelerates, thanks to digital-native players who are exploring the possibilities of cyber creativity.”
‘Meta Sensible’: Maison & Objet’s theme
This edition also explored weightier questions including how digitalisation is pushing creation to reinvent itself and tackle new paths, maybe even leading to the Metaverse?
This idea has already fed the imagination of trend forecaster Vincent Grégoire, director of Consumer Trends & Insights at NellyRodi, a strategy and business consultancy. He coined the phrase ‘Meta Sensible’ to sum up this edition of the fair.
[Meta Sensible paints a picture of a physical world that is no longer in opposition with its digital counterpart. The two worlds are mutually influential, cross-fertilising and even merging to become a brand new media for creation, communication and distribution.]
“Today, the consumer adopts oxymoronic postures that reflect our world of paradoxes. On the one hand, the consumer is on a quest for anchoring, which expresses itself especially in the reconnection to nature through slowness, or an affinity for craft work and unique pieces,” said Grégoire during his seminar at the fair.
“This basic tendency is not new but, on the other hand, and this is where the novelty lies, develops a hypersensibility that I call ‘Meta Sensibility’, a world in which everything accelerates, thanks to digital-native players who are exploring the possibilities of cyber creativity.”
OttO 97.5 for Noma Editions: tableware containing 97.5 percent recycled ceramics designed by Studio Jean-Marc Gady.
What are the furniture trends for 2023?
Upcycling is on everyone’s lips and another question that was uppermost in this session of the fair was of the world’s climate future, which pushes us to reinvent our manner of consuming – and pushes brands to find new ways of creating. If there is one term to take away from this edition, it is ‘upcycling’: where recycling transforms refuse into new raw materials – solid wood offcuts into panels, for example – upcycling adds value to discarded materials to turn them into desired objects.
This is, for example, the route taken by brand Noma, a frontrunner in materials: “We buy a product most of all because it is pleasing, this is why we decided to see waste as Noble Material (hence, ‘Noma’) and propose sustainable products that incorporate it, created by designers like Charlotte Juillard, A+A Cooren, Sam Baron,” says Bruce Ribay, architect and founder.
Need to update your home? Find an interior designer near you on Houzz to embrace the latest trends in a timeless way
What are the furniture trends for 2023?
Upcycling is on everyone’s lips and another question that was uppermost in this session of the fair was of the world’s climate future, which pushes us to reinvent our manner of consuming – and pushes brands to find new ways of creating. If there is one term to take away from this edition, it is ‘upcycling’: where recycling transforms refuse into new raw materials – solid wood offcuts into panels, for example – upcycling adds value to discarded materials to turn them into desired objects.
This is, for example, the route taken by brand Noma, a frontrunner in materials: “We buy a product most of all because it is pleasing, this is why we decided to see waste as Noble Material (hence, ‘Noma’) and propose sustainable products that incorporate it, created by designers like Charlotte Juillard, A+A Cooren, Sam Baron,” says Bruce Ribay, architect and founder.
Need to update your home? Find an interior designer near you on Houzz to embrace the latest trends in a timeless way
Exotic Palace by Cristina Celestino at the September 2022 edition of Maison & Objet.
Meet Cristina Celestino, designer of the year
Of course, we also kept our eyes peeled for the highlights of the fair and the directions taken by the thought leaders of the interior design universe.
First of all there was the Exotic Palace by Cristina Celestino, who was selected as Designer of the Year by the fair’s jury (following Franklin Azzi, the 2020 Designer of the Year). At 42, this architect, who has become illustrious in the interior design, luxury hotel and retail worlds, is one of the leading figures of Italian design.
“The project I created for Maison & Objet was born of a desire for temporary immersion in another reality, where exotic beauty, the love of decor, passion for colours and an irrepressible urge to create scenes in line with nature meet,” she says in a press release from the fair.
In Celestino’s exhibit, she refers to numerous cultures in order to create a space dedicated to meeting and restoration. At the seminar she gave at the fair, Celestino also said that she took inspiration from gardens and nature, but also architecture, both the big names and anonymous works.
Meet Cristina Celestino, designer of the year
Of course, we also kept our eyes peeled for the highlights of the fair and the directions taken by the thought leaders of the interior design universe.
First of all there was the Exotic Palace by Cristina Celestino, who was selected as Designer of the Year by the fair’s jury (following Franklin Azzi, the 2020 Designer of the Year). At 42, this architect, who has become illustrious in the interior design, luxury hotel and retail worlds, is one of the leading figures of Italian design.
“The project I created for Maison & Objet was born of a desire for temporary immersion in another reality, where exotic beauty, the love of decor, passion for colours and an irrepressible urge to create scenes in line with nature meet,” she says in a press release from the fair.
In Celestino’s exhibit, she refers to numerous cultures in order to create a space dedicated to meeting and restoration. At the seminar she gave at the fair, Celestino also said that she took inspiration from gardens and nature, but also architecture, both the big names and anonymous works.
Steven Visser, born in Groningen, the Netherlands, in 1985 and graduated from the ArtEZ University of the Arts in Arnhem.
New Dutch designers to watch
At each edition of Maison & Objet, the Rising Talent Awards recognise six designers from abroad. This year, the jury focused on the forefront of Dutch design. Among them we saw the works of Visser & Meijwaard, whose work includes furniture, lighting, textiles, ceramics and glass, and who have collaborated with brands across sectors, including Hermès and Moooi Carpets.
New Dutch designers to watch
At each edition of Maison & Objet, the Rising Talent Awards recognise six designers from abroad. This year, the jury focused on the forefront of Dutch design. Among them we saw the works of Visser & Meijwaard, whose work includes furniture, lighting, textiles, ceramics and glass, and who have collaborated with brands across sectors, including Hermès and Moooi Carpets.
Sanne Terweij, born in Amsterdam in 1984, studied jewellery and colour consulting. Today she works as a craftswoman and artist.
The prize has also evolved with the introduction of the Rising Talent Craft Awards, which rewards artisanal work and distinguished a seventh Dutch designer, Sanne Terweij. In her atelier in Zaandam in the north of Amsterdam, she creates mural sculptures made of hundreds of little rectangular metal tiles, individually processed in various colours.
“Colour has a mystical aspect. I am fascinated by its impact on our mood and our emotions,” she says.
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The prize has also evolved with the introduction of the Rising Talent Craft Awards, which rewards artisanal work and distinguished a seventh Dutch designer, Sanne Terweij. In her atelier in Zaandam in the north of Amsterdam, she creates mural sculptures made of hundreds of little rectangular metal tiles, individually processed in various colours.
“Colour has a mystical aspect. I am fascinated by its impact on our mood and our emotions,” she says.
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Talents So French, Maison & Objet September 2022.
Famous designers from France
A special corner, entitled Talents So French, showcased the revival of French design. Four big names in design – Samuel Accoceberry, Bina Baitel, Charlotte Juillard and Pierre Gonalons – exhibited their products and shared their creative process and collaborations with brands. Highlights were the Murano glass lamps by Pierre Gonalons (on the left in the photo) and the burnt-wood furniture collection by Charlotte Juillard (on the right).
Famous designers from France
A special corner, entitled Talents So French, showcased the revival of French design. Four big names in design – Samuel Accoceberry, Bina Baitel, Charlotte Juillard and Pierre Gonalons – exhibited their products and shared their creative process and collaborations with brands. Highlights were the Murano glass lamps by Pierre Gonalons (on the left in the photo) and the burnt-wood furniture collection by Charlotte Juillard (on the right).
Future on Stage, Maison & Objet September 2022.
Which newcomers showcased some of the best design brands?
We also discovered Maison & Objet’s new springboard for notable new brands in decor, design or lifestyle. The three first laureates showcased at the fair were:
Which newcomers showcased some of the best design brands?
We also discovered Maison & Objet’s new springboard for notable new brands in decor, design or lifestyle. The three first laureates showcased at the fair were:
- Pierreplume: A French manufacturer of acoustic materials for architecture and design, made out of recycled textiles.
- Aluvy: A French manufacturer of a sustainable aluminium barbecues.
- LucyBalu: A German creator of design furniture for cats.
‘Colour Power’ by trend forecaster Elizabeth Leriche in the What’s New space at the September 2022 edition of Maison & Objet.
2023 colours for interior design and decor
Proof that the fair truly embraced joy, the ‘What’s New’ spaces put together by trend forecasters to help us decipher the trends of the moment, were overflowing with colours, dreams and good intentions.
In an exhibit called ‘Utopia Now’, François Delclaux proposed an exhibit of simple objects that transported us to the world of dreams.
François Bernard, on the other hand, set out to restore our purchasing power with a selection of decor gifts for less than 160 Euros (AU$238), installed in grand, colourful displays entitled ‘Kaleidoscope’.
Finally, Elizabeth Leriche dazzled us with her ‘Colour Power’ exhibit. In response to successive crises and as an antidote to ambient moroseness, she translated our intimate desire of creating cocoons of life, peace and love with radiant colour.
Taking her cue, we wish you a colourful year of decor ahead!
Your turn
Which of these trends would you like to embrace in your home? Tell us in the Comments, like this story, save the images and join the conversation.
More
Curious which designs feature on trend forecasters’ wish lists? Find out here with Maison & Objet 2022: Trend Forecasters’ Fave Colours & Must-Haves
2023 colours for interior design and decor
Proof that the fair truly embraced joy, the ‘What’s New’ spaces put together by trend forecasters to help us decipher the trends of the moment, were overflowing with colours, dreams and good intentions.
In an exhibit called ‘Utopia Now’, François Delclaux proposed an exhibit of simple objects that transported us to the world of dreams.
François Bernard, on the other hand, set out to restore our purchasing power with a selection of decor gifts for less than 160 Euros (AU$238), installed in grand, colourful displays entitled ‘Kaleidoscope’.
Finally, Elizabeth Leriche dazzled us with her ‘Colour Power’ exhibit. In response to successive crises and as an antidote to ambient moroseness, she translated our intimate desire of creating cocoons of life, peace and love with radiant colour.
Taking her cue, we wish you a colourful year of decor ahead!
Your turn
Which of these trends would you like to embrace in your home? Tell us in the Comments, like this story, save the images and join the conversation.
More
Curious which designs feature on trend forecasters’ wish lists? Find out here with Maison & Objet 2022: Trend Forecasters’ Fave Colours & Must-Haves
What are the top colours of the year?
We had said that 2020 was the standby year, 2021 the year of resilience, and that 2022 sounded a rebirth. Now, we all anxiously await a complete return to normal life in 2023. The Maison & Objet 2022 dates therefore saw the September edition to be joyous and relaxing, recapturing some of the sense of lightness we’ve all been seeking – most of all, through joyous colour.
Despite the northern hemisphere’s approaching winter, the stands were resplendent with pastel and vernal colours – dusty rose, jade and orange-tinged yellow – and, to a lesser degree, colour blocking with bold colours – reds and vibrant pinks at the forefront alongside aubergine and deep blues. Timeless shades of ecru to twine or greys to black were mixed almost indiscriminately with both of these palettes.