Better than the best show of whole home decoration sector, Maison & Object was held in Paris with new surprises and changes.
In response to a perpetually changing market, MAISON&OBJET adjusts the boundaries of its trade shows each session to remain the most precise reflection of global interior design trends. In September, the event covering all sectors of interior design welcomed professionals of interior decoration to discover latest products of home fashion. Lifestyles are changing as the kitchen is becoming an inspiration in the home and chefs are setting the tone: dining and cooking are hot topics! MAISON&OBJET has offered a new approach to dining and cooking in hall 3, with cook design. Cook: because dining and cooking become one when we consider the pleasure of preparing and sharing a meal. Design: because creativity and innovation are seen on every dining table and in every kitchen, from new designs to new materials and new equipment…
A concept designed for cook-shops, concepts stores and specialists in dining and cooking – all retailers and professionals seeking creativity and trends. An event which extends the pleasure of dining and cooking to the restaurant as well as the home! The trade show has treated côté déco to a makeover. In order to respond to market changes; côté déco charme, côté déco références, and inspiration jardin had joined together under a single banner – côté déco – which was in halls 4 and 5A. côté déco hall 4 featured styles, expertise and high-end products for the most beautiful stores, interior designers and interior architects looking for original solutions. côté déco hall 5A hosted all the charm of comprehensive interior design concepts, a product range reflecting trends and the expectations of retailers and the market.
The ACTUEL area was flourishing, just like the contemporary style it promoted. Meticulously designed by Jean Philippe-Nuel and located within the Business Lounge, this popular area with specifiers had a stronger identity this time. The ACTUEL area grouped an urban, modern and highend range, presented in the spirit of diversity characteristic of MAISON&OBJET.
The ultra-dynamic home accessories sector contains the l’enfant, moving, fragrance & spa and objet de mode sectors in a frenzy of creativity and novelty. To promote it, since September 2012 MAISON&OBJET has highlighted the most innovative offers from these sectors in a Best Of identified by a brightly colored carpet in the entrance to hall 6. Almost 200 exhibitors were selected each session. Trends to look out for this September included the return of authenticity, caprice, creativity and people. For these exhibitors represent a real groundswell in interior design which was expressed both at moving, and objet de mode as well as in the aisles of fragrance & spa.
MAISON&OBJET offered a highlight for all interior architects and specifiers looking for inspiration, innovation and exclusivity – the raw materials of this trade show dedicated to architectural solutions. Rare materials, exceptional techniques and cutting-edge technologies were presented here by expert businesses active around the world.
The quality of exhibitors was echoed in a spectacular layout design from Philippe Boisselier on the theme of cities, as well as a completely new inspirations and services center, located at the junction with the scènes d’intérieur trade show.
Standing out from other design trade shows design, now! design à vivre managed to develop a unique message combining a high-quality, industrywide product range, including indoor and outdoor furniture, accessories, lights, textiles and hi-tech solutions.
A 360° analysis of objects and design territories had been established with the collective expression of several countries that choose this professional event to present their most promising talents to international buyers. In the spotlight this year were Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, as well as Latvia and the UK, not to mention the new wave of French production houses and the now emblematic design from Scandinavia.
