Per the pros, today’s design trends are embracing minimalism, sustainability, and creative innovation. From bold forms to eco-conscious designs, these trends reflect a blend of tradition and modern techniques. Dive into the full blog for a closer look at the latest design movements shaping the industry.
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Andrew Joseph, Founder, AJPR
“Monolithic and sculptural forms: Furniture pieces that appear as though carved from single blocks of material, such as stone or wood, are gaining popularity for their minimalist yet dramatic presence. Furthermore, this emphasizes that one of the significant trends in the industry is the use of eco-conscious materials, with designs focusing on minimizing waste.”
Andrea Covington, Head of Design + Property, Bacchus Agency
“Sustainable design has proved to be a prevalent theme, as the demand for responsible design practices grows, Paris Design Week has shone a spotlight on local artisans and appreciation for traditional craftsmanship and cross-cultural collaboration. Designers focused on reducing or upcycling materials to create spaces and objects from minimal resources, while being creative with natural materials. Materials leveraged across furniture and decor included glass, wool, and wood, which is increasingly appreciated as a key to the design world’s creative solutions to environmental issues. Architectural installations, furniture, lighting, and collectibles feature natural materials, soft colours, and organic shapes and curvature, exhibiting a reimagined modern Scandinavian aesthetic while still demanding attention. The inclusion of avant-garde carpets and ceramics help lend an eclectic and modern feel.
Super-charged collaborations were a huge highlight! Design Space AlUla and hall.haus’s exhibition and talks showcasing furniture inspired by AlUla’s rich cultural and natural landscapes crafted with French artisans, created as part of AlUla’s artist and designer residency program. Homme Plissé Issey Miyake launched the series ‘Immersed in the Wilds of Creativity,’ developed through the collaboration with French artist Ronan Bouroullec which translated artwork into clothing, exploring the relationship between art and fashion.”
Lauren Urband, Founder, The Consultancy PR
“At this year’s presentations during Maison&Objet and Paris Design Week, we saw brands embrace inspiration derived from natural elements and the Earth we call home, paying homage to the beauty they exude and the role they play in shaping our everyday lives.
Lalique’s presentation of its upcoming Spring/Summer 2025 Collection during Maison&Objet took cues from this inspiration. The collection materializes the earth’s elements in its breathtaking crystal produced in Wingen-sur-Moder in the Alsace region of France, presenting a sense of naturality.”
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Agnes Ledezma Pulido, Senior Communications Manager, Negri Firman
"A trend we saw a lot of at Paris for Design Week was glassware – lots of funky shapes and interesting colors, as seen at Emmanuel Babled’s ‘Territoire.’ “Territoire’ is an invitation to a journey through the unique works of Emmanuel Babled, where each piece tells a story of territory, tradition and innovation. Babled, known for its ability to fuse traditional artisanal techniques with contemporary production methods, presents here a series of creations that question our relationship with space and environment. The exhibition will be on show until October 26th."
