After several years of absence, the halls of Koelnmesse in Cologne were bustling once again. Tens of thousands of visitors travelled to the German city to spot the latest trends and products from numerous exhibitors. The fair was also seen as a networking event and, of course, an opportunity to purchase new collections.
There was a positive atmosphere on the fairground. The InteriorDaily team visited dozens of exhibitors and asked them about their experience with participating in imm Cologne 2024. Virtually all exhibitors we spoke to were positive. They mentioned that it wasn't as busy and grand as before the COVID era, but it was still nice to see that even larger German brands eventually decided to participate. What stood out was the collaborative spirit among exhibitors, and the booths were not overly extravagant in size.
Take a look at the exhibitors and trends we saw at the trade show in our photo report!
Trends
What did we spot regarding trends?
-More colour! Firstly, we noticed a lot of colour in the halls! Especially in furniture, a lot of colour was integrated, even in the base or legs.
-Olive green and dark red/purple were the dominant colours.
-Neutrals however, also remain a popular choice, but opt for light colours, like taupe and beige, instead of darker greys.
-Less round and more clean lines again.
-Boucle fabric is less coarse, with more colour visible.
-Sustainability is still a top priority.
-Fabrics! There is a lot happening with fabrics, from decoration to exhibition stands to covering table legs. In various materials, colours, and finishes. Nothing is too extravagant.
After five days of brisk trade fair activity, imm cologne can report excellent results: from 14 to 18 January 2024, interior design professionals from across the world gathered at the Koelnmesse trade fair grounds in Cologne. Around 42,000 visitors from 129 countries used the international trade event to establish contacts, boost their business and glean inspiration. Alongside the trends and product innovations presented by the roughly 750 exhibitors, the reconceptualised trade fair impressed with a diverse line-up of event highlights designed to promote exchanges between trade fair participants in line with its motto, "Connecting Communities". With this strategy, this year's edition of the Interior Business Event had its finger on the pulse and marked a key milestone in imm cologne's further evolution. Next year's edition of the trade fair is also scheduled for its established January dates.