From January 16 to January 20, 2025, the design fair took center stage in Paris once again, with that year's theme, Sur/Reality, delivering a creative explosion of the surreal and the bold. The fair paid homage to the surreal artistic movement that had shaped contemporary aesthetics and continued to inspire designers across the globe.
InteriorDaily was present at Maison&Objet 2025, bringing the latest trends, innovative products, and creations straight from the show floor. We also created an exclusive photo report featuring exhibitors primarily from halls 5A, 6 and 7 and identified trends, which we will elaborate on below.
Take a look at the photo report here.
Take a look at the photo report here.
With 2,366 exhibitors, including 59% international brands, Maison&Objet served as a global hub for innovation and creativity. Among them, 24% of the exhibitors—577 in total—made their debut at the event.
The (sur)real world of design awaited
This year's Sur/Reality theme explored the surrealist legacy through a modern lens, inviting visitors to embrace imagination, boldness, and freedom of thought. "This trend was showcased through unexpected objects and dreamlike settings that encouraged letting go. This exploration of the boundaries between reality and imagination left a lasting impression, with a programme rich in surprises and creativity," the fair organisers shared.
Trendsetters like Elizabeth Leriche and François Delclaux presented their interpretations of surrealism through curated selections at What's New in Retail and What's New in Decor. Meanwhile, Julien Sebban of Uchronia took the lead in What's New in Hospitality, delivering vibrant, dreamlike designs that blurred the lines between reality and fantasy.
Spotted Trends:
-Bouclé, but in darker cream fabrics, such as light brown.
-Pink; the new fashion color for the upcoming summer.
-Ceramics: still a lot of ceramics seen in decor, but also, for example, in lamp bases, which are combined with natural materials.
-Natural materials: In lamp shades, but also chairs woven from natural grass or treated with natural materials
-Tiles used as tabletops. A trend from the past that is really making a comeback.
-Color, color, color.
-Round shapes are still essential in interiors, whether combined with straight lines or not.
-Silver; out with gold, silver is now all the rage!
Striking:
What stood out at the trade fair was the large number of new exhibitors from countries like the Netherlands. This was mainly because the imm cologne fair did not take place this January, prompting many Dutch, German, and even Belgian visitors to head to Paris instead, to catch up on trends and do business.
Photoreport
We created an exclusive photo report as part of InteriorDaily's unique concept, capturing exhibitors alongside their latest collections. Are you not featured but would like to submit a photo? No problem! Send your photo to [email protected], and we'll add it!