Silence is Golden

While our daily lives are filled with informational overload and more tasks than there are hours in a day, Maison & Objet looks to slow things down with their inspirational theme of the year: Silence. Think minimalist chic, monochrome hues mixing with the ethereal, and beautiful geometry for a stylishly simple and serene aesthetic.

Photography by Morgane Le Gall

Designer of the Year

This year's winner is French product and furniture designer Pierre Charpin, who creates furnishings and smaller homewares that all boast a unique sense of shape and form. He's created works for the likes of Alessi, Hermès and Hay.

Image courtesy of Pedrali

Get Graphic

Bright colours and bold lines combine in playful pieces such as chairs by Pedrali (pictured), porcelain by Hee Porcelain, bedlinen by House of Rym and even pencil holders by Octagon Design. These designs evoke a sense of dynamism while also being simple and clean. 

Image courtesy of Dechem Studio

Let There be Light

A staple of any room in the home, lighting pieces are easily overlooked, relegated to serving their function and nothing more. The fair puts the spotlight back on these pieces of furniture, considering particularly lighting that creates a calm, relaxing ambience or strikes the eye with innovative designs. 

Image courtesy of Hübsch

True Blue

Following the themes of simplicity and tranquility, blue features in the fair in a major way — both for its versatility and its ability to create a sense of Zen. No longer confined to merely the bedroom, the shade features in ceramics, fabrics, wallcoverings and seating pieces.

Image courtesy of Aniza

Into the Woods

Organic textures and  materials such as stone and wood encourage us to disconnect, unwind, and feel more closely connected to the natural world.