What Maison & Objet 2026 Says About the Future of Interiors

What stood out at Maison & Objet this September wasn’t just a particular colour, material or product. Instead, the fair offered a broader glimpse into how interiors are evolving and how we want our spaces to make us feel.

Under the fair’s Pulse in Motion theme, there was a strong focus on the senses. Touch, sound, scent, colour and movement were all part of the conversation, creating interiors that feel more immersive and engaging. Furniture became softer and more sculptural, everyday objects more playful, and traditional craftsmanship was combined with digital influences in unexpected ways.

Colour takes centre stage

Colour was one of the strongest threads running through the fair. Saturated shades and bold graphic patterns appeared alongside muted, 1970s-inspired tones, while amber, smoke, blush and jewel tones brought a sense of depth to translucent glass and decorative objects.

For interiors, it is a reminder of just how powerful colour can be. A carefully chosen shade can completely change the atmosphere of a room whether through furniture and accessories or through artwork on the wall.

For wall art, this opens up opportunities to work with bold colour, expressive patterns and rich imagery, as well as softer, more atmospheric pieces that add depth without dominating the space.

More personal, less perfect

Another clear direction was the move towards interiors that feel more individual and lived-in.

Retro references were reinterpreted rather than simply recreated. Imperfections and signs of craftsmanship were embraced, while everyday rituals such as listening to music, reading, entertaining and playing games became part of the design story.

The result is a shift away from perfectly coordinated interiors towards spaces that tell a story about the people who live, work and spend time in them.

Designing for feeling

Taken together, the ideas at Maison & Objet point towards interiors that are more personal, tactile and expressive.

For wall art, this means moving beyond decoration and thinking about how artwork contributes to the overall feeling of a space. Colour, pattern, texture and imagery can all be used to create atmosphere, add personality and make an interior feel more complete.

For retailers, hospitality brands, interior designers and other creative businesses, these trends offer plenty of room to experiment from bold statement pieces to subtle artworks that quietly shape the mood of a room.

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Our art curators can help you create a tailor-made collection for your project, whether you are working with a specific colour palette, interior concept or creative direction.

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