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The Fantastic Forest display in What's New? In Decor. -
The Room of Dreams emphasises the importance of imagination, words, and poetry – a nod to André Breton. -
Elizabeth Leriche’s Hypnotic Corridor in What's New? In Decor. -
The Hypnotic Corridor, with its distorting stripes and whimsical objects, completely throws visitors off balance and leaves them officially lost in a world far from reality. -
WOMANIFESTO! by Faye Toogood invites the viewer into her mind, deconstructing her creative process. -
Designed as a concept store by François Delclaux, the What's New? In Retail space brings a sequence of surprises. -
A vibrant bar display in What's New? In Hospitality -
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What's New? In Retail
The first edition of this year’s leading French home and interiors fair showcased the top trends and talents shaping the future of design.
COMPILED BY Gina Dionisio PHOTOS Anne-Emmanuelle Thion; Felix dol maillot; Celia Spenard-Ko; Supplied
Sur/Reality – the theme of this year’s Maison&Objet – addressed our newfound appetite for the strange and the surprising through the lens of Surrealism. From January 16 to 20, the first edition of this year’s programme featured seven halls with over 2 000 exhibitors showcasing the latest trends in decor, design and lifestyle.
VISI contributor Annemarie Meintjes visited the City of Light to discover the latest inspiring finds in the design world. Here’s what caught her eye at this year’s showcase.
What’s New? In Decor
The What’s New? In Decor installation was carefully curated by trend expert Elizabeth Leriche, who invited attendees to experience the Sur/Reality theme by walking through a sprawling floor labyrinth into a ‘cabinet’ of decor curiosities. Her Room of Dreams, which paid homage to André Breton, emphasised the importance of imagination, and her Fantastic Forest provided a much-needed connection to nature and its myriad mysteries. | elizabeth-leriche.fr
What’s New? In Hospitality
Architect and designer Julien Sebban crafted Hotel Uchronia – a 200-square-meter time-warped space with a colourful, dream-like interior. Ensconced within the fabric walls of this imaginative ‘hotel’ were a hyper-styled master bedroom, a bathroom as a work of art, a reimagined fitness room, a living garden, a mysterious smoking lounge, and a rejuvenating spa. | uchronia.fr/en
Klevering
The Dutch brand is known for its playful lifestyle products. Among their standout pieces showcased at Maison&Objet were the charming apple-themed plates from a collaboration with renowned designer Hal Haines. | klevering.com
Yama-Biko
Yama-Biko, a Japanese brand, showcased its exquisite handwoven baskets crafted from wild vines harvested in the forests of Japan. The level of craftsmanship and design is exceptional, offering a rare combination of quality and artistry that’s seldom seen. | yama-biko-basket.com
valerie_objects
Maarten Baas is renowned for his playful objects that evoke the imperfection of the human hand, and his new tableware collection with valerie_objects is no different. Each plate in the Inner Circles collection represents a unique interpretation of imperfect circles, which Baas created by drawing them by hand. | valerie-objects.com
CIMENTO
CIMENTO is a groundbreaking cement compound that can be applied to various substrates, including tiles and more. With Patricia Urquiola as creative director, the brand is pushing the boundaries of material innovation, blending functionality with cutting-edge design. | cimento.tech
Ferroluce
Ferroluce stood out with their vibrant, inspiring stand and equally bold selection of retro-inspired pop light fittings. Their collection drew attention not only for its playful and dynamic aesthetic but also for its craftsmanship, rooted in artisanal traditions. | ferroluce.it
Faye Toogood
British designer Faye Toogood, who we recently featured, was named Maison&Objet Designer of the Year 2025. She presented WOMANIFESTO! – a surrealist re-assemblage of her archive, blending past collaborations with site-specific ephemeral artworks. It’s a deeply personal exploration of inhabiting a changing female body, redefining beauty, and embracing new perspectives. She also gave an inspiring talk where she shared her inspirations and insights on how to silence the (digital) noise. | fayetoogood.com
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