Published 30 June 2025

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An artful approach to individual expression and explorations in sensory design were among the defining features at this year’s 3 Days of Design (Copenhagen, June 18-20) alongside a focus on elemental materiality and efforts to elegantly reimagine waste. We select the standout colour and material trends from across the city. Also, read our Product Trends report.

Summary

Shaped by Light	Echoing a desire for lightness, clarity and invigoration, the sensory qualities of light played a crucial role in designs and installations. Poetic colour narratives combine with dynamic, reflective surfaces, while explorations into translucency infuse spaces with a comforting ambience.
Conscious Elegance	One of the more clear-cut sustainability narratives across the city was a focus on beautifying waste. Overlooked and difficult-to-recycle resources have been transformed into curated collections of refined new products, where exclusivity, timelessness and quality serve as key selling points.
Elemental Materiality	The restorative qualities of nature were a guiding theme for many brands, and a deeply tactile, elemental direction emerged in response. Rich and earthy colour palettes are elevated by organic surface textures, while age-old materials – like bronze, stone and glass – feature in worn and rugged finishes.
Crafted Expressions	In a similar vein to emerging trends noted at Milan Design Week, a shift towards more expressive interiors saw artful, decorative and charming designs being embraced. Beautiful craft, like embroidery, plays a leading role, alongside ornamental woodwork, whimsical print and pattern, and bold, playful forms.

3 Days of Design Copenhagen 2025: Colour & Materials

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