Once a space is well-furnished, it usually remains that way for years, even if our lives change and technology evolves – an idea exhibitors at the show were adamant about challenging. Combining consumer insights, efficient engineering and sustainable material innovation, new designs are attuned to contemporary lifestyles and ready to adapt to future changes in the home, at the office and in hospitality spaces.

Serene and quietly hard-working designs are key to calming interiors that combat stress and overstimulation. New supportive products embrace subtle biophilic cues, promote a relaxed posture and create harmonious aesthetics for interior spaces that celebrate wellbeing. A focus on sleep and quality time spent in the garden was reflected in noteworthy launches across bedding and outdoor furniture. See also Soft Minimalism in our Colour & Material Trends report.

Scandinavian brands are renowned for reissuing iconic designs from the past, and there were numerous striking re-editions on show at 3 Days of Design. Across new collections, retro influences were prevalent in styling cues and design narratives, ranging from mid-century nostalgia to Brazilian modernism.

Sustainable designs and circular concepts take a remarkably practical perspective, demonstrating how ingrained they are in the creative process of many Danes. The most noteworthy case studies generate new ecosystems that link various businesses, production facilities and material streams, while licences are also gaining ground.