Hyper-tactility underscored the importance of sensorial design, as brands and designers leveraged gloss, texture and embellishment to create products with material pull. Hard-soft pairings, lacquered finishes and richly textured details invite touch and wonder, shaping interiors that feel both expressive and emotionally charged.

Throughout the week, a desire for escapism was met with feel-good designs that put the ‘fun’ in functional (see Key Trends). Playful geometrics created a compelling tension between sophistication and naivety, with exaggerated forms giving products an animated, fun-house quality, and whimsical flourishes leaning towards the fantastical for a light-hearted, almost magical feel.

In a landscape dominated by commercial polish, a set of experimental designers stands out for their deliberate, research‑led approach. By reworking waste, softening technology and imagining post‑production and AI-led futures, they offer inspiring ideas for more intentional and adaptive ways of living.

Hand-worked shapes and generous proportions introduce a ritualistic calm that contrasts with the technical precision of industrial production. Craftsmanship is celebrated in expressive pieces aligned with the popularity of collectible design, while the indulgent dimensions of 80s seating offer a renewed sense of luxurious comfort. 

By prioritising visual clarity and lightweight versatility, a new wave of engineering-led design supports fluid, modern living through products that transform and move across spaces with ease – without sacrificing character. 

A wave of designers is embracing the pleasures of entertaining at home, reimagined through a nostalgic lens, with dens and bar set-ups evoking the glamour of bygone eras. Vintage-leaning silhouettes, refined audio objects and witty hosting accessories transform domestic rituals into moments of style, indulgence and shared joy.

Designers are elevating flexible living and working with systems that fold and evolve as needed. Sleek storage, adaptable furniture and practical accessories provide stylish solutions for small spaces, while luxury workplace design balances form and function. 

Brands and designers positioned outdoor collections as extensions of interior taste, complementing their wider offerings. Bold colours and playful shapes echo the joyful design language found in indoor collections, while more refined aesthetics speak to luxury sensibilities.