Maison & Objet Paris Home Design Fair 2025: A Glimpse into the Future of Living Spaces
- MaYen Ma
- Aug 8
- 3 min read
Maison & Objet, held biannually in Paris since 1995, is one of the world’s most prestigious and trendsetting design exhibitions. It has long been a space where interior designers, architects, artists, and retailers converge to explore and shape the future of home living. The 2025 edition, taking place from September 5 to September 9 at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center, will showcase over 2,000 brands and emerging talents from more than 70 countries.
What began as a niche trade show has evolved into a cultural institution. The fair’s ability to spotlight lifestyle transformations and design evolution is what makes it iconic. Maison & Objet tells a story — one that links craftsmanship to innovation, heritage to modernity, and emotion to function.
Highlights of 2025: New Serenity — Finding Calm in Space
This year’s theme, "New Serenity," reflects the collective desire for calmness, slowness, and harmony in our homes. As life grows faster and more connected, our living spaces become places of retreat, mindfulness, and quiet restoration. The exhibition is curated around three major design currents:
1. A Return to Natural Materials
Designers embraced materials like wood, linen, rattan, marble, and terracotta. The tactile and visual warmth of these elements offers a grounding effect amid the chaos of the digital world.
One of the most talked-about installations, "Silent Home," is a collaborative project between Swedish and Japanese designers. It combines Zen stillness with Nordic simplicity, showcasing modular furniture made of raw oak, shoji-inspired dividers, and organic lighting.
2. Technology with Soul
The fair emphasizes that smart homes are not just about convenience — they’re about emotional connection. From mood-responsive lighting to air systems that learn your preferences, the integration of AI and IoT is subtler, more seamless, and human-centered.
Korean and German designers presented furniture embedded with AI sensors, ambient audio walls, and furniture pieces that adapt their color tone based on light levels and time of day.
3. Sensory Immersion in Interiors
Diptyque, the legendary French fragrance house, collaborated with Italian textile artisans to create an immersive sensory chamber. Visitors were guided through spaces where scents, textures, and ambient sounds shifted in harmony.
This trend speaks to a broader shift — from visual aesthetics alone to full-body experiences in interior design. Color palettes this year leaned into hues like misty pink, mineral gray, eucalyptus green, and stone beige — all intended to "let the room breathe."
Noteworthy Emerging Brands and Designers
Atelier HIRAYAMA (Japan): Showcased lighting installations crafted from recycled glass that merge traditional Eastern craftsmanship with modern art.
Studio MARÉE (France): Introduced flowing-shaped sofas in foggy tones, garnering attention from boutique hotels and high-end buyers.
Minori Design (South Korea): Launched a meditation-centered bedroom module with integrated AI lighting, representing the future of immersive living.
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Color Trends: Soft, Mineral, Subtle
According to the Color Forecast Zone:
Expect lots of misty green, mineral gray, and dusty pinks.
The palette is designed to “let the room breathe.”
Event Information
Exhibition Dates: September 5 (Fri) to September 9 (Tue), 2025
Location: Parc des Expositions Paris Nord Villepinte
Metro Access: Take the RER B line to "Parc des Expositions" station
Recommended Stay Areas: Saint-Denis, Le Bourget, or central Paris (20 minutes by train)
Maison & Objet Final Thoughts: Re-centering the Home Around Life
Maison & Objet is more than a design fair — it's a shared platform for reimagining what it means to live well. The 2025 edition delivers a lifestyle philosophy that fuses technology, nature, and sensory wellness into everyday living.
Whether you're creating your personal interior style, scouting trends for your brand, or seeking fresh inspiration, Paris Design Week is an experience not to be missed.
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