October 2026 / Beyond Maxxed


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From Creativeworld and Ambiente to Christmasworld, Heimtextil, and Maison&Objet, this edition explores the ideas shaping the next chapter of design. Across international trade shows, craft, technology, transparency, sensory experience, and materiality converge, revealing a growing appreciation for the human touch—and for objects and spaces that invite us to look closer, feel more deeply, and understand how things are made. Get inspired with the October edition!

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REPORTING TO INSPIRE,
Jennifer Castoldi,
Chief Creative Director

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Features and Articles

Jennifer's October Observations

Worldwide — This edition connects observations from five international trade shows, revealing a shared shift toward design that feels more personal, transparent, tactile, and human. From craft and cultural exchange to visible technology, material honesty, and sensory experience, these trends suggest a growing appreciation for how things are made, how they feel, and the stories they carry.

The light on the wall is already rising before you’re technically awake, which is the point: your bedroom now runs a wake-up protocol with Hatch 2

'Maxxing' It

Frankfurt — This Heimtextil trend preview examines a growing fascination with visible expertise, where engineering, testing, and technical precision are part of a product’s identity. Symbols, specifications, and performance move into plain sight, while high-function textiles and materials communicate durability, quality, and innovation through their appearance as much as through their practical capabilities.

Stefan Troendle’s Holiday Chair

Show Off & Flaunt It

Frankfurt — This direction challenges the convention of concealing how things are made, assembled, and repaired. Exposed seams, fastenings, straps, cables, and circuitry turn construction into a visible feature, while removable and replaceable components encourage greater transparency. This Heimtextil trend preview finds value in revealing mechanisms, materials, and processes rather than disguising them.

Pablo Bolumar's Beeswax Bubble

Device-Free Zone

Frankfurt — Now Heimtextil 2027 shifts focus from optimization to sensory experience, inviting us to reconnect with the physical qualities of our surroundings. Tactile fibers, textured surfaces, natural scents, patina, and visible signs of use take precedence over perfection. As screen fatigue grows, materials become a means of grounding interiors in touch.

At the Hands of the Maker

Paris — In September, Maison&Objet spotlighted the tactile and evolving character of materials through exceptional craftsmanship. Wood, metal, ceramics, glass, stone, paper, and feathers revealed traces of the maker’s hand, emphasizing texture, imperfection, and transformation. A vivid circular presentation connected these unique works through color, craft, nature, and the passage of time.

Pheonix Chair

Coexistence Brings Diversity & Harmony

Frankfurt — The trends to be presented at Ambiente 2027 will be celebrating contrasts and the enrichment that arises from bringing different styles together. Three distinct scenographies combine craftsmanship and cultural references to create contemporary interiors that balance emotion, elegance, and individuality, exemplifying the energizing power of coming together.

Draw Vase by Normann Copenhagen

Celebrating Contrasts

Frankfurt — Next up, the Christmasworld Trends 27+ preview looks to contrasts as a source of connection and enrichment. Craftsmanship, natural materials, sculptural forms, and evocative color palettes create fresh festive expressions. Here, three trend pairings bring together minimalism and playfulness, geometric precision and sensory expression, plus heritage and contemporary twists.

Yahvi Duggal finds the creative potential of kitchen waste within her weaves

Creativity Shapes Everyday Spaces

Frankfurt — This Creativeworld Trends 2027 preview explores how creativity can shape everyday spaces through three themes. Across each, handcrafted details, upcycling, traditional techniques, personal objects, and natural materials bring individuality and warmth to the home, championing experimentation, imperfection, and the stories embedded in familiar surroundings.