The 2024 Esprit Meuble trade show, held in Paris, from Nov. 16 to 19, was once again an opportunity to bring together kitchen industry players in a dedicated area. Kitchen designers, retailers and manufacturers of appliances, accessories and equipment came out in force to present their new products and innovations at Esprit Cuisine. Here’s what you need to know about the major trends represented at the event, from design and style to functionality and environmental responsibility.
1. New Color Effects and Textures
Although white kitchens have been prevalent in interiors for many years, they had deserted the aisles of this latest Esprit Cuisine show. Manufacturers are constantly enriching their selection of colors and finishes to meet the desires of as many people as possible and put the kitchen back at the center of the home, both in terms of layout and aesthetics.
Metallic reflections. Among the new finishes seen at this year’s show were new metallic effects. Like those seen on the furniture and accessories collections at recent Maison & Objet shows, they are now making their way into kitchens. German manufacturer Häcker has unveiled its new Vegas line of cabinetry, offering four metallic shades for kitchen fronts: brown (pictured), blue, green and champagne. The color is identical inside and outside the cabinetry, for perfect unity.
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