Kare Design: News Preview From imm Cologne Fair 2024

The imm cologne will once again herald the new interior design year and set the trends of tomorrow. As a fair exclusively for trade visitors, and now with a shorter duration, imm cologne 2024 is set to be a highly efficient business event.

With a focus on industry trends, Kare Designs shares some of the latest innovations and inspirations from imm cologne.

Funky Modern and Fresh Classics

The new style worlds bring a breath of fresh air into the living room. Funky Modern breaks the rules of modern living style. Fresh Classics celebrates the facelift of iconic furniture designs. Micro-trends under the headings are Dopamine Decor and Distinctive Luxury, Cosy Curves and Bold Patterns.

Dopamine

Dopamine is the neurotransmitter of happiness! The dopamine decor living trend awakens all the senses and floods the hallway, living room and bedroom with positive energy. This micro trend is all about eye-catching home accessories and furniture: side tables with a colourful glass top in the shape of a flower, a neo-baroque mirror with neon splashes of colour, and a lamp with a face-art base.

Distinct Luxury

Modern living style relies on high-quality materials such as leather, marble, stainless steel and glass, which are now given a new twist with sophisticated details. A sofa is lavishly draped in leather, the mirror is set in a marble cube and the lampshade of the floor lamp is inhabited by small soft toys.

Arches and Soft Lines

This trend draws its inspiration from stylistic elements of architecture. Gentle lines, arches and column shapes create a flowing, extremely harmonious atmosphere in the room. The building blocks for this look without corners and edges are curved, pure sofas, round side tables with drop-shaped bases and dynamically designed shelves.

French Classics

Young classics go beyond mere functionality and are not just seating or tables. They attract attention as a statement, are focal points for the eye and tell the story of a room as a source of ideas. The appeal of this furniture lies in its ability to transform a room from ordinary to extraordinary.

Cosy Curves

Cosy Curves focuses on soft curves in the urban living room. The sleek shapes provide a counterpoint to dynamic city life and fast-paced everyday life and exude pure harmony. Organic design and round shapes are the answer to turbulent times in interior design.

Bold Patterns

The 2024 living trends want to encourage experimentation, be it in living with young furniture classics or with an eccentric, modern living style. An important style element is the use of patterns. It can be a little bolder than just scattering patterned cushions. Patterns are now conquering furniture fronts and creating visual dynamism.