PERFECT HOMES MAGAZINE - ISSUE 15 issue 15 | Page 58

2016 Held at Parc des Expositions in Paris, Maison&Objet Paris is an international trade fair dedicated to lifestyle fashions and trends bringing together a total product offering which includes; decoration, design, furniture, accessories, textiles, fragrances, and tableware. Each and every year hundreds of exhibitors and designers from around the world gather together to showcase their products and 2016 was no different. Held between 22nd January - 26th January the event this year was reorganized into three lifestyle sections: MAISON 100% INTERIOR DECORATION The MAISON section was inspired by decoration: furniture and small accent pieces, lighting and fabrics, familiar and foreign styles intermingled elegantly to the delight of even the most demanding visitors. OBJET FROM THE MOST USEFUL TO THE MOST TRIVIAL IT’S ALL ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL! Objects in all shapes and sizes. From smart gadgets to kitchen utensils, from perfume to fashion accessories, the little and distinctive additions that enrich our interiors, making them unique and welcoming were all bundled together under this section. LUXURY, DESIGN & INTERIOR DECORATION FROM THE UNIQUE TO THE BESPOKE Creativity, innovation and technical solutions come together to create a temple of design and luxury lifestyle. Every year, Maison&Objet spotlights the most outstanding names on the international design and decor scene today. In January 2016, Catalan designer Eugeni Quitllet received the Designer of the Year Award and showcased his work on a space entirely dedicated to him.