GET SET FOR DOMOTEX 2017
As a flooring industry professional there’s only one place to be in January – DOMOTEX. We highlight the latest trends and innovations you can expect to see there.
As the world’s leading trade fair for carpets and floorcoverings, DOMOTEX in Hannover, Germany will soon once again be putting the spotlight on the sector’s latest trends and applications. Taking place from 14-17 January, the show will feature the ever popular Innovations@DOMOTEX display.
been given an innovative and exciting twist by means of clever product development”, The jury’s choices were based on technical innovation, design concept, quality and relevance for the target group.
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A FLOOR NEAR YOU... The innovations chosen by the jury reflect current and emerging trends for both residential and commercial settings. The panel of experts from the fields of design, architecture, the media and interior design soon made out a clear trend towards sustainability as a major selling point, and a recurring theme across all entries. A lot of emphasis is also being placed on products with a natural-look and feel, whose textures, materials, motifs and surfaces take their cues from nature. Individuality also remains a key trend.
For the fourth consecutive season, DOMOTEX exhibitors were invited to submit innovative products and developments for inclusion. A jury of professionals chaired by Munich designer Stefan Diez has selected 38 finalists from the entries submitted in the following categories: Textile and resilient floor coverings including fibers and yarns, parquet and laminate flooring, as well as applications and installation technology.
Stefan Diez explained: “We have seen some exciting products that stand out thanks to creative and smart approaches. Of course, there are also some existing products that have
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Natural-looking products are also a big trend in wooden flooring, as is the creation of interesting visual effects by combining diverse colors, patterns, shapes and textures. “In addition, longer and wider dimensions and herringbone- patterned flooring are trending,” remarked Karl. A. Wildermuth, editor at Holz-Zentralblatt in Leinfelden- Echterdingen, Germany. Laminate flooring is also becoming more and more technologically sophisticated and versatile, while at the same time featuring increasingly realistic decors.
“Also in the case of carpeting, the trend towards natural authenticity is everywhere to be seen, with some designs even imitating tree bark and other natural surfaces”, observed Simone Knauss, editor at SCHÖNER WOHNEN, Hamburg. Tile and plank flooring are also gaining ground.
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