January 17, 2024, 3:27 pm | Read time: 3 minutes
Natural tones, curves, and lots of wood: The international furniture fair IMM Cologne 2024 shows how to bring nature into your home.
For the first time since the pandemic-related pause, IMM Cologne returned to the Cologne exhibition halls in January as usual. At its 75th edition, around 750 companies are showcasing the latest trends in the furniture industry. Unlike previous years, the fair was only open to trade visitors. myHOMEBOOK was on-site and reveals the trends of IMM Cologne 2024.
Beige, Cream, Gray–it’s getting simpler again
When it comes to colors, it’s clear: simplicity is back. However, we don’t have to completely forgo colorful accents. Generally, colors like gray, beige, greige, cream, or sand dominate. Earth tones are often combined with these, or wood materials are used.
The simple tones are often enlivened with soft colors, but not necessarily pastels. Rather, strong colors with a gray, milky veil so they don’t appear too bold. Coral, terracotta, Yves Klein blue, khaki, pink–all these colors were repeatedly seen at IMM Cologne 2024. Sometimes as an accent, sometimes large-scale as a complete sofa.
Organic shapes and curves as far as the eye can see
Interior enthusiasts won’t be able to avoid organic shapes in the coming years. Whether dining table, coffee table, sofa, or chairs: curves are everywhere as far as the eye can see. Especially side and coffee tables often come in organic shapes, fitting the long-standing trend of round sofas.
But dining tables are now primarily round as well. They often have only one table leg–but it’s not slim and discreet; rather, it’s massive and the focal point of the entire piece of furniture.
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Wood, wood, and more wood
In addition to the still popular teddy and corduroy fabrics, another material is making a comeback in our homes: wood. Solid oak is particularly in demand, but birch or chestnut wood is also used. Display cabinets, cupboards, tables, chairs–everything is made of wood and is often combined. Soft upholstery and curves on sofas and chairs ensure it doesn’t look too rigid and old-fashioned.
Particularly striking at IMM Cologne 2024 were the numerous wood panels and claddings. Both sideboards and especially table legs were adorned with wood panels. This made otherwise simple coffee or dining tables appear much more stylish.
The signs point to comfort
Making the home a place of comfort–something that has increasingly come into focus since the COVID-19 pandemic–is now being implemented in furniture. Dining chairs and sofas invite you to linger. In particular, the chairs are often upholstered and relatively wide, so you might want to sit longer.
And the sofas are making the home even cozier now. With wide seating areas, comfortable backrests, and especially soft fabrics. Additionally, recliners seem to be gaining interest. Numerous examples of this type were seen at IMM Cologne 2024–in various shapes and designs. But sofas are also increasingly available with adjustable backrests and headrests.