2026 TREND REPORT
When in Paris…
We immersed ourselves at Maison + Objet and took notes. Here’s our curated sneak peek into what will shape the world of events in 2026.
Every season, the world of design has its moment. Over ten days, Paris becomes an open-air gallery where creativity meets innovation, bringing together professionals, brands, and design enthusiasts. At the Maison + Objet show in Paris, that moment is magnified—an international stage where creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation collide to shape the trends we’ll all be talking about tomorrow.
At Element Event Solutions, we believe our clients deserve more than event rentals. They deserve inspiration. That’s why we make it our business to not only source the most stylish, forward-thinking pieces but also to understand the bigger picture: how design is evolving, what palettes and textures are resonating, and how global creativity can be translated into unforgettable events here at home.
This Trend Guide is our way of bringing you along on that journey. Our creative team travelled to Paris and took in the 1800 brand and design studios displaying their wares across the many exhibition halls. From these Parisian show floors, we’ve distilled the ideas and aesthetics that will define the seasons ahead. You’ll see the colours, shapes, and stories that are capturing imaginations and igniting passions. In the months ahead we’ll share how Element is already investing in these looks to ensure your celebrations are as fresh, stylish, and memorable as they deserve to be.
When you create with Element, you’re not only in step with the moment, you’re setting the stage for what’s next.
— The Element Creative Team
ARTISAN GARDEN
THINK GARDEN ATELIER MEETS HERITAGE TABLE—WHERE HANDMADE OBJECTS, WARM BRASS, AND HERBAL GREENS CREATE A SOULFUL, SECRET DINNER PARTY UNDER A CANOPY OF FOLIAGE.
SURREAL SOIREE
A SURREALIST STAGE OF EVENT DÉCOR, WHERE SCULPTURAL FORMS, STRIPES, AND WHIMSICAL PATTERNS MEET BOLD COLOR AND SUBTLE CONTRASTS FOR A REFINED YET DREAMLIKE SETTING.
SUSTAINABLE LUXE
SUSTAINABLE LUXE BLENDS SERENITY AND GLAMOUR WITH TACTILE STONEWARE, MARBLE, GLASS, AND LINENS, ENHANCED BY GENTLE SOUND AND SCENT— AN AMBIANCE WHERE MINDFUL INDULGENCE MEETS ELEGANT SUSTAINABILITY.
THE BLUE STANDARD
BLUE EVOKES HERITAGE AND OLD-MONEY ELEGANCE, PAIRING WITH PRINTS AND LINEN TEXTURES FOR A REFINED POP OF COLOR.
PANTONE®
Reflex Blue C
Bright White
Whispy Blue
Cannoli Cream
Nimbus Cloud PANTONE®
Light Gray
TOP MUST HAVE TRENDS FROM
PARIS
TOP MUST HAVE TRENDS FROM
PARIS
Thank you for taking this journey with us, and for all the beautiful events we’ve brought to life together. Your creativity, collaboration, and trust continue to inspire everything we do at Element.
As we look ahead, we can’t wait to see how these design stories unfold across your events - reimagined through your vision, and supported with our collections.
Here’s to what’s next, and to creating more unforgettable moments together.
— The Element Team Paris never fails to inspire—and this year’s Maison + Objet reminded us why… Design is alive, ever-changing, and endlessly creative.
Thank you for exploring
