DDW Eindhoven always feels close to home, geographically and creatively. Paris (M&O) is where I look for newness in interiors, accessories, materials and colour; Milan is the high-end design feast; Eindhoven is that gentle week among innovators, moving from halls to museums, from conversations to material exploration, from curated shows to the tiniest details.

After visiting Maison & Objet, I stayed in Paris for two more days. I spent them wandering through the city, discovering new galleries, walking past hidden courtyards and visiting shops and galleries taking part in Paris Design Week.

My summer was a busy one. Between travelling, finishing my trend book and keeping up with appointments, I was determined to make time for Paris. September in the city is always a joy – the pleasant temperatures, the gentle light and the familiar rhythm of Paris Design Week, with a full day reserved for Maison & Objet.

From overseas suppliers I often hear the same tension: in Europe, price dominates decision-making, while in the US tariffs add constant pressure on margins. The market feels trapped. There must constantly be something new, yet it cannot cost anything.

It’s here: my new trend book ATHOMESS27 is finished. Months of research, photographing, traveling and writing come together in seven inspiring themes that shape the interior and outdoor summer of 2027. From the monumental and fiery Magna Forma to the playful luxury of Dolce Framenti, from the earthy softness of Clay Day to the fluid movement of Aftertide. Each theme is a world of its own, built from colours, materials and stories that make the spirit of the times tangible.