Some fairs are not simply visited to see furniture. They are visited to understand how the way we live is changing. How homes are becoming warmer, more flexible and more connected to the people who inhabit them.
With this vision, the LF91 design team travelled to Milan for Salone del Mobile 2026, one of the world’s leading events for furniture, interior design and contemporary decoration. The visit was an opportunity to explore new ideas, observe international trends and bring fresh inspiration back to the projects LF91 develops in Mallorca.
For LF91, interior design is never just about selecting a sofa, a colour or a decorative object. It begins with the architecture of the space, the movement of light, the connection between indoors and outdoors, and the feeling a home creates from the moment you enter.
During Salone del Mobile, Milan becomes a living laboratory for design. Brands, architects, designers and interior specialists present new ways of understanding the home, not only as a beautiful place, but as an emotional, functional and deeply personal space.
This year, one direction felt especially clear: interiors are becoming softer, more tactile and more human. Rigid forms give way to fluid lines. Surfaces are no longer just finishes, but expressive elements. Materials play with light, reflection, transparency and texture. Functionality is no longer hidden, it becomes part of the design language.
One of the strongest trends was the return of curves and organic forms in furniture design. Sofas, armchairs, tables and decorative pieces appeared more fluid, sculptural and enveloping, creating interiors that feel less formal and more welcoming.
This trend connects beautifully with Mediterranean architecture. In Mallorca, where light, stone, wood and landscape are so present, organic shapes can soften contemporary homes and create a more natural dialogue with the surroundings.
For LF91 Interior Design, the value of a trend lies in how it is interpreted. A curved sofa can bring warmth to a minimalist living room. A rounded table can balance a geometric space. A sculptural piece can add personality without overwhelming the home.
Another key direction was the use of textured glass, translucent materials and surfaces that filter or reflect light. These elements bring depth and visual lightness, allowing spaces to feel open while still creating atmosphere and intimacy.
Used carefully, glass and translucent materials can be ideal for doors, partitions, lighting, bathroom features or decorative details. They help create elegant transitions between rooms without making the home feel heavy.
In LF91 projects, this type of material is never used as a simple effect. It is selected to enhance light, improve flow and add a refined layer to the interior experience.
Milan also revealed a renewed interest in glossy lacquered finishes, especially in soft pastel tones inspired by the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. This nostalgic influence returns with a more contemporary, elegant and controlled approach.
A lacquered cabinet, a subtle colour accent or a glossy kitchen element can become a focal point in an otherwise calm and timeless interior. The key is balance. Not every space needs colour, but the right tone in the right place can bring character, freshness and identity.
For LF91, colour is not decoration for decoration’s sake. It is a design decision that must serve the atmosphere of the home.
The fair also confirmed the growing presence of metallic finishes, particularly in kitchens. These materials bring a more technical, sophisticated and contemporary feeling, especially when combined with stone, porcelain, glass or warm natural textures.
There was also a strong focus on glass and porcelain surfaces for kitchens and bathrooms, combining beauty, durability and easy maintenance. These materials allow for clean lines, continuous surfaces and a high-end aesthetic suited to modern Mediterranean homes.
At LF91, kitchens and bathrooms are treated as essential parts of the home’s overall design. They are not secondary spaces, but places where functionality, precision and atmosphere must work together.
Another clear trend was the creation of monochrome interiors, where one colour palette is explored through different materials, finishes and textures. The result is calm, elegant and layered rather than flat.
A single tone can appear through microcement, limewash, upholstery, wood, ceramic, stone or bespoke furniture. Each material adds a different depth, creating spaces that feel cohesive but never repetitive.
Textures such as stucco, microcement and tactile wall finishes were especially present, not only on walls but also on furniture, bathrooms and made-to-measure elements. This approach fits perfectly with LF91’s way of creating interiors with serenity, depth and character.
One of the most relevant trends for Mallorca was the expansion of design brands into outdoor furniture. Even brands traditionally focused on interiors are now creating refined, versatile pieces for terraces, gardens and pool areas.
In Mallorca, this is not a passing trend. It is a way of life. Terraces, porches, patios and gardens are part of the daily experience of a home. The boundary between inside and outside becomes softer, more fluid and more important.
LF91 works this continuity through architecture, interior design and landscaping. Furniture, flooring, fabrics, shade, lighting and materials are selected to create homes that can be enjoyed naturally throughout the year.
Beyond aesthetics, Salone del Mobile also highlighted a growing need for intelligent, adaptable homes. Modular furniture, integrated storage, flexible layouts and made-to-measure solutions are becoming increasingly important.
This connects directly with LF91’s approach. Good interior design does not begin at the end of a project. It starts with understanding how each space will be used, how people will move through it, where objects will be stored, what should be hidden and what should become a feature.
When design is truly considered, beauty also brings order to everyday life.
LF91’s visit to Milan reflects a wider way of working: observing, researching and staying connected to international design while preserving a strong local sensibility.
Through LF91 Interior Design, each home is approached as a complete project. Architecture, interiors, furniture, materials, lighting and landscaping are considered as part of one coherent story.
The goal is not to create catalogue interiors, but homes with identity, balance and a genuine connection to their setting. Trends provide inspiration, but judgement gives them meaning.
From Mallorca, LF91 interprets the best of international design through a Mediterranean lens: calm, functional, elegant and deeply connected to the way people want to live.
Because true luxury is not only found in what can be seen. It is felt when every detail belongs.
