Maison&Objet, the premiere global showcase in design and home decor, will host its second edition in the Americas in Miami on May 10-13. The show is one of the most important events for designers across the globe and is a great travel destination for the everyday design enthusiast. Last May the fair came to Miami Beach, its first Americas edition, and has since doubled in size. It’s forecasted to have the same effect on Miami Beach as Art Basel 14 years ago.
Surrounding the fair’s presence May 10-13th in Miami, the city buzzes with brand unveilings and special collaborations in its new and emerging design neighborhoods such as Miami’s Little River area and Ironside in addition to the famed Design District.
MAISON&OBJET AMERICAS will represent an eclectic selection of products related to decoration, design and interior design; from the furniture and lighting to the textile. It will bring together a selection of 300 brands representing the upscale spirit that was behind the success of their MAISON&OBJET Paris show.
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Designer of the Year is awarded to an industry professional from North or South America who has made a notable contribution to the interior design & lifestyle industry in the past year. For this year 2016, architect and designer Rafael de Cárdenas is the Designer of the Year for the second edition of M&O Americas.
RISING TALENTS
MAISON&OBJET Americas has announced its picks for this year’s Rising Talents. The show will celebrate the creativity of this star continent by presenting the work of six emerging talents. The six up-and-coming designers representing North and South America were chosen by a committee based on their work as designers as well as their commitment to helping usher the design community into the future.
Rising Talents selected for 2016 are designers, modern designer Guilherme Wentz (Brazil), industrial designer and architect duo Ad Hoc (Mexico), artist and photographer Javier Gomez (Panama),architecture and design studio Great Things to People (Chile), Samuel Amoia (New York, USA), and ceramicist Ben Medansky (Los Angeles, USA). Maison&Objet’s Summit promotes design and gives the Rising Talents a platform to expose their work to buyers and the international media.
INTERIOR DESIGN & LIFESTYLE SUMMIT
As the forecasting side of MAISON&OBJET AMERICAS, the Interior Design & Lifestyle Summit will bring together leading industry experts in design and decoration. Listeners will have the opportunity to decode the major trends on the market today and for tomorrow, as well as to discover projects from prestigious architects from the American continent.
Orlean the leading importers and curators of wall coverings and fabrics in Latin America. They are known for their natural/organic materials and textured fabrics, just opened their showroom in the Design District last month (the FIRST in the U.S.!) and has already received widespread attention. They will also be showing this year at MAISON&OBJET AMERICAS.
M&O AMERICAS Award Ceremony “The Designer of the Year and Rising Talents Awards” will be presented during the Award Ceremony. Last year, more than 500 attendees were present.
Ample opportunities to enjoy an abundance of events not only at the fair but also in the surrounding neighborhoods as the city so fully embraced the fair in true Miami style. This is the second year that the 20-year-old fair will be held in the United States. The next fair in Paris will be held September 2-6, 2016.
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Here are highlights from last years M&O AMERICAS Show:
Lauren Meshkin @BonVoyageLauren
May 3, 2016 at 12:40 amOh I would get so much inspiration at an event like this! I wish I was in Miami next week. Thanks for sharing!
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Carmen Edelson
May 3, 2016 at 12:57 pmI’m so excited to see what artistic creations they come up with in regards to furniture design that I haven’t seen before.
Jojo
May 3, 2016 at 7:39 amI really enjoy seeing how people decorate their homes. There are always things I want for my future home and get inspired from a lot of cool designs.
Carmen Edelson
May 3, 2016 at 10:14 amI’m actually decorating my living room now. Just finished remodeling it and am in search of new furniture. This show is a wonderful place to get ideas for my new room. I can’t wait to see the furniture.
Perrisha
May 3, 2016 at 10:41 amI’m interested in interior design to the point that I want to be certified after I finish this degree! & maybe touch on floral design. These things keep me motivated 🙂
Carmen Edelson
May 3, 2016 at 12:37 pmI love decorating and getting ideas from shows like this. Interior design is a great field to be in right now, it has lots of potential.
Patricia
May 3, 2016 at 12:01 pmNot your typical IKEA store.
Carmen Edelson
May 3, 2016 at 12:41 pmI’m sure you won’t find any of these furniture pieces at any IKEA store. Don’t get me wrong, I love IKEA and have a few of their pieces. I just hate having to put their items together when they come unassembled.
Holly
May 3, 2016 at 1:38 pmI’ve never thought about traveling for the purpose of visiting trade shows and conferences like this! Great idea, Carmen.
Carmen Edelson
May 3, 2016 at 6:38 pmPeople come from all around the world once a year to go to Art Basel here. Maison&Objet they are saying will be as huge as Art Basel, this is the second year of the show and its doubled in size. If you’re into Interior Design, this is the show for you.
Heather Cole
May 3, 2016 at 3:50 pmWow, I need to redesign my house, makes me realise my poor attempts at interior design fall far short of perfect. Might just need to buy a new house to go with it all first though!
Carmen Edelson
May 3, 2016 at 6:39 pmI like your thinking. We are in the process of redesigning some of our rooms with the help of an interior designer. The transformation is amazing so far.
debbie-jean lemonte
May 3, 2016 at 4:29 pmThe interior design images are my absolute favorites! how the pattern of the chairs compliment the tiles is perfect
Carmen Edelson
May 3, 2016 at 6:41 pmI’m in love with some of the wall paper designs too. I was never into wall paper before, but now that I’ve seen some of these patterns I’m loving it.
Lara Dunning
May 3, 2016 at 8:02 pmI’m hopeless when it comes to decorating, but I do enjoy seeing how others make an impression with their artistic expressions and everyday living creations.
Carmen Edelson
May 5, 2016 at 8:02 amI love decorating but it is a work of art trying to put it all together to make it look like it all ties in.
Ivana
May 4, 2016 at 12:37 amWow, that book shelf by Rafael de Cárdenas is just stunning. I love the tree shape. Interior design has always been a passion of mine. Great inspiration in this post!
Carmen Edelson
May 5, 2016 at 8:07 amI love Rafael’s geometric designs in his furniture pieces. The bookshelf is one of my favorite too.
Colby
May 4, 2016 at 3:42 amI love getting inspiration for interior design, but when it comes to executing…complete fail lol.
Carmen Edelson
May 5, 2016 at 8:10 amI’m hooked on the HGTV channel, and love watching their home transformations. Its inspires me to work on my house.
brianmayroam
May 4, 2016 at 9:57 amNice. I miss Miami!
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Carmen Edelson
May 5, 2016 at 8:15 amMiami is such a lively city and growing in popularity each day. I only live 30 minutes away, and enjoy having dinner on South Beach on occasion.
Christina
May 4, 2016 at 10:03 amIn the middle of redesigning my living room. Wish I was in Miami for the show as there is so much talent and resource under one roof!
Carmen Edelson
May 5, 2016 at 8:48 amI’m in the same boat. I got rid of all my old furniture and now I’m in search for a new sofa to match my rug. I’m looking forward to seeing what they have at the show.
Brianna
May 4, 2016 at 11:16 amInteresting view of traveling. Any suggestions on where to stay in Miami Beach?
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Carmen Edelson
May 5, 2016 at 8:51 amMiami Beach has a lot of great hotels, and some of my favorite boutique hotels. Most of the hotels are probably sold out by now, but you can check Kimpton Hotels, they have a few boutique hotels on Miami Beach. https://www.kimptonhotels.com/boutique-hotels-in-miami
Arzo Travels
May 4, 2016 at 11:41 amI always appreciate a nice, modern and still cozy interior but I must admit that I am not a huge fan of designing or decorating 🙂 This fair would def. be fun for my sister though 🙂
Carmen Edelson
May 7, 2016 at 1:53 pmEven if designing or decorating is not your cup of tea, the fair is fun for just about anybody! Definitely tell your sister all about it!
Cassie @ Cass Travels
May 4, 2016 at 2:49 pmOh wow, this makes me want to overhaul my flat this second! Must have been a fabulous day.
Carmen Edelson
May 7, 2016 at 1:54 pmDefinitely! The fair is full of beautiful pieces and can make just about anybody want to redecorate some rooms in their house!
Manco Painting
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Carmen Edelson
March 28, 2020 at 4:15 pmI think so too!
Anna Kirsen
August 25, 2020 at 4:03 amHi Carmen. We were over from the UK and visited Art Basel in December last year. We had no idea Miami was such a hub of interior design creativity. We will definitely be back!
Kind regards
Anna@BohaGlass
Carmen Edelson
August 25, 2020 at 4:35 pmYes it is! Glad to hear that, Anna 🙂
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