THE TRENDS OF THE 2026 FAIR TAKE SHAPE ON PAPER

April transforms Milan into a stage for visions.
But what are the trends that will shape design this year?

Looking at the previews for the 2026 Salone del Mobile, three dominant trends emerge that are redefining the way we experience spaces:

– Hyper-materiality and sensory maximalism: design is something you can touch. Flat surfaces give way to irregular, porous, and vibrant textures that engage sight and touch in equal measure.
– Warm palettes: 2026 celebrates comforting colors like orange, terracotta, ochre, and deep green. The palette shifts toward tones that evoke the earth and nature.
– Transparent sustainability: design is no longer just “beautiful,” but must demonstrate concrete environmental responsibility at every stage of production.

At Grafiche Antiga, we don’t just observe these developments; we transform them into tangible realities for our clients.

How We Bring Design to Print

For those who want to leave a lasting impression even after Design Week, we offer solutions designed to capture the latest trends:

– Catalogs and monographs: We use specialty papers and finishes to recreate on paper that same sense of “living material” sought after by contemporary design.
– Color quality with vegetable-based inks: thanks to the PREMIUM COLOR PRINT technique, we guarantee excellent color reproduction even on the most natural papers, while maintaining the highest sustainability standards.
– Limited Editions and Packaging: projects where paper craftsmanship becomes an integral part of the design, perfect for collector’s editions.
– Press Kits and Company Profiles: communication tools designed to be kept, capable of conveying the brand’s identity with precision and environmental responsibility.

Now is the right time to turn these trends into a concrete project.
We’re ready.