Milan Design Week 2026: What to Expect
Every April, Milan does something no other city quite manages to pull off. For one week, the global design community makes it the centre of what's new, next and worth knowing in design, and the result is something that has to be experienced to be believed. This year, the 64th edition of Salone del Mobile runs from 21st to 26th April at Fiera Milano Rho, with over 1,000 exhibitors from 32 countries filling a completely sold-out 169,000 square metres of exhibition space. Simply Sofas will be there, bringing you all the highlights as they happen. Before that, here is a closer look at what this year is likely to reveal. Salone del Mobile This year, the focus is expected to be firmly on fluid living. Spaces are no longer defined by rigid functions. Living rooms blend into work zones, dining areas become social hubs, and outdoor spaces feel like natural extensions of the home. Expect furniture to follow this shift, with adaptable forms, softer silhouettes, and materials that bala...