Best and BeyondThis page is a tribute to our journey at Interzum 2025 in Cologne, one of the world’s most influential events for interior design, materials, and innovation. Here, we share not just our official highlights, but the energy, connections, and inspirations that shaped our presence. It’s about the projects, the people, and the passion that went into every moment on and off the exhibition floor.
Forbo – Furniture Linoleum
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With digitally printed decors like Natural Namur Spruce or Rovigo Concrete, DecoWall offers the character of timber or stone, but with the durability, stability, and ease of installation that OSB is known for. The result is a product that looks handcrafted, even though it's engineered.
Functionally, it's clever—panels are lightweight, easy to handle, and come with a tongue-and-groove system for clean, seamless mounting. Visually, they stand out with an almost architectural depth, offering a rustic-modern solution for both commercial and residential interiors.
Raw, refined, and refreshingly real.
Functionally, it's clever—panels are lightweight, easy to handle, and come with a tongue-and-groove system for clean, seamless mounting. Visually, they stand out with an almost architectural depth, offering a rustic-modern solution for both commercial and residential interiors.
Raw, refined, and refreshingly real.
Häfele – Lighting Systems
🇩🇪 Germany
https://www.hafele.com
Another highlight from Häfele was their sophisticated lighting system, designed to do much more than simply illuminate. This intelligent solution allows users to program and store up to four distinct lighting moods, blending different light sources and color temperatures to suit various moments throughout the day—whether it’s energizing daylight for work or a warm, soft glow for relaxation.
Watch on YouTube:
youtube.com/shorts/IVYo93Ha5JU
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What sets Häfele apart is how seamlessly the technology integrates into furniture and architectural elements. Their system bridges function and atmosphere, giving designers and users full control over how a space feels and responds to its occupants. Whether in a kitchen, wardrobe, or living area, lighting becomes a silent co-creator of comfort and mood.
Smart, subtle, and beautifully adaptable
Smart, subtle, and beautifully adaptable
Official Interzum Award Winners: www.interzum.com/en/events/interzum-award/winners/best-of-the-best-2025/
Overview
Interzum is the world’s leading biennial trade fair for materials, components, and technologies in furniture production and interior design. Held every two years in Cologne, Germany, it brings together global innovators in surfaces, hardware, textiles, and manufacturing equipment.
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Inside Interzum
Explore key takeaways from Interzum 2025, where European innovators led with sustainable materials, pastel matte finishes, and immersive booth experiences. Discover how major players shaped the exhibition and the opportunities that lie ahead for emerging markets.
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About the Author
Boris Matović is a wood processing engineer with broad experience in furniture, cabinetry, and modern stairs design. Active across North America and Europe. He blends technical skill with global insight. As a booth designer and design show observer, he connects trends with practical applications.
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