Smart materials: the future of surfaces in interior design
DESIGN TRENDS
The world of interior design materials is undergoing a silent revolution. Technological evolution, research into sustainability and a growing focus on sensory comfort are redefining the way we touch, perceive and inhabit spaces.
For those who work to order, such as Caronni Bespoke, this transformation is an opportunity to experiment with new raw materials and new relationships between form and function.
Reactive surfaces
From heat-treated wood panels to antibacterial and self-regenerating finishes, surfaces are now becoming “active”. They respond to light, heat and even touch.
Nanotechnology makes possible what was previously unthinkable: materials that repair themselves from scratches, absorb moisture, or selectively reflect natural light to improve visual comfort.
Matter as a sustainable language
Research focuses not only on performance, but also on provenance. FSC-certified woods, plant-based fibre composites and new-generation recycled materials convey a more conscious form of luxury, based on durability and transparency.
In a bespoke project, sustainability is not just a label: it is a structural choice that guides every decision, from the panel to the finish.
Touch as technology
The surface is no longer just visual, but tactile. Textures become tools of perception: matt, velvety, rough, metallic. Each variation communicates a different emotion and contributes to defining the living experience.
This is also what intelligent materials mean: a material that dialogues with the senses and the mind, evolving over time alongside those who experience it.
The future of design is not only about new forms, but also new materials. They combine science, aesthetics and artisan sensitivity - the same elements that give life to every Caronni Bespoke creation.
