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With the Decorative Collection 26+, EGGER is shifting its focus explicitly toward the experience of materials, tactility, and subtle surface textures. The collection, which has been available since February, builds on the existing Decorative Collection 24+ while also introducing new accents in the way wood, stone, and solid-color decors are incorporated into architectural interior design concepts.
The new surface textures and the use of matte shades, in particular, play an important role in this trend. According to Cedric Goesaert, Marketing Manager for Benelux at EGGER, demand is growing for materials that appear more subdued but, at the same time, reveal greater depth as the light and viewing angle change. “You see that designers are once again using more linear wood textures,” he says. “The new ST17 Omnipore Oiled texture fits right in with that trend. It has a very low gloss level and a subtle microstructure that makes the surface look as if it has been lightly oiled.”
This development is in line with a broader shift in interior design, in which stark contrasts are giving way to warmer and more layered material combinations. Within the collection, this is reflected, among other things, in soft shades of beige and brown, combined with linear wood patterns in the Italian style. According to EGGER, this creates a calmer and more balanced overall look, suitable for larger spaces.
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One of the most striking new additions to the collection is H1316 ST17 Bookmatch Oak. This finish does not feature a visible pattern repeat across the entire surface of the panel. Whereas traditional decors repeat along their length, the pattern here shifts slightly each time. This creates a more harmonious appearance on facades or walls, especially in larger projects.
“With many wood finishes, you see the same pattern repeat itself after a few meters,” says Goesaert. “That’s not the case with Bookmatch Oak. A 2.80-meter panel and the next one are never identical. This creates a much more natural effect, especially in projects with large surfaces.”
EGGER also places great emphasis on striking a balance between appearance and surface texture in its stone reproductions. With PerfectSense Ambiance, the company is introducing a new coating technique that combines matte areas with localized glossy accents. According to Goesaert, the F128 PA Ambiance Black Granite and F129 PA Ambiance Beige Granite decors in particular attracted a lot of attention at HoutPro+. “Depending on the viewing angle, the surface shifts between matte and glossy,” he says. “This creates more depth in the material’s appearance without making it look cluttered.”
The Decorative Collection 26+ includes more than 360 combinations of decors and textures for furniture and interior design applications. In addition to new decors, EGGER is also further expanding its existing material ranges. The focus here is less on individual trends and more on long-lasting material concepts in which surface, texture, and color come together as a unified whole.
