Milan may traditionally be a city of espresso, but this spring, another beverage kept coming to mind as we made our way throughout the city’s showrooms and across the halls of Salone del Mobile: Gatorade. Vivid hues reminiscent of citrus- and grape-flavoured sports drinks were the breakout design colour trend of 2026, quenching our thirst for something brighter than last year’s onslaught of beige and brown tones. Below, we round up 11 recent electrolyte-enhanced (in spirit, at least) introductions helping the industry refuel.

1

Threshold

Leveraging Dooor’s glossy partitions, Objects of Common Interest invited overstimulated Alcova visitors to catch their breath inside a calm refuge. 

2

Nagori

Vitamin C is known to boost sleep quality. Enter Simone Bonanni’s bed for Zanotta in a freshly squeezed colourway, with a frame in solid wood.

3

Yve’s

A two-toned shell establishes a dynamic, Yves Klein–approved palette that continues across the cushions of Piero Lissoni’s Kartell lounger.

4

Drama Twin

Júlia Esqué designed Sancal’s armchair as if it were “dressing up for a special occasion.” A version sans skirt (Formal Twin) is also available.

5

Ardys

Patricia Urquiola’s latest Cassina sofa pairs soft, duvet-like cushioning with hard lacquered concrete side table modules featuring a ceramic finish.

6

Clay

From above, Zanellato/Bortotto’s sofa system for Moroso resembles lemon wedges. From behind, each module is backed by a small ceramic button.

7

Scoop

I scream, you scream, we all scream for an armchair modelled after the curved imprint left behind by an ice cream scoop. Luckily, Philippe Malouin and Meritalia are here to deliver.

8

Pluri

Spotted in the group exhibition “Convey,” Roman studio Næssi’s solid wood shelving modules for Bosnian brand Woak can be configured horizontally or vertically, open or closed, in a full range of colours that includes this zesty yellow.

9

Apsis

Konstantin Grcic’s well-proportioned solid wood bistro chair for Mattiazzi takes its name (and its horseshoe-shaped backrest) from the domed semi-circular apse stationed at the end of historic churches.

10

Akur

Named for the Icelandic word for “field,” Hlynur Atlason’s first range for Glas Italia was inspired by aerial views of farmland observed through an airplane window.

11

Knot

The eight-piece inaugural collection from Italy’s Extra Ordinario (all by Yabu Pushelberg) included this suede chair with a fashionably cinched backrest. In keeping with 2026 colour trends, it was shown in a grape flavour.