The KOTI Installation sits in the Institut Finlandais and recently launched during Maison et Objet.
The installation comes with the slogan "Have a Sleepover in Finland. Wake up in Paris." It consists of six different indoor cottages that were all inspired by traditional Finnish design during their construction. The miniature cottages have sliding doors, are made up of wood paneling and feature beds and sparse decor. In the middle of the installation there are communal spaces for visitors to interact with one another. The pale, minimalist design of the KOTI installation is what makes its theme so apparent -- despite the fact that the space is in France, it feels as though it is in Finland.
The KOTI installation is available on Airbnb for those who are looking to visit.
What's Driving This Trend
- Minimalist Pop-up Hotels
- Opportunity to create more pop-up hotels with minimalist designs that transport guests to other cultures
- Communal Spaces
- Increasing trend towards communal spaces for travelers in hotels and other lodging options
- Culture-specific Designs
- Growing demand for lodging options that offer culturally-specific designs and experiences for travelers
Who This Affects Most
- Hospitality
- Opportunity to create new mobile or temporary lodging options for travelers with minimalist designs and culturally-specific experiences
- Tourism
- Trend towards communal spaces in lodging options can be leveraged by tour operators to create more immersive travel experiences
- Interior Design
- Growth in demand for culture-specific designs in lodging options can offer new opportunities for interior designers to collaborate with hotel and lodging brands
