THE LUXE JOURNAL · FURNITURE NEWS · SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
Sancal x FLOOR_STORY at London Design Festival 2026: Palma, Vesta, Link & the Return of Colour
Today’s Shoreditch installation puts Spanish furniture, expressive rugs and Marc Morro’s Palma armchair into one highly styled environment—an antidote to years of safe beige interiors.
By Clara Whitmore · September 18, 2026
Sancal is presenting a curated installation with FLOOR_STORY during London Design Festival and Shoreditch Design Week 2026, with today’s programme highlighting recent launches alongside some of the Spanish brand’s most recognisable pieces. The London presentation includes Palma by Marc Morro, Vesta Sofa and Bold Coffee Tables by Studiopepe, Link sofa by Raw Color and the Remnant Armchair by Note Design Studio.
Palma is the piece to watch
Marc Morro’s Palma began as an earlier metal design and has been developed with Sancal into a more domestic object. Morro’s own documentation notes that the design was inspired by lunar imagery and a raw metal prototype before evolving into a version produced by Sancal in 2026.
That history explains the chair’s appeal: it feels archetypal rather than over-designed. In a room full of soft upholstery, a piece with a clear structural idea can prevent the interior from dissolving into cushions and curves.
Why FLOOR_STORY is important to the installation
The event is not a normal furniture showroom. Rugs, furniture, colour and texture are composed together, making it easier to read each object as part of a room rather than as an isolated product. That is useful because many 2026 interiors are moving toward stronger floors and more expressive textiles.
The comeback of colour is getting more sophisticated
This is not a return to random maximalism. The new colour movement is controlled: terracotta next to blue-grey, rust beside olive, muted pink against dark timber. The furniture can be bold while the architecture remains calm.
For homeowners who have spent years building beige interiors, the lesson is not to replace everything. Add one saturated chair, one rug with several linked colours, or a lacquered side table. The room gains energy without losing maturity.
Pieces worth knowing from the presentation
| Piece | Designer | Use at home |
|---|---|---|
| Palma | Marc Morro | Sculptural lounge chair |
| Vesta Sofa | Studiopepe | Soft anchor for colourful rooms |
| Bold Coffee Tables | Studiopepe | Graphic form and material contrast |
| Link Sofa | Raw Color | Modular contemporary living |
| Remnant Armchair | Note Design Studio | Statement seating with personality |
What this means for residential design
The interesting shift is away from matching sets. Rooms are becoming more like edited collections: a Spanish sofa, Italian lighting, a Chinese ceramic, a vintage table and a contemporary rug can coexist if colour and scale are controlled. That approach feels more personal—and often more luxurious—than buying a complete suite from one catalogue.
Sources: London Design Festival; Marc Morro.