This Season’s New Home Essentials: Design, Innovations, and Irresistible Scents
Vacuums with sophisticated finishes, increasingly autonomous robots, and cleaning products with delicate fragrances: the season’s novelties place as much emphasis on performance as on the pleasure of taking care of your interior.
Kobold VK7 Titanium, a vacuum-cleaner-washer that doubles as a design object
With its Titanium limited edition, Kobold reimagines its vacuum-cleaner-washer VK7 in a mineral-hued finish. This new shade also outfits the VR7 robotic vacuum and the VM7 tabletop vacuum.
In terms of performance, the VK7 retains its DuoSpeed brush, capable of vacuuming and washing 60 m² in ten minutes according to the brand. Its microfiber pad spins at 1,350 revolutions per minute, while its four-layer filtration system traps dust and allergens. Made in Germany, the device comes with a five-year warranty.
Roomba Max 875 Combo, the vacuum-cleaner-washer that handles everything
Unveiled on November 5, 2026, the new Roomba Max 875 Combo from iRobot pushes home automation even further. With a suction power of 35,000 Pa, it combines SealForce technology with a ThermaMist heated-mist washing system designed to tackle dried-in stains. Its washing roller spins at 300 revolutions per minute and automatically rises when it contacts carpets.
Its AutoWash station washes the roller at 80 °C, dries it at 55 °C, and automatically empties the dust bin. iRobot promises up to 90 days of maintenance-free operation. At a height of 9.98 cm (about 3.9 inches), the robot can slide under low furniture and recognizes more than 300 everyday objects.
L’Arbre Vert, Monoï innovations that extend summer into the kitchen
At L’Arbre Vert, cleaning takes on vacation vibes. The brand now offers its Monoï fragrance, with notes of tiaré flower and coconut, in a hand dishwashing liquid. Made in France, EU Ecolabel certified and composed of 97% ingredients of natural origin, it is offered in a 500 ml bottle for €1.89.
The Monoï liquid laundry detergent also gets a makeover with a more compact PET bottle, containing 10% less plastic. Its transparent formula, made of 93% ingredients of natural origin, preserves its sunny fragrance and its claimed effectiveness. Available since September 2026, it is offered in a 1.53-liter jug for 34 washes at €7.99, or as a refill at €6.99.
