Home Furnishings Markets

Ambiente 2026: Five unmistakable trends from the German design fair

mbiente 2026 reveals five defining trends shaping the future of home and product design, from portable warmth and universal kitchen tools to playful forms and woven craft traditions. The fair frames design as a form of care, responding to climate pressure, shifting domestic habits and the growing demand for objects that support everyday well-being.

ICFF spotlights global partnerships

New initiatives spotlight global partnerships and cross-disciplinary dialogue under the 2026 theme, Common Ground

That’s a wrap on Shoppe Object’s first Paris edition

Conceived as the brand’s first international expansion, the event marked a strategic milestone for Shoppe Object, introducing its curatorial DNA to the European market. With over 80 carefully selected brands, this first Paris edition deliberately embraced a human-scale format, designed to encourage discovery, dialogue, and meaningful business connections. A foundational chapter intended to set the tone for long-term development in Paris.

Vintage Market Days hosts soda shop themed event this February

he spring show will also feature a special bonus, when guests pre-purchase tickets, where they will enjoy early access to the Vintage Market Days event, plus receive exclusive swag bags for the first 25 guests each day on Friday and Saturday, filled with goodies, coupons, and treats from our amazing vendors.

Five design influences named 2026 High Point Market Style Spotters

he High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces a new “Style Spotters” team for 2026, naming five design professionals to the trade show organizer’s signature trend scouting program, including Rhobin DelaCruz, Juliana Ewer, Amber Guyton, Kathy Kuo and Isabel Ladd.

2026 trends to watch for this winter market season

Winter 2026 design markets reveal a clear shift toward wellness-driven materials, tactile surfaces and modern heritage design. Drawing insights from designers, makers and leading vendors across Vegas, Atlanta, KBIS and ICFF, this article explores the key trends shaping interiors in the year ahead.

Design on arrival

How Phillips Collection turned an airport gate into an introduction to High Point

Design influencers apply now for April High Point Market

Six digital creators will be tapped to report on Spring Market news

Heimtextil focuses show on artificial intelligence

How can AI be applied successfully, and where does it truly  add value? Heimtextil addresses these questions from 13 to 16 January 2026: The  comprehensive programme dedicated to the key future field AI strengthens the  global industry and opens up new business opportunities as well as practical  applications for design, retail, industry, architecture, interior design and contract  furnishing.

Textile trade fair turns focus to AI

Under the banner “Texpertise Focus AI”, Messe Frankfurt will place a strong emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI) across its international textile and apparel trade fairs from 2026 onwards, setting a future-shaping signal for the industry. The initiative highlights the responsible use of AI along the entire textile value chain, from fibre production to the point of sale. The programme will launch at Heimtextil in Frankfurt in January 2026.