The Living by Design Virtual Showhouse returns in Spring 2026, uniting 11 nationally recognized designers and leading luxury brands in a boundary-free digital showcase produced by Embello, with LUXE Interiors + Design as national media partner. Set in a virtual Dallas home, the experience invites visitors to explore, shop, and be inspired by fully realized spaces while entering for a chance to win a $5,000 home upgrade.
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.
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.






