Habitat Valencia 2025 Fair: The Meeting Point for the Furniture and Decoration Sector

Undoubtedly, we are looking at the largest showcase of 'made in Spain' habitat, which in its 2024 edition managed to bring together 655 national and international firms and attracted approximately 60,000 professional visitors. This success is no coincidence, as Feria Hábitat Valencia 2025, together with Textilhogar Home Textiles Premium, form the country's most important platform for the home and contract sectors. Furthermore, the joint celebration of the leading fairs for furniture, lighting, decoration, home textiles, upholstery, and contract will occupy over 90,000 square meters of exhibition space and is expected to attract over 45,000 professionals from 70 countries.

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Therefore, we are presented with a unique opportunity to discover the latest trends and connect with the industry's main players. The fair maintains its strategic positioning in the last week of September, a formula that yielded such good results in previous editions, allowing us to access an event that year after year strengthens its drawing power both nationally and internationally.

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Why Do International Designers Choose Feria Hábitat Valencia 2025?

Creators and design professionals from around the world have marked Feria Hábitat Valencia 2025 on their calendars as an unmissable event. This show, which has established itself as an international benchmark, offers multiple advantages that explain its growing appeal to the global design community.

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‍Strategic Location and Ideal Dates

The next edition of Feria Hábitat Valencia will be held from Monday, September 29 to Thursday, October 2, 2025. This temporal placement, in the last week of September, maintains the strategic positioning that yielded such good results in previous editions. Likewise, the fair keeps its Monday-to-Thursday format, a weekly schedule that debuted in the previous edition and was very well received by both exhibitors and visitors.

Feria Valencia leverages its privileged infrastructure, distributing the event across levels 2 and 3 of the venue, with an exhibition area that will exceed 90,000 square meters. This layout facilitates the attendees' journey and experience, allowing for a global overview of the sector's offerings.

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Consolidated Reputation in the Design Sector

Throughout its editions, Feria Hábitat Valencia has forged an undisputed international prestige, positioning itself among the Top 10 most visited international design fairs. In its latest edition, the event welcomed 60,000 professionals from 70 countries, consolidating itself as the main international showcase in Spain for the national habitat industry.

The fair covers a broad spectrum of sectors, from furniture, lighting, and decoration to upholstery and sleep. For 2025, it also plans to evolve to give greater space to the office furniture offering, which already has a presence in recent editions mainly through firms that also include home furniture. This expansion responds to market demands and further enriches the event's overall proposal.

Additionally, Hábitat is working with different organizations and sector institutions to enhance, within the framework of the Salón nude, a strong offering related to industrial craftsmanship, a trend with enormous projection today.

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Synergy with Textilhogar and Other Events

One of the keys to the success of Feria Hábitat Valencia 2025 is its joint celebration with Textilhogar Home Textiles Premium. This will be the fourth consecutive year that both events are held together, creating a global showcase with the best proposals in furniture, decoration, lighting, outdoor, and also in home textiles, decoration, upholstery, and contract.

In this edition, Textilhogar will be structured around a strong and selected offering from the main textile manufacturers, as well as the most relevant textile editors, concentrated around the Boulevard de Editores, a hub of innovation and trends in this sector.

On the other hand, Hábitat 2025 will aim to relaunch an installation related to contract, following the style of the successful project 'Hotel Hábitat' by Héctor Ruiz-Velázquez. Simultaneously, the event will continue to explore its relationship with the hotel and hospitality sectors, opening up to include sectors that can complete its contract offering.

This confluence of events and sectors in the same space and time offers international designers a unique opportunity to establish contacts, explore cross-sector collaborations, and gain a comprehensive view of the trends that will shape the future of habitat on a global level.

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The Experience for Creatives at the Fair

Feria Hábitat Valencia 2025 promises an immersive experience for creatives in the sector, with dynamic spaces and activities designed to inspire and foster professional connections. For four intense days, the fairgrounds will transform into an epicenter of innovation where designers, architects, and interior designers can immerse themselves in the latest in contemporary habitat.

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Tour of the Exhibition Spaces

Fair attendees will be able to explore the eight large pavilions and two floors of Feria Valencia until October 2. This year sees the addition of novel spaces like the first fair of contemporary Spanish craftsmanship, TempoCraft, with nearly 30 creators who will present never-before-seen pieces in various materials. Likewise, the fair is launching Contract 360 by Maderalia, an exclusive exhibition area with selected multi-sector firms that complement the event's offering.

Undoubtedly, one of the essential tours will be Hotel Hábitat 2025 – Barracas, an immersive installation of over 800 m² designed by Tomás Alía as a contemporary tribute to the popular constructions of the Albufera. Throughout this ephemeral hotel, visitors will discover eight signature suites signed by leading figures such as Pascua Ortega, Odosdesign, Pepe Cosín, and Clap Studio.

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Participation in Conferences and Activities

The fair's agenda includes over a hundred conferences, round tables, and presentations aimed at professionals. The activities will primarily take place in two spaces: the Ágora nude, next to the young talent exhibition area in Level 3 Pavilion 4, and the Conference Zone of Hotel Hábitat, located in Level 3 Pavilion 3.

Among the featured speakers are Alberto Cavalli from the Michelangelo Foundation, designer Héctor Serrano, and José Manuel Ferrero from Estudi{H}ac. On the other hand, the program will include round tables on contemporary craftsmanship with the participation of the Ministry of Culture, in addition to specialized conferences like that of Dr. Núria Roure on rest and health.

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Interaction with Brands and Manufacturers

Feria Hábitat Valencia 2025 will bring together over 700 exhibiting firms from some twenty countries, offering creatives an exceptional opportunity to establish direct contact with manufacturers and suppliers. These will be complemented by more than 50 presentations and meetings organized by the brands themselves at their stands.

Furthermore, the fair will reinforce its contract aspect with sessions on the future of tourism, hotel operation models, and investment opportunities, supported by entities such as HOSBEC, ITH, and CEHAT. Visitors will also be able to learn about innovative solutions like the Ziclick system for hotel renovations and participate in discussion panels on sustainability in purchasing and contract materials.

The Conscious Materiality exhibition, organized by Matter and Material Bank, will allow architects and interior designers to experiment with innovative and sustainable materials, being able to request samples directly through the Material Bank platform.

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Feria Hábitat Valencia 2025 Drives Design Innovation

Innovation positions itself as the undisputed protagonist in the 2025 edition of Feria Hábitat Valencia, transforming into an engine of change for the sector. During the four days of the event, from September 29 to October 2, attendees will be able to immerse themselves in an ecosystem where creativity and functionality are in constant dialogue.

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Presentation of New Collections

Among the most outstanding proposals, Apavisa will surprise with its Modular collection, which reinvents ceramic design through porcelain pieces in a 50x100 cm format. This system allows for generating infinite compositions from a single module, adapting to each space based on its rotation and combination. Likewise, the firm will present its new large-format Slabs with 6 mm thicknesses, available in dimensions of 120x280 cm, 120x120 cm, and 60x120 cm.

On the other hand, TEGALUXE, specializing in design furniture, will introduce a new line of chairs that combines ergonomics and sophistication, with finishes that enhance the warmth of natural materials. Complementarily, its dining tables will be presented as the centerpiece of the home, while its coffee tables redefine the concept of versatility for different living room styles.

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Trends in Furniture, Lighting, and Decoration

The return to the natural continues as a fundamental pillar of design for 2025. Organic materials, soft shapes, and earthy colors dominate the proposals, creating spaces that invite relaxation. This trend towards contemporary luxury is reflected in customizable designs with unique finishes.

The exhibited collections will show a clear inclination towards craftsmanship, with ceramic pieces and plant fibers taking center stage in lighting and decorative elements. Furthermore, the development of integrated technologies, such as induction incorporated into porcelain countertops, evidences the sector's evolution towards more innovative and sustainable solutions.

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Collaborative Projects like Hotel Hábitat

Undoubtedly, the star project will be Hotel Hábitat 2025 - Barracas, an 800 m² installation designed by Tomás Alía and his Estudio Caramba. This proposal, inspired by traditional Valencian barracas (huts), will occupy a privileged position in Level 3, Pavilion 3 of the fairgrounds.

The ephemeral hotel will feature a large central lobby crowned by a tent made of native materials, a Lobby Bar, a rest area, and an Auditorium for conferences. As a distinctive element, it will include eight suites designed by renowned Spanish interior designers such as Pascua Ortega, Pepe Cosín, Luis Calabuig of Odosdesign, and HC Estudio.

This project fuses tradition, craftsmanship, and contemporary design, built with sustainable materials and incorporating furniture, lighting, and contract solutions from the exhibiting firms. An exceptional example of cross-sector collaboration that demonstrates the innovative potential of the Spanish habitat industry.

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The Fair's International Impact is Consolidated

The global reach of Feria Hábitat Valencia is constantly growing, with figures demonstrating its consolidation as an international benchmark. Data from recent editions reveals an event that attracts increasing worldwide attention, paving the way for the 2025 edition to expand its influence in foreign markets even further.

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Increase in Foreign Visitors

Statistics confirm the growing international interest in Feria Hábitat Valencia. In the 2024 edition, approximately 15% of attendees were foreign, coming from over 70 different countries. This geographical diversity reflects the event's drawing power, which attracted 60,000 professional buyers in total.

Likewise, the General Director of Feria Valencia, Jorge Fombellida, highlighted that "beyond the excellent visitor numbers, what has been truly relevant has been their quality, which has led to a very high level of business." This qualitative approach complements the internationalization strategy that characterizes the Valencian event.

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Presence of Global Media and Buyers

For the 2024 edition, IVACE+i Internacional organized an impressive mission of 132 international buyer companies, the largest mission of its kind managed by the entity that year. In parallel, thanks to the support of ICEX and ANIEME, over 30 prestigious international media outlets visited the fair, while for 2024 around 40 influential sector media from 17 countries were selected.

The invited buyers represented strategic markets such as Germany, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Canada, China, the United States, United Arab Emirates, France, and Norway, among others. This geographical diversity positions Feria Hábitat Valencia as a true international commercial nexus.

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Recognition as an Export Platform

Feria Hábitat Valencia has established itself as an ideal platform for export and international promotion. With a strategic location, it acts as a bridge between Ibero-America and Europe, in addition to being a priority access point for Eastern Europe, Arab Countries, and Asia.

On the other hand, the international campaign for 2025 is already underway, expecting the presence of over 3,000 foreign buyers from 60 strategic markets. To achieve this goal, the fair has the crucial support of institutions such as ICEX, IVACE, EXTENDA, ANIEME, and FEDAI, which have joined forces to strengthen the event's international projection.

Looking ahead to 2025, Feria Hábitat Valencia will continue to position itself as the premier trade fair platform for the internationalization of Spanish design, consolidating its role as a global showcase for excellence in habitat.

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The Future of Spanish Design is Projected from Valencia

Valencia projects the future of Spanish design through innovative initiatives that transcend borders and build new paths for creatives in the sector. From the emblematic Feria Hábitat Valencia 2025, projects are articulated that consolidate Spanish leadership on the international stage.

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‍Support for Young Talent in Salón Nude

Salón Nude will celebrate its twenty-first edition as a consolidated platform for new design talents. A high-level jury presided over by Héctor Serrano, recent National Design Award winner, will carefully select the participants. This initiative is structured around three fundamental areas: Design Studios with emerging creators, Design Schools, and the dynamic Ágora nude.

Likewise, the Ágora nude will host conferences by prominent figures such as Alberto Cavalli, director of the Michelangelo Foundation, who will address the value of contemporary craftsmanship. On the other hand, initiatives like "Altavoz, dando voz al diseño valenciano" (Megaphone, giving voice to Valencian design) will allow various studios to present their projects in a concise format.

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Sustainability and Craftsmanship Initiatives

TempoCraft emerges as the new contemporary craft fair within Hábitat 2025, bringing together 30 Spanish creators in disciplines such as ceramics, glass, natural fibers, and new materials. This exhibition aspires to position itself at the level of European benchmarks like Collect (London) or Révélations (Paris).

Furthermore, the "Conscious Materiality" exhibition, curated by Matter, presents materials that foster well-being and sustainability. Undoubtedly, the commitment to a sustainable future is also reflected in projects like "Valencia 360," which explores how design can create more livable cities.

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Expansion Plans for Future Editions

Feria Hábitat Valencia will expand its area dedicated to high-end decoration and interior design, which will occupy over 12,000 m². This space will host top-level international firms that offer a wide range of styles and finishes.

On the horizon, the consolidation of synergies with events like the Valencia Design Week and the Diálogos de la Escola Superior de Disseny is envisioned, which in February 2025 will address "Designs to Come. Future Prospecting," reinforcing Valencia's role as a laboratory of ideas for tomorrow's design.

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When analyzing the complete panorama of Feria Hábitat Valencia 2025, it becomes evident that this event has established itself as a fundamental piece in the international design calendar. Certainly, the over 60,000 professional visitors and the 655 participating firms in previous editions confirm its privileged position as a showcase for "made in Spain" habitat.

The joint celebration with Textilhogar Home Textiles Premium undoubtedly represents a successful strategy that enhances both events, offering a comprehensive view of the sector. Furthermore, the exhibition area of over 90,000 square meters allows attendees to immerse themselves in a complete universe of innovation and trends.

International designers, therefore, find in Valencia an unmatched connection point to establish commercial relationships with professionals from 70 different countries. Likewise, emblematic projects like Hotel Hábitat 2025 - Barracas demonstrate the event's commitment to creativity and cross-sector collaboration.

Salón Nude, meanwhile, keeps the spirit of renewal alive with its constant support for young talent, thus ensuring the generational continuity of Spanish design. In parallel, initiatives like TempoCraft and "Conscious Materiality" reflect the growing concern for sustainability and the resurgence of contemporary craftsmanship.

The internationalization strategy, supported by institutions such as ICEX, IVACE, and ANIEME, has turned Feria Hábitat Valencia into a genuine export platform that serves as a bridge between various global markets. In this way, Valencia not only hosts the present of Spanish design but also projects its future towards ever broader horizons.

The success of this event, ultimately, lies in its ability to evolve and adapt to the needs of the sector, while simultaneously maintaining its essence as a meeting point where tradition and innovation are in constant dialogue. Therefore, Feria Hábitat Valencia 2025 promises to be, once again, an unmissable appointment for all those professionals who wish to remain at the forefront of international design.

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