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7 Interior Design Events You Need To Attend

Interior design is constantly evolving, shaped by innovation, cultural shifts, and the growing demand for sustainability. Whether you’re an interior designer, supplier or simply passionate about stylish, functional spaces, interior design events offer an opportunity to stay ahead of the curve.


Attending an interior design expo gives you a first look at cutting edge trends and technologies that are shaping the future of living spaces. You’ll gain insights from industry leaders through seminars and workshops, providing practical advice and fresh perspectives.


These events also serve as a great place to network with designers, suppliers and potential clients, opening doors to new collaborations and opportunities. You’ll discover new products, connect with key brands and makers, and gain expert knowledge to augment your design projects.


From innovative room sets and interactive installations to panel discussions with leading experts, attending an interior design show is an excellent way to gain inspiration. With that in mind, we have rounded up the top interior design shows for 2025/2026, some of which we will be attending ourselves!


PAD Paris


Date: 2nd – 6th April 2025 | April 2026

Location: Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris


PAD Paris is one of the most exclusive and high-end interior design events in the world, reserved for the very best designers in the indsutry. Launched in 1998, PAD Paris was the first design fair in the world and after 27 editions is still held every April in the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris. Taking place over 5 days, approximately 25 exhibitors and 20,000 visitors, collectors and art professionals walk through the doors of this leading design exhibition.


PAD Paris brings together the best international and French galleries of historical and contemporary design. High-end pieces by well-known names can be found at this long-running interior design event that aims to enrich and educate visitors. It’s an ideal place to spot trends, network and discover one-of-a-kind items that bring personality and exclusivity to any interior design project.


Each edition of the interior design exhibition reflects the aesthetic aspirations of its time, presenting exclusive pieces, innovative concepts, and the most striking global design trends. Whether you’re sourcing for a client or seeking inspiration for your next creative venture, PAD Paris is an unmissable experience.


Clerkenwell Design Week



Date: 20th – 22nd May 2025 | May 2026

Location: London (see the online map for all locations)


Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW) is one of the most exciting design exhibitions in London. During CDW, exhibition venues showcase furniture, lighting, textiles, surfaces, accessories and product design from world leading interiors brands and emerging design talent. What’s more, new design projects, street spectacles and temporary installations feature prominently around Clerkenwell during the event.


Held across studios, historic buildings and pop-up spaces, this interior design event offers over 600 showroom events, more than 15 curated exhibitions, installations, talks, design destinations, a fringe programme, food and drink partners and more. Visitors can discover a plethora of events, ranging from product launches to talks, workshops and more.


If you’re looking for inspiration, networking opportunities or to challenge your perception of design application, Clerkenwell Design Week is one of the best design exhibitions London has to offer. Patience and Gough attended the event this year with Bert Frank, exhibiting a striking collaboration where furniture and textile design fuse in harmony.


Maison & Objet Paris


Date: 4th – 8th September 2025 | 15th – 19th Jan 2026

Location: Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre


For the past three decades, Maison & Objet has established itself as the only international design event that brings together interior decoration and furniture. Held twice a year in January and September in the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, the show reinvents itself every time to better meet the evolving expectations of industry professionals.


Together the shows have two focuses: an interior and what creates it. The September show will showcase all things new. From young creativity to new ways of experiencing interiors as a space for experimentation, it is the meeting place for collectors of new ideas. The January show consolidates Paris’s reputation as a leading centre of design expertise and innovation.


Whether you’re looking for design innovations or decorative inspiration, each of its two shows are a must in the interior design calendar.


Decorex London


Date: 12th – 15th October 2025

Location: Olympia, London


For over four decades, Decorex has been the premier event for high-end interior design, connecting the most distinguished designers, architects and artists with the finest brands in luxury interiors. Returning to Olympia, London in October 2025, Decorex offers an exclusive opportunity to showcase your brand, present your latest collections and engage with a like-minded audience.


Decorex is a chance to immerse yourself in the world of interiors. Over the four-day event discover hundreds of luxury interior brands, inspiring design talks and connect with the design community. Here is an unparalleled opportunity to explore the latest trends, materials, techniques, inspiring design projects and fuelling artistic growth.


We will be exhibiting this year with Bert Frank, an award-winning lighting company, and we hope to see you there!


PAD London


Date: 14th – 19th October 2025

Location: Berkeley Square, London, W1J 6EN


PAD London, the sister exhibition to PAD Paris, is the only interior design event in the UK exclusively dedicated to 20th century and contemporary design. Founded in 2007 by fourth-generation Parisian antique dealer Patrick Perrin, PAD London design exhibition is a week-long event which takes place every October on Berkeley Square, in the heart of London’s Mayfair district.


PAD exhibitions are designed to inspire collectors, art consultants, museum experts and interior designers, but if you don’t fall into any of these categories, it’s also just a fascinating place to browse. Galleries travel from across the world to showcase their wares here and the exciting atmosphere is enjoyed by a diverse audience. Here you will find one of a kind pieces and artworks that are launched exclusively at the event.


Returning for its 16th edition, more than 60 galleries will come to PAD from 16 countries across Europe, Asia and North America. This year there will be a number of totally new pieces by artists including Kris Lamba, Lila Farget, Abel Cárcamo, Valentine Maurice, Ben Storms, Mroz+Boullier and Pierre Lapeyronnie.


Paris Déco Off


Date: 14th – 17th January 2026

Location: Hôtel Bel Ami – 7/11 rue Saint-Benoît 75006 Paris


Paris Déco Off is an interior design event, spotlighting more than 100 showrooms in the city. Every January, key players in the design industry head to Paris for the event. The programme includes open showrooms and product launches, with more than 120 brands taking part and around 40,000 visitors attending.


It’s an immersive experience that invites you into the heart of interior design, where you can explore exquisite materials up close, meet the creators behind the designs and discover trending textures, patterns and colour palettes. Interior designers, furniture makers and fabric houses come here to show off their new launches.


Ideal for interior designers and collectors, the event showcases the latest in home decorating and is a great source of inspiration. With its open-door format, Paris Déco Off provides a personal, intimate look at the craftmanship and innovation driving the interiors industry. With the opportunity to meet established artists and up-and-coming talents, this interior design show is not one to miss.


Salone Del Mobile Milano



Date: 21st – 26th April 2026

Location: Fiera Milano Rho - S.S. del Sempione 28 - Rho (MI)


Launched in Milan in 1961 as an event for promoting Italian exports of furnishing and accessories, the Salone del Mobile is the global benchmark show for the furnishing and design sector. The Salone is held in Milan every April and over 370,000 professional visitors attend the fair each year, making it an unmissable interior design show.


The main show at Fiera showcases everything from heritage Italian craftmanship to innovative design solutions, while other events spread across the city’s design districts, filling Milan with exhibitions, installations and pop-up experiences. It’s a place where designers, architects, brands and style lovers converge to get inspired, connect and source for upcoming projects.


Patience and Gough attended Salone Del Mobile Milano this year, proudly presenting our Shokunin Collection as part of an exciting collaboration with TABU. The Shokunin pieces showcase the depth, character and versatility of TABU’s veneers, pushing the boundaries of surface design and craftmanship.


This list is merely a starting point. The calendar of interior design events is endless and there’s always something new to explore. As a design studio, we’re constantly looking for fresh inspiration, innovative materials and meaningful industry connections. Attending interior design events helps us stay ahead of trends and fuels our passion for creating thoughtful, beautifully crafted spaces for our clients. We’re excited to bring fresh and new ideas to several of these UK design exhibitions and international shows in 2025 and 2026, and hope to see you there.

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