Full halls, innovative products, new synergies, numerous positive discussions, and successful business deals shaped the past four days of the fair. With its new concept, DOMOTEX has reinvented itself and was able to impress both exhibitors and visitors on every level.

Hannover. The new DOMOTEX 2026 confirms its new position as the international platform for the industry. From 19 to 22 January, DOMOTEX 2026 impressively confirmed its position as the international platform for the flooring and interior finishing industry. The trade fair in Hannover featured over 500 exhibitors from more than 50 countries and, for the first time, consistently presented itself as the Home of Flooring & Interior Finishing, successfully bridging the gap between high-quality flooring and comprehensive interior solutions. The positive energy, international reach, and strong participation of leading market players made DOMOTEX the central meeting point for business, trends, and innovations.

"DOMOTEX has reinvented itself and shown us all that it pays off to boldly explore new paths. DOMOTEX 2026 sets new benchmarks for the entire industry. Both exhibitors and visitors have given us consistently positive feedback. The fair clearly conveys a tangible sense of renewal and provides the perfect platform to bring together the international flooring and interior finishing community," says Arno Reich, Senior Vice President, Deutsche Messe AG.

“DOMOTEX has successfully evolved in terms of content and concept – without losing its roots in flooring. The expansion to include wall and ceiling products was exactly the right move and created new synergies that were clearly tangible across the exhibition grounds. It is precisely this interdisciplinary exchange that makes DOMOTEX a global industry meeting point,” emphasizes Annette Levy, the new Project Director of DOMOTEX.

Bruno Descamps, Managing Director at Lamett, is also convinced of the new DOMOTEX: "We are extremely satisfied with the new DOMOTEX. For us, the fair feels like a real new beginning – a clear confirmation that this format is still absolutely meaningful. The atmosphere is positive, our customers and team are excited, and we were able to conduct important discussions and secure very successful deals. For the flooring industry, it is crucial to meet regularly, exchange ideas, and present innovations. DOMOTEX provides the ideal platform for this and, in our view, is an indispensable meeting point for the industry – today more than ever."

High Internationality and strong Visitor Quality

DOMOTEX 2026 once again impressed with its high internationality among both visitors and exhibitors. Trade visitors from numerous countries explored Hannover to discover the latest offerings from leading manufacturers and used the fair as a strategic starting point for the new business year. Particularly appreciated were the expanded product groups and the positive feedback from trade and craftspeople in the Retailers Park.

Mark Bircham, Managing Director of Kronoplus, says: "DOMOTEX provides us with the ideal platform to showcase our new collections and innovations firsthand. It is especially important that customers can not only see our technologies and designs but also touch and experience them – something that is difficult to convey online. The response over the past few days has been overwhelming: visitors showed great interest in our waterproof products, new digital print designs, and the wide range of flooring and wall formats."

Griescha Krebs, Field Manager at Florim Ceramiche, adds: "We were very positively surprised by the internationality of DOMOTEX. The audience is much more diverse and international than we expected – from Venezuela to Israel to Thailand, everything was represented. For us as a company, it was particularly exciting to make new contacts and showcase our products directly. Especially for ceramics, with a wide variety of surfaces and innovative materials, the tactile experience is crucial for customers. The fair provides the perfect opportunity to conduct personal discussions, answer questions, and present innovations in flooring and interior finishing."

Comprehensive Interior Solutions create new Synergies

With the expansion to the Home of Flooring & Interior Finishing, DOMOTEX is responding to changing market requirements and the growing demand for holistic interior concepts. Additional product groups for walls, ceilings, and interior finishing were seamlessly integrated into the established flooring offering, creating new synergies along the entire value chain.

New exhibitors, such as the paint manufacturer AkzoNobel, reported a very positive experience after four successful days: "We are very satisfied with our first appearance at DOMOTEX. The fair provides the ideal platform to connect with new customers and support existing clients intensively. We were particularly impressed by the Retailers Park, which provides visitors with targeted information about our brands and concepts. Our core message: we show how retailers can better engage customers and present themselves in a high-quality way through color and spatial concepts," says Stefan Klinker, Head of Sales Professional Germany at AkzoNobel.

Also new to DOMOTEX: the sun and privacy protection manufacturer Teba. Luigi Giordano, Key Account Manager, says: "DOMOTEX 2026 was very successful for us overall. We had many visitors at our stand and numerous productive discussions. Particularly gratifying was the intensive exchange with international trade visitors as well as guests from Germany. The diversity of target groups – from international decision-makers to craftspeople – and the high quality of the discussions exceeded our expectations."

The exhibition was accompanied by a diverse supporting program, including presentations, discussion formats, and special areas. Key topics such as sustainability, circular economy, design, and new working environments were highlighted, alongside the personal exchange within the international community.

Awards and prominent Impulses

A special highlight of DOMOTEX 2026 was the Green Collection Award , which this year was presented to Weitzer Parkett for its outstanding sustainable product solution, Weitzer ReParkett.

Josef Stoppacher, Managing Director of Weitzer Parkett: "DOMOTEX is the largest flooring fair in Europe and also a highly international meeting point for the industry. After a longer break, it was important for us to be personally present again. In times of increasing digitalization, direct on-site exchange is extremely important to establish new business contacts and deepen existing relationships. Winning the first prize of the Green Collection Award confirms our consistent commitment to sustainability and circular economy. Overall, we are very satisfied with our participation at DOMOTEX."

The fair also provided a high-profile stage for other industry awards, including the Parkett Star Award from SN-Verlag and the Netzwerk Boden Award.

Additional inspiration came from boxing world champion Henry Maske, who appeared as a highlight speaker at DOMOTEX, engaging numerous visitors with his contribution. His presence underlined the fair’s focus on combining product innovation with inspiration, values, and personalities.

Outlook DOMOTEX 2028

With the successful conclusion of DOMOTEX 2026, the fair sends a strong signal for the future of the industry. The further development of the concept, the high international participation, and the positive market response confirm the path taken.

The next DOMOTEX Home of Flooring & Interior Finishing will take place from 17 to 20 January 2028 in Hannover.

DOMOTEX worldwide

As the Home of Flooring & Interior Finishing, DOMOTEX (17–20 January 2028) in Hannover presents international trends and products for interior finishing on a biennial basis. The fair is organized by Deutsche Messe AG in Hannover.

DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR (27–29 May 2026 in Shanghai) is the largest international flooring fair in the Asia-Pacific region. It is jointly organized by Globus Events, Build Your Dream, and Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai, a subsidiary of Deutsche Messe.

With DOMOTEX South East Asia (11–13 November 2026 in Bangkok), DOMOTEX expands its global presence and provides the flooring and interior finishing industry in Southeast Asia with a new central platform for innovation and business contacts. The fair is jointly organized by Globus Events, Worldex, and Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai.

Jamie Stern Furniture, Carpet, Leather, Fabric, a leading resource for the hospitality, contract and residential markets, is proud to announce Woven Resistance, a four-city exhibition and a month-long online auction of 13 unique carpets designed in collaboration with leading interior designers and architects. Proceeds from Woven Resistance, which kicks off with an event in New York on February 5 at the Freehand Hotel, will benefit LGBTQ Rights, Civil Liberties and the Fight Against Climate Change.

Woven Resistance brings together 13 interior designers and industry professionals to create one-of-a-kind hand-tufted and flat weave rugs in sustainable fibers. Each is an original work of art representing the designer’s personal response to the current political environment in the United States. Participating designers include Matt Goodrich of Goodrich Design; Penelope Fischer-White; Suzanne Tick, of Suzanne Tick Designs; and others. 

Throughout February, Woven Resistance will travel the country for a series of live exhibitions. In partnership with Freehand Hotel Group, a selection of carpets will be spotlighted with one-day, in-person events at Freehand New York (February 5), Freehand Miami (February 11), Freehand Chicago (February 18) and Freehand Los Angeles (February 23). From February 5 through February 25, every carpet will be available through an online silent auction to benefit LGBTQ Rights, Civil Liberties and the Fight Against Climate Change.

The online auction will be open from February 5 – 25, 2026, accessible to bidders worldwide. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the organizations leading these critical efforts; individual donations are also encouraged. 

Auction details:

Date: February 5, 2026 – February 25, 2026

Location: www.wovenresistancebyjamiestern.com

Preview: A full catalog with high-resolution images and detailed descriptions of each rug is available for preview at www.wovenresistancebyjamiestern.com .

How to Bid:

Interested parties are encouraged to register to bid in advance via www.wovenresistancebyjamiestern.com . Those unable to participate in the auction are encouraged to donate in support of each non-profit’s mission. 

LAS VEGAS, NV – January 27, 2026 – From buyer-driven product innovation to standout visual storytelling, Las Vegas Market Winter 2026 spotlighted what’s next across home, gift and lifestyle. Buyers selected five products as Market Snapshot “People’s Choice” winners, while six exhibitors earned Best Booth Awards for exceptional merchandising and design at World Market Center Las Vegas.

“Market Snapshot gives buyers an early read on what’s resonating now—and what’s coming next,” said Jon Pertchik, ANDMORE® CEO. “These People’s Choice winners capture the creativity, craftsmanship and consumer appeal driving Winter 2026.”

Boston, MA — January 2026 — Service Buddy, a modern operating system built specifically for rug galleries and carpet retailers, announced a limited-time Founders’ Circle offer for attendees of the upcoming TISE Surfaces Conference in Las Vegas.

HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 19, 2026 – The High Point Market Authority announces 2026 updates to the Diversity Advocacy Alliance (DAA) committee, including its Chair and Vice Chair positions, along with the addition of new committee members.

Effective this month, Ben Johnston assumes the role of Chair. He is the founder and principal of Houston-based interior design firm Benjamin Johnston Design. Victoria Sanchez is Vice Chair. She is founder and principal of Victoria at Home, an interior design firm located in Santa Fe.

Four new committee members include Rhonnika Clifton (RJ Clifton Design + Build), Marie Cloud (Indigo Pruitt Design Studio), Rhobin DelaCruz (Rhobin DelaCruz Designs) and Don Ricardo Massenburg (Design Inkredible).

“As we step into the new year, the Diversity Advocacy Alliance is energized by possibility and purpose,” says Johnston. “With collaboration, growth and inclusion at our core, we are shaping a more vibrant and equitable industry together.” 
-Ben Johnston

Facilitated by social innovation firm Change Often, the DAA was established in 2022 with 13 founding members to advance, improve and support diversity, equity and inclusion within the home furnishings sector.

To this end, the DAA committee organizes a variety of events during the biannual High Point Market trade shows. Its annual Diversity Advocacy Alliance Awards recognize outstanding efforts in the areas of inclusivity, access and social responsibility by individuals and companies within the industry.

Additional information about the DAA may be found at www.highpointmarket.org/DiversityAdvocacyAlliance. 

Haig Pedian, Sr., of Barrington Hills, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his beloved family, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the age of 101.

Bijan Nabavian was born in Tehran in 1954, and immigrated to the United States in 1969 at the age of 15. After arriving in the US, he worked while pursuing his education and later attended City College, where he studied mathematics.

Persian Gallery New York (PGNY) is heating up the winter season with the launch of their online antique rug auction site, PGNY Auctions, which will offer select items from PGNY’s extensive collection for sale in an online auction format where you can name your own price on a great selection of vintage carpets, pillows, and tapestries! The inaugural auction event has been rescheduled and is coming up soon. Visit the PGNY Auctions site at auctions.pgny.com for more information!

PGNY also has exciting rug acquisitions and inventory additions, including fine antique rugs, period European tapestries, and stylish decorative pillows available to view at www.PGNY.com!

Many of these items can be found both on the website’s New Arrivals and Buy It Now sections. An enhanced Advanced Search page, along with a refreshed menu, make for more intuitive site navigation. Browse the company’s full collection online or contact them directly with your special requests at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at (212) 683-2699.

Renowned exhibitors, pioneering special formats, and a strong conference program featuring top international speakers—DOMOTEX kicks off with future-oriented topics and new perspectives for flooring and interior finishing.

Hannover. Only a few days remain until the opening of DOMOTEX 2026. From 19 to 22 January 2026, the Hannover Exhibition Center will once again become the international meeting point for the flooring and interior finishing industry. DOMOTEX 2026 launches with renowned exhibitors from the flooring sector and, for the first time, an expanded range of product segments including wall and ceiling systems, paints, wallpaper and sun protection. More than 170 new exhibitors, forward-looking special formats and a high-caliber conference program create new synergies across the entire value chain.