The World’s Leading Home + Housewares Show

March 2–4, 2025 | McCormick Place | Chicago, IL

The World’s Leading Home + Housewares Show
March 2—4 | McCormick Place | Chicago, IL

Attractions

Throughout the Show are various destinations where you can find new and award-winning products, consumer trend insights, new retail approaches and international design concepts. Add these attractions to your Show experience and stay ahead of the future of the home + housewares industry.

Candle Pavilion

BRINGING TOGETHER A COMMUNITY THAT MAKES SCENTS

The 2025 Show will feature a curated collection from members of the National Candle Association (NCA) in partnership with the International Housewares Association (IHA).

As the popularity of candles continues to grow beyond traditional gifting, this collaboration allows retailers to develop transformative relationships with new manufacturers during the Show. Pre-Show, buyers will be able to access participating candle vendors through Connect 365 and within the official mobile app.

Location: South Hall, Level 3, within the Dine + Décor Expo

New Exhibitor Gallery

Get Inspired by New Exhibitors to the Show

Explore the latest and most innovative products from a fresh wave of exhibitors at the New Exhibitor Gallery! Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired by the creativity and innovative thinking of these up-and-coming brands, and be the first to see these exciting new additions to The Inspired Home Show.

Location: North and South Halls, Level 3, in the Cafés

New Exhibitor Gallery

Get Inspired by New Exhibitors to the Show

Explore the latest and most innovative products from a fresh wave of exhibitors at the New Exhibitor Gallery! Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired by the creativity and innovative thinking of these up-and-coming brands, and be the first to see these exciting new additions to The Inspired Home Show.

Location: North and South Halls, Level 3, in the Cafés

DEBUT

MAKING THEIR DEBUT

Visit this exciting incubator area featuring new-to-the-Show exhibitors highlighting their innovative products and collections. Discover the best in Debut located in the South Hall.

Location: South Hall, Level 3

Hall of Global Innovation

Visit the Hall of Global Innovation to uncover the future of home. From evolving consumer trends to smart concepts in product and retail, to up-and-coming product design innovations—this area brings together progressive thinking and execution to inspire and guide your business.

  • gia Excellence in Product Design Gallery
  • gia Excellence in Retail Design Gallery
  • gia Excellence in Student Design Gallery

Location: North Building — Grand Concourse Lobby

Hall of Global Innovation

Visit the Hall of Global Innovation to uncover the future of home. From evolving consumer trends to smart concepts in product and retail, to up-and-coming product design innovations—this area brings together progressive thinking and execution to inspire and guide your business.

  • gia Excellence in Product Design Gallery
  • gia Excellence in Retail Design Gallery
  • gia Excellence in Student Design Gallery

Location: North Building — Grand Concourse Lobby

gia Awards

For over 20 years, the IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) have been honoring excellence in the home + housewares industry around the world. Every year, finalists and Global Honorees are named in the areas of Retail Excellence, Product Design Excellence and Student Design Excellence.

 

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New Product Showcases

In the Buyers Clubs*

Take a break from the Show floor surrounded by a comprehensive collection of the newest product offerings from The Inspired Home Show exhibitors. The Buyers’ Clubs offer light beverages, meeting areas—and a showcase of brand-new products from across the Show. Browse the products and use the automated system to request more information about any or all of them.

Location: North and South Halls, Level 3

*Entry to Buyers’ Clubs is limited to retail buyers and editorial media.

Pantone ColorWatch Display

Located In The Grand Concourse

View products that align with the latest home color trends at the Pantone ColorWatch Display, also featuring Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year. Individual display cases will highlight home + housewares products that illustrate the full spectrum of 2026 Pantone color palettes.

Location Grand Concourse — Level 2.5

Global Design Points

Travel the world while in Chicago by browsing Global Design Points. This showcase of country-specific pavilions offers a look into what trends are emerging in various areas around the globe.

Countries Represented: Hong Kong, Turkey

Global Design Points

Travel the world while in Chicago by browsing Global Design Points. This showcase of country-specific pavilions offers a look into what trends are emerging in various areas around the globe.

Countries Represented: Hong Kong, Turkey

Industry Service Provider Pavilion

Beyond sourcing product, your business needs include omnichannel marketing, e-commerce strategies, logistics solutions and product information management (PIM) systems. Identify the partners who can help you solve all your retail challenges in the Industry Service Provider Pavilion.

Location: South Hall, Level 3

Join Us March 2-4, 2025

The Inspired Home Show—Where the Industry Connects Around Innovation and Inspiration

Expos

The Inspired Home Show features thousands of product categories across the entire home + housewares industry. We’ve made it easy to navigate by segmenting the Show into four Expos grouped by product type and each featuring unique on-floor attractions.

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