Candle Pavilion
Global Design Points
New Exhbitor Gallery
Debut
Hall of Global Innovation
New Product Showcases
Pet Product Pavilion
gia Awards
Industry Service Provider Pavilion
Pantone ColorWatch
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.
Pet Product Pavilion
The (Pet-Friendly) Showcase For The Latest Products
The 2025 Show will feature a curated collection from members of the American Pet Products Association (APPA) in partnership with the International Housewares Association (IHA).
This collaboration allows retailers to develop transformative relationships with new manufacturers during the Show. Pre-Show, buyers will be able to access participating pet product vendors through Connect 365 as well as within the official mobile app.
Location: South Hall, Level 3
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
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
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
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
gia Awards
Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, the Global Innovation Awards (gia) has 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.
gia Awards
Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, the Global Innovation Awards (gia) has 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.
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 10-12, 2026
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.
Clean + Contain
Travel Gear + Luggage
Dine + Décor
Wired + Well
Int’l sourcing