The Show Blog
What’s New, Next and Moving The Market

Cooking and Connection at Balthazar Kookwinkel
Since 2012, Balthazar Kookwinkel has been sharing the joy of cooking and dining through great products, human connection and a unique personal touch.
Shoppers Poised to Replace Housewares Purchased During the Pandemic
Many of the home and housewares purchased during the pandemic are starting to hit their natural replacement cycles.
Precision and Happiness Join Forces at BALMUDA
With a quest to enrich people’s lives by creating joy from everyday actions, BALMUDA unites creative product design, arresting style and big hits of happiness.
Influencers at The Inspired Home Show: Highlighting Trends Shaping Consumer Choices
By sharing their experiences, content creators give consumers a firsthand look at new products and emerging trends—driving awareness and demand.
Tapping into ‘Turtling’
Turtling is taking off as consumers cozy up at home, seeking comfort and a shell-ter from uncertainty.
Fresh Insights, Big Ideas and Forward-Thinking Strategies at the 2025 Show
Packed with trend-forward ideas and expert insights, this year’s education program delivered powerful takeaways for suppliers and retailers alike.
The Inspired Home Show 2025 Delivers Positive Results
The industry’s premier home and housewares marketplace showcased 2,000 unique brands and 300,000 products to attendees from 115 countries.
2025 gia Global Honorees for Retail Excellence Announced
The Inspired Home Sho and the IHA have announced the 2025 gia (Global Innovation Awards) Global Honorees for Retail Excellence.
Winners of the 2025 gia Awards for Excellence in Product Design Announced
IHA has announced the winners of the prestigious 2025 Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Excellence in Product Design.
Recognizing Young Innovators in the 32nd gia Excellence in Student Design Competition
Students win top honors and will showcase their innovative product designs at The Inspired Home Show 2025.
Make a Difference—HCF Silent Auction Now Open!
Support worthy causes and win amazing items—bid online now or visit the Silent Auction display at The Inspired Home Show.
Free Event! Mix, Mingle and Network After Dark at the Show
Join us to enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres, games and an electrifying live performance by Chicago’s premier cover band, 7th heaven!