The World’s Leading Home + Housewares Show

March 10–12, 2026 | McCormick Place | Chicago, IL

The World’s Leading Home + Housewares Show
March 10—12 | McCormick Place | Chicago, IL

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Recent News from The Inspired Home Show!

The Healing Power of Nature – Inside Our Homes

Nature-inspired colors, materials and designs were seen at The Inspired Home Show® and are one of the biggest trends for home and housewares trends in 2025.

Passion for Pets Grows and Evolves

Explore how rising pet ownership trends are reshaping home life and retail, with insights from The Inspired Home Show 2025 and APPA.

The Joy Economy: In Search of Good Vibes at Home

It’s prime time for housewares retailers and suppliers to lean into products, marketing and merchandising that spark positive emotions and delight.

Consumer Value Equation Changing Quickly at End of Pandemic

Consumer Value Equation Changing Quickly at End of Pandemic

After two years of economic and social uncertainty, the consumer value equation is changing quickly and is very fluid across generations, said Tom Mirabile, principal of Springboard Futures, and Leigh Ann Schwarzkopf, founder of Project Partners Network, in a keynote address at The Inspired Home Show 2022.

Amanda Hesser Provides In-Depth Look into Innovation and Growth of Food52

Amanda Hesser Provides In-Depth Look into Innovation and Growth of Food52

Amanda Hesser, founder and CEO of Food52, a first-of-its kind, next-generation cooking and home company built on a unique blend of content, community and commerce, provided an in-depth look into the development and growth of the company during a Keynote session at The Inspired Home Show 2022.

Announcing the 2022 gia Winners for Product Design

Announcing the 2022 gia Winners for Product Design

Thirteen housewares suppliers ranging from well-established brands to first-time exhibitors were honored as Global Honorees of the IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Excellence in Product Design.