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Recent News from The Inspired Home Show!

Weather (Yes, Weather) Fueling Home and Housewares Growth

Changes in U.S. weather patterns are affecting what consumers want in 2025, helping fuel home and housewares growth.

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.

Discover What’s New at The Inspired Home Show 2022!

You’ll find new discovery opportunities throughout the Show as you explore the premier playground of the home + housewares industry!

Announcing the 2022 gia Finalists for Product Design

Industrial design students from Western Washington University (WWU) in Bellingham have captured four of six top prizes in the International Housewares Association’s 29th annual Global Innovation Awards (gia) Student Design Competition.

New Report Examines Consumers’ Purchasing Plans for Celebrating Life Moments in 2022

Occasions Report Takes In-depth Look at What Consumers’ Spending Means for Home + Housewares...

Innovation Theater to Feature Successful Post-Pandemic Strategies

The Innovation Theater at The Inspired Home Show will feature successful post-pandemic strategies, omnichannel marketing, sustainability, the smart home and supply chain opportunities.

Letter from IHA President & CEO

In the last two weeks, both the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois have reported ongoing reductions in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.

Announcing the 2022 gia Student Design Winners & Honorees!

Epistemix COVID Modeling Shows IHA Mitigation Strategies Ensure Safe 2022 Show

IHA and Epistemix released updated data that projects the risk of COVID transmission at a rate of less than 0.1% of total attendance during The Inspired Home Show, March 5-7, 2022.