Feria Hábitat València 2024 attracted over 60,000 buyers and nearly 1,000 exhibitors from September 30 to October 3, showcasing unique furniture and kitchen innovations. This year’s event saw a 10% attendance increase, reinforcing its role as a key hub for industry advancements.
Feria Hábitat València in Spain was a show like no other, featuring an impressive array of unique furniture, kitchen innovations, decor, and fabrics that captivated visitors from around the world. Held from September 30 to October 3, 2024, this spectacular event left no stone unturned in presenting groundbreaking products and creative offerings. Exhibitors showcased high-quality craftsmanship, trendsetting designs, and sustainable innovations, making it a go-to destination for design enthusiasts, industry professionals, and trendsetters. The event’s interactive displays, engaging demonstrations, and knowledgeable exhibitors created a vibrant atmosphere, ensuring that each visitor left inspired and informed about the latest advancements and styles in the design world.
Over 60,000 professional buyers gathered in Valencia last week for the highly anticipated Feria Hábitat València, alongside Espacio Cocina SICI, Textilhogar Home Textiles Premium, Iberflora, and Eurobrico trade fairs. This impressive attendance already marks an approximate 10% increase over previous editions of these events. Early data suggests that around 15% of visitors were international, representing over 70 countries. This global turnout underscores the fairs’ growing appeal and importance as a hub for innovation in furniture, kitchen design, textiles, home improvement, and gardening sectors. Interiors, textile and kitchen industry brings almost 1000 exhibitors together at Feria Valencia in sector’s biggest event
According to Feria Valencia managing director Jorge Fombellida, “what is really significant is the quality of these people, which meant a considerable amount of business was done”.
The exhibitors at the five fairs have stated that they are aware of a high level of demand for their items and that they have positive expectations that the attention produced by the fair will result in sales being closed very soon.
“Very high-quality contacts were made”, Fombellida underscores, “which was the result of the work done jointly by Feria Valencia, the exhibitors and the various trade associations representing the sectors involved”. Feria Valencia’s managing director also thanked the Conselleria de Innovación, Industria, Turismo y Comercio de la Generalitat Valenciana (Valencia Regional Government Department for Innovation, Industry, Tourism and Trade), the Cámara de Comercio (Chamber of Commerce), IVACE+I Internacional and ICEX for their involvement, with all having worked closely with the organisers to bring foreign buyers to Feria Valencia.
With Feria Hábitat València, Textilhogar, Espacio Cocina SICI, Iberflora and Eurobrico running concurrently, Feria Valencia became the home of the most significant trade fair event staged for Spanish industry in 2024.
Over the week, more than 1,600 brands occupied 150,000 square metres of exhibition space to show the main innovations from their respective sectors to the 60,000+ buying professionals who came to visit the five events.
Interior Fairs Earn High Praise from Exhibitors and Visitors
The simultaneous hosting of the five interiors trade fairs—Feria Hábitat València, Textilhogar Home Textiles Premium, and Espacio Cocina SICI—was a major factor behind the impressive attendance figures. Together, these events featured nearly a thousand exhibitors across 96,000 square meters of exhibition space. Both exhibitors and visitors reported high levels of satisfaction with the turnout, noting the strong quality of attendees and the caliber of brands present. Many exhibitors chose Feria Valencia as the exclusive launch platform for their latest collections—a privilege traditionally held by other top international fairs. Additionally, exhibitors and sales teams observed that this year’s event served as a significant boost for industry sales and business growth, highlighting Feria Valencia’s role in advancing the sector.
New National Design Prize winner Héctor Serrano visits
The final day of Feria Hábitat València was marked by a special visit from the National Design Prize winner, Valencian designer Héctor Serrano, who stopped by both Feria Hábitat València and Salón nude. Just days prior, the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities announced the 2024 award winners, naming Serrano as the honoree in the Career in Design category. The jury praised him for capturing the “breadth, creativity, versatility, and excellence of Spanish design,” creating celebrated pieces known worldwide for their beauty, sensitivity, and playful charm.
Serrano chose to celebrate his award at Hábitat, especially at Salón nude, which played a pivotal role in his early career. In a gesture of gratitude, he met with Feria Hábitat València director Daniel Marco to acknowledge the continued support Salón nude provides to emerging designers.
Brands That Stood Out
At Feria Habitat Valencia 2024, several brands made a significant impact with their innovative designs and exceptional craftsmanship. Notably, Serip captivated attendees with its artistic lighting solutions, while Vondom showcased bold, contemporary outdoor furniture that redefined modern living spaces. Vical Projects impressed visitors with its unique blend of traditional and contemporary styles, and Expormim highlighted sustainable practices through its elegant furniture pieces. Fama captured attention with its vibrant upholstery options, and Sellex offered functional yet stylish designs for various environments. Andreu World continued to be a leader in sustainability with its eco-friendly materials, while Boln and Zavotti introduced striking collections that resonated with the audience. Together, these brands contributed to a vibrant atmosphere at the fair, demonstrating the dynamic nature of the interiors industry and setting new trends for the future.
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