The most ambitious habitat fair in Spain has been installed in the heart of Valencia. From September 28 to October 1, more than 1,200 exhibiting brands will occupy 112,000 square meters at Feria Valencia, turning the venue into an authentic map of contemporary design. This event, under the name València Inspira Diseño 2026, is not just another fair: it is a transversal proposal that brings together Feria Hábitat València, Textilhogar, Espacio Cocina SICI and the new 360 by Cevisama area in a global habitat experience.
The project responds to a reality that cannot be ignored anymore: today, an architectural or interior design project is not built by isolated compartments. Furniture, textiles, kitchen, bathroom, materials and coatings are no longer isolated sectors, but interdependent elements that must dialogue from the first moment. That is why, the coordinator of the initiative, Daniel Marco, assures that for an architect or interior designer, this fair offers a complete day: discovering new collections, selecting textiles, exploring innovations in ceramics and kitchen, and meeting manufacturers who used to force you to travel to multiple fairs.
The fair grows by 20% compared to the previous edition, despite the economic situation, and occupies the entire main venue of Feria Valencia. In the words of Marco, it has become a ‘transatlantic fair’ with high added value products. The president of the Organizing Committee, Vicente Pons, describes it as a ‘super sweet moment’, where more and more international actors want to attend and Valencia is positioning itself as a real competition for Milan.
What differentiates this appointment from others is its experiential approach. Not only is product exhibited: it is shown in real use. Among the proposals stand out a hotel fully equipped with products from exhibitors and an exhibition of National Design Awards. In addition, all common spaces have been designed under a single creative direction, assumed by the Odosdesign studio, to build a coherent visual narrative that reinforces the identity of the project.
78% of the brands are Spanish, and the remaining 22% are foreign, with a strong focus on ‘made in Europe’. According to José Ramón Revert, president of Textilhogar, this formula guarantees medium-to-high-end quality and design. Unlike Milan, where exhibitors from outside the EU participate, in Valencia care has been taken to ensure that it is Europeans who occupy the stands.
The economic impact is significant: the fair represents between 4 and 4.5 million euros for Feria Valencia, around 20% of its annual turnover. For the exhibitors, the investment in a 110 m² stand is around 70,000 to 80,000 euros. Despite this, the fair maintains its appeal, with more than 3,000 national and international buyers invited through commercial missions promoted by ICEX, Ivace + i Internacional and sectoral associations.
Valencia Inspira Design 2026 is not just a commercial showcase. It is the reflection of how the entire habitat industry is evolving. And in this context, the Valencian fair is no longer just competing with Milan: it aspires to surpass it in three or four years.