Summer may be coming to a close, but the industry is still heating up. Read on for BOH’s list of trade gatherings and shows happening next month.
Collectible NYC
New York | September 4–7
Back for its second edition, the annual event is dedicated to the display and discovery of this century’s best in collectible design. Taking place at Water Street Projects in the WSA building, the show welcomes more than 100 exhibitors from 25 countries in a range of categories—like Fashion, Bespoke, New Garde and Curated—attracting thousands of visitors, from journalists to collectors and design aficionados. For more information, click here.
Paris Design Week and Maison&Objet
Paris | September 4–13
Paris Design Week returns with programming by nearly 500 exhibitors throughout the City of Light, including open houses, studio tours, panel discussions and maker workshops. The festival’s largest event, the trade show Maison&Objet, celebrates its 31st edition with presentations from more than 2,000 brands in the home, design and gift categories, as well as trend exhibitions for decor, retail and hospitality. For more information, click here.
Cover Connect New York
New York | September 13–15
Hosted by Cover magazine, the fifth edition of this high-end rug trade show assembles a curated selection of handmade flooring by 44 brands—among them Eliko Rug Gallery, Jaipur Rugs, Rug & Kilim, and Zollanvari—in two Chelsea locations: Metropolitan Pavilion and The Altman Building. For more information, click here.
London Design Festival
London | September 13–21
The annual show returns for its 23rd edition, where hundreds of international brands like Anthropologie, Fisher & Paykel, and Molteni&C exhibit furniture, materials and lighting for a global audience. Programming encompasses presentations, tours, and expert-led discussions about trends and issues facing the industry. On our radar: a talk on intellectual property in the age of AI. For more information, click here.
Interior Design Society National Conference
New Orleans | September 15–17
Residential interior designers, design professionals and industry partners from across the country will gather in New Orleans this year for talks, workshops and networking events meant to aid professional growth, foster connections and provide new design insights. Architectural tours of the city will be a highlight, but don’t miss the conference’s keynote: Sell to the Rich author and business coach Jeffrey Shaw will discuss strategies for attracting and retaining high-end clients in today’s market. For more information, click here.
ArchLight Summit
Dallas | September 16–17
This annual commercial and architectural lighting expo features cutting-edge innovations, educational seminars and networking opportunities. Taking place at the Dallas Market Center during Dallas Design Week, the event presents exhibits from more than 120 manufacturers and a lineup of activations and hands-on experiences. For more information, click here.
Dallas Design Week
Dallas | September 16–18
Set inside the Dallas Market Center, this three-day conference brings together top interior creatives and brands under one roof. Programming spans conversations with legendary designers; showroom tours; and panels, including one on the cinematic influence of interior design and another on the fusion of fashion and interiors. For more information, click here.
Fall Market at AmericasMart
Atlanta | September 16–18
Hundreds of brands in the home and gift categories convene for the wholesale marketplace’s annual event, where attendees can check out educational seminars as well as peruse furniture, lighting, rugs and tabletop items from the likes of Ngala Trading, Made Goods and Vanguard Furniture. For more information, click here.
Fall Casual Market Atlanta
Atlanta | September 16–19
A destination for performance fabrics, patio umbrellas, fire pits, lighting and pool accessories, the autumn edition of this biannual market brings together more than 100 outdoor furniture and accessories vendors across multiple floors inside the AmericasMart. Programming and panels focus on topics like al fresco design trends and what’s defining 2025 design. For more information, click here.
Brussels Design September
Brussels | September 17–October 3
This growing design festival exhibits works by more than 100 Belgian and international creatives across categories like furniture, arts and crafts, jewelry, ceramics, tapestry and more. Attendees can participate in hands-on workshops or check out lectures and exhibitions that celebrate emerging talents and ideas at the forefront of contemporary design. This year’s highlights include an exhibit inspired by Palm Springs design. For more information, click here.
What’s New, What’s Next
New York | September 18
The annual event returns to the New York Design Center, exploring the latest products, trends and materials across a day of jam-packed programming. This year, there are three opportunities to connect with Business of Home: At Burton James, editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen moderates a morning discussion on today’s most controversial design trends and business practices with a panel that includes designers Tina Ramchandani, Delia Kenza and Dan Mazzarini. Then, join The Thursday Show hosts Dennis Scully and Fred Nicolaus at the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams showroom for a conversation on tariffs, inflation and rising construction costs. Finally, at Brown Jordan, Petersen moderates a conversation with Leaders of Design members John Cialone of Tom Stringer Design Partners, Greg Tankersley of McAlpine, Kristen Rivoli of Kristen Rivoli Interior Design, and Victoria Sass of Prospect Refuge Studio for a talk on how travel shapes the way we design. For more information, click here.
Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Serenbe Designer Showhouse
Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia | September 19–October 12
Benefiting Art Farm at Serenbe’s Decorative Arts Fellowship, the 12th annual showhouse returns, this time to a four-bedroom, 3,185-square-foot home featuring the work of more than 12 interior designers alongside a new pop-up shop. For more information, click here.
Discover ADAC
Atlanta | September 23–25
This annual event takes attendees inside the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center for three days of showroom presentations (from more than 1,200 lines), book signings, and conversations with Marshall Watson, Susan Ferrier, Marcus Mohon, Tara Shaw, Bobby McAlpine and more. For more information, click here.
London Design Social
London | September 24–25
Design Social is popping up in London next month, connecting interior designers with the creators of the boutique brands they love. Representatives from dozens of bespoke textile, wallcovering, lighting and furniture companies will be on hand to mingle with guests at the Chelsea Old Town Hall, and visitors are invited to attend talks—one about the differences between designing in the U.S. and the U.K., featuring designers Sarah Vanrenen and Meredith Ellis, moderated by Business of Home editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen; and another with Veranda editor in chief Steele Marcoux with Jamb co-founder Charlotte Freemantle and Patrick O’Donnell, global brand ambassador for Farrow & Ball. For more information, click here.
IDS Vancouver
Vancouver | September 25–28
Since 2004, the Interior Design Show Vancouver (formerly Design Vancouver) has showcased new products, designers on the rise and the latest trends in West Coast design. Interior designers, architects, builders and developers are invited to partake in an array of events and panels by exhibitors like California Closets, JennAir and Lazzoni Furniture. For more information, click here.
Vienna Design Week
Vienna | September 26–October 5
Austria’s largest curated design festival has taken place in the capital city since 2007, hosting more than 40,000 visitors and hundreds of events. Brands and experts at the center of the country’s product, furniture, industrial design, architecture and graphic design industries come together for exhibits, presentations and events. For more information, click here.
ASID NJ DesignXPO
Holmdel, New Jersey | September 30
This one-day annual event for designers, industry professionals and students brings together top brands and creative minds from across the region. Vendors will be on-site, presenting what’s new in furniture, lighting, surfaces and technology. The keynote event on scaling your business with intention, moderated by A Well-Designed Business host LuAnn Nigara, features Sharon L. Sherman of Thyme & Place Design, Jenny Madden of Jenny Madden Design, and Miriam Silver Verga and Hillary Kaplan of Mimi & Hill. For more information, click here.