DOMOTEX, Europe’s leading trade fair for floor coverings and interior finishing, will return to Hanover from 19–22 January 2026 with an expanded concept and newly introduced product groups that highlight emerging trends and technologies shaping the industry.
Retailers Park Fully Booked for 2026
One of the major highlights of the upcoming edition is the Retailers Park, organized in partnership with MEGA Group and DECOR-UNION. The area is already fully booked, reflecting strong market interest. Retail and trade professionals will gain direct access to new product concepts and sales-support solutions. Running alongside is The Work Shop, offering expert presentations and panel discussions tailored for craftsmen and specialist companies.
Top Flooring Brands Return
DOMOTEX 2026 marks the long-awaited return of Kährs, a leading parquet flooring manufacturer. They join a strong lineup of renowned parquet exhibitors including Weitzer Parkett, ter Hürne, Mafi, Stile, Design Parquet, and Flo.it. The trade fair also welcomes new product groups represented by major brands such as Lanxess, AkzoNobel, Saint-Gobain, Meffert, Erfurt Tapeten, GARDINIA Home Decor, Dumaplast, Keim Farben, and Ecophon.
Innovation Parcours and Digital Shop
Future technologies take center stage in the expanded Innovation Parcours, featuring AI-driven tools, chatbots, digital planning software, and workflow optimization solutions. Adjacent to this is the new Digital Shop, offering compact software applications that support data management, project coordination, and process efficiency for floor layers, painters, and interior decorators.
Industry Leaders Highlight Importance of DOMOTEX
John Herbert, General Secretary of EDRA and GHIN, underscored the fair’s relevance in a rapidly evolving global supply landscape:
“DOMOTEX provides a key platform for international networking and sourcing. With its expansion into new categories such as paints, wallpapers, acoustics, tiles, and outdoor flooring, it has become a central event for the entire interior finishing industry.”
A Dynamic Outlook for 2026
With a fully booked Retailers Park, strong exhibitor participation, and an enhanced digital focus, DOMOTEX 2026 reinforces its role as the premier venue for experiencing trends, building partnerships, and shaping the future of interior finishing. Retailers, craftsmen, architects, and designers will find a wealth of new ideas and opportunities as the industry continues to evolve.
