Exploring the Future of Consumer Goods Fairs: Ambiente, Christmasworld, and Creativeworld 2025

As we step into 2025, the world’s leading consumer goods fairs--Ambiente, Christmasworld, and Creativeworld—are set to open the order season in Frankfurt from February 7th to 11th. With an exciting mix of global networking, creative innovation, and business growth, this trio of fairs promises to be a one-stop destination for modern lifestyles, seasonal decorations, and artistic products. Let’s explore what’s new and what visitors can expect in this much-anticipated event.

A Global Hub for Consumer Goods

For the first time, these fairs will converge on the same dates, offering unmatched opportunities for businesses and professionals to connect and collaborate. Whether you’re in hospitality, contract business, or the DIY community, these fairs will bring together top brands and influencers from around the globe.

According to Philipp Ferger, Vice President Consumer Goods Fairs at Messe Frankfurt, the trio will “further expand its position as the global hub for modern lifestyles, seasonal decorations, and creative products.” This will be the perfect venue for companies to showcase their best offerings and connect with decision-makers in the industry.

Ambiente 2025: A Showcase of Hospitality and Interior Design

Ambiente, known for its emphasis on home and lifestyle, will shine a spotlight on hospitality and interior design this year. The introduction of the new brand area, Interior Looks, offers premium furniture and furnishing brands a unique opportunity to showcase products catering to various aspects of living—from sleeping and dining to working and lounging. High-end brands such as Christine Kroencke Interior Design, JAB Anstoetz Group, and Fine Furniture will be among those participating, making it a must-visit for professionals in the contract business.

Adding to the excitement, award-winning designer Fabian Freytag will present “The Lounge - Shades of Space,” an inspiring style world designed to offer visitors insights into the hospitality space of tomorrow.

Christmasworld 2025: A Festival of Light and Color

For those interested in festive and seasonal decorations, Christmasworld 2025 will be the ultimate destination. The fair promises an array of product presentations, with a focus on festive lighting and large-scale decorative installations. The Decoration Unlimited showcase by 2dezign will highlight the theme of “Precious Moments” through pastel colors, gold, and lilac tones, giving attendees a glimpse into how seasonal decoration can be elevated to an art form.

Expect exhibitors like Kaemingk, Koopman International, and Wurm to display their latest festive offerings, ensuring that visitors can source the best decorations for the upcoming seasons.

Creativeworld 2025: The Place for Artists and Creatives

For DIY enthusiasts, artists, and creative professionals, Creativeworld continues to expand its influence in 2025. As the leading international meeting place for craft supplies and artistic materials, the event will feature strong industry players such as Brother International, Rayher, and Staedtler. Moreover, the Creative Impulse Award, a renowned industry honor, will be presented, highlighting innovation and excellence in the creative sector.

The fair will focus on fostering global networks, with special emphasis on connecting like-minded creatives from around the world. Expect innovative products and cutting-edge presentations that will spark inspiration for the upcoming year.

A Year-Round Business Enabler

Beyond the fairs, Messe Frankfurt’s Conzoom Solutions and Nmedia platforms offer professionals year-round access to market trends, expert insights, and networking opportunities. Whether through digital academies or online exhibitor searches, these tools make it easy for businesses to stay ahead of industry trends and cultivate valuable relationships.

Key Highlights for 2025:

• Ambiente: New brand area Interior Looks for hospitality and interior design, guided tours, and AI-integrated design by Fabian Freytag.
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• Christmasworld: Festive lighting and contract decoration, with Decoration Unlimited showcasing “Precious Moments.”
• Creativeworld: Expanded global networking for the DIY community, with the Creative Impulse Award at the forefront.

The fairs provide ample opportunities to connect, explore, and be inspired. Whether you’re looking for the next big thing in design or exploring the future of festive décor, Ambiente, Christmasworld, and Creativeworld have you covered.

Stay tuned for more updates and start preparing your trip to Frankfurt to experience these dynamic and future-focused fairs firsthand!

The annual Heimtextil trade show returned for summer 2022 after a few years hiatus due to the pandemic. The show, despite its smaller scale preview, was back in full
force with all of its usual events, parties, talks, and display spaces - including the Trends Space (pictured above). The topic of sustainability in the industry is still the dominant subject along with a current concern: supply chain issues. Both of these subjects were touched on during our first day’s press event. Sustainability is certainly a concerning topic and it’s admirable that the design industry (& Heimtextil) is taking a very responsible approach to it.

Included in the press event were the goals toward sustainability (featured on the chart above).

Our first visit after attending the press event for Heimtextil, was a guided tour of this year’s Trend Space. Outlined in signage are the requirements to meet the standards for sustainability.

For this year’s Trend Space, the theme was Next Horizons with the trends Deep Nature, Hyper Nature, Beyond Identity, & Empowered Identity. Below is a brief highlight on each trend feature.

Deep Nature is about reconnecting with the natural world.

Hyper Nature is a symphony of immersive realms digitally communicating nature’s secrets and treasures.

Beyond Identity is redefining what pastel means.

Empowered Identity encourages one to connect with the past and identify with it through craft heritage.

All the photos above showcase the immersive trends space. It’s so cool to see all the colors and fabrics, with the opportunity to touch the various textures. The yarns and Pantone colors on display were a fun idea too.

In addition to the Trends Space featured at Heimtextil 2022, below are some of the other highlights that caught my eye in colors, patterns, and exhibitor displays.

Sitting Nook (the former study of Greta Magnusson-Grossman)

Above is a landing with impressive views toward Century City. On display is Lauren’s dichroic table made from glass and stainless steel has a geometrical and minimal design. This glass table can reflect light and demonstrate different colors, which makes it a perfect piece for this location.

I was recently invited by Azenco Outdoor to be a member of a jury to nominate the Best Outdoor Projects of 2020 (soon to be announced on their website), more info here & from their website:

“We called a jury selected in a panel of professional experts with building industry knowledge but not builders themselves, and we submitted them the list of commercial and residential projects and asked them to evaluate each one.
Our judges did their homework and, soon, we will be publishing the results and rewarding our best dealers with stunning prizes.”

Last month I attended the annual Heimtextil trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany. Heimtextil is the largest show for home and contract textiles and takes place at the third largest convention center in the world. Messe Frankfurt are the organizers of the show and are responsible for over 150 trade shows that take place in the city of Frankfurt yearly. Another major home design show of consumer goods, Ambiente, also took place this past week. Frankfurt just so happens to host two major design shows at the start of each year! My trip last month included a brief visit to this industrial city, along with three days attending the trade fair, and also a very special celebration of the fair’s 50th anniversary. The major focus for this years show was on the ever important topic: sustainability.

The trend space area of the fair also addressed five major trends (which I also posted about here), they include:

• ​Maximum Glam
• Pure Spiritual
• Active Urban
• ​Heritage Luxe
• Multi-Lucas

We were provided with an overview, for each of the trends outlined above, as part of our tour of the trend space on display at Heimtextil.

The luxe fabric trends on display.

Lots of vibrant color seen for trends!

Color and earthy, “local” pattern.

Texture and faux textiles.

Color and richness.

Shiny and glam seen in both fabrics and wall-coverings.

The bold colors of “Active Urban”.

Cool high performance fabric of the Active Urban display at the trend space.

The trend space display was well organized and a highlight of the show. It encompassed trends and what is on the forefront of design in addition to being as very well designed space to engage visitors of the fair.

Beyond the trend space, the convention halls are categorized into various sections including art, wallpaper, thematic regions for fabrics, contract fabrics, and window coverings. It’s an extensive show with much to see. During my visit, I took to the wallcovering section of the show. Above are glittery wallpapers in a range of fun colors on display.

Across the board, from fabrics to wallpaper, there was a lot of pattern of all varieties - like this from Design ID.

Loved the vignette - and again, patterned wallpaper - seen in the Graham and Brown display.

There were so many pretty papers at the Ted Baker booth - I really loved them all and are a new favorite!

Another very pretty wallpaper from Ted Baker.

Art Deco seems to be having a resurgence, now that we are in the 20’s again! I happen to love it! It’s one of my favorite eras in terms of architecture and design - so I was very happy to see this “Deco Gatsby” wallpaper by Ted Baker.

I also came across these textured fine Belgian wallcoverings and thought they were quite interesting.

The topic of green and sustainability were also seen in the booth displays.

While color and pattern were popular trends to see, classics and soft colors still remain. These fabrics from Bartolini Home exude luxurious to me.

More from Bartolini Home.

I was really impressed with the quality and feel of their fabrics.

I also discovered a new (for me) company from Spain, Castilla Textil - that I really loved! Their booth was full of lots of fun, and often, playful and cute patterns.

Pattern and a graphic mix on display.

They also carry a tablecloth collection.

A themed Cuba series from Castilla Textil.

Among the many exhibitor halls of Heimtextil. The show is truly the largest textile show with so much more to see than I’ve included here.

Thank you to Messe Frankfurt and Gita PR for hosting us in Frankfurt.

A beautiful evening with the most magnificent views: that’s exactly what a visit to the iconic Stahl House with Design Within Reach and Pommery Champagne included. Last week I was fortunate to visit the landmark Case Study House 22 by architect Pierre Koenig. Design Within Reach hosted an event with Pommery Champagne featuring furniture designs made entirely of champagne bottle materials (cork, foil, cage, labels, etc). It was amazing to see the designs - which included replicas of some well known furniture designs and the winners were announced during the event as well!

The entrance of the landmark Case Study House greets you with its expansive city views and a pool. Design Within Reach supplied the outdoor lounge furnishings.

The house is furnished with cool mid-century modern furnishings from Design Within Reach. While public tours are available to visit the home, private events are currently exclusive to DWR.

The living room with its floor to ceiling glass enclosure and beyond is the corner spot of one of famed photographer Julius Shulman most well known photographs (taken from a different angle from the exterior).

As the sun was setting, we got to witness the ever changing views from the property.

And enjoy food and champagne from Pommery Champagne - with clear skies and a beautiful sunset.

All the miniature chair designs were on display to preview before the winners were announced. It was amazing to see the creativity involved - making furniture from champagne bottle materials!

A close up of some of the innovative designs.

I am headed to Frankfurt, Germany this week to attend Heimtextil. Looking forward to seeing all the latest in textiles and the forecasted trends for 2020/21!

I’ll be posting live updates on social media direct from the show!

To follow along:

Instagram pics + stories: @JSInteriorDesign
Twitter feed: @JSInteriorDes

As well as all the Messe Frankfurt / Heimtextil info below. For a full program of events, view here.

“Discover tomorrow’s trends today” - In cooperation with Heimtextil, international design and trend experts have analyzed the latest trend themes that will be shown in an extravagant presentation at the Heimtextil trade show taking place January 7-10th in Frankfurt, Germany. In addition, this year the focus is on the topic of sustainability. I’m looking forward to attending and covering the upcoming fair for the very first time and especially excited to be there for the celebration and party for the show’s 50th anniversary!

The pure spiritual look.

The heritage luxe look.

The maximum glam look.

The Active Urban look.

Raw color trends for Heimtextil.

Heimtextil takes place January 7th-10th in Frankfurt, Germany on behalf of Messe Frankfurt.

For tickets and additional info, please visit here: https://heimtextil.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en/planning-preparation.html#ticket

I will be covering the event on behalf of Gita PR and for live updates and stories, follow along on Instagram @jsinteriordesign

Social media handles and hashtags: @heimtextil @messefrankfurt @teamgitapr #Heimtextil #Heimtextil20 #MesseFrankfurt #WHEREIBELONG

On behalf of Messe Frankfurt, I’m looking forward to covering Heimtextil in Frankfurt, Germany in a few weeks. This year the trade show celebrates it’s 50th anniversary. More details to come!

This past week I was invited to attend an event at the Getty House hosted by our Los Angeles Mayor, Eric Garcetti. The Getty Foundation in conjunction with Engage LA encourages and educates women on opportunities to get involved with city contracting projects.

I had the opportunity to meet Eric Garcetti, mayor of Los Angeles.

The Getty House is also the official residence of the Mayor. It is located in the Hancock Park area of Los Angeles. The home was constructed in 1921 of Tudor Revival architecture.

The grounds of the home are beautiful. Our event was set up outside at the back of the property.

An outdoor seating area that overlooks the water feature.

A view from the backyard with a bit of city beyond - looking towards Wilshire Boulevard.

The historic home offers some great outdoor seating and entertaining areas.

Fun outdoor planters.

Beautifully landscaped and shady outdoor seating areas.

More of the grounds and rear of the home.

A quintessential definition of Los Angeles!

Thank you to the Getty Foundation and Eric Garcetti for hosting us!