The much-anticipated 125th The Inspired Home Show (IHS) opened grandly at McCormick Place in Chicago, USA, from 2 to 4 March. As the largest home furnishings trade show in North America, the show attracted about 30,000 professional visitors from more than 100 countries. It was a three-day industry event that brought together the best and brightest of the global home furnishings industry.
The Inspired Home Show has grown with Chicago since it was first held in 1928. From the original Stevens Hotel to today's McCormick Exhibition Centre, the show has grown in size. The show features approximately 1.5 million square feet of exhibit space with more than 2,000 brands and 300,000 products on display.
Travelware & Luggage Section: With the increased demand for travel, IHS 2025 features a new Travelware & Luggage section that attracts a wide range of related brands.
Candle Pavilion: In cooperation with the American Candle Association, the first-ever Candle Pavilion was launched, showcasing the popularity of candles as gifts. Pet Products Pavilion: Supported by the American Pet Products Association, the Pet Products Pavilion featured a variety of pet gifts.
"Emerging Talent": An incubator area for emerging home and housewares companies, this area attracts new brands and smaller exhibitors.
The show's Inspiration Theatre featured a rich educational programme of four keynote speeches and expert seminars covering hot topics such as artificial intelligence, PFAS legislation, licensing, supply chain, intellectual property law, omni-channel marketing strategies and more.
To commemorate the 125th edition of the show, the organisers set up an immersive display in the main hall of the McCormick Exhibition Centre, which featured a video retrospective of the show's history. In addition, a live musical performance was set up on the show floor to celebrate the milestone.
IHA has planned the next Inspired Homes show for 10-12 March 2026 Unlike 2025, the 2026 show will be scheduled from Tuesday to Thursday.
The success of the Inspired Home Show not only showcases the innovation and diversity of the home furnishings industry, but also provides excellent opportunities for exhibitors and visitors to network, learn and grow their businesses.
Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China 