From Sunday, November 2nd to Wednesday, November 5th, the Brussels Furniture Fair took place at Brussels Expo, covering an impressive 66,000 m² across seven halls. Once again, the event brought together professionals from across Europe to explore the latest in furniture, lighting, textiles, and décor, all under the continued theme of "Growing Homes."
Building on the momentum from last year, the 2025 edition emphasized growth as a central idea: growth in spaces, in ideas, and in business opportunities. The fair offered visitors a well-organized layout, with clearly defined zones designed to meet the varied needs of retailers, designers, and contract buyers alike.
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One of the most notable developments this year was the expansion of the Outdoor Living area, showcasing garden and terrace furniture that encourages extending living spaces beyond the home's interior. Meanwhile, the Belgian Design Island moved to Hall 5, giving local designers increased visibility and a fresh platform to showcase their work.
Exhibitors of all sizes put great effort into their stands, from intimate, carefully curated spaces to large, bold installations; each unique and telling its own story. The atmosphere throughout the halls was a vibrant blend of business conversations and design discovery, reinforcing the fair's reputation as a key meeting point for the industry.
Although many exhibitors noted that visitor numbers were lower compared to last year, they also highlighted that the quality of visits had significantly improved. Visitors who did come to the booths were often more serious and focused on establishing meaningful business relationships and collaborations, underscoring a shift towards more purposeful engagement.
Ultimately, the theme of "Growing Homes" resonated strongly once again, reflecting a shared ambition to nurture homes and businesses in sustainable, innovative ways. With its expanded size and focused approach, the Brussels Furniture Fair 2025 successfully lived up to its promise of growth, in every sense of the word.
Innovations and trends
In terms of innovations, there wasn't much new this year, according to the editorial team's findings. 'We still saw a lot of bouclé fabrics, as well as neutral and terracotta tones. The fabrics, however, were a bit coarser; lots of tactile, soft materials such as ultra high-pile and plush rugs, bed frames, and ottomans. We also noticed the beige, sand-like color appearing frequently in the bases of chairs, as well as in coffee tables and cabinets. Of course, there are always stands that stand out with their use of color in furniture, and Easysofa is a good example of that. Dark wood and walnut furniture, often combined with lighter tones, were also seen frequently. All in all, not much that felt new, things seemed to stay quite close to last year's style.'
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As a yearly tradition, the team from InteriorDaily and its Benelux sister Wonen360 toured all the exhibitors this year and produced their renowned, widely followed and exclusive photo report, available here.
More information:
Brussels Furniture Fair
www.furniturefairbrussels.be
