Spring is when the design world picks up momentum again. After the quieter winter months, the warmer days ahead are packed with design fairs and conferences where new ideas will circulate and next-gen materials will debut. This week, Interior Design 411 rounds up a selection of spring events worth marking on your calendar this season.
MARCH
Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach | through March 24 | West Palm Beach, FL
The Kips Bay Decorator Show House returns to Palm Beach with an expanded format and features twenty-three designers reimagining the space. Showhouses like Kips Bay often preview colors, materials, and styling that inspire seasons to come.
New York Build Expo | March 18–19 | New York, NY
New York Build gathers hundreds of exhibitors and speakers from across the AEC ecosystem for education spanning sustainable materials to project delivery strategies. This one is great for designers working on large-scale commercial or mixed-use developments.
APRIL
PAD Paris | April 8–12 | Paris, FR
PAD Paris brings together top French galleries as they showcase both historic and contemporary pieces in a dialogue on craftsmanship, rarity, and modern living. This curated perspective lends valuable insight into how collectible design can anchor a space.
Workplace & Design Conference and Expo | April 14 | Denver, CO
As the office environment continues to evolve, this half-day Workplace & Design Conference explores how designers today are adapting workplaces to new patterns of collaboration and flexibility.
Living Luxe Design Show | April 16–19 | Toronto, ON
Runway-style design presentations and curated exhibitions at Living Luxe Design Show offer both inspiration and sourcing opportunities for designers working in upscale residential markets.
Salone del Mobile | April 21–26 | Milan, IT
Few events hold as much influence over the global design conversation as Salone del Mobile in Milan. With thousands of exhibitors and installations across the city, the fair functions as a global laboratory for furniture, materials, and spatial thinking.
High Point Market Spring | April 25–29 | High Point, NC
For residential sourcing, High Point Market remains one of the most important stops on the industry calendar. Thousands of brands unveil new collections while showrooms host panels, product launches, and networking events you don’t want to miss.
MAY
NYCxDESIGN | May 14–20 | New York, NY
NYCxDESIGN transforms New York with programming that highlights emerging voices and cross-disciplinary work, making it a useful pulse-check on how design culture continues to expand beyond traditional categories.
International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) | May 17–19 | New York, NY
ICFF gathers international brands and studios for three days of product launches and education. Curated features like the WANTED showcase spotlight rising talent, while lounges and talks offer a collaborative peek at new materials and technologies.
Clerkenwell Design Week | May 19–21 | London, UK
London’s Clerkenwell district becomes a city-scale exhibition during Clerkenwell Design Week. More than 600 showroom events unfold that offer a comprehensive look at contemporary European design across furniture, lighting, surfaces, and textiles.
JUNE
NeoCon | June 8–10 | Chicago, IL
For more than 50 years, NeoCon has served as the premier showcase for commercial interior design. This year’s edition features more than 400 leading brands presenting innovations for workplace, healthcare, hospitality, and education environments.
3daysofdesign | June 10–12 | Copenhagen, DK
Copenhagen’s annual design festival 3daysofdesign is known for its emphasis on craftsmanship and Scandinavian design philosophy, offering a more immersive and exploratory experience than the typical trade show.
AIA Conference on Architecture & Design | June 10–13 | San Diego, CA
Drawing thousands of AEC professionals each year, AIA’s flagship conference combines high-profile keynotes, architect-led tours, and a massive expo hall featuring hundreds of brands.
Whether the goal is sourcing, continuing education, or creative inspiration, these spring-forward gatherings offer a reminder that design thrives on exchange. Where will we see you this spring?
