Key homeware and outdoor tends for 2026 will form two key talks at Spring Fair.
The show has teamed up with has partnered with leading Trend agency BDA London and is forecasting service Trendhub to examine changing consumer preferences, emerging design and innovation to give a solid basis for exciting new products.
At 4.15pm on 3 February, Terrie Isaac, BDA London head of creative will present AW25/26 Homeware & Festive Celebrations Trends: ‘From Modern Modular to Raw Minimal’.
The following day at 10.30am she will host SS26 Homeware and Outdoor Living Trends: ‘Evolving Households: Balancing acts and Waste-Nots’, assessing the evolving needs of global households and importance of discarded materials, resulting in reworked classics.
‘Home and lifestyle categories are rapidly evolving, with consumers not only spending money on but actively seeking ways to enhance their living spaces. There’s a strong desire for products that balance self-expression, aesthetics, and functionality. Consumers want durable, high-ticket items that offer longevity, yet they also seek the flexibility to refresh their spaces more frequently with decor and textiles that can easily align with changing moods, trends, and seasons. As consumer lifestyles and living spaces constantly shift, it’s essential for retailers to stay ahead of these changes. The tools we provide enable retailers to make agile, informed decisions by offering insights into key seasonal design elements – such as must-have colours, fabrics, and key product items – that align with evolving consumer needs. This allows them to deliver products that not only meet consumer expectations but also address the challenges of a dynamic market,’ says Isaac.
‘In our sessions at Spring Fair this February, we’ll be sharing an overview of the key themes from our AW25/26 and SS26 homeware trendbooks and providing a glimpse into our forecasting process. The overarching notion of Duality flows through our themes, featuring the opposing ideas of joyful experimentation and functionality, and augmented traditionalism and earthen materialism. As we explore our themes, we’ll reveal threads that run throughout the two seasons, including playful expressionism, comforting nostalgia, transformative traditionalist and raw materiality.’
Spring Fair takes place at the NEC from 2-5 February.
