Sustainability, hybrid spaces, and natural fibers set the trends of the future at Feria Hábitat València and Textilhogar

Spaces such as Hotel Hábitat by Tomás Alía, ‘Pinknic’ by Sigfrido Serra, José Manuel Ferrero’s project for Salón nude, or the contemporary crafts exhibition TempoCraft are proving to be some of the major attractions in an edition that reaches its halfway point with crowded aisles and a vibrant commercial atmosphere.

Feria Hábitat València and Textilhogar today crossed the halfway mark of this edition, limited to three days but intense in activities and, above all, the presence of buyers. After yesterday’s successful opening, today confirmed the trend with packed aisles and a strong business atmosphere, according to the president of the Hábitat Organizing Committee, Vicente Pons. “It has undoubtedly been a successful day. Stands are working with buyers, orders are underway, and exhibitors are satisfied with the volume of visitors. Without a doubt, we are heading toward a great fair,” said the Valencian entrepreneur.

In this sense, one of the major attractions of this edition is the large number of conferences, parallel activities, and exclusive installations created for the event. For example, the more than 800 m² occupied by Hotel Hábitat, which under the direction of interior designer Tomás Alía and his project ‘Barracas’ reinterprets traditional Valencian architecture, astonishing thousands of industry professionals with its originality and refined use of materials, such as the Valencian ‘vareta’ used for the large central dome. Likewise, the surprising installation ‘Pinknic’ by creative Sigfrido Serra, which floods the Textilhogar pavilion with pink, is also drawing attention; as is the ‘TempoCraft’ exhibition, which brings together a curated selection of the best contemporary craftworks exclusively at Feria Valencia.

A special mention goes to the impressive installation conceived by Ontinyent designer José Manuel Ferrero for the Salón nude, recreating an athletics track that serves as a springboard for the creativity, design, and new proposals of the 25 young designers and design schools taking part. This edition of Salón nude once again has the support of the Government of Spain, through the Ministry of Culture and Sports, which promotes the event as a showcase for Spanish talent and design, as well as wood manufacturer Finsa, contributing its latest innovations in Hábitat 360 technical and decorative solutions for interior architecture.

Setting the trends for habitat and home textiles

These proposals, along with the hundreds of new releases being presented, are shaping the trends for future design. In this sense, Hábitat and Textilhogar are showcasing a more flexible, conscious, and emotional interior design, combining invisible technology, natural materials, expressive design, and adaptability to the hybrid lifestyle. Furniture is becoming versatile and multifunctional, with collections of chairs, tables, and stools designed for different contexts, modular systems that shift functions depending on the moment, and re-editions of classic pieces such as armchairs and poufs, updated to meet contemporary comfort needs.

Lighting is gaining prominence with portable, autonomous, and adaptable designs that go beyond functionality to become decorative and emotional elements, with warm finishes, organic shapes, and chromatic personalization. Outdoor design reaches premium status, consolidating itself as a natural extension of the interior, with high-end sofas, loungers, and dining sets that combine durable materials with soft, comfortable textiles.

Natural materials and artisanal techniques such as wood in different species, cannage, braided rope, or rattan are being revived and reinterpreted in a contemporary language, while textiles stand out for new color ranges, rich textures, and higher quality. Furniture icons are also being redesigned, reinventing traditional models with lighter structures and updated palettes, preserving their essence but adapting them to contemporary aesthetics and comfort.

Sculptural expressive pieces emerge as visual protagonists beyond their function, while color, textures, and sensoriality guide decoration as a dialogue between sight, touch, and emotion, with high-quality fabrics, chromatic richness, and surfaces inviting sensory experiences. Interior design is also increasingly geared toward contract and hospitality, with innovations for hotels, restaurants, and coworking spaces, integrating furniture, lighting, textiles, and finishes into cohesive proposals under a unified language.

In the Textilhogar area, trends include outdoor textiles resistant to weather, flame-retardant fabrics with special certifications, technical solutions such as blackout systems for light control, sustainable materials and recycled fibers, as well as textiles with rich textures, digital prints, and graphic variety. The palette leans toward soft tones and warm atmospheres, with growing interest in multifunctional and adaptable products for both indoor and outdoor use.

Today’s presentations. From Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada to Martín Berasategui

Meanwhile, the exhibiting brands continue with a wave of product launches. For instance, the rest and upholstery brand La Premier unveiled its new collection designed by Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada, with the Spanish fashion designer herself in attendance, declaring her “passion” for Feria Valencia. Likewise, rest brand ECUS featured the presence of Basque chef Martín Berasategui, while ADCV took advantage of Hábitat to launch its innovative initiative ‘Altavoz’, giving voice to Valencian design in its entirety. Among today’s conferences, a highlight was the roundtable with all the studios involved in Hotel Hábitat, from its creator Tomás Alía and Estudio Caramba to the teams behind the different spaces, such as MMain Martínez Medina, Cosín Estudio, Pascua Ortega, Odosdesign, and Studio HC.

AGENDA THURSDAY OCTOBER 2 * subject to possible changes

Ágora nude. Level 3 Pavilion 4

10:00 a.m.
Presentation ‘Product, social, and market trends that will influence Habitat in 2026’
Participants:
• AIDIMME
• ITC
• AITEX

11:00 a.m.
Roundtable ‘When design and industry commit’
Participants:
• Pilar Martínez-Cosentino, CEO Cosentino
• Soledat Berbegal Roque, Advisor and Brand Reputation Director
• Borja Fernández del Vallado Fernández-Bravo, Partner L35 Architects
• Margarita Cantalapiedra Fuchs, Workplace Interior Designer StudioBanana

12:00 p.m.
Roundtable presentation of the book ‘The present of Spanish design’
Participants:
• ICEX
• Odosdesign

1:00 p.m.
Presentation ‘Chocolates from Valencia’
· Papila Design Studio

Hotel Hábitat. Level 3 Pavilion 3

10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Professional Day Hotel & Contract. Sustainability, customization, craftsmanship, and experiential design. Conscious luxury, wellbeing, and invisible technology.

10:30 – 11:15 a.m. – Presentations. Block 1.
• Pedro García, Vivood
• Joan Baptista Boronat, Arqueha
• Felipe Vietes, Ruiz Larrea Arquitectura

12:00 – 12:45 p.m. – Presentations. Block 2.
• Vicenç Morant, GVI Gómez Vázquez Internacional
• Gema Alfaro, Alfaro & Manrique
• Fran Silvestre, Fran Silvestre Arquitectos
Moderators:
• Ramón Garayar, GAT Hospitality
• Jesús Menéndez, Estelae Hoteles

11:15 – 12:00 p.m. – Roundtable 1
• Hilario Salvador, Indeco Global
• Raquel Sanjuán, Raquel Sanjuán Interiorismo
• Sara Sanchis, Rusticae
• Guillem López, Finsa
• Elisa Naváez, Kave Home

12:45 – 1:30 p.m. – Roundtable 2
• Carlos Castaño, Anrobox
• Pascual Jordán, OCN
• Cristina Mateo, TM Grupo Inmobiliario
• Ángel Alfocea, Wes Panel
• José Baillach, Minimal Suites

Exhibitors & Activities Agenda

10:00 a.m.
Press Meeting Mister Wills. Presentation of new collections with designers Bruno Bermúdez and Adrián Gómez.
Stand A45 Level 2 Pavilion 2.

10:00 a.m.
Roundtable ECUS – Senttix with
Alberto Calderón (Somcasa – Senttix Andorra), Alejandro Arrufat (JackBeds), José Luis Ezquerra (Sales Director Grupo Rey/Tuco), Pedro de Gea and Conrado Padilla as moderators.
ECUS. Stand B65 Level 3 Pavilion 1

12:00 p.m.
Daily streaming with ECUS (Pedro de Gea).
Stand B65 Level 3 Pavilion 1

1:00 p.m.
Press Meeting Butobath. Meeting with Lamamba Studio.
Stand D12 Level 3 Pavilion 1

4:00 p.m.
Kodu Cocktail.
Stand A7 Level 2 Pavilion 2

Unika x Bico de Xeado. Artisan ice cream tasting.
Stand D16 Level 3 Pavilion 4