The home furnishings tradeshow will feature manufacturers from Spain and beyond.

by Mairi Beautyman

Interior Design · March 26, 2008

For the first time, five major fairs will showcase home furnishings from Spain and beyond at one destination in Valencia this fall. The 2008 edition of home furnishings event Habitat Valencia — September 23-27 at the Feria Valencia — will include the International Furniture Fair of Valencia (FIM), the International Decorating and Accessories Fair (DE>CO), the International Home Textiles and Decorating Fair (TEXTILHOGAR), the International Lighting Fair (FIAM), and the International Modern and Contemporary Art Fair (FIART VALENCIA).

Manufacturers will offer products including furniture, lighting, home textiles, decorating, accessories and modern art throughout all of the Feria’s pavilions. Items will be on view in nine categories over two levels: Classic, High Décor, Accessories & Textures, Design & Avant-garde, Modern, Contemporary Nature, Rest & Relaxation, Avant-garde, and Upholstered Furniture.

This year, organizers are increasing the focus on the contract market. Several installations will be on view, designed to demonstrate contract use of the home products.

Awards programs include the National Window Design Championship and the 7th Salón NUDE: The International New Design Show, honoring emerging designers. Attendees can also take advantage of the Habitat Valencia Training Breakfasts, a series of educational lectures.