Decorex 2026 Preview: What I’m Looking Forward to Seeing
Photo credit: courtesy of Decorex
If you are passionate about interiors, design and creativity, Decorex is a London show you won’t want to miss this autumn. To open my sneak preview, I decided to lead with this image because it brings together so many elements I love about interiors: rich colours, patterns, sculptural shapes, a touch of metallic shine, exquisite detail and beautiful trims. The hand-blown glass pendant is by British luxury lighting studio Rothschild & Bickers, which will unveil two new collections at Decorex: Diamond Chochin and Twisted Optic. I’m looking forward to seeing both collections in person.
I thought I’d give you a taste of what to expect at the show with some of the newest launches and collections, alongside a few photographs I took at Decorex 2025, which you’ll find below and at the end of the article. If you haven’t been to Decorex before, here’s a little background. It began as a place for interior design professionals to meet and do business and, almost five decades later, it still brings together a carefully curated mix of luxury interiors brands spanning furniture, fabrics, lighting, rugs, accessories, decorative finishes and more. Over 280 brands will exhibit this year, including Ligne Roset, Andrew Martin, Birdie Fortescue, Armac Martin, Original BTC, Sofa.com, Riviere Rugs and The Soho Lighting Company. Decorex is a must-see for interior designers and industry professionals, but it’s also a wonderful place for design enthusiasts and homeowners to find fresh ideas for styling and decorating their homes.
Photo credit: All photographs by Sandra van Aalst except bottom right courtesy of Decorex
When is Decorex 2026 happening and what can you expect?
Decorex runs from 11 to 14 October 2026 at Olympia London and registration is now open. Alongside the exhibitor stands, here are some key parts of the show to look out for. Visit www.decorex.com for more information or to register.
Design Talks
Held in the Talks Theatre, these conversations bring together an exceptional line-up of interior designers and industry experts including Linda Boronkay, Suzy Hoodless, Patrick Williams, Sophie Robinson, Nicola Harding, Andrew Griffiths and BIID President-elect Anna Burles. Topics range from designing for wellbeing to creating standout style.
Sustainability Space
This space offers expert-led sessions on responsible design, covering subjects such as local materials and skills, healthier indoor environments, waste reduction and wellbeing. Talks will also explore subjects such as conscious design and bridging sustainability, health and compassion in design.
Making Spaces
This area of the show is devoted to artisans demonstrating their craft, like the weaving shown in the image top left. There are also hands-on workshops where visitors can participate and learn a technique for themselves directly from the makers.
The VIP Lounge
Created by international interior designer Claudia Dorsch, this year’s lounge reimagines an alpine chalet with a nod to the glamour of 1970s European ski culture. It’s a celebration of the heart of alpine life - timber, fire and craftsmanship - reinterpreted through a contemporary lens.
The Bar
A place to relax, replenish and catch up with, or meet, other visitors. This year the bar is a collaboration with Alex Dauley and Grant Pierrus, co-founders of AEVEN. For their concept, A Seat at the Table, exhibiting brands have contributed furniture, materials, textiles, lighting, surfaces and artisan pieces that will become not only part of the design, but together will tell a story of the space.
What I hope to take away
I will be attending the press briefing to get an overview of the show, then be spending two days visiting as many stands as I can. I’m looking forward to seeing the new launches and collections in person and coming away with plenty of ideas to share with you in my round-up of Decorex.
Photo credit: courtesy of Decorex
One of the parts of the show I’m most excited about visiting is the VIP lounge, pictured above in a digital visualisation. This year it’s been designed by world-renowned interior designer Claudia Dorsch, whose studio has specialised in chalet interiors for the past five years. Her concept, “Back to the Future - The Chalet Reimagined”, brings together traditional alpine architecture and the glamour of 1970s European ski culture. The lounge will have separate areas reflecting different aspects of chalet life - gathering by the fire, lingering at the bar and relaxing on the terrace, all brought together to create a layered space that looks and feels like an alpine retreat.
Photo credit: courtesy of Decorex
Plenty of lighting companies will illuminate the show, including Industville, The Soho Lighting Company and Original BTC, with new lighting ranges and accessories to discover. Corston will be showing its first-ever rechargeable lamp, pictured here, bringing touch-dimming to its popular Cotswold range. Portable lamps are among my favourite types of styling pieces - once charged, they don’t need to be plugged in, so you can pop them almost anywhere.
Photo credit: courtesy of Decorex
Fabric and wallpaper companies are always a staple at interiors shows, and Decorex is no exception. This year’s exhibitors include ILIV, Ian Mankin, Arte, and Linwood Fabric Company. Italian textile specialist Alessandro Bini will also be showing its latest fabric collections. I was particularly drawn to the fabric pictured here, with its unusual mix of stylised female profiles, bold geometric shapes, small checks and metallic touches. Behind the designs is a blend of craftsmanship and innovation, supported by extensive research into fashion trends, yarns, weaving techniques and finishes. The company also offers natural fabrics made using patented Coex technology, which it says makes them flame-retardant, hypoallergenic and compostable.
Photo credit: courtesy of Decorex
Acclaimed artist Claire Coles, pictured here, has been chosen as Decorex’s overall creative collaborator. She specialises in handcrafted wallpaper murals and appliqué artworks. Nature is Claire’s greatest source of inspiration, alongside the history of floral decoration in interiors, so her designs for the show draw on the rich, vibrant colours and tactile qualities of botanicals. The resulting floral artwork brings together nostalgia and a contemporary edge. I’m particularly interested to see how her beautiful, immersive designs will be brought to life across the show floor and on Decorex’s digital platforms.
Photo credit: courtesy of Decorex
I’ve been a fan of Naturalmat beds for a while now, admiring their rich, textured fabrics and soft, sculptural headboards, as well as their pioneering use of sustainable materials. At Decorex, the brand will showcase two key launches. The first is a collaboration with textile studio Wallace Sewell featuring the Vale and Acres throws, crafted in the UK from fully traceable 100% British wool. The second is their Braunton bed, pictured here; inspired by 1970s Italian design, it has a curved headboard and uses recycled denim and cotton offcuts as sustainable padding beneath its upholstery.
Photo credit: courtesy of Decorex
The Beach House, pictured above, looks at first glance like a beautifully designed scheme inspired by coastal landscapes and natural materials. But step inside and you’ll find that there is much more to it. It’s an immersive installation designed exclusively for Decorex by home automation and luxury lighting specialist Homeplay in partnership with Hill House Interiors, Lutron, Sonance, and MHB Interiors. Visitors can take part in an immersive three-minute experience that demonstrates how lighting and sound can be seamlessly integrated into luxury interiors. Having seen speakers disguised as books at WOW!house earlier this year, I’m curious to see how Homeplay makes the technology disappear into the design, while enhancing the atmosphere and functionality of a space.
Photo credit: courtesy of Decorex
Cushions can transform an interior and are a particular weak spot of mine, so I’m very excited to visit Onacara’s stand. This luxury cushion brand will unveil its new Autumn/Winter 2026–27 collection at Decorex, and I’m looking forward to seeing the latest combinations of colour, texture and decorative trims across the designs. Alongside its ready-made collection, the brand also offers a bespoke service for customers, enabling interior designers and homeowners to create cushion schemes tailored specifically to their own homes or projects.
Photo credit: courtesy of Decorex
Art and handcrafted collections can also be found at Decorex. Inspired by the Japanese practice of forest bathing, which has become popular in the West, contemporary ceramic studio Ceramakka will unveil a series of sculptural works by artist Louisa Akka. The collection explores the connection between nature, materiality and wellbeing. The pieces are designed to transform large, empty walls, their organic forms creating a calming focal point and a sense of the outdoors in interior spaces.
Photo credit: Sandra van Aalst
Finally, here are a few more shots I took at last year’s Decorex. At the top left is the entrance with spectacular oversized lampshades by A Shade Above, while the bottom-left image shows one of the rooms in the VIP lounge. On the bottom right was the stand of Hidden Gems, where I learned how they turn fallen urban trees into bespoke tables, bowls and other sculptural pieces. I was so impressed that I wrote an entire feature showcasing their work, which you can read here: From Fallen Trees to Forever Pieces: Handcrafted furniture and home decor from salvaged urban trees.
LET’S SUM UP
I hope this article has given you a feel for Decorex and the wide range of interior brands exhibiting, as well as the inspiring spaces you can expect to see. Decorex runs from 11-14 October 2026. If you would like to find out more or register, visit the Decorex website here.
If you enjoyed my preview but can’t make it to Decorex, look out for my show round-up, where I’ll share my favourite finds and ideas you could try in your own home. In the meantime, you might like to read:
I'm Sandra, an interior stylist, writer, photographer and Sunday Times bestselling author. Having worked freelance for magazines including Elle Decoration and House Beautiful, in my blog posts I share inspiring home tours, practical styling ideas and decorating tips to help you create a home that feels beautiful, personal and pulled together.
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