The new edition of idd cologne will take place in direct conjunction with ORGATEC (27 to 30 October 2026) and, together with the leading international trade fair for workspace and contract solutions, will form a high-reach trade fair week for the entire interior design industry. Koelnmesse is thus deliberately generating a strong, coordinated trade fair period with a comprehensive range of products and services for the worlds of work and contract, right through to highquality residential interior design. This is Koelnmesse’s response to industry demand for an effective platform for suppliers hybridID area.
On the last day of the leading international trade fair for workspace and contract solutions, the hybridID halls will open their doors to a wider audience on Friday afternoon and Saturday under the idd cologne brand. The offering will then be aimed specifically at interior professionals with a focus on private living spaces, as well as private visitors interested in design.
“The positive response to idd cologne 2025 clearly demonstrated the value of holding an urban interior design event in Cologne,” noted Matthias Pollmann, Koelnmesse’s Vice President Trade Fair Management.
“We experienced how brands and visitors engaged with the event in a variety of ways – as a source of inspiration, as a platform for design culture and as a hub for a community keen to exchange ideas, discover high-end furnishings and pick up fresh ideas. And that’s why we have made the conscious decision to hold idd cologne again in 2026 in the direct context of ORGATEC and to jointly realize a powerful event for the interior design and contract industry.”
Spotlight on the residential sector The upcoming edition of idd cologne will sharpen its focus, specifically targeting the residential sector and homing in on high-quality home living, interior design trends, materials and design concepts for private living spaces.
The event will thus appeal equally to professionals from the interior design industry and private visitors with an interest in the scene. Cologne resumes its role as interior design hub The inaugural interior design days cologne demonstrated the immense potential of an urban format for the industry. With 106 participating brands, 16 locations distributed across the city and around 10,000 registered visitors, the event’s debut was a resounding success. These figures confirm that both the industry and the premium interior design community have a strong appetite for a second edition of the trade fair.
The direct succession of ORGATEC and idd cologne provides a strong design week in Cologne for the entire interior design industry: from workspace and contract topics at ORGATEC to premium residential experiences at idd cologne. ORGATEC will run independently from 27 to 30 October 2026 with a clear focus on trade visitors.
