This February, the halls of Messe Frankfurt will host Ambiente, the event that sets the direction for global lifestyle trends. From February 6-10, 2026, Ambiente will once again reaffirm its role as the leading international fair for consumer goods, home design, and the latest visions of contemporary living.
Over 4,500 exhibitors from around the world will present collections, solutions, and concepts that reflect the evolving landscape of taste, sustainability, and design. It is a can’t-miss event for buyers, designers, retailers, and brands that want to keep their finger on the pulse of the global market.
The thematic areas of Ambiente 2026
The 2026 edition is split into three main thematic areas:
- Dining: where food culture meets functionality, innovation, and hospitality
- Living: a look into the new forms of contemporary living, including comfort, aesthetics, and sustainability
- Giving: the world of creative, trendy gift ideas and personal accessories
With hundreds of companies and international projects, each section delivers a comprehensive, in-depth vision of a key segment of the home and consumer world. From kitchen décor to personal gifts and interior design, each hall is designed as a space for discovery and connection. Returning alongside them are the special areas dedicated to hospitality, contract, retail, and trends—genuine incubators of new ideas and perspectives.
Ambiente Dining
One of today’s most dynamic sectors, Dining is the hub for those who design for the table and kitchen. The area hosts brands and collections that span from high-end dining to specialized retail, encompassing kitchen utensils, tableware, cutlery, and smart appliances. In this area, design meets functionality and the demands of today’s food lifestyle. HoReCa proposals take center stage alongside sustainable solutions and customizable products that meet the expectations of an ever more discerning clientele.
Ambiente Living
Living is the space where interior design explores contemporary living. Furniture, accessories, décor, lighting, and textiles feature in a comprehensive international product range. The products on show explore natural materials, sensory aesthetics, modularity, and smart comfort, with particular emphasis on sustainability and the hybridization of living spaces. An inexhaustible source of inspiration for professionals and design lovers alike, Living responds to new ways of experiencing the home—open, fluid, welcoming, and personalized.
Ambiente Giving
Giving showcases the ever-evolving world of gifts and lifestyle accessories. From gift ideas to tech gadgets, from innovative packaging to office and wellness items, this section reveals how creativity and emotional storytelling are reshaping the very concept of gift-giving. Attention to detail, ethics, and experiential design makes the Giving area an eclectic and inspiring space, where consumers feel at home and retailers can reinvent their offering.
Ambiente Projects: the space for the hospitality and contract sectors
With “Ambiente Projects”, the fair places the spotlight on three strategic segments: HoReCa, Hospitality Interiors, and Contract Business. These areas showcase the most innovative solutions for hotels, restaurants, offices, and public spaces, responding to the needs of a constantly evolving marketplace.
The products span from the professional dining to integrated furnishing systems, with a strong emphasis on personalization, sustainability, and aesthetic quality. Synergies between design and architecture will also take center stage, creating immersive, welcoming, and high-performance experiences.
Trends26+: three visions to inspire the future
Curated by stilbüro bora.herke.palmisano, Trends26+ imagines the future through three concepts:
- Brave: raw materials and radical atmospheres that give shape to a bold aesthetic.
- Light: visual levity, soft colors, and an ethereal sensorial experience
- Solid: tactile comfort, rich textures, and solid palettes for comforting environments
These three approaches let us imagine a home that reflects the complexity and emotions of everyday life.
New in 2026: best designers, anniversaries, and Academies
The 2026 edition pays tribute to design talent and culture with notable highlights. Katty Schiebeck, a leading figure in international interior design, has been named Ambiente Designer of the Year and will curate the special Interior Design & Architecture Hub, a space designed to connect imagination with materials.
This year also marks the 25th anniversary of Talents, the platform that has launched generations of emerging designers and, for the occasion, introduces new collaborations.
Lastly, the Academies return with a program structured into four areas: Digital Academy, Conzoom Solutions Academy, The Hospitality Academy and Interior Design & Architecture Academy. They offer tangible opportunities for training, development, and dialogue with international experts in retail, hospitality, the market, and design.
Designbest’s coverage of Ambiente 2026
Designbest guides you through the universe of Ambiente 2026, introducing you to the key themes, visionary projects, and leading protagonists. We have chosen the most significant areas and trends to help you understand where the world of consumer goods is headed.
Discover our in-depth coverage on the thematic spaces, future visions, young talents, and the most eagerly anticipated new releases. Happy reading—and prepare to be inspired by what comes next.
