idd cologne: Inspiration was in town

Cologne is a city with traditional links to design, furniture production and the creative sector. It was set to be transformed once again into a hotspot for high-quality interior design for the residential, hospitality and contract business segments with the debut edition of idd cologne 2025. With numerous participating showrooms and store partners located across the city, idd cologne was set to fill the Rhine metropolis with new life from 26 to 29 October 2025, when it launched its urban concept for premium interior design.

idd cologne is much more than a trade fair: It stands for local strength, face-to-face encounters and creative visibility with a focus on the retail sector, manufacturers and design-savvy visitors. The event will establish new network formats, stage sophisticated brand showcases and create unique communication channels – in the heart of the city, where they are open to design professionals, brands and everyone who loves design and wants to experience it first-hand. Every showroom, every store partner is part of a vibrant creative network that will transform numerous urban venues into platforms for exchanges of ideas and inspiration.

The urban-only concept: showrooms and store partners

A crucial element of idd cologne was its urban-only concept, which has been created especially for the event: Design was presented where people live, work and fulfil their dreams. Showrooms and store partners opened their doors and hosedt a varied programme, ranging from exclusive exhibitions and live talks to inspiring pop-ups and events. Whether you were a trade visitor or a design lover, at idd cologne, you’ met people with a passion for premium contemporary interior design face to face in a unique ambience.