Every two years, the small Flemish town of Kortrijk transforms into a giant laboratory of trends that will shape our interiors of tomorrow. In October 2025, this grand mass of interior design will once again welcome professionals and enthusiasts from around the world for its new edition.
A must-attend event on the international calendar, the Interieur Biennial is preparing to transform Kortrijk once again into a true nerve center of European design. Organized at Kortrijk Xpo, this biennial event goes far beyond the scope of a simple trade show: it establishes itself as a trend barometer that will irrigate the sector for years to come. Established designers, young creators, international manufacturers and interior architects converge on this town in West Flanders, confirming its status as a temporary but undisputed epicenter of European interior design.
This 2025 edition promises to continue the tradition of excellence that has forged the biennial's reputation over the decades. On the program: immersive exhibitions, conceptual installations and presentations of the most daring innovations in furniture and interior design. Yet, the event is not limited to a commercial showcase. The Interieur Awards, notably the prestigious Young Designer Award, offer a decisive springboard for emerging talents, making Kortrijk a true accelerator of careers in the world of design.
Contemporary issues will naturally occupy a central place in the programming. Sustainability and the circular economy are now major concerns for the sector, as is innovation in bio-based or recycled materials. The dialogue between traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge technologies – 3D printing, augmented reality – promises particularly stimulating hybrid creations. In fact, the biennial reflects the profound changes of an industry that is completely rethinking its relationship to production, material and use.
Beyond its artistic and commercial dimension, the event generates considerable economic benefits for the region, while affirming Belgium's historical leadership in European design. Kortrijk thus perpetuates the heritage of a tradition of Flemish excellence, attracting international press, professional buyers and the general public in the same movement. Now established as one of the oldest and most respected trade shows on the continent, the Interieur Biennial traces, edition after edition, the contours of our future living spaces, making this Belgian city an essential stop for anyone interested in the future of interior design.
Sources: Interieur.be (official website), Dezeen, Kortrijk Tourist Office
