Decor Mart Nisan 2024

Domotex goes vertical
Products for walls and ceilings were presented
for the first time in the new RETAILERS’ PARK in
Hall 19/20. “All of our visitors – from retailers to
craftsmen and architects – have to consider spaces
as a whole to create a coherent interior design.
That’s why we’ve teamed up with DECOR UNION
and the MEGA Gruppe to include paints, varnishes,
wallpapers and more interior finishing and the
premiere has already been a great success. The
new special area for interior finishes, which is being
organized in collaboration with DECOR UNION and
MEGA, offers a genuine value for the trade and craft
sector”, explains Wedell-Castellano. One in three
participants is already specifically interested in the
new special show as the visitor survey reveals. This
is why the global director of Domotex can imagine
expanding the show’s portfolio to include more
products for interior finishing in the future.
Domotex is worth a visit
This year’s edition of Domotex offered all
participants inspiring special displays, a diverse
supporting program with conferences, live
presentations and award ceremonies as well as
numerous opportunities for networking. The trade
fair once again focused on the megatrends of
sustainability and circular economy. Visitors were
able to experience the keynote theme FLOORED BY
NATURE in particular at THE GREEN COLLECTION
in Hall 23. In its second year, the special display
once again offered extraordinary presentations of
sustainable and environmentally friendly products,
a tactile presentation of sustainable materials by
raumprobe | Materialbank and the latest research
projects from the German Research Institute for
Floor Systems (TFI) Aachen. The sustainable focus
was also reflected in the exhibitors’ product ranges.
At Domotex on Stage in Hall 23, speakers from the
fields of architecture, interior design, the skilled
trades, politics, associations, trade and trend scouts
presented the latest market developments and trend
topics. Other topics included the shortage of skilled
workers and workplace culture. The conference
program was complemented by the forums in the
RETAILERS’ PARK, the Mood Spaces and the Carpet
Design Awards.
“This is my first time at Domotex and I’m really
impressed. The Mood Spaces offer a lot of
inspiration for my everyday work,” reveals Sophie
Berger, interior designer at Rostock-based
architecture office MZ Architektur Meier + Zeug. The
trade fair also allows her to think “outside the box”
and become familiar with new flooring solutions and
suppliers in a short amount of time. Merle Queisner,
architect at Bünenmann & Collegen, emphasizes the
value of a live event:
“Here at Domotex, I don’t just get detailed
information about carpets and floor coverings. I
can also experience the quality of the products first
hand. I can take a close look, touch and feel the
surface. That’s simply not possible digitally.” The
next Domotex Carpets & Rugs in Hannover will take
place from 16 to 19 January 2025.
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