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Furnishing Idea is the portal dedicated to the furniture and furnishing industry, designed to bring together different professionals such as architects, designers, carpenters, furniture makers and manufacturers active in the furniture market who represent the reference point in terms of innovation and quality of the product offered. On the other hand, the portal aims to provide a valid information service focused on products, projects, events and fairs and everything that revolves around the world of components, semi-finished products and accessories for the furniture industry.

 

The portal is divided into different sections where you can explore the different products according to different categories, get in touch with manufacturers, download catalogues to keep up with industry trends and watch videos of interviews with the best professionals and manufacturers.

 

In the articles section you can find all the information about the most innovative product technologies, such as furniture materials, furniture accessories and systems, furniture machinery, furniture hardware, manufactured by manufacturers with a solid experience in the field. In the companies section there is an overview of the manufacturers registered on our portal, divided by product category, where you can contact us for any request. Our portal also has a special catalogues section to allow professionals and operators in the sector to view in a practical way all the catalogues relating to the various products (furniture hardware, upholstery materials, furniture paints, etc.). In addition, to allow easy consultation of the products, our portal has reserved a product section, organized by categories, where you can find out about the technical characteristics, materials and functionality of each product. The video section, on the other hand, presents numerous video interviews given by professionals and manufacturers that report news, insights and informative content on the best technologies in the sector.

 

In addition, to keep you constantly informed you can also consult our Journal section which contains all the Furnishing Idea magazines dedicated to the furniture and furnishing industry, such as the edition dedicated to Sicam or Interzum, two of the most important trade fairs in the sector. The magazines can be consulted from the portal or easily downloadable in pdf format.

 

Thanks to the trust placed in us by many manufacturers, our portal is now recognized both nationally and internationally. In fact, there are already many internationally recognized and established companies in the sector, including the AIPEF group (Italian Flexible Expanded Polyurethanes Companies) which promotes scientific information on the use of flexible polyurethane foam in the sectors in which it is used.

CIFF Guangzhou 2026: a prime meeting place for tomorrow’s housing trends

CONNECT · CREATE, “connect and create”,  is the theme chosen by the 57th edition of CIFF Guangzhou, scheduled from March 18 to 21 and from March 28 to 31, 2026 at the pavilions of the China Import and Export Fair Complex & PWTC EXPO. 

With this theme CIFF Guangzhou 2026 aims to be a prime meeting place for tomorrow’s housing trends where companies can understand changes, find inspiration and build the connections that will guide the furniture industry.

Visitors at CIFF Guangzhou

A comprehensive view of the industry

On an area of 850,000 square meters, CIFF Guangzhou 2026 strengthens its exhibition structure, offering a comprehensive view of the industry as always in two phases. 

The first phase, Home Furniture Exhibition (March 18 - 21), will be dedicated to home furniture, textile design, the outdoor & leisure sector, home comfort and new solutions for residential well-being, including pet living products and collaborations with international brands.

The second phase, Office and Commercial Space Exhibition (March 28 - 31),  will focus on sustainable work environments, solutions for hospitality and public spaces, and new workplace philosophies. 

At the same time CIFM/interzum guangzhou will take place, the trade fair that is the most important in Asia for materials and accessories for the furniture industry and the machines for woodworking.

CIFM/interzum Guangzhou exhibition

A benchmark for contemporary design

CIFF Guangzhou 2026 aspires to be not just a trade fair, but a catalyst — a place where manufacturers, designers, distributors and e-commerce operators can explore new collaborations, interpret market changes and build more resilient supply chains.

The particularly positive results of CIFF Guangzhou 2025 confirm China’s strategic importance in the global furniture landscape and reinforce CIFF’s role as a benchmark for contemporary design, technological innovation and the evolution of the furniture sector. Last March, the fair welcomed over 4,900 exhibitors and 363,000 professional visitors from 187 countries, recording a 10.91% increase in international visitors. 

Home exhibition at CIFF Guangzhou

A new visual identity

To reflect the evolution of the fair, CIFF Guangzhou 2026 also introduces a new visual identity. The new logo, which reworks the iconic hexagon, integrates the letters “C–I–F–F” into a fluid, unified structure enriched by a liquid metallic texture. An aesthetic choice that communicates strength and adaptability, reflecting an industry in constant motion, while the deep blue palette aims to evoke openness, solidity and inclusivity.

 

57th CIFF Guangzhou 2026: the dates

Phase 1 — March 18-21, 2026 home furniture, homedecor & hometextile, outdoor & leisure furniture 

Phase 2 — March 28-31, 2026 office furniture, commercial furniture, hotel furniture, furniture machinery & raw materials 

 


 


 

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Extensive design thanks to a thickness of only 4 mm
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Online list of exhibitors
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