The Home Design and Remodeling Show will return to the Broward County Convention Center from January 30 through February 1, 2026, marking South Florida's largest home expo with significant implications for homeowners, design enthusiasts, and industry professionals. Spanning more than 150,000 square feet, the three-day event brings together hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of products and services, creating a comprehensive marketplace for home renovation, upgrades, and reimagining living spaces. This concentration of resources matters because it provides a rare opportunity for consumers to compare products, get quotes in person, and learn directly from designers and industry leaders in one location, potentially saving weeks of research time and offering tangible solutions for home improvement projects.
The event's importance extends beyond consumer convenience to professional development within the home design industry. Friday, January 30, is designated as Industry Day, offering interior designers, architects, builders, and home professionals access to CEU-approved education and networking opportunities. Attendees can earn up to 3 CEUs in one afternoon through presentations approved by organizations including the NKBA, Natural Stone Institute, AIA, and ASID, which are available at homeshows.com. This condensed educational format provides a significant advantage for professionals seeking to maintain credentials and stay current with emerging materials and techniques without interrupting their workflow for extended online coursework.
Educational components for all attendees include a full schedule of expert-led presentations covering practical topics with direct impact on home ownership. These sessions include 2026 interior design trends presented by Havertys Furniture, property tax savings and deed fraud insights with Broward County Property Appraiser Marty Kiar, and real estate insights from South Florida professionals at RWorld. Such programming addresses both aesthetic considerations and financial aspects of home ownership, providing attendees with knowledge that can influence property value, security, and long-term investment decisions.
The show's Designer's Show House feature demonstrates the practical application of current trends through installations by South Florida's top designers including Perla Lichi of Perla Lichi Design, Catherina De Nicolo of Denfit Design, and Ariel Asoulin of Glam Goals Interiors. These immersive displays allow attendees to visualize design concepts in physical spaces rather than through digital representations alone, bridging the gap between inspiration and implementation. Similarly, the Live Culinary Experience sponsored by Fuse Specialty Appliances & Plumbing, Lifetime Kitchen, Lioher, and Thermador brings kitchen design to life through interactive chef demonstrations, connecting appliance functionality with culinary practice.
Celebrity guest Drew Lachey's appearance adds mainstream visibility to home improvement topics, potentially attracting audiences who might not otherwise engage with design education. As an HGTV personality known for programs including Rock the Block and Date My House, Lachey's presentations on DIY inspiration and rediscovering the joy of home improvement may demystify renovation processes for novice homeowners. His scheduled appearances on Saturday, January 31, and Sunday, February 1, at 3 PM include live presentations, audience Q&A, and meet-and-greet sessions that personalize the home improvement experience.
For an event that has operated for more than 40 years as South Florida's premier home design destination, the 2026 iteration represents both continuity and evolution. The concentration of products ranging from kitchen and bathroom remodeling to smart home technology, outdoor living, impact windows, furniture, decor and custom interiors reflects current market demands while anticipating future trends. This comprehensive approach enables attendees to address multiple aspects of home transformation simultaneously, potentially streamlining renovation timelines and creating cohesive design outcomes across different areas of the home.
