Decor + Design 2025: the trade show countdown is on!
Decor + Design, Australia’s premier interiors trade event, returns to Melbourne Exhibition Centre from 16 – 18 July with a milestone 21st edition that will also feature the 2nd edition of the popular Green Design Show. The latter will be a beautifully curated area at the entrance to Decor + Design, showcasing truly sustainable design.
Over 10,000 design trade visitors are expected over three days to Decor + Design & Green Design Show, to see 200+ exhibitors showcasing the latest in indoor and outdoor furniture, lighting, textiles, art and more.
It is Australia’s definitive design destination, with popular features including the Seminar Series, Atelier Avenue, Elements Bar and VIVID Emerging Designer Awards. Plus, don’t miss design tips from James Treble and a live student design challenge at the new Charge Your Career Lounge!
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN ELEMENTS
The 21st edition will have the theme of Elements, drawing on the essential elements of Terra, Botanica, Ether and Cosmos that inspire many designers. Decor + Design’s signature artwork for 2025 will tap into these and also incorporate the surrealist motifs of painter Rene Magritte. Using hero colours from 2025 Official Colour Partner Dulux Australia, you’ll see this theme weaving through the exhibition, particularly at the Entrance Feature and Elements Bar.
NEW! CHARGE YOUR CAREER LOUNGE
Styled by Temple & Webster, the Charge Your Career Lounge will be a place for emerging designers to gather during the show. Loveable designer and TV star James Treble will be in the lounge every day from 12pm–to-1pm, dispensing design advice, so come with a coffee and questions! The lounge is even hosting a live challenge for interior design students from 2pm-to-3pm on Wednesday 16 July, inviting aspiring designers to create a miniature showcase where sustainability, beauty and functionality meet.
Judged by TV star James, Dina Kalpouzos from Melbourne-based interior design firm Concept Living and Lucy Sutherland from Temple & Webster, there will be a $500 Temple & Webster voucher for the winning team.
KOALA LIVING TO STYLE THE NEW SEMINAR SERIES STAGE
Supported by The Design Files, the 2025 Seminar Series at Decor + Design will take place in a beautiful new Seminar Theatre on the exhibition floor. Koala Living will be styling the stage with pieces from their latest collections. You can meet Interiors Addict’s very own Jen Bishop when she’s in conversation with stylist Kerrie-Ann Hess on the Thursday.
The stage will play host to some of the biggest design stars in Australia, including David Flack, Sarah-Jane Pyke, Thomas Hamel, Myles Baldwin, Sarah Ellison, Kerrie-Ann Jones, Shaynna Blaze and James Treble.
In addition to glamorous showcases, there will be practical workshops on everything from AI for interior designers to building your brand. Seminar and workshop tickets range from $65–to-$110 and can be booked here when registering as a visitor for the show.
THE 22nd VIVID EMERGING DESIGNER AWARDS
Don’t miss the presentation of VIVID Emerging Designer Awards at 3pm on Wednesday 16 July. Australia’s longest-running design competition, this respected industry platform shines a spotlight on emerging and early career furniture, lighting and object designers. It has launched the careers of notable designers including Nicole Monks, Dean Norton, Adam Markowitz and Dale Hardiman and is judged by industry heavyweights. It is supported by Dulux, Circa, Interiors AU, Authentic Design Alliance and the Design Industry of Australia.
Check out the inspiring gallery of 2025 VIVID finalists here.
GREEN DESIGN SHOW: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF DESIGN
The Green Design Seminar Series will feature leading speakers from across the sector, including:
- Irma Del Valle Nachon, Breathe Architecture
- Renae Tapley, Future Materials
- Sasha Titchkosky, Koskela
- Josh Ellis, Cultivated
- Karie Soehardi, Circular Design Thinking
- Angela Spillane, Studio Spillane
- Taryn Cornell, Green Building Council of Australia
- John Gertsakis, Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence
- Katherine Featherstone, Green Building Council of Australia
See the full Green Design Seminar Series program here and book tickets when registering to enter the exhibition.
BE INSPIRED AT THE CIRCULAR HUB + OPEN FORUM
The Circular Hub within the Green Design Show will be a space dedicated to regenerative materials and systems. It will showcase innovative samples from Future Materials, 3D Printing from Fabwork, Circular Design Thinking and Master Upholster John Halpin. It will also feature cardboard furniture from Paper Tiger.
From bio-based finishes to modular systems, the Circular Hub will champion materials that are better for the planet without compromising on design integrity.
An Open Forum adjacent to the Circular Hub will host free talks from industry leaders including the Design Institute of Australia and the Green Building Council. See the daily program at the event for the schedule.
HOW TO VISIT
Decor + Design & Green Design Show is a trade-only event. Entry is free for design trade visitors. Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Wednesday 16 to Friday 18 July 2025.
