From 26 to 29 October 2025, Cologne will be transformed into a platform for high-end interior design as the debut edition of idd cologne introduces a new urban event format. Around 100 premium brands will present their latest collections, innovative furnishing ideas and inspiring design trends at 15 select locations across the city centre. The diverse programme features brand presentations, talks and panel discussions, guided Urban Design Walks and evening events, aimed at both trade visitors and design-savvy members of the public.
“We’re delighted that the launch of idd cologne is creating a new platform for sharing the passion for premium interior design,” says Maik Fischer, idd cologne’s director. “Our goal is to emphasise interior design as an expression of individuality and a source of well-being. With its tradition of high-quality design and architecture, Cologne provides the ideal stage for this urban format, which will inspire both industry professionals and design lovers alike.”
Three key locations and extended network
With its innovative urban-only format, interior design days cologne will take high-end furnishing solutions into the places where people live, work and shape their lives. The three key exhibitor locations are the Design Post Köln — an official Koelnmesse cooperation partner — the listed monument Stoff-Pavillon Moeller, and the machwerkhaus köln, a centre for design and small-scale urban production.
The event will extend beyond these venues, creating a diverse network that spans the entire city. Numerous showrooms, creative venues, flagship stores and pop-ups staged by the Cologne design scene will open their doors during the trade fair and become forums for conversations between interior design professionals and design enthusiasts. The list of partners features names such as benuta, Biomöbel Johannes Genske, Bretz Store, bulthaup smow Cologne, denisoberender, Gottfried Becker, Heerdt, Jan Kath Design, Markanto Depot and Roche Bobois as well as Stoll Wohnbedarf + Objekt.
Brand line-up and design culture
This decentralised concept will create a unique blend of presentations by leading exhibitors and character-filled design venues, transforming Cologne into a vibrant hub for interior design for four days. Showcases by around 100 premium brands — including arco, Bielefelder Werkstätten + ipdesign, Bretz, COR, Evavaara Design, Extremis, Gelderland, Kettnaker, KFF, Lammhults, mobitec, Möller Design, Sahco, Thonet and &Tradition — will come together to produce an inspiring overall experience that is deeply embedded in the city’s architecture and unique ambience.
Programme highlights
The Urban Design Walks, curated and led by interior design expert Petra Linn of PURE Linn, will guide visitors through the broad spectrum of showcases and present a structured overview of idd cologne’s highlights. The tours will place the latest design trends in a broader context, addressing various focus topics to cater to different target groups.
Internationally renowned experts in design and architecture will share their ideas, experiences and visions during the Architonic Talks. Moderated by Simon Keane-Cowell, editor-in-chief of DAAily, the English-language sessions promise lively discussions that spark new ways of thinking and encourage exchange.
The event’s showrooms and store partners are also offering a variety of special events. The “Aluminium” exhibition in the Markanto Depot is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., while raumKoerper stages a live wall-printing demonstration in the machwerkhaus köln every day at 2:00 p.m. On Monday, 27 October at 3:00 p.m., Bretz and SCHÖNER WOHNEN will celebrate their anniversaries with a panel discussion on tradition, passion and innovation in modern living. In the early evening, denisoberender hosts an architects’ talk with a whisky- and wine-tasting session from 6:00 p.m., while BECKER interior opens its doors for the Gin & Tonic Night at the same time.
The Design Post Köln and the Stoff-Pavillon Moeller will be open each day from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., the machwerkhaus köln from 1.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Admission is free with registration required. Some formats have a limited number of attendees, and visitors are advised to register early.
