Fair Profile
Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Pty Ltd once again presents Decoration + Design Sydney the exclusive trade fair for the Australian soft furnishing and interior products industries. Specifically created to attract key buyers and decision makers in this industry, Decoration + Design Sydney offers an unparalleled showcase of forthcoming trends to the Australian and New Zealand markets.
Co-located with Decoration + Design Sydney is the Australian International Furniture Fair, which will showcase the latest designs from Australian and international furniture manufacturers and importers. This fair gives furniture and furnishing buying groups, retailers, interior designers, decorators and architects the opportunity to see and buy the latest products, learn the latest industry developments and network with their peers both at the Trade Fair and in a full program of concurrent functions.
| Product Profile | Visitor Profile |
| Fabrics | Interior Decorators |
| Blinds & Curtains | Interior Designers |
| Soft Furnishings | Interior Product Specifiers |
| Carpets, Rugs & Floorcoverings | Architects |
| Homewares | Stylists |
| Objets d'art | Visual Merchandisers |
| Lights & Lamps | Retail Furnishing Buyers |
| Decorative Accessories | Refurbishment Specialists |
International Visitors
International visitors made up 2.2% of attendance to the Fair from Belgium, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Korea, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia, Scotland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States and Vietnam
Who visited in 2008?
The break down of visitors to Decoration + Design in 2008 was accounted for by:
Furniture & Furnishing Retailers 30%
Decorators & Designers 26.5%
Wholesalers/Suppliers 9%
Architect 4%
Building/Construction 5%
Hospitality/Healthcare 7.5%
Manufacturers/Agents 7%
Other 11%