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 over 150,000 square feet of exhibition space. The event brings together hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of products and services, providing homeowners, design enthusiasts, and industry professionals with comprehensive resources for renovation, upgrading, and reimagining living spaces. This gathering represents a significant opportunity for consumers to compare products, obtain quotes directly from trusted experts, and discover emerging trends that will shape home design throughout 2026.
The show's extensive offerings include kitchen and bathroom remodeling solutions, smart home technology, outdoor living products, impact windows, furniture, decor, and custom interior services. Attendees can access the full spectrum of home improvement needs in one centralized location, potentially saving months of research and vendor comparisons. The event operates during specific hours: Friday, January 30 from noon to 8:00 pm, Saturday, January 31 from noon to 8:00 pm, and Sunday, February 1 from noon to 7:00 pm at the Broward County Convention Center located at 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. Tickets are available through homeshows.com or at the onsite box office.
Celebrity guest Drew Lachey, an entertainer, HGTV personality, and founding member of 98 Degrees, will headline the 2026 show with appearances on Saturday, January 31, and Sunday, February 1, at 3 PM. Lachey, known for his work on HGTV's Rock the Block, $250,000 Challenge, and Date My House, will conduct live presentations, audience Q&A sessions, and meet-and-greet opportunities focused on DIY inspiration and rediscovering the joy of home improvement. His participation adds entertainment value while providing practical insights from television renovation experience.
Educational components form a core element of the expo, with the Home Design Stage featuring expert-led presentations on 2026 interior design trends and emerging materials presented by Havertys Furniture. Industry professionals can attend a natural stone principles CEU presentation with Keith Graves of Premier Stone Surfaces, while property tax savings and deed fraud insights will be offered by Broward County Property Appraiser Marty Kiar. Real estate and new construction perspectives will come from leading South Florida professionals associated with RWorld, and decor layering techniques for polished interiors will be demonstrated. These sessions provide tangible knowledge that attendees can apply immediately to their projects.
The Live Culinary Experience, sponsored by Fuse Specialty Appliances & Plumbing, Lifetime Kitchen, Lioher, and Thermador, will feature interactive chef demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday. Chef Bhavesh Patel of the Broward County Convention Center appears on Saturday, followed by Chef Amanda Currie of Hell's Kitchen Season 23 and Lucky Lou's Raw Bar on Sunday, each demonstrating techniques, tips, and restaurant-quality recipes that attendees can recreate in their own kitchens. This culinary component connects kitchen design with practical functionality, showing how appliance selections translate to real cooking experiences.
Design innovation takes center stage in the Designer's Show House, where 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 showcase the latest trends in home design. Their created spaces offer visual inspiration and demonstrate how professional design principles can transform ordinary rooms into exceptional living environments. For industry professionals, Friday, January 30, is designated as Industry Day, offering interior designers, architects, builders, and home professionals access to CEU-approved education, networking opportunities, and exclusive trade resources. Attendees can earn up to 3 CEUs in one afternoon through presentations brought by Premier Stone and approved by the NKBA, Natural Stone Institute, AIA, and ASID, potentially saving weeks of online coursework while advancing professional credentials.
The event's impact extends beyond immediate inspiration, as it represents a forty-year tradition of connecting homeowners with trusted professionals while showcasing evolving trends in home improvement. For consumers, the expo provides direct access to hundreds of vetted experts, enabling side-by-side product comparisons and immediate project consultations that typically require extensive scheduling and research. For the home improvement industry, the gathering serves as a critical marketplace where new products meet consumer demand, and professionals can gauge emerging preferences that will influence product development and service offerings throughout the coming year. The convergence of educational programming, celebrity expertise, designer showcases, and vendor exhibitions creates a comprehensive resource that addresses both practical renovation needs and aspirational design goals, positioning the expo as a catalyst for home transformation projects across South Florida.
