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    Dates

    21–24 Oct 2026

    City / country

    Nadarzyn, Poland

    Venue

    Ptak Warsaw Expo

    Time

    10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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    Event overview

    Overview

    Warsaw Home & Contract is a premier trade fair for the interior design industry, held from October 21 to 24, 2026, at Ptak Warsaw Expo.

    This event showcases innovative solutions, market premieres, and the latest trends, connecting designers, architects, and manufacturers.

    TL;DR

    1. 1Dates: Warsaw Home & Contract runs 21-24 October 2026 at Ptak Warsaw Expo in Nadarzyn, Poland.
    2. 2Scale: More than 2,000 brands exhibit across 125,000 sqm of exhibition space.
    3. 3Programme: 50+ conferences and presentations run alongside the show for design and contract professionals.
    4. 4Venue: Ptak Warsaw Expo is Poland's largest trade fair centre, with free on-site car parking for visitors.
    5. 5Audience: Interior designers, architects, developers and retail buyers meet exhibitors in furniture, ceramics, bathroom fixtures, lighting and smart home technology.

    Why visit

    Attendees will gain insights into the latest trends in interior design, network with industry leaders, and discover innovative products and solutions that can enhance their projects. Dates: Warsaw Home & Contract runs 21-24 October 2026 at Ptak Warsaw Expo in Nadarzyn, Poland. Venue: Ptak Warsaw Expo is Poland's largest trade fair centre, with free on-site car parking for visitors.

    Why exhibit

    Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their products to a targeted audience of industry professionals, gain valuable exposure, and establish connections that can lead to new business opportunities. Scale: More than 2,000 brands exhibit across 125,000 sqm of exhibition space. Audience: Interior designers, architects, developers and retail buyers meet exhibitors in furniture, ceramics, bathroom fixtures, lighting and smart home technology.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    Interior designers
    Architects
    Developers and individual investors
    Wholesale and retail representatives
    Hotel and restaurant owners
    Public space administrators

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    Furniture manufacturers and distributors
    Architectural and design firms
    Ceramic tile manufacturers
    Bathroom fixture manufacturers
    Lighting solution providers
    Smart home technology suppliers

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Furniture for home and office
    Textiles and fabrics for interiors
    Lighting solutions and electrical systems
    Kitchen and bathroom fixtures
    Decorative accessories and decorations
    Outdoor and garden furnishings

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

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    Ptak Warsaw Expo

    Al. Katowicka 62, 05-830 Nadarzyn, Poland

    Facilities

    Parking

    For the convenience of our guests, the car park is free of charge.

    Parking: For the convenience of our guests, the car park is free of charge.

    Attend

    Entry & tickets

    Free registration

    Event days & opening times

    DayOpening hours
    10:00 AM –5:00 PM
    Register

    Ticket info

    Badge collection

    Register online at warsawhome.eu or at the fair office to receive a free visitor pass; halls open 10:00-17:00 during 21-24 October 2026 at Ptak Warsaw Expo, Al Katowicka 62, 05-830 Nadarzyn/Warsaw.

    Who runs the show

    Organisers

    Ptak Warsaw Expo

    Website

    How the last edition performed

    Previous edition

    Current edition

    2025 · 67,000 visitors · 763 exhibitors

    Forecast — not final

    Visitors

    60,000

    Exhibitors

    700

    Floor area (sqm)

    125,000

    Edition #

    8

    Growth over time

    Impact

    A bigger and stronger platform

    The 2024 edition brought together 60,000+ visitors at Ptak Warsaw Expo. Warsaw Home & Contract is a premier trade fair for the interior design industry, held from October 21 to 24, 2026, at Ptak Warsaw Expo. This event showcases innovative solutions, market premieres, and the latest trends, connecting designers, architects, and manufacturers. Warsaw Home & Contract serves as a vital platform for the interior design industry, fostering connections among professionals and showcasing.

    Audience quality

    High-value decision-makers

    Visitors typically include Interior designers, Architects, Developers and individual investors, Wholesale and retail representatives. Dates: October 21-24, 2026. Location: Ptak Warsaw Expo, Nadarzyn, Poland. Over 2000 brands exhibiting. 125,000 m² of exhibition space. Documented attendance reached 60,000+ visitors in the reference edition. Warsaw Home & Contract attracts an audience aligned with the organiser's published visitor positioning.

    Exhibitor outcomes

    Real business growth

    Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their products to a targeted audience of industry professionals, gain valuable exposure, and establish connections that can lead to new business opportunities. Warsaw Home & Contract serves as a vital platform for the interior design industry, fostering connections among professionals and showcasing the latest innovations. It highlights the growth and importance of design in shaping modern living spaces. Exhibitor categories include Furniture manufacturers.

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    Exhibitors

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    Market context

    Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

    Central & Eastern Europe — Poland (Mazovia / Warsaw metropolitan area), with spillover demand from Germany, Czechia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Ukraine and the broader CEE interior-fit-out market.

    Why it matters

    Poland is one of Europe's largest furniture producers and exporters, and its domestic interiors market keeps expanding on residential construction and a fast-growing hospitality/office fit-out pipeline. Warsaw Home & Contract, staged at the region's largest exhibition campus, concentrates home décor, furniture, lighting, kitchen & bathroom and contract-sector suppliers in one venue alongside related co-located fairs — making it an efficient single trip for CEE buyers, designers, specifiers and importers looking at Polish and regional manufacturing. For suppliers, it is the main autumn touchpoint for reaching Polish distributors, retail chains and contract specifiers before the next buying season.

    Industry trends

    Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

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    Digital buyer journeys

    Professionals expect pre-show agendas, product finders, and meeting tools; suppliers align demos and literature to short on-stand decision cycles.

    02

    Sustainability in procurement

    Energy use, recyclable materials, and carbon reporting increasingly appear in RFPs and exhibitor scorecards across industrial trade fairs.

    03

    Automation and labour efficiency

    Visitors benchmark machinery, software, and services that reduce downtime, staffing pressure, and total cost of ownership.

    04

    Regional supply-chain resilience

    Buyers diversify suppliers across Europe, MENA, and Asia while favouring vendors with local service, spare parts, and training.

    05

    Hybrid engagement models

    Live demonstrations remain decisive, but follow-up webinars, digital catalogues, and year-round supplier portals extend the commercial window after the show.

    European home, interior and contract trade-fair circuit

    January–February and April, with a second wave in September–October — plan stand bookings and buyer travel 3–6 months ahead of each window.

    Warsaw Home & Contract sits in a dense European calendar of interiors fairs. Western European shows set the design agenda (Milan in spring, Cologne, Paris and Frankfurt in January), while regional CEE fairs such as Poznań's furniture fair serve national sourcing needs. Polish and export-focused buyers typically combine one to two regional fairs with one major western show per year.

    January–February

    Imm CologneMaison&ObjetAmbienteMeble Polska — Peak Sourcing Window for European Retail Buyers

    April

    Salone Del Mobile.Milano / Milan Design Week — Design and Specification Focus

    September–October

    Maison&Objet (September) and Warsaw Home & Contract (October) — Autumn Contract and CEE Sourcing Cycle

    Event names, host cities and organising bodies are widely published; verify exact dates and editions on each organiser's website before planning a multi-fair trip.

    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

    Arrival airports

    Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

    Hotel tiers

    A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

    Budget
    Warsaw Okęcie / airport corridor (~20–25 km from venue)

    USD 50–80 / night

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    Mid-range
    Ożarów Mazowiecki and Warsaw airport district — closest practical cluster to Nadarzyn (~12–22 km)

    USD 80–140 / night

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    Premium
    Warsaw city centre — Śródmieście / Rondo Daszyńskiego (~25–30 km from venue)

    USD 150–280 / night

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    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    taxi

    Estimated costPLN 100–160 (≈ USD 25–40) metered taxi estimate
    Best forWarsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Ptak Warsaw Expo

    Fastest door-to-door option; 20–30 min off-peak, longer on weekday mornings. Use an official taxi rank or a licensed app rather than unmarked cars.

    ride_hail

    Estimated costPLN 80–130 (≈ USD 20–33) Bolt/Uber estimate
    Best forWAW / central Warsaw → Ptak Warsaw Expo

    Bolt and Uber operate widely in Warsaw; pick-up zones are signposted at both terminals. Surge pricing during peak show hours.

    shuttle_bus

    Estimated costFree (organiser shuttle, PLN 0) — confirm schedule
    Best forWarsaw city centre / metro interchange → Ptak Warsaw Expo (show days)

    Ptak Warsaw Expo typically runs courtesy buses from Warsaw on major show days; check the current timetable on the venue site and allow 45–60 min.

    public_transit

    Estimated costPLN 4.40–15 (≈ USD 1–4) ZTM zone 1–2 ticket estimate
    Best forWarsaw ZTM commuter bus (Nadarzyn / Pruszków corridor) → Nadarzyn, then local walk/taxi to the venue

    Cheapest option but requires a change in Nadarzyn or Pruszków; slower with show traffic. Validate your ticket before boarding.

    car_rental

    Estimated costFrom PLN 120–200/day (≈ USD 30–50) plus fuel and parking
    Best forWAW airport rental desks → Ptak Warsaw Expo via S2/S8

    Useful for multi-day stays and side trips; venue offers on-site parking — confirm daily rates with the organiser.

    Plan your trip

    Visa & entry documents

    Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

    Visa required
    ATA Carnet: accepted
    TypeWho needs itFeeProcessing
    Schengen Type C — short-stay business visaNationals of countries without a Schengen visa-waiver agreement (e.g. India, China, Turkey, most of Africa and non-waiver Asia) attending the fair for fewer than 90 days.Not yet confirmed15 calendar days standard; up to 45 days in individual cases
    Visa-free entry (90 days in any 180)EU/EEA and Swiss nationals, plus visa-waiver third-country nationals including UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Israel and Brazil business visitors.Not yet confirmedNot applicable
    Type D — Polish national long-stay visaExhibitors or staff planning to stay in Poland beyond 90 days in any 180-day period (stand build crews on long assignments, resident sales staff).Not yet confirmedTypically 15–30 days; confirm with the Polish consulate

    EU/EEA/Swiss freedom of movement; 90/180-day visa-free entry for a broad list of waiver countries (UK, US, Canada, Australia, NZ, Japan, South Korea, Israel, Brazil, Ukraine under special rules). Verify your passport against Poland's MFA/consulate list before booking.

    Poland is an ATA Convention member — carnets are accepted for temporary admission of exhibition goods, professional equipment and commercial samples. Issue the carnet with your national chamber and confirm the Polish guaranteeing body before shipping freight.

    Official visa page

    Weather

    October in Nadarzyn/Warsaw is a changeable, cool autumn month: daytime highs around 12–13 °C, night lows of 4–6 °C, and roughly 30–40 mm of rain spread over 8–10 wet days. Expect grey skies, morning mist and early dusk (sunset before 17:30 by late October) — pack layers and a waterproof jacket.

    Plan for the climate

    Check temperatures and pack accordingly

    Venue connectivity

    Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to Poland.

    Ride-hailing

    Taxis

    Public transit

    Car rentals

    Cultural notes

    Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

    Tipping & payments

    Tipping is expected and appreciated in Poland — around 10% in restaurants and cafés, and a small round-up for taxis. Card payment is near-universal in Warsaw and Nadarzyn; keep some PLN cash for small kiosks and tips.

    Business etiquette

    Poles are formal at first meetings: a firm handshake, business cards and titles (Mr/Ms plus surname) are standard. Punctuality matters for supplier meetings, and English is widely used in the trade-fair and design sector. Bring printed materials — Polish buyers still value catalogues and sample swatches over QR codes alone.

    At the venue

    Ptak Warsaw Expo is a large, spread-out exhibition campus on the outskirts of Warsaw — wear comfortable shoes, allow 10–15 minutes between halls, and be ready for outdoor walking between buildings in October weather.

    Practical guides

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    Destination: WAW

    Book flights to WAW (Nadarzyn) when possible for the shortest transfer to the venue.

    Visa

    Poland is a Schengen state. EU/EEA and Swiss nationals can enter freely; visa-waiver nationals (UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Israel, Brazil and others) may stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. Most other nationalities (e.g. India, China, Turkey and much of Africa/Asia) need a Schengen Type C short-stay visa, filed at a Polish consulate or visa centre — EUR 90 adult fee, normally 15 calendar days processing (up to 45). Apply 8–12 weeks before the 21 October 2026 opening and confirm your nationality's rules with the Polish consulate before booking travel.

    Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).

    Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.

    Apply at the Polish consulate/visa centre for your main destination; biometrics required (re-usable for 59 months). Reduced fee EUR 45 for children 6–12, free under 6. Bring an invitation letter or registration confirmation from Ptak Warsaw Expo / Warsaw Home & Contract. No visa needed for business meetings, trade-fair attendance and contract negotiation; paid work still requires a permit. Carry p

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    Hotels

    Find a stay near the venue with options for every budget.

    Areas to stay

    Ożarów Mazowiecki and Warsaw airport district — closest practical cluster to Nadarzyn (~12–22 km) · Warsaw Okęcie / airport corridor (~20–25 km from venue) · Warsaw city centre — Śródmieście / Rondo Daszyńskiego (~25–30 km from venue)

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    $50-$80 USD/night

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    $80-$140 USD/night

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    $150-$280 USD/night

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    Transport

    Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

    Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW). Allow road or rail time to Ptak Warsaw Expo; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.

    Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Ptak Warsaw Expo: Warsaw Okęcie / airport corridor (~20–25 km from venue): ibis budget Warszawa Centrum, B&B Hotel Warszawa Centrum, Premiere Classe Warszawa; Ożarów Mazowiecki and Warsaw airport district — closest practical cluster to Nadarzyn (~12–22 km): Hotel Mazurkas (Ożarów Mazowiecki), Novotel Warszawa Airport, Hampton by Hilton Warsaw Airport; Warsaw city centre — Śródmieście / Rondo Daszyńskiego (~25–30 km from venue): Warsaw Marriott Hotel, InterContinental Warsaw,

    Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Nadarzyn; confirm local availability before travel.

    Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to Ptak Warsaw Expo.

    Parking: On-site parking is available at Ptak Warsaw Expo; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: October 2026

    Temperature: 4–14 °C (average low ≈ 5 °C, average high ≈ 12 °C; occasional early-morning frost near 0 °C)

    Seasonality: Moderately wet autumn: ~30–40 mm of rain over 8–10 days in October, often as light showers or drizzle. Days shorten noticeably, with misty mornings — bring a compact umbrella, a rain jacket and warm mid-layers for halls and outdoor parking areas.

    Packing: October in Nadarzyn/Warsaw is a changeable, cool autumn month: daytime highs around 12–13 °C, night lows of 4–6 °C, and roughly 30–40 mm of rain spread over 8–10 wet days. Expect grey skies, morning mist and early dusk (sunset before 17:30 by late October) — pack layers and a waterproof jacket.

    Plan your trip

    Planning

    Best day to visit: Thursday 22 October 2026 (day 2 of 4)

    Warsaw Home & Contract runs 21–24 October 2026; the opening day is often taken up with ceremonies and press activity, while the final day typically tapers off and draws more public/general visitors. Day 2 (Thursday) concentrates trade buyers, seminar programming and supplier availability, giving the best balance of stand time, meetings and trend sessions before the weekend.

    1

    Verify passport validity and Poland/Schengen entry requirements for your nationality — Poland is in the Schengen area; confirm whether a visa is required and apply early if so.

    2

    Book flights to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), the primary gateway for Ptak Warsaw Expo — Allow extra road time from Warsaw to the venue in Nadarzyn on show days.

    3

    Reserve a hotel in Warsaw or near Nadarzyn for 21-24 October 2026 — Choose a property with free cancellation and check travel time to Ptak Warsaw Expo.

    4

    Complete free visitor registration on warsawhome.eu — Registered visitors receive a free pass online or at the fair office.

    5

    Download the hall plan and conference programme — The programme includes 50+ conferences and presentations across the 125,000 sqm show floor.

    6

    Shortlist sessions and exhibitors and request B2B meetings — Over 2,000 brands exhibit; pre-book meetings with target furniture, ceramics and lighting suppliers.

    7

    Arrange airport-to-venue transport — Ptak Warsaw Expo operates a free car park; confirm taxi, shuttle or transfer options locally.

    8

    Check the late-October weather forecast for Warsaw and Nadarzyn and pack accordingly — Pack layers for cool autumn conditions and comfortable shoes for long walking days.

    9

    Prepare business cards, company information and a meeting schedule — Bring printed and digital copies for exhibitor meetings and networking.

    10

    Confirm hall opening hours and plan your arrival window — Fair opening hours are 10:00-17:00; arrive early on day one for security screening.

    11

    Save registration confirmation, hotel booking and travel insurance documents — Keep digital copies accessible offline for check-in and badge collection.

    12

    Travel to Ptak Warsaw Expo and collect your badge — Address: Al Katowicka 62, 05-830 Nadarzyn/Warsaw; collect your pass and orient on the show floor.

    Sample visitor itinerary

    Route-optimised day
    Day 1 · 09:30–11:30

    Arrival at Ptak Warsaw Expo, badge collection and hall orientation

    Main entrance / registration area, Ptak Warsaw Expo, Nadarzyn
    Day 1 · 11:30–14:00

    First sourcing sweep — furniture, lighting, home textiles and décor halls

    Main exhibition halls
    Day 1 · 14:00–15:30

    Lunch and buyer/hosted-buyer networking break

    On-site catering and lounge zones
    Day 1 · 15:30–18:00

    Deep-dive supplier meetings and trend/design talks

    Exhibitor stands and conference/seminar area

    Side trips

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    Warsaw Old Town and Royal Route

     

     

     

    Wilanów Palace and Gardens

     

     

     

    Networking spots

    3

    Exhibitor and hosted-buyer lounges, Ptak Warsaw Expo

    On-Site B2B Zone

    Check the show guide at registration for the current lounge and matchmaking locations.

     

    Central catering and café zones between the main halls

    Informal Meeting Space

    Busiest between 12:30 and 14:30; arrive early to hold a table.

     

    Warsaw city-centre business district (Nowy Świat / Rondo Daszyńskiego hotel lobbies and restaurants)

    Evening Networking

    Allow 30–50 min back to the city after the halls close; book restaurants ahead during fair week.

     

    Budget

    Costs & budget

    Cost reference

    Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.

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    visitor · General Admission

    Not yet confirmed

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    visa_fee

    visitor · Schengen Type C short-stay (adult)

    USD 97 / per person (EUR 90 set by EU rules; USD equivalent approximate)

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    Decision

    Visit, exhibit, or skip?

    Should you go?

    Use this quick check to decide whether Warsaw Home & Contract fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.

    QUESTION 1 OF 6

    What is your primary role?

    Decision matrix

    Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

    visit

    You are actively sourcing home, interior or contract products for the CEE market or want to benchmark the Polish supplier base in one trip.

    Best for

    Retail buyers, interior designers, contract specifiers and distributors assessing CEE suppliers in furniture, lighting, décor, kitchen & bathroom.

    Min. budget

    $450.00

    Timeline

    4–8 weeks ahead for registration, hotel and travel; 8–12 weeks if a Schengen visa is required.

    Risks

    Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

    Schengen visa processing takes 15–45 days; late applications can miss the fair.

    Session times and hall layout are thin in published sources — confirm the agenda before booking flights.

    exhibit

    You have a defined lead-generation or market-entry goal and can resource a stand plus follow-up for at least two editions.

    Best for

    Manufacturers, brands and distributors of furniture, lighting, textiles, décor and building finishes targeting Polish and wider CEE buyers.

    Min. budget

    $2,600.00

    Timeline

    3–6 months for stand space booking, shell scheme or custom build, freight and pre-show marketing.

    Risks

    Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

    Space-only and shell-scheme rates are not published on the captured sources — request Ptak Warsaw Expo's exhibitor price list before committing.

    Freight, stand build, staffing and travel typically push real cost well above the space fee.

    skip

    You have no CEE sourcing or distribution objective this cycle, or your budget is better spent on a closer regional event this year.

    Best for

    Teams whose product category, region or commercial goals do not match a CEE interior, home and contract fair.

    Min. budget

    Not yet confirmed

    Timeline

    N/A

    Risks

    No major risks listed.

    Gallery

    Photos

    Official imagery from Warsaw Home & Contract
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    Official Warsaw Home & Contract event branding
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    FAQs & glossary

    Answers

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