Gorinchem – Netherlands, 26 September 2024 – InCoDa, which took place on 22, 23 and 24 September at Evenementenhal Gorinchem, has concluded successfully let Mascha de Bruin, Head of Cluster Retail & Interior, know. ‘Despite a slight decrease in the number of visitors, due in part to the current challenges in the housing market and economy, there was a positive atmosphere and we welcomed almost 5,500 professionals. The exhibitors were enthusiastic about the quality of the visitors and the stylish and convivial set-up of the trade event, and for the visitors there was something for everyone,’ said Mascha de Bruin.
A fresh and energetic edition according to participants and partners
Sunday started somewhat quieter, due to the beautiful Indian summer weather, but on Monday and Tuesday the trade event burst into life with a lot of activity. We have already seen some great quotes from exhibitors. They praised the organisation and the uniqueness of InCoDa, which is increasingly profiling itself as a leading interior design platform. It was an atmospheric event with a varied audience of both experienced professionals and enterprising home furnishers and young, creative visitors and designers. The exhibitors were enthusiastic. They were able to present themselves well to a large group of interested professionals and received many positive reactions to their presentations. There were many inspiring conversations and many valuable contacts were made.
InCoDa’s Interior Festival with innovation and sustainability at centre stage centraal
The festival exuded both style and atmosphere. This edition was all about innovations to take everyone’s home shopping and service to the next level with the Stay At Route. In addition, participants Wicanders cork flooring by Dersimo, Noordwand, OAKE by Vande, TEO by WOOOD/De Eekhoorn Dutch Furniture, van Pet naar Pret and designer duo Michelle Ivankovic presented a sustainable living room. People could also attend master classes by various experts on the Stage, including Christine Boland, Anna Hutten (INretail), Jan de Koning, Mrs e-commerce, Arne Lubbers and pitches by HomeDecoHub – powered by Colijn IT, Karbonik and Unlit.
New elements well received
‘We like to continue to surprise and inspire and this worked out well! Visitors enjoyed the Mix & Match workshops with Sanderson Design Group, the furniture designers, the Parquet Crafts Square in collaboration with the Guild of Parquetlayers, the revamped Student Internship in collaboration with the HMC and Summa College and the introduction of lighting and furniture at InCoDa were enthusiastically received.’ says Gerard van Muijden, Community Builder of InCoDa.
Thus, during the Mix & Match workshops, it was possible to work with samples from A.S. Création, Casadeco, Eijffinger, Global Green/Organoid, Noordwand, Van Sand and Verdeco. Several innovative concepts were presented at the Designers Area: Fontani, JELMER REUS, Julie Blanchard, Michelle Ivankovic & Aila KI and Studio Wantia. Lighting and furniture brands to discover during InCoDa included FANTIN, Lenselink Furniture and Nordlux.
A stage for talent
‘At InCoDa, interior design and craft meet, and it showed!’ says Mascha enthusiastically. The Dutch Championships for Parquet Laying (NKP) and Home and Project Furnishing (NKWP), as well as the Student Stage and the new Parquet Craft Square with nine parquet craftsmen are good examples. The NKWP was won by interior craftsman Bryan Mussche of Deltion College, Jonathan den Breejen (HMC Rotterdam) came second and third place went to Pascal Rijn (HMC Rotterdam). At the NKP, among the aspirants, the winner was Franklin Verbeek. Second prize went to Floris Hagedoorn and third prize was shared by Ryan Verweij, Niek Paarlberg and Sien Lighthart. Mika Stevens went home with the top prize and can officially call himself Dutch Champion Parquet Laying. Jaap van Elden won second prize and Łukasz Polak came third.
‘InCoDa has once again proven to be a valuable meeting place for the interior design industry, where home decorators and interior design professionals meet and get plenty of inspiration. We look forward to the next edition with a changing exhibition floor, demos, new designers, plenty of focus on craft and much more’ says de Bruin.
InCoDa 2025 can be visited on Sunday 21 September from 11am to 5pm, on Monday 22 September from 10am to 9pm and on Tuesday 23 September from 10am to 5pm at Evenementenhal Gorinchem, Netherlands.
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For more information, please contact Gerard van Muijden, Community Builder InCoDa. Tel: +31 (0)183 680 680 or e-mail gerard.vanmuijden@easyfairs.com.