Another edition of Feria Hábitat València has drawn to a close. As we do every year, we visited the fair to discover new collections, reconnect with our favourite brands and explore ideas to bring into our projects.
This year’s event took place alongside Textilhogar, Espacio Cocina SICI and 360 by Cevisama, bringing together a wide range of furniture, lighting, textiles, decorative accessories, kitchens, bathrooms and surface finishes.
One of the things we enjoy most about visiting is noticing which colours, materials and forms recur across different brands. This broader perspective helps us recognise established trends and spot ideas that could become more prominent in the year ahead.
As we explored the fair, three themes particularly caught our attention: natural-looking textures, burgundy accents and small-format tiles used in furniture.
Natural textures and materials with character
A connection with nature remains a strong theme in interior design. Throughout our visit, we came across textured fabrics, shades of ecru, ivory and cream, and surfaces that invite us to appreciate materials through both sight and touch.
Bouclé fabrics and wool-like finishes continue to feature in upholstery. Their texture adds volume and a welcoming feel, particularly when paired with wood and soft colour palettes.
Wood also retains a prominent role in indoor and outdoor furniture. Visible grain, knots and natural irregularities sit alongside decorative finishes that recreate its appearance in remarkable detail.
In some collections, signs of ageing and imperfections are integral to the design. The material itself takes centre stage, giving each piece character, as though it has a story to tell.
This desire for authenticity extends to decorative accessories. Cushions, rugs, artwork and objects complement the overall scheme with natural-looking textures and finishes, while plants strengthen the connection between indoors and out.
Burgundy: an accent colour with depth
Neutral palettes and earthy, terracotta tones remain popular. Alongside them, burgundy was one of the colours that stood out most during our visit.
We saw it in textiles, painted surfaces, ceramic details and metallic finishes. Its depth brings a bold yet elegant accent that can change the way a room feels.
It retains the intensity of red, but with a richer, more understated character. Paired with wood, cream tones and textured materials, it adds visual richness and warmth.
Judging by its presence in the collections we saw, we believe burgundy will be a colour to watch as we look ahead to 2027.
Small-format tiles: from walls to tabletops
One application that particularly caught our eye was the use of small ceramic tiles to finish tabletops.
Already familiar on walls and other surfaces, small-format tiles are now also being used to give furniture a distinctive character. Different combinations of tiles, colours and grout lines create rhythm, texture and a wide variety of patterns.
We saw this approach in both indoor and outdoor collections. It offers interesting possibilities for homes as well as restaurant and hospitality projects, where a table can make a significant contribution to the identity of a space.
For each project, the tiles, grout and supporting base need to suit the intended use, particularly outdoors or in spaces subject to heavy use.
Bringing these ideas into our projects
Our visit to Feria Hábitat València 2026 has given us a selection of materials, colours and details to explore further: characterful textures, deep colour accents and new ways to use ceramic tiles.
At Aljibe, every project begins with the needs of the people who will live in or use the space. Trends provide inspiration, which we consider in relation to the layout, light, purpose and identity of each setting.
That is what makes visiting the fair so valuable: seeing the collections up close, appreciating their finishes and broadening the range of ideas and materials we draw on to create personal, functional spaces that stand the test of time.
