Florida's Largest Home Expo Returns to Fort Lauderdale in 2026 with Industry Focus and Celebrity Appearances

The Home Design and Remodeling Show will return to the Broward County Convention Center from January 30 through February 1, 2026, offering South Florida's largest home expo spanning over 150,000 square feet with hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of products and services. This event matters because it consolidates essential home improvement resources during a period when homeowners increasingly seek renovation solutions, while also providing critical professional development opportunities for industry experts through certified education programs.

The show's significance extends beyond product displays to include educational components that address current homeowner concerns. Presentations will cover property tax savings and deed fraud insights with Broward County Property Appraiser Marty Kiar, along with real estate and new construction insights from leading South Florida professionals from RWorld. These sessions provide practical knowledge that can directly impact financial decisions and property investments for attendees.

For industry professionals, the event offers substantial credentialing advantages through CEU-approved education on Industry Day, January 30. Attendees can earn up to 3 CEUs through presentations brought to you by Premier Stone, approved by the NKBA, Natural Stone Institute, AIA, and ASID, potentially saving weeks of online coursework. This structured professional development opportunity helps designers, architects, and builders maintain competitive credentials while accessing exclusive trade resources.

The celebrity component adds mainstream appeal and DIY inspiration through Drew Lachey's appearances on January 31 and February 1. As an HGTV personality known for shows like Rock the Block and Date My House, Lachey's presentations and meet-and-greet sessions focus on rediscovering the joy of home improvement, potentially attracting broader audiences to renovation projects. Additional experiential elements include the Live Culinary Experience sponsored by Fuse Specialty Appliances & Plumbing, Lifetime Kitchen, Lioher, and Thermador, featuring chef demonstrations that translate restaurant techniques to home kitchens.

The Designer's Show House featuring Perla Lichi of Perla Lichi Design, Catherina De Nicolo of Denfit Design, and Ariel Asoulin of Glam Goals Interiors showcases current design trends in tangible installations, while the 2026 interior design trends presentation by Havertys Furniture provides forecast information. With tickets available at homeshows.com, the event represents a convergence point for homeowners seeking transformation and professionals requiring industry updates, reflecting the continued evolution of home improvement as both practical necessity and creative pursuit.