HAPPENING 27–30 November 2025 | When architecture, interior design, and luxury lifestyle converge, the result is the EXCELLENT woonbeurs (home fair). Held in Rotterdam, the event offers a curated experience of refined living, thoughtful design, and sensory inspiration.
A platform for contemporary living
Held from 27 to 30 November at Rotterdam Ahoy, the EXCELLENT woonbeurs is set to present an immersive exhibition of luxury interiors, modern architecture, and lifestyle design. Organised annually, the fair draws both homeowners and professionals seeking to engage with the latest concepts in spatial design, furnishings, and bespoke solutions.
Carefully curated stands will feature everything from kitchens and wellness innovations to art, accessories, and even property abroad. What sets the fair apart is its attention to detail—every presentation is staged to spark ideas and encourage reflection on what home can mean.
The architecture of inspiration
A defining element of the EXCELLENT woonbeurs is the presence of complete, walk-in designer homes. Known as 'design houses', these full-scale spaces are created by leading Dutch architects specifically for the event. Each home is an exercise in storytelling—demonstrating how materials, layout, and atmosphere come together in thoughtful harmony.
Visitors will be able to experience how light travels through a space, how furniture complements function, and how colour creates emotion. These homes are not just showpieces—they are meant to be explored, felt, and reimagined in one’s own way.
Culinary spaces and shared tables
The fair is not limited to visual inspiration. Food and hospitality also play a central role, reflecting how the domestic environment is often defined by taste and togetherness. Visitors can enjoy a range of culinary options—from a casual drink to a refined lunch or dinner. These shared tables create moments to pause and reflect between browsing, rounding out the day with a more social dimension.
Whether visitors come for ideas, information, or indulgence, the experience is designed to be multi-sensory.
Directions to Rotterdam Ahoy
Rotterdam Ahoy is located in the city’s south, in the Charlois district—a part of the city known for its spacious streets and proximity to Zuidplein shopping centre. The venue is easily reached by public transport, with direct metro connections from Rotterdam Central Station. For those travelling by car, the venue offers ample parking on-site.
