Printeriors 2016: ‘The Print Hotel’

Printeriors 2016, a showcase and conference for the interior décor community, has announced a hotel theme for this year’s event, taking place March 8-11 in Amsterdam alongside FESPA Digital 2016.

Printeriors, , will offer visitors a visual and interactive experience that demonstrates the possibilities of print in a hospitality-inspired setting, with 16 room sets of lounges, bathrooms, bedrooms, cafes, bars, meeting rooms, and shops.

This application-focused showcase will illustrate the . It’s been a much-talked-about theme this year, with printers into upholstery, wall graphics, curtains, carpeting, and even tile.

“There are numerous possibilities for printers in this sector including walls, floor coverings, textiles, furniture, and accessories,” says Roz McGuinness, divisional director, FESPA, in the release. “For 2016 we have chosen a hotel theme so that we can highlight the different techniques and applications that can be created using print across a number of interior environments. It will cover the complete gamut from ceramic tiles in bathrooms to printed cushions and curtains in the lounge or bedroom.”

The showcase will also include a one-day conference dedicated to printed interior design on Thursday, March 10. Attendees will hear from industry experts including interior design magazine editors, branding suppliers, large-format kitchen design specialists, and experts in sessions focusing on design for the workplace, vinyl applications for interiors, printed furniture, how to bring images to life with large-format printing, and more.

“Printed interior decoration is a strong area for wide-format digital printers and is making waves in the interior design and architectural industries,” says McGuinness. “Textile for decorative applications was also one of the main growth areas highlighted in the . We know that an increasing number of our core FESPA Digital community already offer solutions in this field, and therefore want to ensure that we are proactively highlighting the opportunities to those who may still be considering the value to them.”

Visit Printerors’ site for more information and to register.