BDNY 2025 Highlights in Design and Hospitality
(USA) – Boutique Design New York (BDNY) returned to the Javits Centre this November, drawing more than 16,000 members of the global hospitality design community for two days of exhibitions, installations and industry programming.
Now in its 2025 edition, the show featured over 750 exhibitors and a conference schedule of more than 180 speakers. Organisers reported a 6% rise in qualified attendees compared with last year, with visitors representing more than 50 countries.
As in previous editions, BDNY placed significant emphasis on experiential spaces. The BD mainstage, designed by Saguez & Dash, created a woodland-inspired setting for keynote talks, while the nearby BD Hub hosted discussions on emerging technologies, sensory and emotional design, and the development of responsive environments.
Hospitality F&B design took centre stage in the expanded Dine & Design area. Its signature installation, The Alchemist café by Aria Group, operated as a fully functioning venue, showcasing how atmosphere, materials, lighting and service can be combined to shape guest experience.
Three additional “Designed Spaces” offered further creative interpretations of contemporary hospitality environments. They included Châlet Après, a modern take on an alpine retreat; The Splash Pad, which explored poolside culture through reflective surfaces and strong geometries; and Midnight Garden, a richly coloured, atmospheric installation centred on light, movement and mood.
BDNY also recognised achievements in booth and product design. The Best of BDNY Best Booth Competition named winners across Small, Medium and Large categories, with Cava Surfaces receiving Best in Show.
The Best of BDNY Product Design Competition awarded winners in 13 categories spanning architectural materials, lighting, textiles and outdoor products. The Best in Show accolade resulted in a tie between Juniper’s Multiverse System with Illuminated Ribbon, Weave, and Juniper Cylinder, and Fireclay’s Foundry Collection.
A range of networking events and celebrations took place throughout the week. The annual Women Leaders in Hospitality breakfast brought together senior figures for discussions on leadership and professional development.
The show week opened with the Platinum Circle Awards Gala, honouring long-standing contributions to the hospitality sector, and concluded with the Gold Key Awards at Cipriani 42nd Street. This year’s Gold Key ceremony recognised winners across 24 project categories and named Studio Paolo Ferrari as Design Firm of the Year.
The next edition of BDNY is scheduled for 8–9 November 2026, returning once again to the Javits Centre.
