WOW!house 2026 Draws Record Audience as CEDIA Members Take Center Stage

Now in its fifth consecutive year, the 2026 edition of WOW!house took place in the heart of London’s design district at the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour from 2 June to 2 July. According to the WOW!house 2026 Impact Report, visits to WOW!house have more than tripled since 2022, rising from 7,395 in 2022 to 24,933 in 2026. The event also delivered a 120 million total PR reach, 22% year-on-year media growth, 110 international features, 350 media and influencer visits, and more than 6 million influencer reach, reinforcing its influence as a platform for design excellence, brand engagement and cross-industry collaboration. 

The Impact Report further highlights WOW!house’s growing audience engagement, with the campaign generating 115,000 website visitors, 300,000 page views, 2.8 million social media impressions, 1.5 million social reach and more than 2,000 visitor-generated posts. The event programme also expanded significantly, featuring 101 speakers across 26 talks, more than 1,400 talk attendees, 82 guided tours and 2,600 tour participants. 

This year’s showcase reflected a wider shift in the interiors sector, with smart home technology increasingly recognised as an essential element of premium residential design. CEDIA’s presence elevated recognition for the part played by smart home technology in luxury residential interiors to enhance mood, comfort, entertainment and everyday living, without compromising design intent.

CEDIA integrator members collaborated with participating WOW!house designers to create outstanding interior spaces within WOW!house. Throughout the house, technology was used to support a wide range of design-led experiences, from intuitive architectural lighting and human-centric illumination to concealed audio, immersive sound, video-led features, automation and intelligent control. The result was a series of spaces where technology worked quietly in the background, enhancing the way each room presented, felt and functioned while preserving the craftsmanship, materiality and creative vision at the heart of WOW!house. 

Commenting on the success of CEDIA’s involvement, Andrea Harvey, Director of Design & Build Outreach at CEDIA, said: “WOW!house represents the very best of what our industry can achieve through collaboration, bringing together visionary designers, leading brands and expert integrators to create truly immersive and inspiring spaces. This year’s showcase is a powerful example of technology working hand-in-hand with creativity, demonstrating how early collaboration between designers and integrators can elevate atmosphere, deliver memorable experiences, and help create homes that are both beautiful and highly functional. We’re delighted to have helped champion the role of professional smart home integration within luxury interior design.” 

Throughout WOW!house 2026, CEDIA also supported the design community through education and engagement, including panel discussions, CPD-led activity and opportunities for designers, brands and technology professionals to connect. These initiatives further underlined CEDIA’s commitment to building stronger relationships between the smart home and interior design sectors. 

Wendy Griffiths, Senior Vice President of Membership & Global Development for Operations at CEDIA, added: “As smart home technology continues to play an increasingly integral role in high-end residential projects, CEDIA is proud to support environments where creativity, craftsmanship and innovation can thrive. WOW!house 2026 has provided an important opportunity to show designers, brands and homeowners what is possible when technology professionals are brought into the creative process from the beginning.” 

CEDIA’s participation at WOW!house 2026 forms part of its broader mission to elevate the role of professional smart home technology, promote best practice and encourage closer collaboration across the design and build community. Following the success of this year’s event, CEDIA will continue to champion the value of qualified integrators and expert-led technology design in shaping the future of luxury living. 

To watch the CEDIA WOW!house 2026 video, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMlS1Kg1vzI

About CEDIA

CEDIA® is the Association for Smart Home Professionals™. Established in 1989, CEDIA is dedicated to advocacy, connection, and education, and fosters a thriving community as the home for smart home professionals. Globally, CEDIA advances the rights of technology integrators by working with governmental bodies; gathers industry professionals and allied tradespeople for learning and networking; and creates trainings, standards, and certifications to ensure the continued growth of the smart home industry. CEDIA co-owns Integrated Systems Europe, the world's largest AV and systems integration exhibition, and founded CEDIA Expo, the world's largest residential technology show. Today, a community of over 30,000 CEDIA members from more than 80 countries deliver smart home technology solutions that enrich homeowners' lives. CEDIA also produces The Integration Conversation podcast, sharing insights and perspectives from industry leaders, and offers a dedicated CEDIA Membership App to connect, inform, and support professionals worldwide. Learn more about CEDIA at cedia.org.