June 12, 2026, 9:09 am | Read time: 4 minutes
The name might initially suggest that “3 Days of Design” is exclusively for interior fans, architects, or industry professionals. However, the festival is much more accessible than one might think at first glance. At its core, it’s not just about furniture but about ideas, creativity, and the question of how we want to live. myHOMEBOOK editor Mareike Schmidt visited the festival and is convinced it’s worth a visit for everyone.
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A Design Fair That Feels Like a City Trip
Perhaps the most unique feature of “3 Days of Design” is the way design is experienced. Instead of rushing from hall to hall, the fair is spread across the entire Danish capital. Showrooms, studios, historic buildings, and concept stores become stages for the latest ideas in design, architecture, and lifestyle for three days. And that’s what makes it so special.
Design is not presented in isolation at small stands but in real life. A new chair isn’t at a trade show booth but in a complete setting in a showroom that resembles a stylish living room. Visitors experience products where they can actually be used later, and that changes perception.
Unlike traditional trade fairs, no prior knowledge is needed to enjoy the exhibitions. Many installations are deliberately interactive, tell stories, or invite you to experience spaces with all your senses. Visitors can touch materials, try out new concepts, and see how design influences our daily lives–often without us even noticing.
The City Itself Becomes a Source of Inspiration
Those who travel to Copenhagen not only visit a design festival but also immerse themselves in one of Europe’s most style-defining cities. “3 Days of Design” shows how closely design is connected to our daily lives. The inspiration begins at breakfast. Even small cafes often feel like carefully curated interior concepts. The Danish touch is also evident in shops. Whether it’s a bookstore, bakery, or concept store, many places convey the feeling that design is not seen as a luxury here but as an integral part of everyday life.
This is precisely an approach that visitors can take home: Good interior design doesn’t come from individual design objects but from atmosphere, materiality, and a clear attitude.
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Today in Copenhagen, Tomorrow Around the World
If you want to know which living trends will be relevant soon, Copenhagen often offers a glimpse into the future. Many developments that later appear in German furniture stores, among others, can already be observed here early on.
This is hardly surprising. After all, some of the most famous and influential design brands come from Denmark. The Scandinavian design philosophy has shaped international living trends for decades–from the return of natural materials to sustainable products to timeless furniture meant to last for generations.
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The Relaxed Way of Discovering
What many visitors particularly appreciate is the unhurried atmosphere. While large trade fairs are often characterized by time pressure and crowds, “3 Days of Design” feels surprisingly relaxed. Anyone can become a visitor–without accreditation–and let themselves drift, spontaneously enter a showroom, enjoy a coffee in the sun in the many courtyards of the showrooms, or visit an exhibition that wasn’t originally on the agenda. Often, the best ideas come from these unplanned moments.
The city becomes the backdrop for a creative stroll, with inspiration waiting around every corner. And for those organized individuals who prefer not to just drift but to walk purposefully, the app designed specifically for the fair offers a good overview of all showrooms, exhibitions, concept stores, and events.
Why “3 Days of Design” Is Worth It for Everyone
In the end, the “3 Days of Design” festival is not just about furniture, lighting, or new collections. It’s about a different perspective on design. About the realization that good design doesn’t start in exhibition rooms but in everyday life. The festival sharpens the eye for the details that make a place special. Whether you’re interested in design or not. That’s what makes it so special: You don’t have to be a design expert to enjoy the festival. It’s enough to be open to inspiration.
Those who visit Copenhagen during the festival often return not only with photos of beautiful interiors but with new ideas for their own homes, a sharpened eye for details, and a large dose of inspiration.