Boutique Design New York (BDNY), the premier trade fair and conference for the boutique and lifestyle hospitality industry, once again transformed the Javits Center into a vibrant meeting point for designers, brands, and operators.
More than 16,000 professionals came together for two days filled with discovery, conversation, and design inspiration. Attendees explored a diverse showcase of over 750 exhibitors, a forward-looking conference programme featuring more than 180 speakers, and a calendar of events designed to foster meaningful connections.
“BDNY 2025 captured the creativity, curiosity, and momentum driving hospitality design forward,” says Tim Fearney, Show Director, BDNY. “This year’s edition showcased the thinkers and makers redefining our industry. BDNY remains the place where those conversations begin.”
A taste of the Amalfi Coast — NOROCK style
This year, we transported attendees straight to the Amalfi Coast. Think summer sun, Aperol Spritz expertly poured by our multi-tasking CEO Claire Spalding, a generous antipasto spread from Eataly, and even cobblestones underfoot. The space was designed as a moment of escape — a place to pause, connect, and experience the ease and elegance that NOROCK brings to hospitality settings worldwide.
Simply Tables completed our bases with their beautifully crafted table tops, helping us showcase the complete self-stabilizing table base solution. Our US team — Martin Bolick, Kristin Jimenez, and Niki Turkington — spent the show chatting with designers, operators, and suppliers. At the same time, Co-Inventor Toby Heyring joined us to share insights into the engineering (let’s be real, the magic!) behind NOROCK’s patented technology.
Specified by award-winning studios everywhere
NOROCK continues to be the choice of award-winning designers globally, trusted for its blend of engineering excellence, design versatility, and long-term reliability. Whether it’s a high-end restaurant, boutique hotel, or outdoor dining space, designers specify NOROCK because it simply performs — eliminating wobble without compromising aesthetics. With a range of styles, finishes, and our collaboration collection, NOROCK supports the creative vision of leading studios while delivering a seamless guest experience. It’s this combination of innovation, durability, and design-led thinking that keeps NOROCK at the forefront of hospitality projects worldwide.
Thank you
A warm thank you to everyone who visited, connected, tasted, chatted, or simply wandered through our little slice of Italy. BDNY continues to be one of the key moments in the hospitality design calendar, and we were delighted to be part of another standout year.
If we missed you, we’d still love to talk. Reach out to our team anytime to discover how NOROCK has the perfect base for your space.
