This sale is for trade members only.
Deck the walls with gorgeous new artwork! Visit CAI Designs in Suite 82 and save 15% on all artwork purchased off the floor, December 1 through December 31. It's the perfect way to wrap up those end-of-year projects. See a sales associate for details.
CAI Designs Artwork Sale
Holiday Boutique at Rita O’Brien Design Group
Join Rita O’Brien Design Group and shop local as they debut their first annual Holiday Boutique filled with seasonal décor, one-of-a-kind accessories, vintage pieces, art, and more! Visit them in Suite 115 and follow their Instagram @RitaOBrienDesignGroup for a sneak peak of all the new arrivals.
US Mattress Luxe Expands Their Selection
US Mattress Luxe has a new showroom layout with a wider selection of mattresses and adjustable bases to choose from. These new products include, but are not limited to, Beautyrest Black, Stearns & Foster, and Tempurpedic, as well as zero-gravity adjustable bases.
Ralph Lauren Debuts at Theodore Alexander
Theodore Alexander is excited to announce that more than 30 beautiful Ralph Lauren Home items, including this Desert Modern Bed, have arrived in Suite 30! The Desert Modern Bed is not only Ralph Lauren Home’s best-selling bed, but it’s also a study in luxurious minimalism. The modern slab headboard and footboard are upholstered to create neat, sumptuous lines. See it, along with more timeless furnishings from Ralph Lauren Home, in Theodore Alexander’s newly re-merchandised showroom. Call 248.792.7272 for more information, or visit showroom manager Law Stallsmith for a personal one-on-one tour.
MDC Welcomes CAI Designs, Inc.
MDC is excited to welcome CAI Designs, Inc. as a new tenant in Suite 82. Their arrival comes on the heels of Bob and Alane Thomas’ retirement and sale of their RJ Thomas, Ltd. showroom, a well-respected multi-line operator at MDC since 2003. CAI Designs has operated its trade-only showrooms for 26 years, beginning with its first showroom in the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. CAI Designs currently operates three additional showrooms: Arlington Heights, IL, Scottsdale, AZ, and Denver, CO. Their arrival marks a return to MDC, as they had a showroom here from 2000-2007. CAI hand-selects one-of-a-kind pieces from around the world to round out selections from their spectrum of domestically made home goods and furnishings. The showroom transformation will be completed in stages and will remain open throughout the transition.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9 | 3 - 5 P.M. | AFTER-GLOW TIL 7 P.M.
A DAY OF GOOD CHEER: An Exclusive Holiday Stroll for Trade Members
This event is for trade members only.
MDC and our showrooms invite Trade professionals to join us for a special day of holiday cocktails, live music, tasty hors d'ouveres, sweet treats, and a few special surprises along the way. Share the joy of the season while catching up with your design community colleagues.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14 | 10 A.M. | VARIOUS SHOWROOMS
Launch! Tour: "Understanding Scale"
Scale refers to how well your pieces fit in your space. Designer Diane Hancock of Diane Hancock Designs offers her top tips on figuring out and understanding scale during this informative tour on Dec. 14. Space is limited and RSVPs are required.
The Latest
Beautiful angles, architectural simplicity, and endless design possibilities. Designed by Michael Weiss for Vanguard, the Steadman Sectional showcases a classic modern style. Customize the Steadman to fit your unique needs, such as the ability to incorporate an end table into the sectional format. Visit Suite 82 for more information.
Liberty's newest offering, The Modern Collector, is dedicated to those with a passion for heirloom pieces that transcend generations. Archival Liberty prints, reinterpreted and reworked, appear alongside contemporary new artworks created in their London design studio – for the next generation of iconic Liberty interiors.
The Crystal Laurel Lamp Collection from Fine Art Lamps draws its inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman laurels, one of the most enduring motifs of all time. Stylized crystal leaves with boldly-cut facets reflect light in delicate patterns.
Looking for something unique for your floors? Nova Distinctive Floors introduces luxurious Leather Floors. Sophisticated and remarkably durable, these floating floors are made from chrome-free recycled genuine leather bound with natural latex that’s coated with an innovative water-based polyurethane finish. The eco-friendly cork bottom layer offers a quiet, comfortable foundation.
The Empyrea wallpaper collection crosses continents to real and imagined lands, featuring panoramic views, pictorial scenes, and gardens, with exotic birds, foliage, and flora. Four of the wallpapers are mural designs; they have been beautifully painted in an enchanting color palette to provide both atmospheric and tranquil interior backdrops. Empyrea is a heavenly paradise in ancient cosmology.
Calacatta Green tile has natural beauty with green earthy tones that gives an exotic appeal emphasizing the opulence of precious stones.
As part of City Lights Detroit’s partnership with Trowbridge London, the giclee fine art triptych Avenue of Trees photograph evokes a peaceful and airy moment of reflection. The natural varying tones establish a great range of contrast in the organic textures. Available for immediate purchase or order in your choice of four other frame finishes.
Verellen’s one-of-a-kind 17th century wine screw lamps add a unique element to any space! Available in two sizes – 68" floor lamp or 38" table lamp. Characteristics and color may vary. Visit Chatham House Lifestyle Gallery in Suite 102-A to see these lamps and other specialty lighting.
Inspired and sourced from the storied Brunschwig & Fils’ archive, these exclusive fabrics and wallcoverings of the Louverné collection feature bold and colorful designs that reflect the beauty of France’s enchanting Louverné region.
Pindler is ready for fall with a selection of wools, velvets, and faux furs in warm beiges, mustard yellows, pine greens, and burnt oranges. Add a seasonal vibe to any setting with the perfect cozy fabric.
Create an eye-catching statement in your kitchen by adding in custom glass doors to your cabinetry. Not only does the look bring sophistication and style, but it gives you an opportunity to display personal prized pieces or family heirlooms. There are many options for type of glass, including transparent, beveled, leaded mercury, or frosted. For more information on incorporating statement doors into your kitchen, visit E.W. Kitchens in Suite 93.
The Kennedy Bed is simple and understated, creating the perfect palette for whatever bedding you wish to pair with it. Make it yours with a choice of heights, nail trim, and leg styles.
Stearns & Foster has earned a reputation as a quality luxury brand after more than a century of providing lasting mattresses. All Stearns & Foster mattresses are manufactured in the United States and they continue to be the premier luxury bedding brand in the USA.
A true statement piece, the RL-CJ Lounge Chair from Ralph Lauren Home features a boldly modern silhouette. You have to come sit in this soft architectural silhouette for yourself! Now on display in the Theodore Alexander showroom, Suite 30.
New for Fall 2021, comes Unity Papyrusweave Woven-to-Size Windowcovering. Loomed of gently twisted strands of papyrus, Unity’s sumptuously soft texture is balanced by a double warp that delivers definition to the relaxed weave. The series features a diaphanous design that allows light to pass through, its airy look and peaceful color palette lending a Zen sensibility.
Introducing Patterson Flynn Wovens, the debut textile collection from luxury rug company (and Schumacher sister brand) Patterson Flynn. From rare virgin wools – made from a lamb’s very first shearing – to lustrous silk velvets to luxurious silk mohair and wool, the fabrics introduce a new standard of luxury. Visit the Schumacher showroom for a memo of rich fabrics from the new collection, or order one online today.