Thank you to all the Trade Members that joined us during The May Event on Wednesday, May 11 and Thursday, May 12! Watch some video recordings from the keynote presentations by following the link below:
THURSDAY, MAY 19 | 10 A.M. | MID-AMERICA ROOM
Launch! Session: "Your Next Home"
Designer Renea M. Lewis from Design by Choice offers her advice on what design decisions to consider when purchasing your next home during this interactive presentation in the Mid-America Room on May 19. Space is limited and RSVPs are required.
MONDAY, MAY 23 | 11 A.M. | Mid-America Room | Trade-Only
A Definitive Guide to Quartzite with Mont Surfaces
Members of the trade and a guest are invited to join Mont Surfaces on Monday, May 23, for a presentation by Certified Natural Stone Institute Speaker Julie Ball in the Mid-America Room, beginning at 11 a.m. A light lunch and refreshments will follow and all attendees will be entered into a drawing for a $100 VISA gift card.
Registration is required. Please RSVP to Amber at amberk@montsurfaces.com by Wednesday, May 18.
TUESDAY, MAY 24 | 6 P.M. | MID-AMERICA ROOM | Trade-Only
How Do Cultures Influence Color – Sherwin Williams hosts Evening CEU
Trade members, join Sherwin Williams paint specialists Makayla Condie and Dawn Cenowa, Designer and Architectural Account Executives respectively, for an evening CEU on how culture influences color. This course aims to define culture, identify key experiences, influences, and demographics that can impact color perception; and assist in making educated choices relating to color selection when working with a diverse range of clients. In addition to earning one CEU credit for attending, you will be treated to delectable hors d’oeuvres form around the world. Please RSVP by Thursday, May 19. This CEU is also offered virtually.
Fifi & Coco is Moving
Fifi & Coco Galerie is moving their showrooms to a new location in Suite 115, across from Hickory Chair Interior Design Showroom. The new space allows Fifi & Coco to consolidate their collection of pre-owned, new, custom, and estate furnishings along with rugs, lighting, accessories, and art in one location.
Save the dates for a Moving Sale June 2 - 5 with savings up to 70% off, followed by a Grand Opening celebration in July. Stay tuned for more details.
Rita O’Brien Interior Design and Trade Showroom is Relocating
Rita O’Brien Interior Design and Trade Showroom will soon be moving from Suite 115 to a more spacious showroom in Suite 111, next door to their current space. This new showroom will be perfect for Rita and Colleen to showcase their cool boutique items as well as updated samples from Rowe Fine Furniture and Robin Bruce. Visit them soon in their new home!
E.W. Kitchens Now Offers Bridgewood Cabinetry
E.W. Kitchens is pleased to announce the addition of Bridgewood Cabinetry to their product line. Just like E.W., Bridgewood Cabinetry is family owned and operated and proudly constructed in the USA. They have been creating exceptional cabinetry in a wide variety of styles in both stained and painted finishes for over 25 years. Stop by Suite 93 to learn more…you’ll love their jaw-dropping quarter-sawn oak cabinetry!
Fresh Lighting & Accessories Plus New Markdowns at Theodore Alexander
Theodore Alexander has added several new light fixtures and accessories at their showroom in Suite 30. Additionally, come see the newest markdowns available at the Theodore Alexander Showroom Floor Sample Sale. With styles ranging from modern to casual to traditional, you’ll always be able to find the perfect piece for your space. Get your next favorite furnishing for up to 75% off and you can bring it home today.
New Furniture Now Available at The Gallery of Luxury
The Gallery of Luxury is proud to announce they have added two new Italian manufacturers, Fasem and Erba Italia, to their repertoire of leading European contemporary vendors. They also have started carrying Kannoa, an outdoor and patio furniture company with most furnishings in stock in the United States. Stop by Suite 33 to browse the catalogs and see new furniture on display.
The Latest
Schumacher has collaborated with Happy Menocal, a New York-based illustrator known for her spirited style and exuberant color. Incorporating whimsical flora and fauna, the vibrant selection of wallcoverings, fabrics, and pillows imbues the ancient tradition of heraldry with unabashed levity and a contemporary attitude.
This 1920’s sofa from Baker Furniture is a show-stopper. Phyllis Whitehead, Principal Designer and Founder of Fifi & Coco Interiors, enjoys finding unique pieces and bringing them back to life. This vintage Chippendale sofa, features custom upholstery, including a bench cushion re-design by Designer Furniture Services and was upholstered in blue velvet from Pinder.
The Veronica from Gamma is an extra-large swiveling armchair which can easily sit two people. This roomy relaxed chair is quite versatile, and its ultra-comfy backrest cushions will encourage lounging.
Looking to maximize your bathroom space? Let the design team at Scavolini Store Detroit help transform boring bathroom corners into something interesting and practical! Consider a tiered cabinet design or extending the countertop for a makeup area.
The new French General fabric and trimmings collection is imbued with a classic French spirit that’s updated for today’s casual yet sophisticated lifestyle. This collection effortlessly marries historical and new traditional aesthetics for interiors that reflect the charisma and character synonymous with French General.
The Elliott Large Pendent by Suzanne Kasler for Visual Comfort features a sculpted, dome concrete shade in elegant gray. This one-light pendant makes a statement in pairs in the kitchen or alone over a dining table. Its effervescent, neutral hue is a welcome tone to any home, both modern and traditional.
Victorian floor tiles from Original Style recreate Edwardian and Victorian patterns in kitchens, bathrooms, halls, paths, and patios. These tiles are ideal for restoration design projects as well as for statement floors in a modern home. A variety of shapes, colors, and sizes are available.
Pindler's new Transitional Twist collection marries timeless elegance with contemporary, transitional appeal, offering a sophisticated take on traditional design. Woven in gorgeous tone-on-tone colorations, Transitional Twist includes a beautiful, refined assortment of designs in jewel tones, ranging from vibrant ruby and emerald, to rich sapphire and amethyst, to luxurious champagne and platinum.
The Breeze Pedestal Dining Table made with wire-brushed cerused pine is perfect for a group of eight to ten guests. This table from Theodore Alexander has a solid hourglass pine double pedestal base with a vivid veneer pattern on the top.
The CS Table from Verellen is made-to-order in their North Carolina workroom. This table is available with an industrial metal base in two shapes: a rectangular base for oval and rectangular tops (shown here), or a diamond-shaped base for elliptical tops.
An exceptionally durable new porcelain collection in a palette of neutral tones, Montavilla is suitable for heavy traffic installations in residential or commercial projects. Also available in an assortment of 24” pavers, it’s ideal for outdoor patio installations.
The award-winning Abacus Collection adds a new design to its portfolio with the Abacus Square Pendant. A square canopy and multi-dimensional design allows for low-voltage cables to suspend large and small glass globes at customized heights on each set of cable "rails." Perfect for grand spaces where the cascading globes create a focus, or for stairwells or entryways.
The Bespoke Upholstered Bed Collection brings bespoke styling to the bedroom, offering the ultimate in customization for those with a discerning eye. Visit Baker online or contact your sales associate for more information.
Elegant designs from the iconic Wedgwood archive are transformed by Clarke & Clarke into exquisite wallpapers and sumptuous fabrics as a part of the historic Botanical Wonders collection collaboration. Elements from Asia and the English countryside, along with fantastical floras and faunas are depicted throughout the collection.
Cercan Tile’s new indoor/outdoor tiles evoke minimalist design with contemporary allure. Stop by Suite 94 to see their exceptional offering of tile.
These emerald green transparent vases offered in a set of three will complement any interior. To see these stylish vases, as well as other accessories, furnishings, and gifts, visit the brand-new Rita O'Brien Interior Design and Trade Showroom in Suite 111.
The Arwen Bedding Collection from Eastern Accents recalls the roaring ‘20s. It impresses with its Art Deco-inspired embroidery, beaded trim, and colors of soft rose quartz and metallic gold. Eastern Accents has created soft home décor for over 30 years. Visit Suite 18 to see their bedding, draperies, and fine linens all made in America.
Harcourt Collection recently introduced the Wilton “Tie On” Program, a new program that allows clients the ability to place Wilton orders that are personalized and highly customized. Choose from any new or existing Wilton design and select any of Harcourt’s standard color combinations or opt for your own perdonal 2-color or 3-color Wilton designs. Also available as rugs and runners.