There are more reasons than ever for design professionals to attend NeoCon®, the World’s Trade Fair at The Merchandise Mart. Navigate more than 1200 showrooms and exhibitors showcasing thousands of cutting-edge commercial products. Discover new ideas and techniques from top industry professionals with more than 130 CEU-accredited seminars, tours and educational programs. View new showrooms including David Sutherland and Niedermaier, enjoy special showroom programming and cocktail events and more!
 NeoCon’s Fine Design track of residential events and seminars brings you renowned style maker Barbara Barry with her keynote luncheon, "Luxury Living Defined” [SE3], on Tuesday, June 12 at noon. Barbara’s passion for beauty, her vision of luxury and her attention to detail are displayed in the tranquil and graceful environments she creates. Barry will share her design inspirations and discuss her philosophy.
Registration is required. Click here to register. Holiday Inn Mart Plaza–Sauganash Ballroom–Fee: $25 Includes Lunch
After the presentation, be sure to visit Barbara’s homage to luxury living at DreamRooms, Luxury Living Spaces at The Merchandise Mart, located in the North Lobby on the first floor.
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Click here to learn more about and register for the residential seminar track which includes the following:
- RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING PIZZAZZ! [M113] by Steven Klein
- FROM INSPIRATION TO REALIZATION: DESIGNING A PRODUCT LINE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL MARKET [M127] by Mick de Giulio
- PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS INCREASE PROFITABLITY by Debra Browne
- AN ENERGY ESTHETIC: CONSERVATION THROUGH INTERIOR DESIGN [M155] By Matthew Kubik
- COLOR TRENDS IN LIVING SPACES [T213] by Leatrice Eiseman
- ENCHANCE YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS [T227] by Michelle Pollak
- THE RENAISSANCE OF TERRAZZO [T255] by Brad Meyer
- ELEVATING BRAND STRUCTURE: CAPTURING THE UPSCALE OPPORTUNITIES [T269] by Steve Nobel
- HOW COLOR CAN TRANSFORM YOUR HOME [W313] Speaker: Joa Studholme
- INTERIORS BY DESIGN [W327] Speaker: Andrew Flesher
- HOSPITALITY INFLUENCES RESIDENTIAL BATHROOM DESIGN [W341] by Jean Kolb, Lynn Schrage and Marshall Williams
  Beginning mid July, the secret is out. What a handful of designers have known for years is now officially available to designers everywhere. The home furnishings lines that bridge between the Design Center’s luxury offerings and the accessory, furniture and bedding/linen manufacturers that are often sought after by better retailers and designers will be easily accessible to all design professionals at Market Square, premiering July 19, 2007. Market Square is a destination for designers with clients who may be first time homeowners, or are focused on decorating second homes, condos and incorporating on-trend concepts. Market Square offers the resources to complete your best ideas.
The 15th floor is now anchored with trusted resources at the right price. Product offerings vary greatly from glass lamps and drum shade chandeliers to art, accessories and lines for bed and bath. A sample of lines include Aidan Gray, Barbara Cosgrove Lighting, Blanc D’Ivoire French Furnishings, CBK, Currey & Company, David Lee Designs, Decorative Crafts, Eastern Accents, G & J Styles, Global Views, Juliska, Lee Upholstery, Mariposa, Melange, NDI floral, Patagonia, Shaw Carpet, Tag and many more.
Save the date for Friday, July 20, 2007 from 5–7 p.m. for a special launch celebration including cocktails and conversation and be one of the first to preview this design destination floor. You’ll see firsthand how the showrooms are lining up! Watch your mail for the inspiring Look Book, an idea sourcebook of Market Square products.
For more information or to join the Market Square mailing list, contact Trisha Schultz at 312.527.7816 or tschultz@mmart.com. |
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