1st Annual Chicago Interior Design Hall of Fame Awards Gala | February 2, 2012

The Merchandise Mart Design Center and Luxe Interiors + Design magazine have teamed up to bring you the city’s BIGGEST awards distinction – the Chicago Interior Design Hall of Fame – to acknowledge interior design talent in the Chicago-area who have made a vital impact on the design community. Join us February 2, 2012 from 6-8PM at the Merchandise Mart for the BIG CELEBRATION, honoring the nominees and the Chicago Interior Design Hall of Fame winner. You can purchase your tickets at chicagointeriordesignhalloffame.com.

Opening Reception at Museum Works Galleries | February 9, 2012

Artist - Alicia LaChance

Please join Museum Works Galleries for an Opening Reception presenting Artist, Alicia LaChance.

Thursday, February 9 | Suite 1850 | 5:30PM – 8PM

Museum Works Galleries is pleased to present ‘Horatu Spring: Alicia LaChance.’  Inspired by Japanese print-makers, Alicia LaChance’s paintings create a story of continuity between the past and present by collaging bits of graphic patterns and natural references.  This lexicon is meant to bridge the tangibility of nature with a positivety regarding modernity.

The mood and content of LaChance’s work is closely associated with the creation process. The works begin on fresco where pigment is stained into wet plaster, creating either an image or a texture evocative of a worn surface. Once dry, multiple rounds of scraping and layering paint takes place. The process is used to reveal small vignettes of development within the painting and finally illuminated by transparent glazes of oil color.

Please RSVP to attend at rsvp@mwgalleries.com.

 

ASID Summit | February 23, 2012

 

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TRADE ONLY EVENT

 

8th Floor

February 23, 2012 | 8AM – 4PM

What is Design Summit? A day of inspirational speakers, career building, networking, educational sessions to enhance professional skills and interaction with design industry resource professionals.  This event brings together ASID CEU educational sessions, Student Career Day, and the EXPO Tradeshow of designer resources. Over 200 designers and students attend this much-anticipated event.  Design Summit is open to the trade and all designers, students and design vendors. 

Visit www.asidillinois.com for more information.

Need Professional Interior Design Help?

Feeling overwhelmed by all the details of pulling your room or house together? Let a professional interior designer help find the right solution to bring your distinctive style home. To receive a complimentary one-hour consultation from our Designer-On-Call, simply make an appointment online or stop by the Design Center concierge located across Starbucks on the 1st Floor of The Mart. Or select a top interior designer from our online database of Designer Portfolios. Discover more at merchandisemartdesigncenter.com.

Introducing the 2012 DreamHome Designers…

FOYER | Jillian O’Neill Interior Design

OFFICE | Robyn Shapiro Design

GAME ROOM | Kenneth Walter, ASID, Gray & Walter, LTD.

BEDROOM | Michael Stornello & Tom Konopiots, Vincere, LTD.

DRESSING ROOM | Fernando Soler, Smartrooms

LIVING ROOM | Richard Abrahamson, RJA Design

DINING ROOM | Brian Snow, Semel Snow Interior Design, Inc.

KITCHEN | Brandy Cohen, Plain & Fancy by Dandamudi’s Inc.

OUTDOOR DINING | Thomas Bucherie Designs

Need Professional Interior Design Help?

Feeling overwhelmed by all the details of pulling your room or house together? Let a professional interior designer help find the right solution to bring your distinctive style home. To receive a complimentary one-hour consultation from our Designer-On-Call, simply make an appointment online or stop by the DreamHome concierge in the North Lobby of the Mart, 1st Floor. Or select a top interior designer from our online database of Designer Portfolios. Discover more at merchandisemartdesigncenter.com.

Come Visit the 2011 DreamHome | NOW – December 9

NINE OF CHICAGO’S TOP INTERIOR DESIGNERS DREAM BIG.

First Floor, The Merchandise Mart
M-F, 10am – 4pm
Sat, 10am – 3pm

We gave Chicago’s top interior designers permission to dream big. The result? Nine elegant and sophisticated rooms to inspire your own home design. Dream traditional. Dream contemporary. Visit the DesignCenter’s DreamHome presented by Chubb Personal Insurance. Then explore your limitless options to purchase these products and more from DesignCentershowrooms using our complimentary Designer-On-Call.

2011 Chicago Interior Design Hall of Fame

The Merchandise Mart Design Center and Luxe Interiors + Design magazine have teamed up to bring you the city’s BIGGEST awards distinction – the Chicago Interior Design Hall of Fame - to acknowledge interior design talent in the Chicago-area who have made a vital impact on the design community.  Ten nominees have been selected and one winner will be chosen by YOU!  Vote NOW through December 15, 2011 at martdesigncenter.com/halloffame. 

Join us February 2, 2012 at the Merchandise Mart for the BIG CELEBRATION, honoring the nominees and the Chicago Interior Design Hall of Fame winner.

2011 Design Chicago Recap

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The 3 day interior design educational conference had amazing keynote speakers and fascinating CEU seminars. Here are some pictures highlighting the event!

Sample Sale – Save the Date

TRADE PREVIEW : November 17, 9am-5pm

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: November 18, 9am-5pm & November 19, 10am-3pm

Find beautiful pieces from top names in furniture , area rugs, fabrics, accessories, lighting and more – at savings up to 75%. The Design Center’s Sample Sale. The only thing you’ll regret is not stopping by.

Floors 6, 15, 16, 17 & 18 | 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago

Visit martdesigncenter.com/samplesale for details.