Introducing the 2010 DreamHome Designers!

It seems like just yesterday we were reflecting back on how wonderful DreamHome 2009 was and now it’s time again to Open the Doors to Cool Elegance- the 2010 DreamHome, themed for its nod to cool sophistication.

The lineup this year is red hot, with creative and stylish rooms and amazing products this home is not one you will want to miss!

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Summer Thornton of SUMMER THORNTON DESIGN created the Foyer with the design focused on the concept of “exaggerated reality”. 

Running with the “Green” movement, Tony Stavish of A.W. STAVISH, emphasizes ethical products that highlight the use of recycled, renewable, & locally sourced materials, as well as non-toxic, low energy, and low waste manufacturing processes.

From GREGGA JORDAN SMIESZNY Inc., Alex Jordan & Dan Smieszny designed the Living Room with the Art Collector in mind, showing off a wide range of media from photography to water colors to works on canvas. 

The Bedroom, by Jeannie Balsam of JEANNIE BALSAM, LLC focuses on creating a personal retreat that balances masculine and feminine tones, organic and luxurious elements and a soothing color palette with bursts of color.

 The Bathroom, by THE KOHLER STORE’s William Collins, was designed around seclusion of mind and body with the opposing arched walls creating a wonderful sense of calm.

Inspired by the 1930′s and 40′s, Lisa Simeone & Gina Deary of SIMEONE DEARY DESIGN GROUP  brought life to the dining room through modern interpretations of the fashion and style of that time.

The goal of the Kitchen by NEFF OF CHICAGO was to create a warm, inviting space for elegant gourmet cooking, very comfortable dining and enviable entertaining

Designed by Monica Pedersen & Becky McCallum, the Sitting Room was created as an informal, fashionable and comfortable spot to sit down and relax.

Michael Schmechtig, Toni Callahan of SCHMECHTIG LANDSCAPES & Christopher Michiels designed this space by taking architecture into the environment and bringing the outdoors in.   One can picture themselves entertaining family and friends or enjoying a private retreat experience.

The Welcome Lobby by Janet Blutter Shiff & Lynn Boutross of BLUTTER/SHIFF DESIGN ASSOCIATES  was updated with a fresh new look for 2010, making you stop as you enter and stop as you leave.

DreamHome will be Open April 16-December 10, 2010. 

Monday-Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-3

For more information visit: merchandisemartdesigncenter.com/dreamhome

Lalique Haviland and Daum Showroom Opening Event

A bit before this blog started Lalique Haviland and Daum opened their brand new showroom on the 18th floor of the Design Center. 

On February 25th the kick-off event included an afternoon Tea, followed by a cocktail party which ended up hosting over 300 guests! Designers and their clients, as well as many Design Center showroom staff came out to make the event an amazing showroom opening and a great way to start 2010.

There was a great buzz, around the showroom along with fantastic food and drinks and a coveted goody bag at the door!                                                  

We are looking forward to many more events like this throughout the year!

Signing off- will post again soon!