Dallas Market Center Announces Design Days
Schedule for April 8-9

—Includes Dine + Design lunch with Benjamin Moore, discussions with industry experts, and design events across the marketplace—

DALLAS – March 11, 2025 – Dallas Market Center, the largest open daily design marketplace in the country, announces the schedule of events taking place during Dallas Design Days, April 8-9, 2025. Dallas Design Days will feature a premier lineup of renowned designers for elevated panel discussions, guided tours, and exclusive events across the Interior Home & Design Center, World Trade Center, and Trade Mart.

The centerpiece event is Dine + Design, presented by Benjamin Moore and sponsored by Modern Luxury on Tuesday, April 8. The luncheon theme is Understanding Undertones: The Nuances of Color presented by Benjamin Moore's Hannah Yeo, Sr. Manager of Color Marketing & Development. The term undertone has gained popularity in design giving a new way to decipher and evaluate color. This presentation explores the beauty of undertones and focuses on ways to lean into their ability to enhance a space. By understanding the interdependence between a paint color and its surroundings, you learn to appreciate the dynamism of color. The presentation will start by looking at color as more than just red, green, violet, or gray but from a more thoughtful approach. This idea is encapsulated by the Color Trends 2025 palette, celebrating the nuances and intricacies of color that elevate any design.

An RSVP for Dine + Design is required and is available via the Dallas Market Center website.

Other events for Design Days will focus on celebration of industry excellence with the official celebration of D Home magazine’s Spring 2025 issue featuring the best designers will take place on April 9 at 5 pm in MC Studio. The issue honors the exceptional talents showcased in the Spring edition of D Home magazine.

Additional Events and Education

During Design Days, showrooms will host special events, hospitalities, and seminars including: Coco & Dash, MC Studio, Unique Loom, Feizy, Textile Salon, Visual Comfort & Co., Palecek, and Designer’s Patio.

Tuesday, April 8

· 10 am - Beyond the Blueprint: Leveraging PR and Partnerships to Grow Your Design Business

Sponsored by Modern Luxury Interiors and Dallas Market Center | WTC 1 – Atrium
Listen in on this panel of industry experts to discuss the power of PR and the role third-party collaborators play in helping designers scale their businesses.

Moderated by: Modern Luxury Interiors Editor, Jane Humphrey

Panelists:

§ Mimi Faucett Trahan - Mimi PR

§ Kara Adam - Kara Adam Interiors

§ Laura Bindloss - Nylon Consulting

§ Bradley Odom - Dixon & Rye

· 11 am - A Champagne Trend Vignette Viewing | WTC 1 – Atrium
Before going to the Dine + Design Luncheon, sip champagne, mix, and mingle among inspiring vignettes from Dallas Market Center Exhibitors.

· 12 pm - Dine + Design CEU Understanding Undertones: The Nuances of Color Sponsored by Benjamin Moore | Modern Luxury Interiors | Dallas Market Center | WTC 11 – Atrium
Join us for lunch and Understanding Undertones: The Nuances of Color presented by Benjamin Moore's Hannah Yeo, Sr. Manager of Color Marketing & Development. CEU CREDIT AVAILABLE

*RSVP REQUIRED https://www.dallasmarketcenter.com/markets/markets.aspx?m=1742

· 1 pm - Styled & Scouted: A Showroom Experience in Color and Charm Presented by The Scout Guide & Dallas Market Center | WTC 11 – Meet on Atrium
Embark on an inspiring tour of showrooms at the Dallas Market Center with Ashlyn Lawson, her fellow Texas Editors of The Scout Guide (https://thescoutguide.com/), and Ginger Hartford of the Dallas Market Center. This tour will showcase how vibrant home accents can breathe new life into any interior.

· 2:30 pm - Custom Sourcing for Designers: Textiles, Wallpaper, and Window Treatments | WTC 1 Atrium
Join industry experts and vendors at the Dallas Market Center to discover the latest trends, tools, and strategies that empower interior designers to source bespoke textiles, window coverings, and wallpaper.

Moderator: Kelly Von Pond, VP Sales SW Region, Kravet

Panelists:

§ Jan Showers

§ Trish Sheats

§ Javier Burkle

§ Kim Scodro

Take a guided journey with Amy Switzer of Amy Switzer Design and Ginger Hartford of Dallas Market Center through showrooms, specially curated to help interior designers uncover a world of custom possibilities.

· 4:30 pm - The Great Market Race Hosted by Interior Design Society and Dallas Market Center | IHDC 2F215 - Textile Salon Starting Line

Designers and industry partners form groups and must solve challenges that lead them to participating showrooms throughout the World Trade Center, Trade Mart, and Interior Home & Design Center. The race is open to all registered designers and students and costs $30 to participate. *Registration Required

Wednesday, April 9

· 9 am - The Designer Turning Creativity into Currency: Mastering Your CEO Mindset, Processes, and Pricing for a Profitable Interior Design Business - Presented by Unique Loom | IHDC 1D112
Hear from Michelle Lynne, owner and CEO of Designed For the Creative Mind. Michelle will discuss mindset, processes, and tactics for growing your design business

· 10 am – Inspired by Nature Presented by Palecek | IHDC 1D201
Join Palecek for an engaging Continuing Education Unit (CEU) session and discover how organic textures, sustainable sourcing, and innovative craftsmanship are shaping the future of interior spaces.

· 11 am - Celebrated Designers Reveal Insights on the Creativity and Challenges of The Kips Bay Showhouse - Presented by Feizy | WTC 1 - Atrium

In this panel discussion, designers share their experiences, challenges, and lessons learned from participating in the showhouse.

Join Feizy in their showroom before the panel from 10am to 11am to meet the panelists and enjoy a mimosa or bloody mary.

Panelists:

§ Eddie Maestri

§ Ginger Curtis

§ Traci Connell

· 12 pm - Marie Flanigan Book Signing Presented by Visual Comfort & Co. | IHDC 1D111
Meet Visual Comfort & Co. design partner, Marie Flanigan and receive a signed copy of her new book, The Perfect Room. Limited to the first 50 Customers.

· 1 pm - The Art of Luxury: Bespoke Textiles & Wall Coverings in Interior Design Presented by MC Studio | IHDC 2F140
This expert panel explores the fusion of fine art and interior design through bespoke textiles, wallpaper, and wall coverings. Featuring Jason Jones and Amy Switzer, the discussion will highlight how luxury materials, custom patterns, and Maison & Objet trends are shaping high-end residential, hospitality, and commercial spaces.

· 2 pm – The Art of Luxury: Creating Livable Homes with Fine Textiles Presented by Coco & Dash | IHDC 1D106

Join Teddie and Courtney Garrigan, founders of Coco & Dash, in a conversation with industry experts, Alexandra O’Hare, Chief Marketing Officer, from Thibaut and Tori Ross, Marketing and Sales Director for Central U.S., from Schumacher, as they discuss the transformative power of textiles—from selecting perfect patterns to layering sophisticated textures. Learn how investing in the right materials creates inviting spaces that stand the test of time while elevating everyday living.

Immediately following the panel, attendees are invited to explore new and iconic collections represented by Stephanie Bone for Thibaut and Brooke Lacey for Schumacher.

· 3 pm - Luxurious Shade to the Trade Presented by Designer's Patio and Tuuci | WTC 9009
Join Designer's Patio for this “Tucci Talk” and learn all you need to know about styling patios with elevated, custom, and fabulous refined shades. The talk will be hosted by Tucci’s HC Haynes of Houston, Texas and Alfonso Medina of Los Angeles, California. Enjoy "umbrella" drinks, tasty desserts, and exciting giveaways!

· 4 pm - Designing Dallas: Insights from D Home's Best Designers Sponsored by Dallas Market Center & D Home | WTC 1- Atrium
Join D Home's Executive Editor, Jessica Otte, as she leads a dynamic discussion with some of Dallas' most acclaimed interior designers featured in the 2025 Best Designers list. This panel will delve into the latest trends shaping Dallas interiors, share expert tips on creating timeless spaces, and offer a behind-the-scenes look at the design philosophies that have earned them top honors. Gain valuable insights into the elements that define exceptional design in Dallas.

Moderated by: D Home Editor, Jessica Otte

Panelists:

§ Philip Vanderford

§ Denise McGaha

§ Bryan Yates

· 5 pm - D Home – Spring 2025 Best Designer Issue Launch Party | IHDC 2F140 - MC Studio

Let’s toast! Join D Home, MC Studio, and Dallas Market Center celebrating the crème de la crème of the Dallas design community for our highly anticipated Best Designers 2025 cocktail soiree to honor the exceptional talents showcased in the Spring edition of D Home magazine.

A full schedule of events can be found on dallasmarketcenter.com.

Thank You to Our Sponsors
Stage Sponsor Wall Snobs Platinum Sponsors: Rose Casual and Lantern & Scroll Diamond Sponsors: Artvia Design, Ashore, Coco & Dash, Crestview Collection, Currey & co., Dallas Rugs, Danny's Porcelain, Designer’s Patio, English Village Lane, Ethan & Associates, Game Rooms by Design, Game Room Furniture Partners, H&M Designs, Harmonized Home – Canarm, Kalalou, Market Lighting Services, MC Studio, Pasha Furniture, Porch View Home, Unique Loom, Uttermost, and Visual Comfort.

New and Expanded Design Showrooms that debuted in January

Design showrooms that recently debuted include: In the Interior Home & Design Center building, the Textile Salon (IHDC 2F215) debuted as a first for Dallas Market Center, offering a shared space for fine fabrics and trim, window and floor coverings, wallpaper, and decorative hardware. Inaugural tenants included Kravet (IHDC 2F215-FG10), H&M Designs Presenting Graber Window Treatments (IHDC 2F215-FG6), and Dallas Rugs (IHDC 2F215-FG5), with additional exhibitors to follow. The space also features a design workspace and seminar/meeting area and hosted events during the Total Home & Gift Market.

Also debuting in the IHDC was Coco & Dash To The Trade, a multi-line showroom offering art, mirrors, pillows, lampshades, lighting, textiles, beds, bedding, lifestyle items, antiques, and interior design services. Located in IHDC 1D106, the showroom showcased Coco & Dash Heritage, Fete Home, Fleur Home, Jill Seale Design Studio, Matouk, Ornis Gallery, Pooky Lighting, Reprotique, R. Lusk Studios, Savoy House, and Trey Hoffmann Art. Showroom partners also included Thibaut, F. Schumacher & Co., Fermoie, Cowtan & Tout, and Custom Workroom Services.

The Gallery (IHDC ID202), a shared space of design resources on the first floor, welcomed natural stone designs from Marble Crafter (IHDC GL22), innovative doors from Trendy Doors (IHDC GL112), and contemporary designs in frameless, changeable, or floating acrylic picture frames from Wexel Art (IHDC GL24).

Inside the Surya showroom (IHDC 1D321), Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams debuted. Known for its sustainably crafted, American-made upholstery and limitless customization, the iconic furnishings collection returned—stronger than ever and available exclusively to the trade.

Other arrivals in the IHDC included ArtVia Design (IHDC 2F433), a new location for Crestview Collection (IHDC 2F101), previously housed in the World Trade Center, and an expansion from Porch View Home (IHDC).

The market center hosts four major Total Home & Gift Markets annually, attracting buyers from around the world. In January and June, the venue presents Lightovation, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, which includes an exclusive Interior Designer Preview Day to get a first look at the newest products from lighting exhibitors. Dallas Design Week, held in the fall, welcomes over 1,000 interior designers for multiple days of programming. Additionally, the annual ArchLIGHT Summit continues to grow as a premier lighting trade event and educational resource for the architectural, specification, and design communities.

For upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center mobile app. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the DMC Daily Dose.

About Dallas Market Center

Dallas Market Center is a global business-to-business trade center and the leading wholesale marketplace in North America connecting retailers and interior designers with top manufacturers in gifts, home décor, gourmet and housewares, holiday/floral, gifts, lighting, and apparel and accessories. Inside its dynamic, five million square foot campus, nearly 200,000 customers from all 50 states and 85 countries seek industry trends, business education and new products from exhibitors throughout the year via dominant trade events for gift, home décor, holiday and floral; the nation’s most comprehensive apparel and accessories markets featuring the latest styles from East Coast and West Coast designers; the largest residential lighting trade event in North America; and the largest and most successful open-daily design center. The marketplace is located in the strongest economic zone in the country. In addition, more than 80% of Dallas Market Center buyers report that they do not shop other market centers. To make plans for upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center App. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the Dallas Market Center blog.

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