Design Calendar: Where to Go and What to See This Spring
Get the info on top design events, showcase homes and garden tours through June 2017
High Point Spring Market
What: Industry trade show
Where: High Point, North Carolina
When: April 22-26
Cost: Free to the trade
The High Point Spring Market is the world’s largest furnishings industry trade show, with more than 2,000 exhibitors representing more than a hundred countries. During the five-day show, many of the industry’s thought leaders and experts come together to present lectures and discussion panels on provocative designs and innovations.
If this year’s new products are any indicator, glam is trending big-time. This Regency-inspired chandelier from Bethel International will be making its debut at the show.
Southeastern Designer Showhouse & Gardens
What: Inaugural show house and gardens featuring leading design industry talents in the region
Where: Atlanta
When: April 20 through May 14
Cost: $18
Pasadena Showcase House of Design
What: Founded in 1948, this is one of the oldest, largest and most successful house and garden tours in the nation.
Where: Pasadena, California
When: April 23 through May 21
Cost: $45
What: Industry trade show
Where: High Point, North Carolina
When: April 22-26
Cost: Free to the trade
The High Point Spring Market is the world’s largest furnishings industry trade show, with more than 2,000 exhibitors representing more than a hundred countries. During the five-day show, many of the industry’s thought leaders and experts come together to present lectures and discussion panels on provocative designs and innovations.
If this year’s new products are any indicator, glam is trending big-time. This Regency-inspired chandelier from Bethel International will be making its debut at the show.
Southeastern Designer Showhouse & Gardens
What: Inaugural show house and gardens featuring leading design industry talents in the region
Where: Atlanta
When: April 20 through May 14
Cost: $18
Pasadena Showcase House of Design
What: Founded in 1948, this is one of the oldest, largest and most successful house and garden tours in the nation.
Where: Pasadena, California
When: April 23 through May 21
Cost: $45
Smithsonian Craft Show
What: Craft show
Where: National Building Museum, Washington, D.C.
When: April 27-30
Cost: $17
Whether you’re looking for a unique decor piece or simply appreciate the mastery of craft artists, check out this year’s Smithsonian Craft Show. It’s widely regarded as the country’s most prestigious juried show and sale of fine American crafts.
Among the artists displaying work is Christopher B. Wagner, a sculptor originally from Kentucky who now lives and works on the road while traveling around the country. He utilizes traditional carving skills in creating contemporary sculptures, such as this pastoral work featuring three sheep and a farmer. More info
Decorators’ Show House and Gardens
What: Annual showcase house, taking place this year at writer Kurt Vonnegut’s boyhood home
Where: Indianapolis
When: April 29 through May 14
Cost: $20
What: Craft show
Where: National Building Museum, Washington, D.C.
When: April 27-30
Cost: $17
Whether you’re looking for a unique decor piece or simply appreciate the mastery of craft artists, check out this year’s Smithsonian Craft Show. It’s widely regarded as the country’s most prestigious juried show and sale of fine American crafts.
Among the artists displaying work is Christopher B. Wagner, a sculptor originally from Kentucky who now lives and works on the road while traveling around the country. He utilizes traditional carving skills in creating contemporary sculptures, such as this pastoral work featuring three sheep and a farmer. More info
Decorators’ Show House and Gardens
What: Annual showcase house, taking place this year at writer Kurt Vonnegut’s boyhood home
Where: Indianapolis
When: April 29 through May 14
Cost: $20
May
Kips Bay Decorator Show House
What: Show house held annually since 1973, renowned for sparking global interior design trends
Where: New York City
When: May 2 through June 1
Cost: $40
Celebrating its 45th anniversary, this year’s Kips Bay Decorator Show House will take place at 125 E. 65th St. Built in 1905, the four-story, neo-Georgian-style red brick home was designed by noted artist and architect Charles A. Platt as a private home. More info
SIDIM Design Show
What: Canada’s largest gathering of design professionals, featuring more than 300 exhibitors showcasing the latest in home design
Where: Montreal
When: May 4-6
Cost: 20 Canadian dollars (about $15)
Kips Bay Decorator Show House
What: Show house held annually since 1973, renowned for sparking global interior design trends
Where: New York City
When: May 2 through June 1
Cost: $40
Celebrating its 45th anniversary, this year’s Kips Bay Decorator Show House will take place at 125 E. 65th St. Built in 1905, the four-story, neo-Georgian-style red brick home was designed by noted artist and architect Charles A. Platt as a private home. More info
SIDIM Design Show
What: Canada’s largest gathering of design professionals, featuring more than 300 exhibitors showcasing the latest in home design
Where: Montreal
When: May 4-6
Cost: 20 Canadian dollars (about $15)
Trade Secrets
What: Plant sale and garden tour
Where: Sharon, Connecticut
When: May 13-14
Cost: $75 tour
Nothing says spring like gardens in full bloom, and for the past 17 years, the annual Trade Secrets Garden Tour and sale have brought garden lovers to Connecticut to discover rare garden plants and explore idyllic gardens. This custom sink vanity covered in branches and moss was a hit at last year’s show. More info
Wright Plus 150
What: Tour of four private homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the architect’s birth
Where: Oak Park, Illinois
When: May 20
Cost: $110
ICFF
What: North America’s largest showcase for contemporary design; attracts more than 750 exhibitors from around the world
Where: New York City
When: May 21-24
Cost: $60
What: Plant sale and garden tour
Where: Sharon, Connecticut
When: May 13-14
Cost: $75 tour
Nothing says spring like gardens in full bloom, and for the past 17 years, the annual Trade Secrets Garden Tour and sale have brought garden lovers to Connecticut to discover rare garden plants and explore idyllic gardens. This custom sink vanity covered in branches and moss was a hit at last year’s show. More info
Wright Plus 150
What: Tour of four private homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the architect’s birth
Where: Oak Park, Illinois
When: May 20
Cost: $110
ICFF
What: North America’s largest showcase for contemporary design; attracts more than 750 exhibitors from around the world
Where: New York City
When: May 21-24
Cost: $60
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
What: Flower and garden design show
Where: London
When: May 23-27
Cost: 63 pounds (about $83)
The Royal Horticultural Society show has been held at the Chelsea site in London for more than a century. Showcasing Britain’s best garden design talent, it runs for five days and displays an abundance of innovation in gardens ranging from wild and naturalistic to cutting-edge.
The garden exhibit seen here, from the 2015 show, earned landscape designer Adam Frost a Chelsea gold medal. More info
What: Flower and garden design show
Where: London
When: May 23-27
Cost: 63 pounds (about $83)
The Royal Horticultural Society show has been held at the Chelsea site in London for more than a century. Showcasing Britain’s best garden design talent, it runs for five days and displays an abundance of innovation in gardens ranging from wild and naturalistic to cutting-edge.
The garden exhibit seen here, from the 2015 show, earned landscape designer Adam Frost a Chelsea gold medal. More info
June
Frank Lloyd Wright at 150: Unpacking the Archive
What: Museum exhibition
Where: Museum of Modern Art, New York City
When: June 12 through October 1
Cost: $25
Marking the 150th anniversary of the American architect’s birth on June 8, 1867, the MoMA presents a major exhibition of about 450 works made in the 1890s through the 1950s, including architectural drawings, models, building fragments, films, furniture, tableware, textiles, paintings, photographs and scrapbooks. A number of the works have rarely or never been publicly exhibited.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, seen here, was designed in the early 1930s and is considered one of his most influential residential designs. More info
London Festival of Architecture
What: Europe’s largest annual architecture festival; a monthlong citywide celebration of architectural experimentation
Where: London
When: June 1-30
Cost: Varies
Frank Lloyd Wright at 150: Unpacking the Archive
What: Museum exhibition
Where: Museum of Modern Art, New York City
When: June 12 through October 1
Cost: $25
Marking the 150th anniversary of the American architect’s birth on June 8, 1867, the MoMA presents a major exhibition of about 450 works made in the 1890s through the 1950s, including architectural drawings, models, building fragments, films, furniture, tableware, textiles, paintings, photographs and scrapbooks. A number of the works have rarely or never been publicly exhibited.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, seen here, was designed in the early 1930s and is considered one of his most influential residential designs. More info
London Festival of Architecture
What: Europe’s largest annual architecture festival; a monthlong citywide celebration of architectural experimentation
Where: London
When: June 1-30
Cost: Varies
Interior Lifestyle Tokyo
What: Interiors trade show
Where: Tokyo
When: June 14-16
Cost: 2,000 yen (about $18)
Interior Lifestyle Tokyo is one of Japan’s largest trade shows, and designs and products featured help set the region’s furniture and decor trends. The new line of lamps seen here provides a contemporary take on traditional Japanese paper lanterns.
SF Design Week
What: Tours and events showcasing works by the region’s design talents, including tech inventions and architecture
Where: San Francisco
When: June 14-20
Cost: Free
What: Interiors trade show
Where: Tokyo
When: June 14-16
Cost: 2,000 yen (about $18)
Interior Lifestyle Tokyo is one of Japan’s largest trade shows, and designs and products featured help set the region’s furniture and decor trends. The new line of lamps seen here provides a contemporary take on traditional Japanese paper lanterns.
SF Design Week
What: Tours and events showcasing works by the region’s design talents, including tech inventions and architecture
Where: San Francisco
When: June 14-20
Cost: Free
Art Basel
What: Art exhibition
Where: Basel, Switzerland
When: June 15-18
Cost: 60 Swiss francs (about $59)
Art Basel is considered by many to be the world’s premier exhibition of contemporary art, featuring more than 280 of the world’s leading galleries showing the work of over 4,000 artists. Among the many works on display this year will be this painting by Jordan Casteel, entitled Twins, 2017.
Dwell on Design
What: Modern design show offering exhibits and continuing education classes for design professionals
Where: Los Angeles
When: June 23-25
Cost: Varies
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What: Art exhibition
Where: Basel, Switzerland
When: June 15-18
Cost: 60 Swiss francs (about $59)
Art Basel is considered by many to be the world’s premier exhibition of contemporary art, featuring more than 280 of the world’s leading galleries showing the work of over 4,000 artists. Among the many works on display this year will be this painting by Jordan Casteel, entitled Twins, 2017.
Dwell on Design
What: Modern design show offering exhibits and continuing education classes for design professionals
Where: Los Angeles
When: June 23-25
Cost: Varies
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San Francisco Decorator Showcase
What: Decorators’ show house
Where: San Francisco
When: April 29 through May 20
Cost: $35
At the San Francisco Decorator Showcase, some of the region’s top interior designers work their creative magic in decorating rooms the public can tour. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the event.
This year’s showcase house is a Classical Revival mansion located at 2698 Pacific Ave. in the heart of the Pacific Heights neighborhood. The 11,000-square-foot residence was designed by architects Newsom and Newsom in 1904. The historic residence features grand entertaining rooms with 12-foot ceilings and architecturally stunning period details. More info