The Total Home & Gift Market and Lightovation in Dallas are just around the corner. Here are some products and show highlights to get you ready for market.
Total Home & Gift - June 21-27
Capel Rugs: A flat woven in India of 100 percent polyester, the Cosmic Collection consists of five designs: Abstract in grey/purple and natural; Patchwork in silver/black and blue/gray; Star in onyx and sapphire; Kirman in red, navy and beige; and Cobblestone in charcoal and mocha. WTC 11013. www.capelrugs.com
Surya: The Scotia pouf is woven with a knife edge in a neutral palette of grays, denim and cream. Measures 18 inches square. WTC 560. www.surya.com
IMAX: The Laken cabinet features a lime-washed mango wood cabinet top and brass-finished metal stand. Hand-carved detailing and a whitewashed interior with a fixed shelf complete the look. Stands 49 inches high. WTC 6250.
www.imaxcorp.com
Currey & Co.: A large-scale hanging lantern, Purebred chandelier combines coastal and rustic looks. The natural abaca skin frames the four lights. WTC 10000. www.curreycodealers.com
Phillips Collection: Quartz Geode, sourced from Morocco, is straight from cave to living room. Measures 14 inches by 14 inches by 11 inches. IHDC 1D106. www.phillipscollection.com
Global Views: Fresh, springy shades of shimmering Solar and Aquamarine contrast beautifully on the Quad pillow, and the silky texture of the fabric says “luxe.” WTC 608. www.globalviews.com
Moe's Home Collection: The Monument bookshelf is crafted from solid walnut that would’ve otherwise been discarded. This large display unit has multiple compartments in various shapes and sizes that allow for an impressive visual display. Measures 80 inches wide. WTC 582. www.moeshomecollection.com
Ambella: This Deco-inspired Chalice tub chair features square arms with a boxed loose seat cushion and knife-edge back pillow. The frame is accented with exposed beech wood outlining the base, bottom and outsides of arms. WTC 11080, IHDC 1D114. www.ambellahome.com
Interior Home + Design Center Phase One Grand Opening:
The 220,000-square-foot marketplace serving interior designers and retailers will open its first phase on June 21. The Interior Home + Design Center is the centerpiece of a long-range strategic initiative to provide enhanced value to home decor companies by serving market-time attendees, as well as the growing number of customers conducting business at Dallas Market Center each week.
June 21
An opening reception will take place at 5:30 p.m. Invited guests will enjoy music, light bites, a dessert bar, signature cocktails and champagne. Individual showrooms inside the Interior Home + Design Center will also hold special events, creating a progressive party throughout the marketplace. Sponsored by Elle Decor.
A pop-up interactive exhibit of innovative products and home technology courtesy of Cur8 will open on Wednesday, June 21 as well, and will be available for review throughout market. The exhibit in 1F446 will showcase tomorrow’s design — smart, healthy, socially responsible products brought together by Cur8 for retailers and interior designers. The cur8.com marketplace will debut online this summer as a comprehensive destination for “what’s next” in design.
June 22
A day of education geared toward retailers and interior designers seeking insights and inspiration.
Among the events:
10:00 a.m. Podcast recording session and live video social media broadcast from award-winning designer, author and podcast host of Million Dollar Decorating, James Swan, who will interview special guest Greg O’Neal, Chief Collaboration Officer for Cur8.
2:00 p.m. Swan will moderate a special panel of celebrity interior design experts. “Three Divas of Design” will include Michelle Nussbaumer, Nancy Price and Robin Baron.
Lightovation - June 21-24
Lite Source: Faviola four-light pendant features an eye-catching pleated aluminum metal shade: The individually twisted aluminum strings are woven into an ellipsoid with intricate details. TM 4925. www.lite-source.com
Fanimation: The popular mix-and-match 60-inch Spitfire fan will now have motors and light kits available in Galvanized (shown here) and Black finishes as well as a Black blade set. The fan’s three speeds are controlled by a hand-held remote as well as Fanimation’s fanSync smart device control. TM 4943. www.fanimation.com
Eurofase: Santana 18-light LED chandelier is dimmable with a 3000K color temperature and throws 900 lumens. Finished in black. TM 4002. www.eurofase.com
Golden Lighting: Asha is offered in an array of silhouettes. The collection features a satiny Pewter finish to complement the contoured hand-blown glass, which is fully enclosed and dipped in faceted crushed crystal gems. TM 4909. www.goldenlighting.com
Craftmade: The Satin Brass, orb-shaped Piltz Collection showcases bulbs housed within transparent glass spheres. Pendants, a semi-flush mount and bath vanity (shown here) are available. TM 4902. www.craftmade.com
Kichler: Aberdeen features piastra glass while incorporating the natural look of wood through distressed antique gray and rust finishes. Complete with Olde Bronze™ arms, a pendant, linear and round chandelier are available. TM 4103.
www.kichler.com
Justice Design Group: Embark outdoor wall sconce in Fusion opal glass has been a hit product this year. TM 3920. www.jdg.com
Kuzco: The Organika family can be formed into various shapes and endless patterns — create one as the pieces connect to each other. Available in custom colors. TM 3321, 3327. www.kuzcolighting.com
Regency Ceiling Fans: The Module indoor/outdoor fan has a DC motor, four 58-inch beveled blades and an LED light. Wet-located rated. TM 3915. www.regencyfan.com
WAC Lighting: The handcrafted Vornado LED chandelier is a dynamic statement piece and free-flowing Mobius strip of light. Constructed of solid aluminum, the chandelier features a frosted extruded diffuser with even illumination. TM 3101. www.waclighting.com
Artcraft: The Tribeca Collection 12-light chandelier adds character with Edison bulbs. Additional rods are included for easy height adjustment, and there’s a built-in hangstraight for sloped ceilings. Also available in Matte Black and Satin Brass finishes. TM 3501. www.artcraftlighting.com
Maxim: Bring the outdoors inside with the new line of Alumilux architectural- and spec-grade products. Minimalist in design and machined out of blocks of solid aluminum, these interior/exterior sconces, streamlined pendants and functional bollards use high-powered LEDs to create dramatic light effects and most are approved for wet location. TM 3901. www.maximlighting.com
Lightovation Speaker Series: Connected/Smart Home
Thursday, June 22, Light + Technology space, TM 4804
This day of seminar programming is focused on new technologies and opportunities for lighting showrooms involving connected lighting and the smart home. Presented in partnership by Lightovation and the American Lighting Assn. with no registration required.
10-11 a.m. Your Customer Is Ready for the Smart Home
Lori Arnold, President/owner of Apex Realtors and Coldwell Banker sales associate
Coldwell Banker and CNET’s groundbreaking consumer survey on smart home adoption and interest paints an encouraging picture of opportunity as lighting options in this space continue to grow. Find out who is buying smart home products, how they are controlling them and the most valued benefits of these technologies.
2-3 p.m. Lighting’s Role in IoT
Beatrice Witzgall, CEO and founder of LumiFi
The Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming commonplace in the home, connecting a variety of everyday devices, including lighting. Mobile devices further shape and transform the way consumers interact with and experience lighting by enabling an unprecedented level of convenience, control and personalization. In this session, one of IoT’s biggest innovators in the lighting industry will share insights on the benefits and cost efficiencies of smart and connected lighting in the home, as well as security considerations and other pitfalls in this new lighting landscape.
4-5 p.m. Panel Discussion: Collaboration and the Connected Home
This moderated panel discussion will provide guidelines for effective collaboration between lighting professionals, interior designers, and residential technologists, focusing on “how-to’s” for incorporating emerging lighting trends into smart home solutions for customers.
5-6 p.m. Collaboration Mixer
Following a panel discussion encouraging related industries to work together to optimize solutions for consumers in the smart home space, this social event will provide a networking opportunity to facilitate those connections. Enjoy drinks and light hors d’oeuvres as you meet other professionals with interest in emerging technologies.
Market Choice Awards:
The fourth annual Market Choice Awards will recognize products in six categories including: Bath; Chandeliers/Pendants; Outdoor; Ceiling Fans; Portable Lamps; and Technology. This year’s winners will be announced on Thursday, June 22, at Lightovation. New this year, anyone can vote and select their top picks online and via the Lightovation app just ahead of the June 21-24 market.
Showroom of the Year: June 21, 6 p.m.
Join us in the Loft 4 space on the Trade Mart’s 4th floor to celebrate the six winners of the eighth annual Showroom of the Year Awards. All market attendees and exhibitors are welcome.
