From international design fairs to New York staples, read on for BOH’s list of industry gatherings and shows happening next month.
Pasadena Showcase House of Design
Pasadena, California | Through May 18
The 60th-anniversary home and garden showcase is housed in a 15,000-square-foot Monterey colonial mansion set on five acres. Featuring spaces designed by 30 local and national designers—among them Denise Bosley, Meredith Green and Gex Designs—the event raises money for the Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts’ music and grant programs. For more information, click here.
St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild Decorators’ Show House & Gardens
Indianapolis | April 22–May 11
The Decorators’ Show House & Gardens returns, this time set in a 7,000-square-foot home in Indianapolis’s Meridian-Kessler neighborhood. More than 20 designers and landscape architects will transform the historic space, and all proceeds benefit the John & Kathy Ackerman Mental Health Professional Development Center at the Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center. For more information, click here.
Kansas City Symphony Designers’ Showhouse
Kansas City, Missouri | April 26–May 18
The setting for the showhouse’s 55th iteration is a home built around 1906 in Kansas City’s Roanoke Historic District. It features rooms designed by 24 local firms, including Will Brown Interiors and Susan Heitmann Design. One of the longest-running showhouses in the country, the event benefits the Kansas City Symphony. For more information, click here.
The 2025 Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens
Lake Forest, Illinois | April 26–May 25
The 20th-anniversary Lake Forest Showhouse takes place in Pembroke Lodge, an 1895 home designed by architect Henry Ives Cobb, who is known for his work on the Union Club of Chicago, the Chicago Athletic Association Building and more. A roster of 45 interior and landscape designers—including Randy Heller, Anthony Michael and Katy Evans—will transform the house. This year’s honorary chair is celebrated designer Mary McDonald, who will sit in conversation with Frederic editor in chief and Schumacher chief creative officer Dara Caponigro. Proceeds from the event will go to the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago. For more information, click here.
On May 14, savvy strategist Ericka Saurit helps designers understand where Instagram fits into a holistic marketing program—and how to employ the platform to express what makes your business unique and use content to connect emotionally with your ideal clients. Click here to learn more and remember, workshops are free for BOH Insiders.
Coverings
Orlando | April 29–May 2
Coverings is one of the largest ceramic tile and natural stone fairs in the country, featuring over 1,000 exhibitors, including Breton, Ceramics of Brazil and Deccan Stones. Along with brands from 40 countries, the event will host educational and keynote presentations like the “ABCs of Sustainability” by Bill Griese, deputy executive director of the Tile Council of North America. For more information, click here.
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Gala
New York | May 1
The annual spring gala to support the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, a community-based organization serving the east side of Manhattan, returns to Cipriani 42nd Street. This black-tie evening showcases tablescapes by dozens of interior designers, including Andrea Stark, Ahmad AbouZanat and Christina Kim—each following this year’s theme, “La Dolce Vita.” For more information, click here.
The Ticking Tent
New Preston, Connecticut | May 3
This curated shopping event by creative consultant Benjamin Reynaert and communications specialist Christina Juarez welcomes more than 50 vendors from across the country, including Casa Branca, Eleish Van Breems, Philip Gorrivan Design and Dumais Made. Hosted at Spring Hill Vineyards, the gathering features a bouquet bar by Benjamin Moore and Robert Rufino (all proceeds benefit LA Can Do, the organization providing furniture for those displaced by the recent wildfires); a Via Carota craft cocktails bar; and a Vaughan lighting installation and giveaway. Tickets are limited. For more information, click here.
Midwest Design Retreat
Minneapolis | May 5–7
This three-day retreat for interior designers will offer strategies in marketing, profitability, scaling, vendor relationships and more. Taking place at the Hewing Hotel in Minneapolis, the event invites guests to take part in seminars on social media and publishing strategies and how to attract ideal clients. Speakers include Melissa Oholendt of Oho Interiors, Kate O’Hara of O’Hara Interiors, Katie Kath of Jkath Design Build + Reinvent, interior design business and life coach Desi Creswell, and the retreat’s founder, Jennifer Davis of Davis Interiors. For more information, click here.
DesignLA Legends
Los Angeles | May 5–8
The revitalized edition of the event formerly known as LCDQ Legends is now citywide, expanding outside of the La Cienega Design Quarter for its 15-year anniversary. This year follows the theme of “Wanderlust” and features a flurry of showrooms like Lawson-Fenning, Holly Hunt and Nickey Kehoe. On the packed schedule of panels and talks is a conversation between Business of Home editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen and designer Peter Dunham about his new book and how he infuses personality into his interiors. For more information, click here.
HD Expo + Conference
Las Vegas | May 6–8
This annual conference is the premier destination for hospitality design, giving designers of hotels, restaurants and resorts a chance to meet representatives and view product selections from more than 600 suppliers and 25 product categories. Programming also includes a series of presentations, including one on trendspotting and another on strategies for growing your business on Pinterest. For more information, click here.
The Decorative Fair
London | May 6–11
This triannual fair unites over 130 dealers in antiques, fine and decorative art, and 20th century design in one place. Returning this spring is The House Directory Live, a stage on the mezzanine that will feature daily demos and workshops with decorating suppliers and artisans. For more information, click here.
TEFAF New York
New York | May 9–13
The 11th edition of the celebrated Dutch art fair’s New York outpost takes over the Park Avenue Armory, showcasing dozens of art and furniture dealers and galleries from around the world—including the likes of Charles Ede, Galerie Chenel and Gagosian—and featuring panels for industry professionals and art connoisseurs alike, including one on the impact of art deco on interior design today, and another on the future of classicism. For more information, click here.
London Craft Week
London | May 12-18
This British festival brings together more than 1,000 established and up-and-coming artists, designers and galleries from across the globe, including British ceramist Ali Hewson, South Korean textile maker Dahye Jeong and British furniture maker Holly Rollins. There is also a selection of programming, such as an embroidery workshop and a demonstration inside the workshop of British lighting designer Jess Wheeler. For more information, click here.
D&D Spring Market
New York | May 15
The Decoration & Design Building’s Spring Market showcases the latest collections from the luxury brands that call the center home. The one-day event includes product introductions, keynote discussions and networking receptions, including a talk by Business of Home editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen at the John Rosselli showroom. For more information, click here.
NYCxDesign Festival
New York | May 15–21
The annual weeklong festival—which includes hundreds of exhibits, trade shows, and architecture, interior, urban and landscape design tours across New York City—is ready to welcome hundreds of thousands of attendees. This year’s events include an exhibit on designing classroom spaces for children and an open showroom displaying the Brownstone Boys’ new rug collection with NuStory. For more information, click here.
Shelter
New York | May 17–19
Afternoon Light is launching its inaugural three-day market, Shelter, during New York’s design week. The event will feature more than 100 furniture, art and decor brands—including Blu Dot, Carl Hansen & Son, and Ernesta—as well as exhibitions, product launches and programming. For more information, click here.
ICFF & Wanted
New York | May 18–20
The International Contemporary Furniture Fair returns to the Javits Center for its 36th anniversary, with over 450 global exhibitors showcasing contemporary furniture, accessories, lighting, textiles and more. Talks this year include one on how sensory design shapes inclusive spaces and another on slow design and the benefit of bespoke. Wanted (formerly WantedDesign Manhattan) also offers a slew of programs, including a space called Launch Pad that showcases emerging furniture, accessories and lighting designers, and Look Book, an in-person portfolio for industry members. For more information, click here.
Design Social Darien
Darien, Connecticut | May 20
Design Social is popping up in Darien this month, connecting interior designers with the artisans and entrepreneurs behind boutique brands from around the country. Representatives from dozens of bespoke textile, wallcovering, lighting and furniture companies will be on hand to mingle with guests at The Meadowlands at the Darien Community Association, and visitors are invited to attend a series of talks, including a conversation moderated by Business of Home editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen. For more information, click here.
Clerkenwell Design Week
London | May 20–22
The 14th edition of Clerkenwell Design Week boasts more than 600 showroom events, nearly a dozen curated exhibits, numerous installations, and a plethora of talks and programs that showcase the leading interior brands across the globe. Panels this year include a conversation with designer Tom Dixon and design writer Becky Sunshine, and another with designer and artist Sabine Marcelis and design editor Alice Morby. For more information, click here.
Field + Supply Spring Mrkt
Kingston, New York | May 30–June 1
Founded by interior designer Brad Ford, Field + Supply’s fifth-annual market connects the design community with expert artisans for a shopping experience that showcases 275 vendors and a wide variety of collections across apparel, home goods, furnishings, textiles, ceramics, lighting and art. The event also features live music, demos, book signings and happy hours. For more information, click here.
