Summer may be winding down, but the industry is only speeding up. From international design festivals and specialized conferences to seasonal shopping events here in the U.S., read on for BOH’s list of industry gatherings and shows happening next month.
Paris Design Week and Maison&Objet
Paris | September 5–14
Paris Design Week returns with nearly 500 exhibitors throughout the City of Light, featuring design events and programs—including open houses, tours and workshops. This year’s talks include one on the evolution of the designer’s job and another on craftsmanship in the design world. The festival’s largest event, the trade show Maison&Objet (running Thursday to Monday), celebrates its 30th anniversary with more than 2,000 brands in the home, design and gift categories, as well as trend exhibitions for decor, retail and hospitality. For more information, click here.
The Rug Show
Secaucus, New Jersey | September 7–9
This to-the-trade event at the Meadowlands Exposition Center showcases classic, contemporary, antique and one-of-a-kind rug collections offered by producers and wholesalers from around the world, as well as a designated space for antique rug specialists. For more information, click here.
Brussels Design September
Brussels, Belgium | September 12–30
This growing design festival exhibits works by over 100 Belgian and other European artists and craftspeople across categories like furniture, arts and crafts, jewelry, ceramics, tapestry, and more. Attendees can participate in hands-on workshops, or check out lectures and exhibitions that celebrate emerging talents and ideas at the forefront of contemporary design—this year’s highlights include an exhibit on ecological design and another on paper art with Belgian artist Margaux Baert. For more information, click here.
Cover Connect New York
New York | September 14–16
The fourth edition of this high-end rug trade show takes place in two Chelsea locations: The Altman Building and Metropolitan Pavilion. Hosted by Cover magazine, 44 brands—among them Ashley Stark Home, Jaipur Living, Rug & Kilim, and Zollanvari—will gather to display a curated selection of handmade rugs. For more information, click here.
London Design Festival
London | September 14–22
The annual show returns for its 22nd edition, where hundreds of international brands exhibit furniture, materials and lighting, attracting thousands of attendees from across the world. Featured brands include Anthropologie, Fisher & Paykel, and Miele. Programming encompasses presentations, tours, and conversations between experts on trends and issues facing the industry—for example, a talk on human–AI interactions and one on bringing nature indoors. For more information, click here.
Fall Market at AmericasMart
Atlanta | September 16–18
The wholesale marketplace’s annual fall event showcases hundreds of showrooms in the home and gift categories, including furniture, lighting, rugs and tabletop. In addition to perusing collections from brands like Ngala Trading, Made Goods and Vanguard Furniture, attendees can also check out the market’s educational seminars, parties and networking opportunities. For more information, click here.
Fall Casual Market Atlanta
Atlanta | September 16–19
This biannual market’s autumn edition brings together more than 100 outdoor furniture and accessories vendors across multiple floors inside the AmericasMart—a destination for categories including performance fabrics, umbrellas, fire pits, lighting and pool accessories. Programming and panels focus on topics like al fresco design trends and lighting tips. For more information, click here.
Modern Living Symposium: “Inside Outdoor Spaces”
Falmouth, Massachusetts | September 17–18
Hosted by Paragon Landscape Construction, this event provides landscape architects, residential architects, designers and builders with tools and data to help make their businesses a success. At the beachside AutoCamp Cape Cod, attendees will find lectures and presentations from experts and journalists from around the country, as well as demonstrations from manufacturers and suppliers. For more information, click here.
What’s New, What’s Next
New York | September 19
The annual event returns to the New York Design Center, exploring the latest designs, products, trends and materials in the industry across a day of jam-packed programming. This year there are two opportunities to connect with BOH: In the morning at Brown Jordan, editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen moderates a discussion on effective design photography with a panel including designers Christina Kim, Joe Lucas, Courtney McLeod and Noz Nozawa. In the afternoon, join The Business of Home Podcast host Dennis Scully as he sits down with Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams co-founder Mitchell Gold and Surya CEO Satya Tiwari to uncover their plans following Surya’s relaunch of the MG+BW brand. For more information, click here.
Black Interior Designers Inc. Conference
New York | September 19–22
BID Inc.’s annual conference makes its New York debut, celebrating the best in design and architecture from Black creatives through team-building activities, networking opportunities and inspiring panels with industry heavyweights. The event takes place at the New York Design Center, and this year’s keynote speaker is designer Corey Damen Jenkins, who will share his thoughts on the future of the industry and the impact of cultural influences on his life and career. For more information, click here.
Discover ADAC
Atlanta | September 24–26
This annual event takes attendees inside the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center for three days of showroom presentations, book signings and conversations—including keynotes featuring Timothy Corrigan, Mark D. Sikes, DuVäl Reynolds and Kendall Wilkinson—in addition to the 1,200 lines featured throughout ADAC’s showrooms. For more information, click here.
Design Chicago
Chicago | September 25–26
The Midwest’s largest residential design conference returns to the Mart, featuring the latest in kitchen, bath and home furnishings products. The lineup of presentations, product displays and seminars is bookended with an opening-night reception and the Design Chicago soiree. Presentations this year include one on how to get your work published and another on how to create the perfect dining table. For more information, click here.
Empower the Designer
Miami Beach | September 25–27
Presentations on contract customization, billing, client relationship management and more anchor this three-day event that aims to educate design professionals on all things finance. For more information, click here.
The Interior Design Show Vancouver
Vancouver | September 26–29
Since 2004, the Interior Design Show Vancouver (formerly Design Vancouver) has showcased new products, designers on the rise and the latest trends. Exhibitors like California Closets, Emtek and Lazzoni Furniture come together to display their offerings for interior designers, architects, builders and developers, who are invited to partake in an array of events and panels. For more information, click here.
