Home Decor
LVDC Events Include BTS of ‘Ugliest House in America’
Las Vegas Design Center launches its 2024 event schedule with one February event: Market After Market on Feb. 29 and two March events: a First Friday educational session, March 7, and a Student Career Day, Friday, March 22.
“2024 marks another year of hallmark education, events, networking and fundraising at LVDC, and we are excited to kick off our schedule,” said Cain Brodie, LVDC general manager. “LVDC is committed to continuing education and bringing together design professionals across all levels of experience, from students to design veterans.”
LVDC Adds February Designer Event
On Thursday, Feb. 29, LVDC will host its first post-market designer event, “Market After Market,” offering an opportunity for designers to come back to World Market Center Las Vegas and see the latest product introductions from Winter Las Vegas Market and overlapping with KBIS. The February event will offer two showroom-hosted events: Shopping Without the Crowds with Visual Comfort & Co. all day, and Lite Bites and Cocktails with European Bath, Kitchen, Tile & Stone from 2 to 5 p.m.
The “Market After Market” event will run all day, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at LVDC with free Lyft rides provided during KBIS.
March “First Friday” Session Explores Behind the Scenes of HGTV’s “Ugliest House in America”
The March edition in the “First Friday” series, Behind the Scenes: An Insider’s Look Into HGTV’s “Ugliest House in America,” will give a behind-the-scenes perspective into the production of the hit show, following Global Views Rep Stephanie Murphy’s, experiences owning the “Ugliest House in America.” Attendees of the session are welcome to stay after the session for bites & sips and can visit LVDC showrooms to see the newest introductions from Winter 2024 Las Vegas Market.
The March “First Friday” session will be held on Thursday, March 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. (P.T.) in the LVDC Seminar Room, A140. Registration is required no later than March 2 at 9 p.m. at LVDCFirstFridayMarch2023.eventbrite.com.
Las Vegas Design Center Invites Students to Network at Career Day
LVDC is set to host a Student Career Day, in partnership with the California Central/Nevada Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers on Friday, March 22, for students at interior design schools from the western U.S. to learn from and mingle with industry professionals in an all-day event. The day will consist of a presentation by Nevada State Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design, panel discussions, pop up workshops, networking opportunities and a luncheon.
The event will run from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at LVDC. Students interested can RSVP at ASIDStudentCareerDay2023.eventbrite.com no later than Monday, March 27.
Las Vegas Design Center is located at World Market Center Las Vegas on the first two floors of Building A and offers interior designers and other members of the trade year-round access to a comprehensive selection of the industry’s finest product lines.
ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers, is an omnichannel wholesale marketmaker that fuels opportunities for wholesale buyers and sellers to connect, grow and prosper through physical markets, design centers and digital channels. The company owns and operates more than 20 million square feet of premium event and showroom space, hosting live events in Atlanta, High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and New York City. By pairing face-to-face events with always-on digital tools, ANDMORE provides truly omnichannel business platforms for its global wholesale customer base.
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Antolini’s Labyrinth at KBIS Showcases Stones
Antolini will showcase natural stones in a new setting, inspired by an unexpected labyrinth. Cristallo Vitrum “Wow,” Patagonia Vitrum and Amazonite are the main stars at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show at booth N2805 in Las Vegas, Feb. 27-29 at the Las Vegas Convention center.
The main idea was to connect natural stones and gameplay, in an original experience for visitors, so that they could enter the world of Mother Nature and get to know the power of Cristallo Vitrum “Wow,” Patagonia Vitrum and Amazonite up close.
The main stage involves Cristallo Vitrum “Wow,” Alessandro La Spada, interior designer of the new booth, has designed an articulated labyrinth that showcases the succession precisely between Cristallo Vitrum “Wow,” a natural stone part of the Natural Quartz geological family, and several mirrored surfaces. A succession of materials designed for the visitor to feel immersed among the natural stone and experience it intimately.
“The semantics of the project was to have one main actor, Cristallo Vitrum ‘Wow,’ whose characteristics are transparency and translucence,” said Alessandro La Spada. “The goal was to make viewers perceive these properties, pause and reflect on the material to highlight its sensory qualities. From this goal, the project took off. Its layout is inspired by the geometry of the labyrinth and is designed to stimulate visitors to reflect on the sensations that the environment gives them.
“The focus of the exhibition is a compulsory sensory path through which the visitor can estrange himself from reality to focus on the beauty of nature and reflect on the characteristics of the material and the perceptions it provokes. Antolini has constantly had an absolute devotion to the work of Mother Nature and the sensations it evokes, going beyond the concept of mere surface materials.”
Once through the labyrinth, visitors will then be able to reach the other areas of the booth, where not only will rows of Antolini’s different natural stones be displayed– including the Amazonite quartzite and Natural Quartz Patagonia Vitrum, but examples of their applications will also be offered. Among all of them, a striking one is the backlit Cristallo Vitrum “Wow” counter: an example of how suitable natural stone is for building stunning architectural scenarios.
Among the new features for the 2024 edition of KBIS is a partnership between Antolini and BORA, manufacturer of innovative, premium built-in kitchen appliances with impressive design standards. In Las Vegas, visitors will see two countertops made of Antolini’s Irish Green marble, with a leather finish and AzerocarePlus protection – the process developed to offer protection against etching and staining – on which BORA will install its innovative induction downdraft cooktops. Twelve slabs laid in open stain for a total of six meters of natural stone will be part of the innovative design.
“KBIS 2024 is an excellent opportunity for us to showcase Cristallo Vitrum ‘Wow,’ Patagonia Vitrum and Amazonite, in a context that combines inspiration and entertainment,” said CEO Alberto Antolini. “Through Alessandro La Spada’s project, visitors will have an immersive experience and a direct encounter with natural stone and its suggestions. These three stones reflect Antolini’s ability to do research among the world’s most beautiful minerals and to put into practice the innovation path in order to later introduce excellence to architects and designers.”
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MIC Faenza to Open Gio Ponti Exhibition
Gio Ponti was one of the greatest popularizers of Made in Italy as early as the 1920s, when he became artistic director of Richard Ginori, initiating a renewal of production. To the figure of architect, designer and intellectual, who was a reference for the establishment of an Italian “style” of decorative arts, is dedicated the exhibition at MIC Faenza (March 17-Oct. 13) “Gio Ponti. Ceramics 1922-1967” curated by Stefania Cretella.
The MIC International Museum of Ceramics in Faenza continues its program of highlighting the personalities and great manufacturers who have built ceramic Made in Italy. After Lenci and Chini, it is now the turn of Ponti.
In addition to Richard Ginori during his long career, Ponti came into contact with several Italian ceramic realities: the Cooperativa Ceramiche di Imola, Pietro Melandri and the Faentine context (the cartepeste made with the Dalmonte family were famous), with Ceramiche Pozzi, Joo and Gabbianelli, to mention the main companies with which he promoted unique and extraordinarily current paths and projects. His connections saw him at the center of the Italian cultural debate and the definition of Italian rationalism. He collaborated with critics Ugo Ojetti, Edoardo Persico, worked together with Luigi Fontana and Giovanni Gariboldi, his successor at Richard Ginori.
Ponti was, moreover, one of the protagonists of the Monza Biennials, presenting in the halls of the Villa Reale the innovations he introduced in the Richard-Ginori repertoire and the results of the experiments he shared with the other architects of the côté Milanese involved in the experiences of the Labyrinth and of the Domus Nova for department stores La Rinascente Milan.
Relationships with the world of exhibitions were a constant in his career by actively participating with his projects and as a member of organizing committees. He collaborated with the Milan Triennials and was featured in events such as Italy at Work. Her Renaissance in Design Today, a traveling exhibition that took place in the United States between 1950 and 1951, and Italia ’61, an event organized in Turin to celebrate the first centenary of the Unification of Italy.
He founded two magazines which were very important for design and high art craft as Domus and Style, which clearly contributed to the promotion of the arts intended for home furnishings and the spread of modern language, ideas that were crowned by the design and construction from 1956-60 of the Pirelli Skyscraper in Milan, a masterpiece of Italian rationalism that became an absolute symbol of “modernity” in postwar Italy.
The catalog is edited by Claudia Casali and Stefania Cretella – Dario Cimorelli Editore.
The exhibition benefits from the fundamental partnership of the Fondazione Museo Archivio Richard Ginori della Manifattura di Doccia in Sesto Fiorentino and the Archivio Gio Ponti.
With the support: General Directorate, education, research and cultural institutes, Emilia Romagna Region, Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Ravenna, Municipality of Faenza, Union of Faenza Romagna, Caviro, Romagna Acque, Hera, Tagina, Cerdomus, Sacmi, Tema Sinergie.
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IHA Expects Bigger Attendance at Home Show
IHA President and CEO Derek Miller says organizers expect more exhibitors and exhibition space at The Inspired Home Show this year over 2023. Miller made his comments in an open letter:
February 13, 2024
Dear Home + Housewares Colleague,
With only a bit over four weeks before the opening of The Inspired Home Show, we are truly excited about the industry’s focus shifting to Chicago. More than 1,700 exhibitors from 40 countries and more than 30,000 attendees from over 125 countries are slated to participate. The total number of exhibitors and the total amount of exhibition space will exceed that of last year, and we continue to assign additional companies every day.
Importantly, over 200 companies will exhibit at the Show for the very first time, and over 150 companies will return to the Show after a brief absence. A few notable names of those returning include:
- Artland
- BergHOFF
- BSH Bosch
- Cool Gear
- Corkcicle
- Cuisinart
- Deejo-Coriolis
- Ember
- Emile Henry
- Etekcity
- Everplush-Tricol Clean
- Fissler
- Hurom
- iSi North America
- J.K. Adams
- Jean Dubost
- Joseph Joseph
- Keurig/Dr. Pepper
- Koopman
- Lotus Sustainables
- Midea
- Millenarie International
- Opinel
- Range Kleen
- Scanpan
- Stolzle Lausitz Glassware
- Tooletries
- Tramontina
Our online search application, Connect 365, is being populated with more exhibitors, brands and products every day – visit the site to search for exhibitors and to pre-plan your visit to the Show.
The 2024 Show will be different than editions of the past with many strategic changes being implemented, based on feedback received from exhibitors and the buying community.
First, the Show will be three full days designed to make the experience as efficient and cohesive as possible. Second, we’ll open on Sunday this year with the Show extending through Tuesday to offer both weekend and weekday options to attendees. Third, and perhaps most important, Wired + Well will be co-located with Clean + Contain in the North Hall. Conveniently positioned adjacent to Dine + Décor in the South Hall, the Show’s three primary Expos will now be easier to navigate than ever before. Feedback on all of these changes has been overwhelming positive with the Show positioned to be incredibly productive. And, our fourth Expo, International Sourcing, will be re-located in the Lower North Hall with country pavilions offering OEM products.
The IHA Board of Directors, the IHA Staff and our Committee Members work hard to create the best trade show experience for the industry as possible. We listen, plan and adapt – we then position, promote and build – and finally, we come together to buy, sell and collaborate. The industry works together to grow together – that’s our mission – past, present and future.
We look forward to welcoming the industry to The Inspired Home Show, March 17-19. See you in Chicago soon! It’s going to be great!
Best,
Derek Miller
President & CEO
International Housewares Association
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Dallas Market Center Launches Nearshoring America
Dallas Market Center announces the launch of Nearshoring America, a new international expo and support services designed to explore and facilitate nearshoring production services for gift, home furnishings, and fashion accessories companies. Nearshoring America EXPO, to take place at Dallas Market Center from Dec. 10-12, will connect brands and their representatives with vetted factories and supply chain service providers from Mexico and Latin America.
“We are creating this groundbreaking new trade event and support services for several key reasons,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “First and foremost, many leading companies in several of the industries we serve have encouraged a juried event in Dallas given recent challenges to overseas production and interrupted supply chains. They requested the event be created by the industry for the industry.
“They also understand our commitment to supporting more efficient trade; our unique access to brands, factories, and service providers as well as our long-standing relationships with them; our purpose-built marketplace infrastructure and operations; our geographic advantages for easy travel; and our safety and controlled access for both attendees and exhibitors.”
Exhibitors will include an invitation-only showcase of factories and supply chain providers that have been pre-selected based on their history, operating experience and delivery. In addition, supporting enterprises including sourcing agents, trading companies, shelter companies, and design and production consultants will be represented. The exhibiting companies will be thoroughly vetted to ensure they are legitimately capable of supporting our industry importer partners. Expected participants are from Mexico, joined by other countries in Central America and South America such as Brazil and Colombia.
The show floor will feature a uniform presentation of each participant showcasing their production and/or supply chain services capabilities and each exhibitor will be prepared to immediately engage with attendees regarding terms and conditions of product development and production.
“We are delighted about the new Nearshoring EXPO,” said Alix Buckley, founder and CEO of Stephen Joseph Companies, a large multi-brand gift company. “Having alternative options when sourcing goods will allow us to save time and expense in numerous ways – including the advantage of attending a show that brings suppliers in Mexico and Latin America together in one venue closer to home. Not to mention, the faster turnaround time in bringing goods to market. Our product development team heard about the Dallas show while they were visiting Ambiente in Germany… seems the buzz has begun!”
Attendees will include importers of gift, home furnishings and apparel accessories seeking OEM product sources, project manufacturing services and full-scale product development partnerships.
Said Chuck Fraelich, president of tag, a leading North American gift company: “We are proud to be working with the Dallas Market Center and industry colleagues to bring the first nearshoring expo for the gift and home industry to Dallas. We feel this forum will allow for importers, agents, and factories to come together and discuss business opportunities that could lead to transformational change as we diversify our supply chain.”
Nearshoring has quickly become an extremely valuable alternative for importers within the United States in a range of consumer product categories. A recent Morgan Stanley report noted that “Nearshoring has the potential to boost the growth of Mexican manufacturing exports to the U.S., from $455 billion today to an estimated $609 billion in the next five years.”
Consul General of Mexico in Dallas, Francisco de la Torre Galinda, commented on Nearshoring America at Dallas Market Center: “Nearshoring becomes an increasing opportunity in the North American market, [and] we have to take advantage together. México’s investments in infrastructure, logistics and trade policies under the USMCA are attracting the development of nearshoring programs across all sectors, including the categories represented at the Dallas Market Center.”
A Nearshoring Leadership Council, comprised of leading importers, was critical to advancing the conversations and organization of the expo and support services. A full list of participants will be announced soon. Additionally, research is currently underway among the Council and other stakeholders identifying the top production categories to be showcased at the expo. The results of that research will be shared at a later date.
In addition to showcasing vetted exhibitors, the Nearshoring America EXPO will be supported by a series of seminars and symposia focused on nearshoring in Mexico and Latin America. In support of the expo, a Nearshoring America INDEX will be created that includes an exclusive and vetted list of factories and supply chain service providers organized by country. Finally, a Nearshoring newsletter will be created that includes background, research, commentary, and timely topics for the business of nearshoring.
For information on Nearshoring America contact Michael Mendoza at mmendoza@dallasmarketcenter.com. For information on Dallas Market Center visit the 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.
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