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2007 Interior Design Trade Shows

Dallas Furniture Market
January 17 - January 23, 2007
June 20 - 26, 2007
World Trade Center
Dallas, Texas

Held each January and June, this Furniture Market showcases excellent home furnishings and decorative accessories in 250,000 square feet of permanent showroom space. Additionally, there is over 35,000 square feet of short-term exhibitors housed in Market Hall North. As recorded by the Guinness Book of World Records, Dallas Market Center is the largest wholesale merchandise resource in the world. Spanning over 100 acres, Market Center includes the World Trade Center, International Floral & Gift Center, Trade Mart, and Market Hall.

High Point International Home Furnishings Market
October 1 - 7, 2007
High Point, North Carolina

The largest wholesale home furnishings market in the world is held in High Point every April and October. Visitors will enjoy an abundant selection of case goods, upholstery, home accessories, wall décor, textiles, lighting, bedding, and rugs. The 85 year old market encompasses over 11.5 million square feet of exhibition space where some 2,500 manufacturers from over 100 countries draw about 80,000 guests annually.

San Francisco Home Furnishings Show
July 28 - 31, 2007
San Francisco Mart
San Francisco, California

As Northern California's foremost wholesale design center, the SF Mart resides in a historic Art Deco building in San Francisco's Civic Center area. This trade center has been a favorite of designers and retailers for over nine decades. The building has five floors of showrooms which house a multitude of home accents, decorative accessories, and furniture.

International Lighting & Accessories Market
June 21 - 25, 2007
World Trade Center
Dallas, Texas

This International Lighting Market is North America's premier permanent collection of lighting fixture companies and is held each January and June. Since this is the only recognized nationwide lighting market, it is visited by over 3,000 lighting buyers from around the world. In addition, the fourth floor of the Trade Center features portable lighting and decorative accessory lines for a fully comprehensive lighting market.

Color Marketing Group
Fall International Conference
October 12 - 16, 2007
Tampa, Florida

Established in 1962, the Color Marketing Group is an international association of over 1,100 color professionals who are involved in the use of color for the marketing of goods and services. CMG provides valuable information on color trends, design influences, merchandising, and sales. CMG members function as "Color Designers" who interpret, create, forecast, and choose color directions to be used in the enhancement of retail products. Their international conferences are held each fall and spring.

Western Interiors Design + Home Show
October 26 - 28, 2007
Herbst Pavilion at Fort Mason Center
San Francisco, California

Hosted by Western Interiors & Design magazine, this home show presents some of the best in furnishings and home accessories. Top designers show off the latest trends and newest ideas in home design products. High caliber speakers will be on-hand to share their knowledge and host seminars. Visitors will see the freshest ideas for eco-friendly design in The Green Room and also have the opportunity for individual design consultations.

Las Vegas Market
July 30 - August 3, 2007
January 28 - February 1, 2008
World Market Center Buildings A and B
Pavilions at World Market Center
Sands Expo & Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada

As one of the largest international design trade shows, the Las Vegas Market comprises 4.2 million square feet of exhibition space. The summer market will span several venues including World Market Center Buildings A and B, Pavilions at World Market Center, and Sands Expo & Convention Center. The World Market Center Buildings house over 500 permanent showrooms while the Pavilions and Sands add 1.5 million square feet of temporary exhibits featuring fine home furnishings.

International Gift & Home Accessories
January 17 - 23, 2007
March 18 - 21, 2007
June 20 - 26, 2007
World Trade Center
Dallas, Texas

Held every January, March, and June, The International Gift & Home Accessories Market is one of the primary U.S. gift markets for buyers and designers to visit. The gift assortment includes numerous categories such as tabletop, home textiles, Christmas trim, and floral. The permanent showrooms house more than 20,000 gift and decorative accessory lines. Additionally, the Holiday & Home Expo is held every January and June in conjunction with the International Gift and Home Accessories Market.

 
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