Visit a home tradeshow near you to capture new, fresh design ideas
Dallas Total Home & Gift Market
January 14 - January 20, 2009
March 12-March 15, 2009
June 24 - June 30, 2009
September 12- September 14, 2009
World Trade Center
Dallas, Texas
Held each January, March, June and September the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market's home design expo showcases the best selection of home and gift products. Categories include home accessories, home textiles, furniture, holiday and seasonal items, gourmet food, floral, stationery, toys and jewelry/fashion accessories. In total, more than 20,000 gift items and decorative accessory product lines are represented in permanent showrooms at Dallas Market Center.
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
April 25 - April 30, 2009
October 17- October 22, 2009
High Point, North Carolina
The largest wholesale home furnishings market in the world is held in High Point every April and October. Visitors to the home tradeshow will enjoy an abundant selection of case goods, upholstery, home accessories, wall décor, textiles, lighting, bedding and rugs. The 85-year-old home design expo encompasses over 11.5 million square feet of exhibition space where some 2,500 manufacturers from more than 100 countries draw about 80,000 guests annually.
International Lighting & Accessories Market
January 15-January 19, 2009
June 25-June 28, 2009
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 home show.
Color Marketing Group
Spring International Conference
April 17-21, 2009
Seattle, Washington
Established in 1962, the Color Marketing Group is an international association of more than 1,100 color professionals who use color in 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 home tradeshows are held each fall and spring.
Las Vegas Market
February 9 - February 13, 2009
September 14- September 17, 2009
World Market Center Buildings A, B and C
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 includes the World Market Center Buildings A, B and C Pavilions. More than 1,500 exhibiting companies can be found on the World Market Center's campus.
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.
Greenbuild International Conference and Expo
November 11-November 13, 2009
Phoenix, Arizona
Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and home design expo dedicated to green building. Thousands of building professionals from all over the world come together at Greenbuild for three days of outstanding educational sessions, renowned speakers, green building tours, special seminars and networking events
International Window Coverings Expo
May 13-May 16, 2009
Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia World Congress Center
The largest international gathering touches every aspect of the window covering industry.
Exhibitors and attendees will come together at the home design show for high-caliber exhibits, vignettes, theater presentations, dynamic speakers, and educational seminars.
International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF)
May 16- May 19, 2009
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
New York City
Encompassing more than 145,000 net square feet, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair is North America's singular showcase for contemporary design. It is an extraordinary show of inspired design, as well as includes thought-provoking programs and seminars.
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