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Showroom Experiences

Explore our beautifully curated showrooms overflowing with new + noteworthy product and experience one dynamic day as we set the stage with icons and innovators invited to inspire your own creative potential.

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Arsin Rug Gallery | SUITE B-603

Expert Sourcing – How to source like a veteran and educate your clients to be thoughtful consumers

Join Arsin Rug Gallery for coffee and conversation with veteran designer, and Circaphiles founder Genevieve Trousdale, as she walks you through the idiosyncratic details of sourcing investment pieces.

Genevieve and Arsin Rug Gallery will walk you through sourcing antique reproduction and vintage rugs, breaking down how to identify styles by region, design and construction so you can impress, and confidently educate your clients on the best investment decisions – which will increase your bottom line!

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

MIMI LONDON | SUITE B-396

Leading the way: A Discussion with Extraordinary Women in Residential and Hospitality Design

Join California Home+Design’s Editorial Director Lindsey Shook for coffee and conversation with women leaders in the design industry about how they excelled in their career paths and established successful businesses. Panelists Gulla Jonsdottir, Principal of ATELIER GULLA JONSDOTTIR; Holly Freres, Principal of JHL Design Inc; Sue Firestone, Founder of sfa design/sue firestone collection; and Rydhima Brar, Principal of R/terior Studio will discuss how to lead a team and adapt with the mercurial landscape of today, key elements that keep business thriving and innovative– along with concrete examples, creative solutions and musings within hospitality and residential design space.

9:45 AM – 10:45 AM

Schumacher | SUITE B-523

Sip & Paint with Colette Cosentino

Join the Schumacher team for an art workshop led by collaborator Colette Cosentino. Enjoy brunch refreshments while Colette talks through her creative process and guides you through creating your very own take-home masterpiece

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

HOLLY HUNT | SUITE B-619

Trunk Show for HOLLY HUNT Textiles    

HOLLY HUNT celebrates Fall Market with trunk shows featuring the latest HOLLY HUNT textiles and wallcovering collections.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Sutherland Showroom | SUITE B-182

The State of Play in Luxury Design

Explore design for play, exercise and wellness through 11 Ravens and Sutherland Showrooms’ holistic panel. Panelists discuss why this has become an invaluable part of our home spaces – from enjoyment, health, psychological, and even home sale perspectives. Moderated by Laura Eckstein Jones, editor-in-chief of Angeleno, Interiors CA, and Modern Luxury. Panelists include: Designer Lori Dennis, KAP Studios Architect Michael Katsibas, Carbon Shack Designer Greg Roth, GREEN realtor® Izumi Tanaka, and 11 Ravens Director Sea Zeda.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

A. Rudin | SUITE G-172

Epic Environments: Custom Contemporary Homes for Today’s Luxury Client  

Regarding residential architecture, Los Angeles is home to some of the world’s most discerning clients. Given how much time we have all spent at home, these clients are even more invested in their residences. Pre-pandemic, they may have requested an office as an afterthought, but now, they are thinking about how this room will function optimally in the greater scheme of their home.   

Learn from our panel of master designers, Paul McClean (McClean Design), Lynda Murray (Lynda Murray Interior Design), and Mario Romano (M.R. Walls), with moderator Chris Gialanella of Modern Luxury, what designing looks like today in the city of angels. What are today’s luxury clients looking for now in sophisticated spaces, and how has this shifted? In addition to the ongoing emphasis on their outdoor spaces, are they eager to host large gatherings? Are they asking for more automated technology and bacterial-free surfaces? Is there added focus on the home gym, sports wings, and additional wellness spaces? Find out the latest trends in luxury design from our noted experts.

Book signing for McClean Design: Creating the Contemporary House to follow

12:00 PM– 1:00 PM

BAKER | McGuire | SUITE B-525

Running a High-Touch Business in a Digital-First World

Curious how top firms run the most efficient businesses?  Looking for ways to speed up productivity and reduce team-fatigue? Join Erinn Valencich, CEO of StyleRow, founder of Erinn V Design Group, and ERINN V. furniture as she discusses how design firms are using smarter tools to be more effective and profitable with Barbara Lowenthal, Principal of Interiors at Harrison Design and Anne Carr of Anne Carr Design.

They will share insights on how each operates their business digitally and what workflow tools they are using to answer for need of their designers to retain control, streamline communication and have a smoother multi-faceted design process leading to a healthier bottom-line.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

CinemaTech | SUITE M26

CEU: Acoustical Treatments

Join CinemaTech for an in person general CEU class covering acoustical treatments, sound isolation and designing a home theater.  In this course you will learn: what acoustical treatments are and why they are a must-have in high-end theater rooms, current theater trends, What sound isolation is and when it is needed for a home theater, room sizing and why it matters along with proper spacing of seating and sizing of room for ideal performance.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

HOLLY HUNT | SUITE B-619

Trunk Show for HOLLY HUNT Walls 

HOLLY HUNT celebrates Fall Market with trunk shows featuring the latest HOLLY HUNT textiles and wallcovering collections.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Kravet | SUITE G-690

Keynote Reception

Join Corey Damen Jenkins in the Kravet Showroom for a meet and greet and book signing, as well as a look at his debut collection, Trad Nouveau. Light bites and refreshments will be provided.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Summit Furniture | Suite B-135

Be You: Celebrating Signature Style 

Experience a lively and honest discussion with renowned interior designers and tastemakers who will share their “secrets” to creating signature style for local and global clientele. Moderated by California Home+Design’s Editorial Director Lindsey Shook, the distinguished panelists include: Jaime Rummerfield of Woodson & Rummerfield’s, Ryan Saghian of Ryan Saghian Interior Design, Nicole Gordon of Nicole Gordon Studio, and Ryan White of Ryan White Designs & co-founder of Vast Studio. 

The panel discussion will be followed by a book signing of “Unapologetically Chic” by Ryan Saghian.  Light lunch bites and refreshments will be served.

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

THIBAUT | Suite B-684 

Ask the Expert: Performance Fabrics

Join Thibaut’s Vice President of Textile Innovation, Patricia Hoffman, for an informative “ask the expert” session in the Thibaut showroom. Patricia will provide a framework for the selection of fabric for various customer needs. Attendees will receive a complimentary sample packet and are invited to stay after for questions and to browse the latest collections. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

 

RSVP and Submit questions by September 16.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

11 Ravens | SUITE B-117

Keep Summer Going: 11 Ravens Hamptons Party & Design Reveal

Join 11 Ravens’ Hamptons, NY themed party revealing their Hamptons Collection game table capsule, with themed drinks, hors d’oeuvres, music, and a game accessories raffle. Meet 11 Ravens Chief Designer, Bernard Semerdjian, where you’ll learn the inspiration behind the designs. And bring the East Coast sunshine home with our takeaway bouquets, created live by our guest florist. Just smell the hydrangea, feel the Atlantic breeze, and taste the Montauk Mules! 

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

HOLLY HUNT | SUITE B-619

Lori Weitzner presents her new Weitzner Limited Collection ‘Marina’

HOLLY HUNT celebrates Fall Market with trunk shows featuring the latest HOLLY HUNT textiles and wallcovering collections. Lori Weitzner of Weitzner Limited joins the showroom to present their new collection, Marina.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Quintus | SUITE B-527

Design Air – Scent Architecture

Please join Jobi Blachy of Quintus at Fall Market for an exciting presentation by their Scent Architecture + Design partners @aroma and learn why scent is the missing piece in the experiential design equation. Using only 100% pure natural ingredients, @aroma designs and blends scents that enhance perception and improve the experience of homes, estates, and branded environments.

Following the presentation, guests will engage in an olfactory tour of @aroma’s ‘Design air’ series. In this collection, various scents based around images and environments have been blended to create fourteen unique directions. The complexity of each scent conjures up a rich impression, such as the gentle scent of citrus and herbs to evoke a natural elegance. Just as with art and music, these scents are designed to bring joy and ambiance to any environment.

Each guest will receive an @aroma gift bag full of olfactory delights!

Gift Bag:

The @aroma gift bags will consist of a TOKONAME gift set and a complete tester set of the ‘Design air’ series.

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Tidelli Outdoor Living | SUITE B-116

Living and Traveling in Style  

From jets, to yachts, to international hotels, to custom homes with all the amenities of a luxury resort, this panel of expert designers Darrell Wilson (Mark Weaver & Associates), Colleen Neilson (Cole Martinez Curtis and Associates), Ron Woodson (Woodson and Rummerfield’s House of Design), and architect Wade Weissmann (Wade Weissmann Architecture) create opulent spaces for a highly discerning clientele. Whether it is a mode of transportation, a hotel, or a residence, these designers and tastemakers provide the ultimate in customization, high-end luxury, and artful living. Sit back, relax, and join our moderators, Susan McFadden and Heidi Gerpheide of California Homes, to learn how to live and travel in style.

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

HOLLY HUNT | SUITE B-619

Mokum's Royal Menagerie Trunk Show led by MOKUM’s Anne Stevenson

HOLLY HUNT celebrates Fall Market with trunk shows featuring the latest HOLLY HUNT textiles and wallcovering collections.  Closing out their event is Anne Stevenson from Mokum with a trunk show of their latest collection, Royal Menagerie.

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Kneedler Fauchère | SUITE B-600

Ken Fulk Keynote Reception

Join Ken Fulk for a reception and book signing of “The Movie in My Mind” immediately following his 2PM Keynote. Also view the “Surreal World” and “The Cult Of Beauty” collections designed by Ken for Pierre Frey . Champagne, espresso, and sweets will be served.

 

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Arsin Rug Gallery | SUITE B-603 NOW OPEN

The Art of Color: Powerful Palettes & Visionary Design 

Join Arsin Rug Gallery and Benjamin Moore for an engaging conversation led by Jennifer Convy of Women in Luxury Design and with top Los Angeles Interior Designers Linda HayslettKristine Paige, and Caren Rideau about color’s transformative power in creating well-designed spaces through expert use of paint, texture, rugs and pattern to produce designer-approved color schemes and interiors that work.

Guests will enjoy exclusive color palette pairings, passed canapés, and a custom tequila bar with mixologist.

Join Arsin Rug Gallery immediately following for their grand opening reception.

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Thomas Lavin | SUITE B-309/310

Modern is Always Modern

Modern design’s clean and carefully planned aesthetic has always epitomized a creative drive to both embrace the current moment and be adaptable to whatever the next moment brings. From historic movements like Art Deco and Bauhaus to cultural shifts in living more healthily and sustainably, when the world showed up, modern design was already there, leading the way beautifully, efficiently, and enjoyably into the future. Join us for a conversation about the lasting value of modern design.

PanelistsDan Brunn, Dan Brunn Architecture; Meg Joannides, MLK Studio; Kelly Schandel, thinkpure; and Scott Utterstrom, XTEN Architecture

Moderator: Jennifer Quail, aspire design and home

Join Thomas Lavin for a reception immediately following the panel discussion.

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Arsin Rug Gallery | SUITE B-603

GRAND OPENING PARTY

You’re invited! Please Join Arsin Rug Gallery for cocktails and canapes and help them celebrate the official grand opening of their newest Showroom.

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

ROMO | SUITE B-660

GRAND OPENING PARTY

Romo’s new showroom in Pacific Design Center is its first in California and the latest in an array of flagships from around the globe. Extensive detail was placed throughout the open, modern design concept featuring vast product bays showing Romo’s six brands. The showroom will serve as an entirely reimagined destination for the LA design community to discover Romo’s product. 

Please join Romo for bites and bubbles to celebrate their gorgeous new showroom.

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Thomas Lavin | SUITE B-309/310

Celebrate Fuse Lighting & aspire design and home with Thomas Lavin

Join Thomas Lavin in toasting two delightful design debuts: the first SoCal issue of aspire design and home, with Deputy Editor Jennifer Quail, and the new 22nd anniversary collection from Fuse Lighting, with founder & designer Kevin Kolanowski.

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