FROM THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED HIGH POINT MARKET, CONFERENCES AND NEW SHOWROOM OPENINGS ACROSS THE CITY, HERE IS THE LATEST IN THE DESIGN SCENE IN ATLANTA.
ADAC’s DISCOVER ADAC promo featuring products courtesy of Ernest Gaspard and Habachy Designs. PHOTO: BY W. SCOTT CHESTER
DESIGN DISCOVERIES
It’s that time of the year when ADAC invites you to immerse yourself in three days of design at DISCOVER ADAC, Sept. 24- 26. Prepare to be informed by a well-rounded lineup of keynote speakers and informative showroom presentations; be inspired by an array of new book releases from high-pro le industry authors bringing inspiration from around the world to ADAC; and be at the center of it all as you network with top designers from across the nation and so much more. Registration opens on Aug. 20, so get to it! 351 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE, adacatlanta.com
High Point Market attendees get to explore the various booths and network. COURTESY OF HIGH POINT MARKET
ON A HIGH
Each Fall, designers, architects and enthusiasts descend upon High Point, NC, for the annual High Point Market, a well-respected congregation and display of some of the hottest upcoming design trends. During your time at High Point Market, you’ll witness some of the most elaborate and sophisticated showrooms. You can also venture upon educational sessions to hear from designers and exhibitors alike. At High Point Market, there are opportunities to learn about the inspiration and process that goes into every moment when designing a showroom, creating a collection or even starting out in the industry. No matter your reason for going, you will be more knowledgeable on exactly what you need to do to your own spaces. highpointmarket.org
Construction Resources’ new design center Westside Paper is set to open Spring 2025, rendering courtesy of ASD|SKY. RENDERING COURTESY OF ASD|SKY
A NEW LOOK
While we’ve been basking in the sun, Construction Resources has been hard at work to open their latest cross-category design center in Westside Paper, a 70-year-old abandoned paper mill that once thrived in Atlanta’s creative business district. Known as a one-stop-shop around Atlanta and beyond for its diverse range of surfaces, finishes, appliances, plumbing and architectural specialty products, Construction Resources is embarking on a new era in West Midtown. Now, their trained professionals who are dedicated to helping you come up with the perfect solution for your project are at your fingertips, marking a revitalization of West Midtown as a design hub. By expanding their platform for designers, builders and homeowners alike in West Midtown, the expertise at Construction Resources merges modern convenience with the history of Atlanta. Look out for their upcoming Buckhead location, another chapter of this exciting expansion. 950 W. Marietta St. NW, constructionresourcesusa.com
Hurry and plan your buy for AmericasMart’s Casual Market September 16-19. COURTESY OF ANDMORE
KEEP IT CASUAL
The four-day fall Casual Market higlights top trends in outdoor funishings. This must-attend event will set your business or your environment up for success for the rest of the year. If you are a designer looking for more intimate time with showrooms, a retailer looking to mix up your merchandise, event planners or home stagers, this three-day event brings together not just hundreds of vendors but the largest selection of outdoor furnishings in the region. If you have already perused the six floors of showrooms there are plenty of networking and educational opportunities. 240 Peachtree St. NE, casualmarketatlanta.com
