August 2011 Interior Design Events

Gift+Home

Date: August 1 – 5
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Website: Event Information
Description: Hosted at the Last Vegas World Market Center, the Gift+Home Show showcases a wide range of interior design products including furniture, textiles, household items, accessories, and more. There will also be numerous workshops and lectures open to visitors during the event.

Inside Outside Megashow

Date: August 4 – 7
Location: Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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Description: One of the largest interior design events in India, the Inside Outside Megashow features professionals working in almost every field of interior design and is hosted at Hotel Gulmor in Ludhiana.

International Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair

Date: August 4 – 7
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Website: Event Information
Description: This four day long event hosted at the Santa Fe Convention Center is one that shouldn’t be missed! The latest trends in design will be showcased in the form of furniture and décor, lighting and accessories, and much more.

Decorex Joburg

Date: August 5 – 9
Location: Midrand, South Africa
Website: Event Information
Description: Located in Midrand, South Africa, Decorex Joburg is a week-long event that features emerging trends in fabrics and finishes as well as professional designers, architects, and suppliers.

Texas Home & Garden Show

Date: August 13 – 14
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Website: Event Information
Description: Presented by the Fort Worth Home and Garden Market, this huge show at the Fort Worth Convention Center features exhibitions of home décor, green living, outdoor storage solutions, and even educational seminars.

Orlando Furniture & Accessory Market

Date: August 14 – 15
Location: Orlando, Florida
Website: Event Information
Description: This is one of Florida’s best and biggest interior design shows, particularly if you are interested in checking out the latest in furniture and home accessories.

Edison Furniture & Accessory Market

Date: August 21 – 23
Location: Edison, New Jersey
Website: Event Information
Description: The Kem’s Furniture & Accessory Market show in Edison is the largest show of its kind and features tons of buyers and sellers.

Gift & Interior Exhibition

Date: August 25 – 28
Location: Lillestrom, Akershu, Norway
Website: Event Information
Description: This is one of Norway’s biggest trade fairs and is hosted in Lillestrom. Hundreds of manufacturers and designers exhibit the latest in fabrics, accessories, and everything in between.

Denver Gift, Home, Jewelry & Resort Show

Date: August 25 – 30
Location: Denver, Colorado
Website: Event Information
Description: This week long event is combined with the Denver Apparel & Accessory Market and includes a full week of wholesale buying and selling, with almost 500 exhibitors.

California Home Garden & Design Show

Date: August 26 – 29
Location: San Jose, California
Website: Event Information
Description: Hosted in San Jose, California, the California Home Garden & Design Show is a three day long show that features thousands of product lines and anything you can think of, from appliances and furnishings to home decorating items.

Home Décor & Remodeling Show

Date: August 27 – 28
Location: Katy, Texas
Website: Event Information
Description: This is a huge two day show that features appliances, furniture, cabinetry, flooring, counter tops, and almost anything else you can think of that has to do with home remodeling and design.

Montreal Gift Show

Date: August 28 – 31
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Website: Event Information
Description: This four day event hosts many wholesalers, manufacturers, and designers in the interior design industry and is growing every season!

The Courier-Mail and The Sunday Mail Home Show

Date: August 28 – September 11
Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Website: Event Information
Description: This is one of Australia’s premier shows and is hosted in Brisbane and hosts many buyers, importers, retailers, and wholesalers from around the world. If you are in the interior design industry, consider attending this eight day long event.

Business of Design Conference

Date: August 31 – September 2
Location: New York, New York
Website: Event Information
Description: The 8^th annual Business of Design Conference will be bigger than ever before, and is one of the best ways to network within the industry. This show is also packed with events and activities including workshops and speakers.