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The IDS National Board of Directors is now accepting applications for board members, committee members and student liaisons for 2016:
The IDS National Board is accepting applications to serve on the Board of Directors OR on Board Committees (*note you do not have to be a board member to serve on committees). If you are interested in serving, please click here to fill out an application for board or committee service and return it to IDS Executive Director, Snoa Garrigan at sgarrigan@interiordesignsociety.org by Oct. 15. Newly elected board and committee members will begin their service on Jan. 1, 2016. You are not required to be a member of IDS in order to serve as a board or committee member.
The IDS National Board is also accepting applications for Student Liaison members. If you are currently a full-time design student who is interested in serving, please click here to complete an application and return it to IDS Executive Director, Snoa Garrigan at sgarrigan@interiordesignsociety.org by Oct. 15. Please note that as a student liaison to the IDS National Board of Directors, you will be serving in a non-voting capacity. Students selected to serve in this position will begin their service on Jan. 1, 2016. You must be a member of IDS in good standing in order to serve as a student liaison.
Save the Date for 2016 IDS National Conference that will take place at the Dallas Market Center March 31 – April 1. We are currently seeking speakers, should you be interested in applying you can download the speaker RFP by clicking here.
The first round of 2016 membership invoices has been mailed. Please note that your current membership is valid through Dec. 31. We highly encourage you to pay your dues online by visiting www.interiordesignsociety.org and logging into the member portal. Once you are logged in, you can pay your dues by clicking the "My Invoices" tab. Click here if you have any questions regarding the recent membership updates.
Learn how you can make an IMPACT in your community through our new charitable design initiative #idsIMPACT. We are pleased to have Make-A-Wish and Dwell with Dignity as collaborating organizations of this program. Click here to see IDS members who are already making an IMPACT!
Calling designers and vendors in the Raleigh, N.C., area to assist with an #idsIMPACT project benefiting the USO of North Carolina. If you are interested in participating, please contact Lauren Luppino at lluppino@interiordesignsociety.org for more details.
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Nancy Ganzekaufer of Expressive Living Art Consulting, member of the Interior Design Society Long Island Chapter, was featured in Long Island Pulse Magazine in an article titled, "Five Tips for Adding Art to Your Office." Click here to read the full article.
IDS Executive Director, Snoa Garrigan was interviewed for a piece in the July 2015 issue of Residential Lighting Magazine. Click here and visit p. 22 to read the article.
IDS Associate Elizabeth Scruggs of Superior Construction and Design in Lebanon, TN was recognized for being named Best Decorator/Organizer for 2015 - for the second year in a row! Click here to read the full article.
Matt DeVance and DeVance AV Design were honored by the Dallas Builders Association with the 2015 ARC Award for The Best Media Room. DeVance's "Theater Fit For A King" was selected among several beautifully designed media rooms for its superiority in design, function, and quality. Click here to read more.
Read the following press coverage of the 2014 IDS Designer of the Year awards:
K+BB (Kitchen & Bath Business)
California Home + Design
Home Accents Today
Furniture World
Lumens Light + Living
The Shade Store
Fandeck
The Design Network
Cosentino North America
Hunter Douglas
Sherwin-Williams
Surya
Benjamin Moore
Company D, LLC
.design
Dream Draper
Ethan Allen
Ferguson Enterprises
Hansgrohe
Karndean Designflooring
LHI Designer
Naula
Pattern Pod
PPG Industries
Pratt and Lambert Paints
Rowley Company
The Kaleidoscope Partnership
transFORM
United Supply Company
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| New Industry Partners
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| Hannover Fairs USA - Platinum - Chicago, Ill. |
| Full Color, Inc - Sterling - Dallas, Texas |
| Grace Howl Art Gallery - Sterling - Sarasota, Fla. |
| Naples Kitchen & Bath - Sterling - Naples, Fla. |
| Snapdragon Stage and Design, LLC - Sterling - Bradentin, Fla. |
| Annamarie Amore Interiors, LLC - Sterling - Orange, Conn. |
| Celedore Fine Wallpapers - Sterling - Charlotte, N.C. |
| Hidell Fine Decorative Hardware & Plumbing - Sterling - Dallas, Texas |
| Fiber Seal of Charlotte - Sterling - Charlotte, N.C. |
| Fine's Gallery LLC - Sterling - Bonita Springs, Fla. |
| Creative Habitats - Sterling - Fanwood, N.J. |
| Nabers Interiors - Sterling - Memphis, Tenn. |
| New York Shower Door - Sterling - Freeport, N.Y. |
| Flooring & Carpet Warehouse - Sterling - Coram, N.Y. |
| Ceramic Matrix - Sterling - Naples, Fla. |
| The Other Side of Art - Sterling - Coram, N.Y. |
| Broadway Carpets Inc. - Sterling - Knoxville, Tenn. |
| Copper Creek Construction - Sterling - Las Vegas, Nev. |
| PBS Contractors - Sterling - Naples, Fla. |
| Automated Window Coverings of the Carolinas - Sterling - Waxhaw, N.C. |
| HG Stones - Sterling - New York, N.Y. |
| Siena Marble & Tile - Sterling - Huntington Station, N.Y. |
| Arteriors LA - Sterling - Hollywood, Calif. |
| Infinite Trend, LLC - Sterling - Huntington Las Vegas, Nev. |
| Ecosus Sleep Systems - Sterling - High Point, N.C. |
| Tyndall Furniture - Sterling - Indian Land, S.C. |
| ProSource of Charlotte - Sterling - Charlotte, N.C. |
Save the Date for 2016 IDS National Conference that will take place at the Dallas Market Center March 31 – April 1. We are currently seeking speakers, should you be interested in applying you can download the speaker RFP by clicking here.
Calling all Las Vegas area designers & industry partners! Las Vegas Design Center will host a presentation, "Decorating from Top to Bottom" on Sept. 24 at 5:30 p.m. featuring celebrity interior designer Thom Filicia -Official Thom Filicia Page. This event will be hosted in partnership with Interior Design Society, Las Vegas Chapter. and will benefit the Las Vegas Philharmonic. Click here for more information and to register.
Congratulations to the 2014 IDS Chapter Award Winners:
- Chapter of the Year (Large): IDS Long Island
- Chapter of the Year (Small): IDS Las Vegas
- Outstanding Charity Event: IDS Sarasota & IDS Dallas/Fort Worth
- Outstanding Networking Event: IDS Fort Myers
- Excellence in Membership Marketing Communications: IDS Naples
- Excellence in Programs and Educational Activities: IDS Chicago & Suburban
Click here for more information on the 2014 Chapter Awards winners
If you are an active member of IDS National, join our closed Facebook group to connect with members across the country! Click here to join the group.
On Thursday, Oct. 8, Designerlebrity creator, Barbara Viteri will interview DIY's Million Dollar Contractor, Stephen Fanuka "Contractor to the Stars" for this year's Interior Design Society Long Island Chapter Design Show. Click here to learn more.
Would you like to get involved with an IDS Chapter? Visit our "Locate Your IDS Chapter" page on the IDS website to find out if there is a chapter in your area.
To join a local IDS Chapter, you must first join IDS National. Click here to learn more about IDS membership.
The Interior Design Society has joined The Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC), effective Jan. 1. Click here to learn more.
Effective Jan. 1, IDS Professional members must earn a minimum of 0.4 (4 hours) approved continuing education units (CEU) each year. The current reporting period is from Jan. 1, 2015 – Dec. 31, 2015. Click here to read more about the updated CEU Filing Policy.
JOIN NCFI FOR THEIR FIRST MEETING / MIXER
WHEN: Sept. 17, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
WHERE: High Point Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1634 North Main Street, Suite 102 / High Point, N.C. 27262
WHAT: Meet / Greet with local NC Furniture Industry folks; Light appetizers and drinks will be served
RSVP: http://ncfurnitureinstitute.com
Join Sustainable Furnishings Council on Nov. 19 in Dallas, TX for GREENLeaders Sustainability Training at the Dallas Market Center. This industry first, 6-hour exam course was developed in conjunction with the Sustainable Furnishings Council, the #1 organization with board members including ranking staff of World Wildlife Fund, Rainforest Alliance, and the founder of the USGBC. This is the most comprehensive green furnishings training program available, providing designers with the knowledge and credentials to differentiate themselves as experts in sustainability. Over 500 graduates to date. Written by an accredited LEED-CI/AP and approved by GBCI for 6 CE hours and registered with IDCEC for .6 W CEUs or individual modules at .1 W CEUs. Box lunch will be provided. You can obtain discounted early bird registration through Sept. 19. Click here for more information and to register.
Join the Sustainable Furnishings Council for GREENleaders Certified Sustainability Training ONLINE. This is the most comprehensive training program available in green home furnishings, providing manufacturers, reps, retailers and designers with the knowledge and credentials to become experts in sustainability (Approved by GBCI for 6 CE hours and registered with IDCEC for .6 W CEUs). Click here for more information and to register.
Tobi U offers Tobi Fairley’s signature foundational courses on the business of design in an online format! They include the best of Tobi’s tools and techniques that have transformed design businesses across the country and you can now earn up to 0.8 CEUs.
Tobi U courses are set up in 2 bundles:
- Semester One – The Essentials
Created for designers at any experience level, these 8 modules focus on the essentials for your business, including branding, niche strategy, financials, time management, selling your services, and marketing.
- Semester Two – The Solutions
Building on Semester 1's courses, the 8 modules in this semester offer next-step solutions for finding your ideal client, charging what you’re worth, building processes and systems, perfecting presentations, and getting published.
The content for each module includes videos, webinars, podcasts, and downloadable PDFs. Click here to get started today!
Don't forget to view the available webinars on the IDS website through the LMS link!
Visit the IDS website to learn more!
High Point Market Events:
You are invited to attend an exclusive VIP event:
Designer's Guide to Upholstery Anatomy
Friday, Oct. 16, 2015 from 4:30 PM - 6 PM
High Point Theater
Join Soft Design Lab for The Designer’s Guide to Upholstery Anatomy with Kristin Drohan on Friday, Oct. 16 at 4:30 PM at High Point Theater. Before you set off to Market, we’ll dive deep into the upholstery fabrication process. This .1 CEU course is a comprehensive primer on the construction of upholstery from frames to fabric; giving you the proper industry terminology and empowering you to appropriately source upholstered furniture for your clients. Kristin's master craftsmen will demo up- close- and- personal authentic upholstery techniques. You'll walk away with the skill set to compare and contrast and differentiate the levels of upholstery for your clients.
Click here to learn more about Soft Design Lab's VIP #HPMKT Experience Tour.
IDS will host Terri Taylor during High Point Market for a CEU presentation and breakfast sponsored by Rowley Company
Sunday, Oct. 18
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Get a Budget – Get a Client (0.1 CEU)
Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS 1-1014)
How to Get a Potential Client to Agree to Their Budget and Hire You in 15 Minutes or Less
Learn how to get clients to honestly tell you what they are willing to pay for their project even when they say "I don't know." Understand the steps to becoming a "pricing expert" so you know that the job will impress potential clients with your pricing knowledge. Give your client a valuable gift on the first appointment that is NOT FREE DESIGN. Find out how to qualify potential clients immediately so you know if you are designing with Pottery Barn to Holly Hunt. Learn how to ask questions that get "yes" answers from clients. Understand how to call out an appropriate design fee for any job. Learn about offers at three levels, how much service to give for how much money.
Join ART for an evening of networking during High Point Market. This event has evolved beyond bowling into a bigger, better event with great food and beer, a live DJ and host of engaging games (yes, including bowling, but so much more). It is $35 per person in advance and $40 at the door. Click here for more information and to register.
Don't Underestimate the Value of Being There
Join Soft Design Lab‘s Deb Barrett and Jackie Von Tobel for their VIP #HPMKT Experience to High Point Fall Market* in cooperation with High Point Market Authority. If you have never been to High Point Market or have not attended the last four markets, you are qualified to join our exclusive Buyers VIP Tour. We are excited to share an extraordinary week of events with you which will include:
- A pre-market, informational webinar to get you ready to go
- Accommodations at Sheraton Four Seasons Greensboro, N.C.; double-occupancy
- Private welcome dinner and trend presentation at the exclusive, members only, String and Splinter Club courtesy of the High Point Visitors Authority
- VIP market survival kit
- Exclusive design destinations and insider access to showrooms and ateliers across High Point
- Daily educational event schedule
- Private Farewell Dinner at Green Valley Grill
- Countless social and networking opportunities, VIP party invitations, concerts and much more!
This is the only way to visit the most exciting home furnishings trade show in North America. We will take care of all of the planning, so you can concentrate on the show, buying and having a great time! Visit Soft Design Lab for more information. Register by July 31 to take advantage of our early bird special.
Got questions? Email Deb at deb@softdesignlab.com.
* High Point Fall Market Dates: Saturday, Oct. 17 -- Thursday, Oct. 22
IDS will host Carolyn Noble of Sherwin-Williams during High Point Market for a CEU presentation
Tuesday, Oct. 20
4 – 6 p.m.
Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS 1-1014)
Color Mix 2016 (.1 CEU)
This course will take the participant on a visual journey with stimulating imagery, factual statistics and perceptive research that supports the 2016 forecast for color and design trends. This course explores the drivers influencing future color and design trends that include global, technological, historic, psychological and economic factors with specific information on four dominant color stories for Pura Vida, Más Amor Por Favor, Noveau Narrative and Trajectory. Wine and cheese will be served.
Stay abreast on markets across the country by visiting the IDS Event Calendar. Click here to view it now!
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Be on the lookout for the 2015 Designer of the Year competition application!
Congratulations to the winners of the 2014 Designer of the Year Awards! Click here to view a complete list of award recipients.
Click here to learn more about the distinguished judging panel for the 5th annual IDS Designer of the Year competition.
Visit the IDS website to view the IDS Buyers' Guide! To find preferred IDS vendors, look for the IDS logo in their listing. If you are interested in obtaining a new listing or updating an existing listing, please contact Dan Sylvester at 212-920-3918. Click here to view the IDS Buyers' Guide.
If you are an active member of IDS National, join our closed Facebook group to connect with members across the country! Click here to join the group.
Get your .DESIGN domain today from Interior.Design IDS members will receive 50 percent off their first year with code IDS50 or click the following link: https://interior.design/?coupon=IDS50
Concrete Decor magazine, the concrete industry's premier magazine for all things decorative concrete is offering IDS members the chance to subscribe free to their magazine. Click here to read their current issue that features an article about how decorative concrete is carving its way into the design community.
If you have not yet paid your 2015 IDS National dues, please contact the IDS National office at 336-884-4437 ext. 223 or 224 to remit a payment. As of Jan. 31, you will no longer be able to login to the IDS website to pay your dues since your account will be suspended due to lapse in membership.
If you are interested in obtaining a membership certificate or replacement membership card, please contact IDS Executive Assistant, Kelly McCallum at kmccallum@interiordesignsociety.org or call 336-884-4437 ext. 224 (please note for all replacement membership cards, there will be a $10 fee payable in advance for each replacement card ordered).
To view benefits exclusively available to IDS members, visit the Member Benefits page on the IDS National website. Members must log in on the IDS website in order to take advantage of available discounts.
TimesofMalta.com
By introducing children to interior design, you will enhance their learning skills, stimulate their creativity, develop their confidence, and empower their decision-making skills. The Malta Design School has mapped out a course that aims to enable children to communicate their ideas more effectively and to share their interests in a creative way.
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Contract Magazine
With the Great Recession behind us, design professionals find themselves in an interesting state of change within the economy. The billings indexes for architecture and interior design firms are surpassing previous landmark months in 2007. Clients’ interest in sustainability grows in the midst of crises, including the California drought and other market pressures. And, we have seen a huge jump in interest in what is known as public interest design, or design for impact. Now is the time to ask ourselves: Where do we find purpose? Or specifically, how are firms going to become exemplary in a new purpose-filled economy?
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The Associated Press via U.S. News & World Report
Caitlyn Jenner is feeling all white these days. Just ask her interior designer. The reality-show star redecorated the Malibu mansion where "I Am Cait" is filmed, unveiling the home's new look on Sunday's episode. Jenner's living room and bedroom have been made over entirely in white. Designer Lori Margolis helped bring the former Olympian's decorating dreams to life. Margolis tells Architectural Digest magazine that Jenner wanted her home to reflect both her style and her journey as a transgender woman.
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Design Management Company
Prospects for interior design firms continue to improve as we move into the busy fall season. Demand remains strong, but with more clients choosing to take on smaller projects themselves, competition for larger, more lucrative projects has increased. Is your firm in shape to compete in today’s market? Take our three-point fitness test and find out.
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Realty Today
Men when it comes to home interiors are more straightforward in knowing and wanting what they want and need. Their choices are succumbed towards practicality hence style and trends. While every home is different from its needs for interior pieces, there are just simple home staples that a man prefers to see at his own home. Elle Decor discusses ten things about this on their article .
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By Fred Berns
Too many interior design professionals have committed too many business blunders, and their incomes have suffered as a result. The median income for interior design professionals is less than $49,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As you plan for the future and hope to boost that income, it's wise to review your mistakes of the past. What matters is not what you lost, but what you learned. Hopefully, you have learned to steer clear of these 10 sorry strategies.
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The Editor At Large
Sherwin-Williams has launched ColorSnap, an online and in-store system that encompasses a new in-store color display called ColorSnap Studio; an online set of tools termed ColorSnap Visualizer; and an extended suite of tools for pros called ColorSnap Design Pro Suite. The new in-store color display organizes colors by family, such as red, yellow, or blue, and displays saturation level from bright to neutral, as well as a new category for whites. Each of the color families are cast on one of 24 rotating panels, and users can view a curated selection of about 50 paint chips of specific colors within that color family by rotating the panel
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