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The 2015 IDS Designer of the Year application is now available! Click here to learn more about the competition and to download an application.
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.
The 27th annual ARTS awards finalists have been announced! Click here to see who they are.
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.
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. |
| Whitmer's Lighting – Sterling - Sterling - Akron, Ohio |
| Richlin International Inc. - Sterling - Sterling, Estero, Fla. |
| Long Island Window Treatments - Sterling - Sterling, Syosset, N.Y. |
| ESG Tile & Mosaics Inc. - Sterling - Las Vegas, Nev. |
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.
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IDS New York City Chapter President, Julie Schuster will speak about the process to realize your life visions and to create spaces that enhance
these dreams at Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams on Thursday, Sept. 24 at an event to benefit Pink Aid. Click here for more information and to RSVP.
Calling all NYC area designers! Join Houzz for a CEU panel discussion, "Make Social Media Work for You" on Oct. 14 at 3 p.m. hosted by Robert Allen. Click here for more information and to RSVP.
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 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:
Join Design Campus Live and Phillips Collection at Fall High Point Market for a Presentation featuring Jamie Alexander and Glen Peloso on Oct. 18. Enjoy a fun cocktail party immediately following the event. Click here for more information and to RSVP today!
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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DESIGNER OF THE YEAR AWARD |
The 2015 IDS Designer of the Year application is now available! Click here to learn more about the competition and to download an 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.
ELLE Decor
Most small space advice tends to operate under the assumption that you're willing to sacrifice personality in favor of the illusion of a few more square inches of room. But we think this project by Los Angeles-based Taylor Jacobson proves that you can live large within the limitations of your floorplan. Here are the rules Jacobson "broke" and why you should follow suit.
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InteriorDesignBusiness.net
What will it take for this to be a record-breaking fall for your interior design business? What will it take for you to generate more sales and income this fall than ever before? It will "Take Ten." It will take making ten business-building contacts every weekday, every week, from this point on.
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The Washington Post
There is no room Maxwell Ryan, the founder of the popular design site Apartment Therapy, has not helped clients and readers decorate and organize. He brought his wealth of design knowledge to staff writer Jura Koncius's recent live chat. Here is an edited excerpt of his advice.
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Remodeling
The remodeling industry is ripe for easy, good, and cheap. Amazon, Porch, Angie's List –all are trying to be the go-to provider for easy, good, and cheap home improvements. They are powerful, well-funded organizations that have tremendous track records of success. They will get press. They will get demand. But if they treat remodeling as a commodity — as a product instead of a service — they ultimately will fail.
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Duluth News Tribune
A bit of black is almost a cure-all for an uninspired space, Hudson interior designer Candace Sveda says. "If somebody says, 'What's wrong with this room?' most of the time you can look at it and say, 'It just needs a little bit of black.'" A touch of black can add intrigue, sophistication, and even mystery to a decorating scheme, inside or out.
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Interiors & Sources
When we think about art in interior design, our mind may gravitate to images of canvases and prints hanging on a wall in some undefined office space, hotel room, or waiting area. Art, from this perspective, serves as mere decoration, a way to fill a visual vacuum. Of course, art is much more than that. The impact of art on the human experience runs much deeper than mere surface appeal.
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Sourceable
Scent design is gaining mainstream market momentum with commercial, retail, hospitality, and even residential clients opting for fragrant spaces. It's not as simple as a fragrance plug-in, and is unlike the strategy of supermarkets injecting bakery smells for sales or the popcorn aroma at the cinema. This new scent wave is known as olfactive branding. In olfactive branding, a scent developed from the olfactive process is customized and is aligned to a brand strategy or the "feeling" a company may want consumers to evoke when they enter the space.
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