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ART and IDS Combine Their 2017 Conferences
Inaugural partnership conference set for May 18-21, 2017
ART, the creative home-furnishings network, and the Interior Design Society will hold their first combined conference on May 18-21, 2017 at the Firesky Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. This inaugural partnership will feature programming for joint general sessions and social events as well as workshops and seminars that are specific to the two unique memberships. Click here to learn more.
The 2016 IDS Designer of the Year application is now available!
We are proud to announce the opening of the 2016 Designer of the Year Awards submission period. This year we are excited to have a new website for submissions, making it easy to enter. We also have new categories to offer a wide variety of entry options and more ways to win.
Winning a DotY Award creates a sense of accomplishment, recognition and increases your credibility, helping you to become a more desirable designer. Submissions will be accepted until January 31, 2017. Entries must represent projects completed between December 2, 2015-December 31, 2016.
Click here to enter.
Thinking about coming to High Point Market in October? Spend six days/ five nights with Soft Design Lab’s market experts, Deb Barrett and Jackie Von Tobel. They’ll take care of all of the planning and logistics, so you can concentrate on the show and having a great time. They’ll guide you through the ins- and- outs, and sometimes overwhelming High Point Market. It’s a must- do to increase your revenue, maximize your product mix and build your brand.
#HPMKT Experience — Soft Design Lab
Soft Design Lab ‘s Deb Barrett and Jackie Von Tobel -The VIP High Point Market Experience (#HPMKT) this Fall October 16-21, 2015. #HPMKT
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!
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Nicole Arnold Interiors Honored by American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Texas at Annual 2016 Legacy of Design Awards
Nicole Arnold Interiors garnered two awards in the residential category: Bathroom (under $30,000), 2nd Place, and Bathroom ($30,000-$50,000), 2nd Place.
This has been a stellar year to-date for Nicole Arnold Interiors. In addition to the ASID Texas Legacy awards, the firm received the 2016 ASID, Dallas Design Community’s “Design Ovation” project award. Arnold also garnered leadership and project awards from The Interior Design Society (IDS) and was selected as one of the top 20 best interior designers by Freshome, a noted online magazine that focuses on interior design and architecture. Most recently, the firm placed 2nd in the 2016 Addison Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Interior Designer.
For more information, click here.
“Christmas at Designers’ Homes Across America,” available in bookstores since August 28, 2016, features the home of Little Rock interior designer Shayla Copas. Her beautiful living room graces the cover of this unique 256-page book. Also featured, are homes of 22 leading designers, including Christopher Radko (of vintage ornament fame) and Joe Ruggiero (host of HGTV’s Homes Across America). Almost 400 color images treat readers to dazzling holiday visions usually seen only by family and friends. “I am honored to be included among so many talented designer across our nation”, Copas said. “I am looking forward to the launch party which will take place at the Governor’s Mansion on November 1, 2016 at 6 pm. That night a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the book will be given to Children’s Advocacy Centers of Arkansas. We are pleased that Wordsworth in the Heights and At Home in Arkansas has partnered with us to promote the book and help the CAC’s.”
Readers of “Christmas at Designers’ Homes Across America “ will be inspired by decorating strategies that include unique color schemes which venture from traditional red and green to soft palettes of blues and golds. They will note Shayla’s skill for unifying exterior and interior decor. Shayla and other designers reveal personal preferences (lots or little glam, vintage or contemporary ornaments, less-is-more or more-is-much-better philosophies). An Architectural Digest Top 100 designer shares her own ingenious d-i-y recycling of broken ornaments. Many share tips for decorating the tree and caring for much-loved ornaments. All graciously share family holiday rituals and favorite Christmas traditions.
For more information on the VIP book signing party on November 1st contact Copas at 501-258-7396.
“Christmas at Designers’ Homes Across America,” by Schiffer Publishing, (ISBN-10: 076435163x; isbn-13: 978-0764351631) is available now for pre-publication order on amazon.com.
Award-Winning Interior Designer Published Via Several Media Outlets
Ami Austin, founder of Ami Austin Interior Designs and P&B Design Source, was recently featured in an article in Click Magazine regarding her inspiration for interior design and several design projects. Photos and descriptions of Austin's design projects were also published by HGTV Magazine in the "Professionals" online section. Austin was also a recent guest on Episode 160 of the Million Dollar Decorating podcast. The podcast episode can be found here.
 We're elated our designers will be hosted for this exciting event. Please join us!
Colormix™ 2017 Color Forecast
Date: Monday, Oct. 24, 2-3 p.m.
Presenter: Susan Wadden, Director of Color Marketing, Sherwin Williams
Location: Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS 1-1014)
Sponsored by: IDS, Interior Design Society
The state of color has never been more restless. New spirituality, cultural flux, feisty self-expression and soulful nostalgia are combining to paint an emerging portrait of our shared future. Join Susan Wadden, Director of Color Marketing, as she takes us through Colormix™ 2017. This course will take the participant on a visual journey with stimulating imagery, factual statistics and perceptive research that supports the 2017 forecast for color and design trends. We will explore 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. (0.1 CEU)
Sherwin-Williams presents:
White: The Mother of All Colors
Date: Monday, Oct. 24, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Presenter: Shane Jones, Sherwin Williams
Location: Suites at Market Square Seminar Room (SAMS 1-1014)
Sponsored by: IDS, Interior Design Society
In this course, we will look at how we define white as a color, it's appearance throughout history, the importance of light on all color but especially white, the psychological and physiological effects of white and finally the application of white in interior and exterior spaces. (0.1 CEU)
IDS designer finds at High Point Market
National members of the Interior Design Society were selected to share some of their High Point Market favorites from within IMC properties. Each designer has carefully curated products that he or she plans to use in an upcoming project or can’t stop swooning over (or maybe a bit of both)! This fall's featured designers are Ami Austin, Ami Austin Interior Design, Memphis, Tennessee; Jason Clifton, Bauer/Clifton Interiors, Juneau, Alaska; Shayla Copas, Shayla Copas Interiors, Little Rock, Arkansas; Jan Cregier, Interior Expressions, Bartlett, Illinois; Barbara Gilbert, Barbara Gilbert Interiors, Dallas. Learn more about IDS Designer Finds and see what trending products these designers can’t wait to see this fall!
Are you attending Party on the Pass?

The Interior Design Society's Sarasota Chapter will host its sixth annual award-winning Party on the Pass at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. 1717 Ken Thompson Parkway on City Island in Sarasota on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 6-10 p.m.
Over the last five years, $43,000 in net proceeds from this exciting and fun event have benefited the Education Foundation of Sarasota County and TCI Suncoast. Again this year, these same two local nonprofit organizations will benefit from this award-winning fundraiser. Major sponsors for this year's event include LyteWorks, International Design Source and Ferguson. Other sponsors include More Space Place and Grace Howl Contemporary Art & Gallery.
Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman
Lexington Home Brands
Lumens Light + Living
The Shade Store
Fandeck
Cosentino North America
Hunter Douglas
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Design Campus
Dream Draper
Ethan Allen
EZ Wand
Ferguson Enterprises
Hansgrohe
Karndean Designflooring
Naula
Objects Art and More
PPG Industries
Rowley Company
Stemper & Associates
The Kaleidoscope Partnership
transFORM
United Supply Company
Rugs that Fit
Cabinet Tronix
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New Industry Partners
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California Closets - Sterling - Dallas, Texas |
Capel Rugs - Sterling - Las Vegas, Nev. |
Dunn Edwards Paint - Sterling - Las Vegas, Nev. |
Masonite - Sterling - Tampa, Fla. |
Omicron Granite & Tile - Sterling - Fort Myers, Fla. |
Premier Sotheby's International Realty - Sterling - Naples, Fla. |
Schwartz Design Showroom - Sterling - Stamford Conn. |
The Desert House - Sterling - Cathedral City, Calif. |
The Plumbing Place, Inc. - Sterling - Sarasota, Fla. |
Window Covering Solutions - Sterling - Portland, Ore. |
Solving Your Money Challenges ...Once & For All!
Hosted by Terri Taylor, ASID and Design Biz Blueprint
Wednesday, September 21st, 2016
10:00 am PT, 11:00 am MT, 12:00 pm CT, 1:00 pm ET
Click here to learn more about this F-R-E-E Webinar & save your seat!
During this Webinar, you'll discover ...
- How to stop suffering from money drought and step into the abundance that is rightfully yours by reframing your relationship with money forever
- 4 strategic tips on up-leveling your pricing for an income breakthrough today
- The key mistakes to avoid when presenting your new pricing
- Exactly what to say (word-for-word script) of what to say to transition your current hourly clients into your new fees so you feel confident, relaxed and prepared!
INCLUDES 30 minute LIVE Q&A to ask questions about YOUR BUSINESS!
Design Biz Summit 2016 — Mastering Your Time and Money Mindset
IDCEC approved — 15 CEU training
Terri Taylor ASID, IDS
Design Biz Blueprint
Vail, Colorado
Oct. 28-30
2016 Design Biz Summit - Mastering Your Time and Money Mindset is happening in beautiful Vail, Colorado on October 28 - 30th 2016. This event is where you'll transform your hidden limiting thinking that's holding you back and create powerful new beliefs to propel you into new levels of abundance, remodel your business with done-for-you simplifying systems that give you back your time and freedom, and build an even stronger network of support with like-minded designers.
Space is limited and more information is available here.
The Interior Design Society has joined The Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC), effective Jan. 1. Click here to learn more.
Effective Jan. 1, 2015, IDS Professional members must earn a minimum of 0.4 (4 hours) approved continuing education units (CEU) each year. Click here to read more about the updated CEU Filing Policy.
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!
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DESIGNER OF THE YEAR AWARD |
Congratulations to the 2015 Designer of the Year Award recipients! To view a complete list of winners, visit www.interiordesignsociety.org/dotyawards.
Congratulations to the 2015 #idsIMPACT Award recipients! To view a complete list of winners, visit www.interiordesignsociety.org/impactwinners.
Learn more about the elite judging panel for the 2015 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 have not yet paid your 2016 membership dues, you will no longer be able to login to pay them online. Please call IDS Membership Manager, Della Swider at 336-884-4437 ext. 223 to reinstate your membership for 2016.
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.
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 are interested in obtaining a membership certificate or replacement membership card, please email idsbenefits@interiordesignsociety.org or call 336-884-4437 ext. 223 (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.
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Upon the launch of her Cloth & Company collection with One Kings Lane and release of her new book "The Finer Things," designer and founder of DwellStudio Christiane Lemieux knows that when it comes to the furniture and pieces in our home, quality matters. For her, it's all about creating something timeless within the trends, and knowing the history of where things come from in order to appreciate them in the present, whether it be punchy wallpaper or intricately-woven rugs. Here, we asked her to give us her ultimate decor tips for fall and show us how she is welcoming the crisp season into her own home.
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We're more than halfway through 2016, which means one thing: It's already time to discuss which home decor trends will define next year.
On the color front, sophisticated hues are poised to take center stage, according to Behr who, just released their predictions for colors to keep an eye on in 2017. The paint company has divided its selection into three palettes — confident, composed and comfortable — and if they are any indication, we'll be drawing decor inspiration from our personalities in the year ahead.
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One of the hottest trends in wall decoration might be a term you've never heard of. Fortunately, we're here to save you from embarrassing yourself in front of your design-savvy peers by blurting, "What is shiplap?"
This horizontal pattern of interlocking wooden boards was traditionally used to build sheds and barns. Long seen as cheap weatherproofing, shiplap is now being used by designers to cover interior walls.
Here's everything you need to know about shiplap.
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Architectural Digest
White paint makes a house instantly polished and sophisticated, cheery pastels highlight a home's most interesting architecture details, and gray, well, it can do both. A charcoal exterior is timeless but bold, making dramatic rooflines and window frames pop. The moody color commands a space, but it does so quietly. Perhaps that's why a gray house blends so beautifully with its surroundings, whether set on a lush manicured lawn or nestled in the woods. Plus, paint isn't your only option to get this look — gray stone or shingles can have the same impact.
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Houzz
Many people have a book that's changed their life. This kind of emotional response can cause people to feel strongly about books, protective even. That’s why decorating with books elicits equally strong opinions.
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Albert Einstein once said, “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when creating them.” Granted, he was talking about heavier stuff than interior design, but the sentiment applies regardless. In order to establish a home that is at once personal and functional yet entirely original in this seen-in-all era, you’ve got to think outside of the box and recast the known decor world in new and innovative ways. How to do that? Think like a stylist and use tried-and-true furnishings in unexpected places—reclaim a ladder as a towel rack in a guest bath, for example, or install a trunk as a cocktail table in your living room—to impart a one-of-a-kind sense of ingenuity that feels effortlessly fresh.
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Houzz
A shared sibling bedroom is often a necessity. One of the most challenging goals in designing a kids’ bedroom is finding enough space in one room for twice as many belongings — and for larger families, sometimes three times as many items. Where to put all the clothing, shoes, toys and school gear?
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Are you ready to make a commitment to your professionalism?
The CQRID Exam is the only accredited exam offered exclusively for Residential Interior Designers.
For more information visit www.cqrid.org.
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