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g o u n n o t i c e d . Top trade professionals flocked to the show
in record numbers this year, on the lookout for trends, industry
updates, educational opportunities and superior products. Celeb
designer Campion Platt, remarks, "I always enjoy the Architectural
Digest Home Design show – it's the best of the best! Early spring is
always a great time to get inspired, see new trends in the market,
share expertise and look forward to another season of design. This
year, I was struck by the amount of bespoke offerings and
customization. I find this to be a real trend in our niche world of high
design that has extended beyond simply finding the best fabric for a
room. We can all make each client purchase personal to their taste,
and more of a one of kind experience." ASID NY President Susan
Anthony, whose chapter was responsible for the ASID Best of
Show Awards and a new initiative called Designer Walks comments,
"In an age where consumers are often relying on the internet to shop
for home products, it is more important than ever for professional
designers and architects to gather the latest design intelligence by
experiencing in person those products they recommend to their
clients. The Architectural Digest Home Show makes it easy to do
just that. It is the best show for featuring luxury goods and appliances
that in many cases are being shown to the public for the first time."
Fellow ASID member and award winning designer Laura Bohn of
LBDA, notes, "The energy level and quality of presentation at this
year's AD Home Design Show was as high as I've ever seen it."
Next year's show dates are March 19-22, 2015.
AN INSPIRATIONAL TOUR DE FORCE
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