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Dallas Market Center Announces 2026 Dallas Design Week Schedule for September

Dallas Market Center, the largest open-daily design marketplace in the country, announces the schedule of events for its fall design event, Dallas Design Week, Sept. 15-17.

8/18/2026
DALLAS -- Dallas Market Center, the largest open-daily design marketplace in the country, announces the schedule of events for its fall design event, Dallas Design Week, Sept. 15-17, 2026.

The week welcomes some of the most respected names in design and the business of design, including Charlotte Moss, Kaitlin Petersen, Sean Low, Wendy Estela, Ginger Curtis, Ashley Hughes, Nina Lichtenstein, and Antonio DeLoatch. Attendees can meet Moss during an intimate conversation and book signing presented by Coco & Dash and connect with Business of Home editor-in-chief Kaitlin Petersen throughout the Business Accelerator Series.

The week’s centerpiece is Dine + Design, reimagined this year with a new location on Wednesday, September 16. Presented by Dallas Market Center, Sherwin-Williams, and Samsung, the luncheon unveils the 2027 Colormix® Rewild Trend Forecast, led by the Sherwin-Williams Trendsight Team. RSVP is required and seating is limited.

“Dallas Design Week is where the industry comes to think differently about color, business and craft,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “As our campus continues to grow, so does the depth of programming we’re able to bring to the trade — and this year’s lineup, alongside ArchLIGHT Summit and ASID GATHER: Catalyst, gives designers even more reason to build their September calendar around Dallas.”

“Dallas Design Week promises to be an inspiring few days of actionable insights, engaging conversations, and exceptional design,” said Ileana Saldivia, director of interior design for Dallas Market Center. “Highlights include the second Business of Home + DMC Accelerator, featuring celebrated speakers and business experts; an intimate conversation and book signing with the legendary Charlotte Moss in partnership with Coco & Dash; and the unveiling of new vignettes by Design Ambassadors Burkle Creative and Yates Desygn. Together, these programs celebrate the talent, resources, and collaborative spirit that make our design community so special.”

NEW DESIGN RESOURCES TO INSPIRE

Dallas Market Center continues to welcome new design resources and expansions across campus, including more than 100 brands moving into the first and second floors of the Interior Home + Design Center. In IHDC, Bella Notte Linens (IHDC 2F433), Botanical Mix (IHDC 1D329), Global Views (IHDC 1D209), Gorrod Gallery (IHDC 1D427), and Designer’s Patio (IHDC 1D110) have relocated. The Gallery (1D202) welcomes exhibitor Ngala Trading Co. (GL80), while The Textile Salon (2F215) debuts John Robshaw (TS4A).

STANDOUT EVENTS AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Enjoy access to exclusive programming, book signings, and designer conversations during Design Week.

Daily Hospitalities

• 9 - 9:30 am — The DMC Buyer Scoop | WTC 1 - Atrium
Tuesday–Thursday
Tips and tricks on navigating Dallas Market Center, available in English and Spanish.

• 9 - 11 am — Designer Coffee Stop | IHDC 2F215 - Textile Salon
Wednesday–Thursday
Start the morning with a custom coffee in the Interior Home + Design Center’s newest designer destination.

Tuesday, September 15

• 8 - 9 am — Business of Home Breakfast | WTC 615
Hosted & sponsored by Market Hill on 6 by Paul Michael

• 9 - 10 am — BOH x DMC Business Accelerator Series: Leading with Authority | WTC 6440
Sean Low, president of The Business of Being Creative, joins Business of Home editor-in-chief Kaitlin Petersen to discuss how to establish trust from the outset, communicate clearly and create relationships in which clients feel supported while respecting your expertise.
RSVP here.

• 10:20 - 11:10 am — Contracts that Build Better Relationships | WTC 6440
Attorney Wendy Estela breaks down the clauses, boundaries, and communication practices designers should prioritize to minimize misunderstandings, navigate challenges, and strengthen client relationships.

• 11:30 am - 12:20 pm — Inside the Client Presentation | WTC 6440
Designers walk through their real-world presentation process — from slide decks and printed materials to samples and meeting structure — in a follow-up conversation with Petersen on helping clients evaluate options, make decisions, and move projects forward.

• 12:30 - 1:30 pm — Business of Home Lunch | WTC 542 & 554
Hosted & sponsored by Blue Ocean Traders

• 1:30 - 3 pm — Meet the Speakers: Coffee & Dessert
Hosted & sponsored by Palecek, Ethan & Associates, MC Studio, and The Gallery
Continue the conversation over coffee and dessert while visiting four participating showrooms, each hosting a featured Business Accelerator speaker, with Kaitlin Petersen rotating among the showrooms.

• 2 - 3 pm — Designing with Light: How AI and Circadian Rhythm Shape Better Spaces | WTC 102
Presented by Feizy
A practical, science-backed session from Steve Withey, president of Elite AV Innovations, on how modern lighting shapes mood, comfort, and wellbeing, and how tunable, intelligent lighting systems can support healthier sleep and better-feeling spaces.

• 3 - 4 pm — The Data-Informed Design Studio | WTC 102
Presented by Feizy
An interactive, moderated conversation on the biggest operational pain points in interior design businesses — fee structure, time tracking, profit reporting, and item-based project management — and how data can help alleviate them.
Speakers:
Jeremy Powers, customer experience specialist, Design Manager
Kate Lester, CEO and creative director, Kate Lester Interiors & Kate Lester Home
Rick Campos, interior design coach and owner, Design Biz Survival Guide

Wednesday, September 16

• 10 am - 12 pm — Change Your Light, Change Your Life: The Designer’s Guide to Color, Mood, and the Spaces That Shape Us
| TM 3503 - Crystorama
Five leading designers and industry experts explore how color psychology, lighting, biophilic design, and human-centered principles shape mood, focus, and restoration across residential, hospitality, and commercial environments.
Speakers:
Ginger Curtis, president, Urbanology Designs
Ashley Hughes, founder and creative director, Muse Noire Interiors
Nina Lichtenstein, president, Custom Home Design by Nina Lichtenstein
Ashlynn Bourque, designer marketing manager, Sherwin-Williams
Moderator: Antonio DeLoatch, owner and principal designer, Antonio DeLoatch Designs

• 12 - 1 pm — Dine + Design: Sherwin-Williams Rewild Colormix Trend Forecast 2027 | TM 4604 - Samsung
Presented by Dallas Market Center | Sherwin-Williams | Samsung
RSVP required, seating limited

•1 - 2 pm — The Value of the Handmade in a Mass-Produced World Featuring Donna Moss | IHDC 1D202 - The Gallery
Presented by Arquitelar USA
What makes something truly luxurious today? Join luxury interior designer, author, and TV personality Donna Moss for an inspiring conversation about the growing value of handmade design, craftsmanship, individuality, and the human stories behind pieces that cannot simply be replicated.

• 2 - 3 pm — Charlotte’s Eye: How Instinct Shapes a Life in Rooms | Outside IHDC 1D106 - Coco & Dash
Presented by Coco & Dash
An intimate conversation with acclaimed designer Charlotte Moss on the experiences, instincts, and evolving perspective that shape a life in design.

• 3 - 4 pm — Charlotte Moss Book Signing | IHDC 1D106 - Coco & Dash
Presented by Coco & Dash

• 4 - 6 pm — DMC Design Ambassador Vignette Reveal Party | IHDC 1
A festive unveiling of the next designer vignette installations by Burkle Creative and Yates Desygn, accompanied by a cocktail party with wine tasting, live music, and passed hors d’oeuvres.

Event sponsors include Market Hill on 6 by Paul Michael, Blue Ocean Traders, Dallas Rugs, and Wall Snobs.

Happening concurrently with Dallas Design Week are ArchLIGHT Summit (September 15–16), a two-day commercial and architectural lighting event for lighting designers, specifiers, interior designers and architects, and ASID GATHER: Catalyst (September 16–18), the American Society of Interior Designers national leadership conference.

Gift & Home Market and Dallas KidsWorld (September 15–17) are also happening during this time at Dallas Market Center.

PLANNING AHEAD

For information about all upcoming markets and events, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the new, completely redesigned Dallas Market Center mobile app. Stay current by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Instagram, and the DMC Daily Dose blog.
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