9.23–9.25
WELCOME TO 9.23–9.25
Interconnect Candle Holder | Habachy Designs + Atelier
Holly Hunt Iris Table Lamp | Jim Thompson
Moattar Rug | Moattar
Hudley Coffee Table by Elan Atelier | Paul +
Spark your love for design and be at the center of it all.
Prepare to spark your love for design with a well-versed lineup of keynote speakers and informative showroom presentations; be inspired by an array of freshly launched collections showcasing the latest in design innovation; enjoy parties and celebrations spotlighting ADAC’s newest showrooms and book releases from noteworthy industry authors; and be at the center of it all as you network with top designers from across the nation, and so much more.
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351 Peachtree Hills Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia
adacatlanta.com | 404.231.1720
@adacatlanta | #DISCOVERADAC
ALL DAY EVENT
Cowtan & Tout Latest Collections
Open House
Please join Cowtan & Tout to view the latest collections from Colefax and Fowler and Cowtan & Tout. The Colefax and Fowler Fall collection features a beautiful array of rich decorative designs, intricate embroideries, and luxurious weaves. Cowtan & Tout expands its Naturals collection with new wallcoverings that are timeless and versatile, offering a sophisticated backdrop to be paired with decorative fabrics. They look forward to sharing these spectacular designs with you!
Cowtan & Tout | Suite 225
@cowtanandtout
ALL DAY EVENT
Build Your Trade Library Kit
Open House
Discover the latest product updates and explore new materials and styles at The Shade Store. Join their team in the showroom to build a personalized trade library kit with an extensive selection of 1,200+ instock swatches and trims—to use as a valuable resource in your studio or with clients. Enjoy light refreshments as you connect with fellow designers and get inspired by the craftsmanship and customization for which The Shade Store is known.
The Shade Store | Suite 306
@theshadestore
TUESDAY | 9.23
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ALL DAY EVENT
Patterson Flynn Fall Collection Open House
Join Patterson Flynn for a look at their new and upcoming Abaca collection and other launches over light bites and refreshments.
Schumacher | Suite 303
@pattersonflynn1943 | @schumacher1889
10:00 AM
Life Lessons on Design and Architecture
Keynote Presentation Sponsored by
Discover how to craft a home that truly reflects your personal style with insights from some of the South’s top design talents. Join Southern Home editor Lynn Terry as she hosts a lively and insightful conversation with acclaimed interior designer Andrew Howard and renowned architect Tim Adams. With wit and wisdom, they’ll share design triumphs, candid missteps, and invaluable lessons learned through years of experience— offering inspiration and practical takeaways for creating spaces that work beautifully for you and your clients.
ADAC Presentation Room | First Floor Atrium
Following the presentation, please join Andrew, Tim, and Lynn in the beautiful STARK showroom for a reception and book signing celebrating Andrew’s latest book, Comforts of Home, as well as the debut books
Tradition Made New by Tim and The Inviting Southern Home: Welcoming Interiors Beautiful Design by Lynn.
STARK | Suite 135
@andrewjhow | @tsadamsstudio
@southernhomemag | @starkcarpet_atl
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NOON
The Importance of Lighting in Design Showroom Presentation Sponsored by
Enjoy a dynamic panel discussion and experiential showroom event about how to use lighting to transform a room’s appearance, atmosphere, and functionality. Moderated by GEORGIA DESIGN Editor-in-Chief Fran Worrall, the panel includes interior designer Michael Habachy, architect Joel Kelly, and lighting designer Jennette Kollmann. Discover how they create spaces that are both visually appealing and comfortable to inhabit through innovative illumination. The half-hour presentation will be followed by 10 minutes of Q&A, allowing time for light bites and networking.
BlueVision | Suite 406
@habachydesigns | @joelkellydesign
@georgiadesignmagazine | @bluevisionatlanta
NOON
The Elegance and Comfort of Home with Dana Wolter Book Signing and Open House
Join Phillip Jeffries as they unveil their Fall 2025 Heritage collection and welcome celebrated interior designer Dana Wolter for an exclusive signing of her debut book The Elegance and Comfort of Home – fresh off the press. Be among the first to preview the latest offerings. Enjoy light bites and inspiring design as they honor style, storytelling, and beautiful living spaces.
Phillip Jeffries | Suite 319
@danawolterinteriors | @phillipjeffriesltd
TUESDAY | 9.23
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NOON
Defining Quiet Luxury:
A Designer and Architect’s Perspectives
Showroom Presentation
Explore the concept of Quiet Luxury with Anna Booth and Peter Block, both contributors to the recently released book, The New Luxury: Individuality, Quality and Sustainability in Interior Design by Dean Keyworth, published by The Royal Institute of British Architects. Discover how design professionals achieve interior and exterior spaces that prioritize quality and sustainability on every kind of budget by focusing on quality fabrics and materials, sustainable credentials, and complementary tones. Be inspired to bring Quiet Luxury home as Anna and Peter share examples of how they apply this modern concept to timeless design and sign copies of the beautiful new book.
Designer Carpet | Suite 215
@annaboothinteriors | @peterblockarch
@designercarpetsatl
1:00 PM
Creativity and Relevance in Design Today
Keynote Presentation Sponsored by
VERANDA’s Executive Editor Ellen McGauley will be joined by Romo’s Director of Design and Excellence, Emily Mould, New York-based interior designer Brian McCarthy, and Birmingham-based architect Paul Bates to discuss the challenge of balancing creative design with both tradition and innovation. The panel will explore how true originality can thrive in an era of rapid replication and evolving consumer values; how to balance the demands of performance with the expectations of luxury; and how creativity can be protected, nurtured, and translated into meaningful, impactful design today.
ADAC Presentation Room | First Floor Atrium
Following the presentation, please join Emily, Brian, Paul, and Ellen at the Romo showroom for a reception. While in the showroom, explore Black Edition’s new Istoria collection, a decadently discerning range of fabrics and wallcoverings, alongside the latest launches from Kirkby Design and Mark Alexander.
ROMO | Suite 101
@paulbatesarchitects | @brianjmccarthyinc
@verandamag | @romo_fabrics
WEDNESDAY | 9.24
3:00 PM
Design for Change:
Local Roots, Broad Impact
Keynote Presentation
Sponsored by
How can influential voices—designers, developers, and thought leaders— go beyond aesthetics to create truly sustainable communities? In a conversation led by Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Editor-in-Chief Lauren Iverson, Serenbe Founder Steve Nygren, architectural designer Rodolfo Castro, and interior designer Buffy Ferguson explore how intentional choices in materials, planning, and design can create resilient spaces. Through real-world insights, learn how to leverage your sphere of influence to drive meaningful, lasting change in the way we live and build.
ADAC Presentation Room | First Floor Atrium
Following the panel, please join Steve, Rodolfo, Buffy, and Lauren in the newly redesigned Innovations showroom, where Steve will be signing advance copies of his new book Start in Your Own Backyard. Raise a glass in celebration of the grand opening and the brand’s 50th anniversary Innovations | Suite 313
@serenbe | @castrodesign | @elizabethfergusondesign @atlantahomesmag | @innovationsusa
ALL DAY EVENT (RUNS THROUGH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25)
Celebrate Innovations’ 50th Anniversary Open House
Join Innovations for an open house in their newly redesigned showroom and a toast to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the brand! Guests will get a preview of the upcoming Fall 2025 collection and enjoy light refreshments while browsing the wallcovering and faux leather collections in a new grand residential showroom experience. Innovations | Suite 313 @innovationsusa
WEDNESDAY | 9.24
10:00 AM
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Evolving Through Reinvention
Keynote Presentation Sponsored by
Join LUXE Interiors + Design Editor in Chief Jill Cohen for an inspiring conversation on professional evolution and the power of reinvention with renowned design stars Marshall Watson, Susan Ferrier, and Marcus Mohon.
From groundbreaking projects and new collection launches to exploring unexpected collaborations and more, these industry powerhouses will share what it takes to stay relevant, inspired, and ahead of the curve, while reflecting on the pivotal moments, risks, and reinventions that have defined their successful journeys.
ADAC Presentation Room | First Floor Atrium
Join them for a special keynote reception and book signing to immediately follow at Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio. Marshall and Marcus will sign copies of their latest books, which will be available for purchase. Enjoy refreshments and lite bites while exploring Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio’s exquisite luxury kitchen and bath collections, including a new collaboration with Francois & Co.
Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio | Suite 234
@jilleditsluxe | @watsonreiddeaneganes | @mohoninteriors
@susanferrier | @luxemagazine | @designgalleriakitchenandbath
NOON
Women Leading in Interior Design
Showroom Presentation
Join Travis & Company for an inspiring conversation as they delve into the vibrant world of women-owned and operated textile lines. Featuring a dynamic panel of trailblazing designers — Lulie Wallace of Lulie Wallace, Kristen Leigh of Kristen Leigh Steen, Smith Diano of Textiles by Smith, Paula Cushman of CASA by PC, and Sarah Boyden of Sarah Boyden — this discussion will cover all of the joys, challenges, and the inspirations that drive each of these incredibly talented women.
Travis & Company | Suite 120
@luliewallace | @kristenleighstudio | @textilesbysmith_ | @casabypc | @sarahboydenhome | @travisandcompany
NOON
Casamance’s 25th Anniversary Extravaganza Showroom Presentation
Casamance turns 25! Celebrate with US Division President Mathieu Pintout and Product & Marketing Director Florence Vermelle at Ernest Gaspard, where champagne, French fare, live music, and a sneak peek at ISSE—the stunning new all-natural line—await. Bold design and the future of this iconic Parisian brand take center stage. Ooh La La!
Ernest Gaspard | Suite 109
@casamance_official | @ernest_gaspard
NOON
Mindful Performance: The New World of Interior Fabric Specification CEU Showroom Presentation
Rapidly evolving design considerations require performance fabric makers to innovate products and processes for adding longevity, sustainability, material transparency, availability, and design-for-wellness along with luxury, beauty, and style. Whether designing a residential or commercial space, this course offers a guide to finding products to suit the specifier’s design ethos as well as their aesthetic vision. (0.1 credit, IDCEC)
PINDLER | Suite 211
@pindlercorp
WEDNESDAY | 9.24
1:00 PM
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Interior Design: A Reflection of the Soul
Keynote Presentation Sponsored by
When done right, a home not only serves as the backdrop for its inhabitants, but also embodies who they are, how they live, and what they love. Simply put, a home has the potential to be a manifestation of its owners, full of as much character and charm as the people themselves.
Join The Business of Home Podcast host Dennis Scully for his chat with designer and antiquarian Tara Shaw and architect Bobby McAlpine about how they create original and deeply personal environments that transcend style and place to capture their clients’ true essence.
ADAC Presentation Room | First Floor Atrium
Following the presentation, all are invited to join Tara, Bobby, and Dennis at a reception celebrating Tara’s new furniture collection with Century as she signs copies of her bestselling book, Soul of the Home.
Century Furniture | Suite 212
@tarashawdesign | @mcalpinehouse
@businessofhome | @centuryfurniture
3:00 PM
Designing Outdoor Spaces with the Comfort and Character of Indoors
Showroom Presentation Sponsored by
As outdoor living continues to evolve, so does the art of creating exterior spaces that rival interior rooms in both functionality and aesthetic appeal. From integrated kitchens and high-tech amenities to thoughtfully layered textures, lighting, and furnishings, today’s outdoor environments are as inviting and well-appointed as any room inside the home. Join Garden & Gun’s Style Director, Haskell Harris, and leading designers
Mallory Mathison Glenn and Palmer Weiss as they discuss how to craft outdoor retreats that marry practicality with personality—spaces that truly blur the lines between indoors and out.
Kolo Collection | Suite 323
@mallorymathisoninc | @palmerweiss | @summerclassics
@gardenandgun | @kolocollection
4:00 PM
A Journey through Textile History
Showroom Presentation Sponsored by
Hear from Scott Kravet, Chief Creative Officer of Kravet LLC, for a look at the latest releases from the Kravet Family of Brands. Don’t miss a captivating presentation that delves into the rich history of the textile industry. Discover how centuries-old archives inspire today’s most iconic designs and explore rare, original documents that have shaped the world of interior design, featuring preserved archives from legendary brands—
Lee Jofa, Brunschwig & Fils, and GP&J Baker.
Kravet | Suite 106
@archdigest | @kravetinc
5:00 PM
McKinnon and Harris Atlanta Debut Sponsored by
Enjoy an evening of Southern hospitality featuring seasonal fare, craft cocktails, and live music to celebrate McKinnon and Harris’s brand-new showroom. Explore their handcrafted outdoor collections in a beautifully curated space designed to inspire. It’s a night to gather with friends, designers, and partners and toast to a new chapter in Atlanta!
McKinnon and Harris | ADAC West, Suite B2
@milieumag | @mckinnonandharris
THURSDAY | 9.25
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ALL DAY EVENT
JANUS et Cie Open House
Visit the JANUS et Cie showroom to view the latest in outdoor furniture, including the nature-inspired Boheme collection by Sebastian Herkner and the handwoven Orchid collection by Palomba + Serafini.
JANUS et Cie| ADAC West, Suite A1
@janusetcie
ALL DAY EVENT
Preview the New Susan Ferrier Collection Open House
Join Baker | McGuire for an open house as they preview the stunning new Susan Ferrier Collection for Baker. Experience bold elegance and rich texture reimagined through her signature lens of soulful, layered design.
Baker|McGuire | Suite 206
@bakerfurniture | @thisismcguire | @bakermcguire.atlanta
10:00 AM
If These Walls Could Talk Keynote Presentation
Sponsored by
Go behind the scenes of FLOWER Magazine’s Nashville Showhouse. Join Shaw, Design Chair Corey Damen Jenkins, and acclaimed designers Rebecca Gardner, Mark Kennamer, and Kim Scodro for an inside look at the showhouse process—from sourcing furnishings, fabrics, wallcoverings, lighting, and accessories from leading brands to managing the complexities of installation. The panelists will share the inspiration behind their designs and the creative magic that brought each room to life in this highly anticipated showhouse ADAC Presentation Room | First Floor Atrium
Following the presentation, attendees are invited to join Corey, Rebecca, Mark, Kim, and Margot for a reception hosted by Thibaut. Corey will be signing copies of his new book, book, A Screaming Blast. Thibaut | Suite 140
@coreydamenjenkins | @housesandparties | @markkennamer | @kimscodrointeriors | @flowermagazine | @thibaut_1886
NOON
Let’s Build Furniture!
A Collaboration with Cosentino and C + H Interiors
Showroom Presentation
Join C + H Interiors for the unveiling of From Surface to Structure, a collaboration between Cosentino, C + H Interiors, and Stone Systems. Experience bespoke stone furniture where innovative design meets natural stone’s sculptural power. Connect with designers and makers in a celebration of craftsmanship and material mastery C + H Interiors | Suite 420
@candhinteriors | @cosentinocityatlanta
THURSDAY | 9.25
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NOON
Formed by Fire - Hand Blowing Glass in America
Showroom Presentation
Siemon & Salazar celebrate American craftsmanship through glassblowing rooted in Murano tradition and shaped in California. Join founders Caleb
Siemon and Carmen Salazar as they discuss how breath and fire transform glass into luminous, sculptural forms—honoring material, process, and artistry in timeless, heirloom-quality lighting.
Jerry Pair | Suite 508
@siemonandsalazar | @jerrypair
1:00 PM
Bold & Unapologetic Design: Color. Pattern. Texture.
Keynote Presentation Sponsored by
Modern Luxury invites you to a bold and inspiring keynote presentation exploring the power of unapologetic design. Discover how fearless use of color, pattern, and texture can transform interiors into deeply personal works of art. Featuring visionary talents Vern Yip, the NY Times bestselling author & beloved TV personality, and Sasha Bikoff, known for her exuberant and globally inspired maximalism, this dynamic conversation will celebrate design that dares to stand out. Moderated by Jenna Muller, Publisher of Interiors Southeast, this panel is a must for anyone who values bold and uncompromising interior design.
ADAC Presentation Room | First Floor Atrium
Join them after the presentation in the Fabricut showroom for an exclusive reception with Vern, Sasha, and Jenna. Celebrate Vern’s new book
Color Pattern Texture with light bites, bold design, and inspiring conversation.
Fabricut | Suite 307
@vernyipdesigns | @sashabikoff | @mlinteriors_southeast @modernluxuryinteriors | @fabricut
3:00 PM
Perfect Chemistry
Keynote Presentation
Sponsored by
Join MILIEU for an engaging discussion with two dynamic duos—Shannon and Stan Dixon, and Holly Payne and David Frazier—each couple a respected force in the world of design. Based in New York, Holly is Studio Head with McAlpineNYC, while her husband, David, is principal of his namesake firm, David Frazier. Based in Atlanta, Shannon is an interior designer with her architect husband, Stan, founder and principal of D. Stanley Dixon Architecture. Leslie Newsom Rascoe, MILIEU’s Design Director, will moderate and explore their work philosophies, and their unique dynamics of designing both professionally and personally at home. Expect insights, inspiration, fresh perspective, and their candid chemistry!
ADAC Presentation Room | First Floor Atrium
Following the talk, you are invited to a reception hosted by LEE Industries and UpCountry Home, where you can mingle with Leslie, Shannon, Stan, Holly, and David. UpCountry Home | Suite 401
@dsdixonarchitect | @mcalpinehouse | @davidfrazier.co | @leeindustries | @milieumag | @upcountryhome
