The Design Gallery Featured at Las Vegas Market Su
Las Vegas, NZ, July 13, 2006--Many retail buyers report that they visit Las Vegas Market for inspiration. The Design Gallery, a hand-picked showcase of spectacular designs by some of home furnishing’s most progressive designers, will deliver inspiration on a grand scale when it opens July 25, 2006
This summer, the Design Gallery will be located in a dedicated section of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The juried Design Gallery exhibit features stylish products and displays reflecting up-and-coming trends driven by some of the industry’s most promising suppliers.
“The Design Gallery will feature a broad cross-section of new and exciting designs,” said Lois Richards, temporary exhibits leasing manager at World Market Center. Richards explained that Design Gallery exhibits are selected by an internal committee of show management, directors and sales managers.
Design Gallery exhibitors will include: Bojay, Inc., Chayanne USA, Fjords USA, Inc, Home Trends & Design, Ltd , Ital Art, Leftbank Art Company, Mark Hines Designs, Mel V Inc, Mila Brown Intl, Moenia Design, Pacific Green Industries, Pom Pom Maison, Pulvermacher Inc., RAGS, Regina-Andrew, Roberta Schilling, Shawna Stoney, The Iron Bed/Talia Fine Sheeting and Wallteriors.
Home Trends & Design is a design-driven manufacturer and importer of solid hardwood furniture from Asia. HTD will spare no expense to inspire and create a strong buzz in the Design Gallery at Las Vegas Market, said Hank Cravey, president. Cravey said the company is planning a dramatic space with vibrant colors, paintings, lighting and fresh floral. New product launches will include casegood and table collections. “We are excited about the opportunity to showcase our furniture designs in the most design-oriented venue available,” he said. “The Design Gallery is positioned to offer the newest, hottest and best home furnishings to the buyers while setting up show-stopping booths. This is synonymous with our company philosophy--the best and the latest home trends & designs.”
After just two Markets, the Design Gallery has become synonymous with new introductions and trends as exhibitors seize the opportunity to debut stylish new products. "We are excited to be introducing our lines at The Design Gallery as part of Las Vegas Market. We believe Las Vegas Market is poised to become the international home furnishings market and that the Design Gallery is a perfect venue for our luxury linen and iron bed lines,” said Kim Goodwin, wholesale business manager at Talia and The Iron Bed. “It’s a winning combination - the city of Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Market combining to provide hospitality and fresh modern facilities that will attract both exhibitors and buyers."
Retailers are taking notice of the Design Gallery. Dennis Troy is co-owner of Inside, a Las Vegas-based retailer specializing in home décor, fine gifts, and accessories. While he visits with many of his regular vendors during Market, Troy said he also attends for inspiration. “I plan to check out the Design Gallery,” he said. “We definitely go to find one or two new resources that only Las Vegas Market can offer.” Troy added that he obtains ideas for merchandising and displays in his retail store during Market. “In fact, some of the merchandise in our store now is displayed on furnishings we purchased at Market.”
