Design San Francisco | Spring 2023

Please join the founding director of Michael Merrill Design Studio for a complimentary 30-minute consultation. March 7 – 9, 2023 The consultation could range from a series of specific questions related to the design of your home or office; to resolving long-standing questions that may be vexing you. To schedule your personal appointment, please email sr@michaelmerrill.com or contact our office at (415) 440 – 2111. Staff members will assist in scheduling an appointment for you. Michael Merrill Design Studio works collaboratively with each client, ensuring that the final product serves the client’s individual needs. We look forward to meeting you at our design office located at 101 Henry Adams St Ste. #318 San Francisco, CA 94103.

Open House – Join us for an exclusive look at Barbara Barry’s Ojai collection and for a chance to win ‘Succulent Study’, one of Barbara’s watercolor prints available through CuratedKravet. Light bites, refreshments, and succulents will be provided.

Open House – Meet Tim Johnson, National Sales Manager for Jim Thompson and view the latest collections; from handwoven silk ikats, luxurious velvet, warp prints, trims, and outdoor fabrics. All beautifully colored for today’s interiors.

Open House – Nancy Caperton joins us for market as we introduce a number of her new upholstered furniture designs, all done in Jim Thompson’s fabrics.

Open House – Please join Amy Brown, new owner of The Fournir Collection, as she discusses the history of their venerable brands; Dessin Fournir, Gerard, Therien, Quatraine and Erica Brunson and their diverse and extensive offerings of Furniture, Lighting and Accessories.

Rug Specialist Amelia Solano will be on hand to assist designers with custom creations. RSVP to sf@thespstudios.com

We learned during the pandemic that the work of design can occur almost anywhere. We also learned, after working from home for an extended period of time, the value of shared physical spaces to brainstorm with others. While we may never go back to the workplace as we knew it, we WILL gather in new ways and newly repurposed, hyper-flexible spaces. Knak Group and the San Francisco Design Center are also showcasing some award winning, patented breakthrough products that show how we can provide flexibility to the spaces where work is conducted, whether at home or in an office setting. For the three days of Market, a special Future-of-Work pop-up display will be showcased @ 101 Henry Adams, Suite 376

Join designer Caroline Price, creator of the Montespan Collection for Vervain, as she tells the captivating story behind her stunning collection of fabrics, trimmings and wallcoverings.

Join Benjamin Moore for the launch of their Designer Book Club series featuring interior designer Betsy Wentz for a fireside chat and signing of her new book Design Happy: Colorful Homes for the Modern Family. Guests will enjoy breakfast bites, coffee, and good conversation. The first 40 attendees will receive a complimentary book.

Visit the Riggs Showroom for a live cooking demo from our Executive Chef and enjoy gourmet bites and champagne.

Join us in the Pindler showroom for cupcakes & Prosecco while you peruse through our latest fabric and trim offerings.

Peregrine takes the word natural to the next level. Naturally sophisticated and chic, Peregrine is crafted from all-natural, undyed yarns highlighting the color and textural variations of wool, silk, pashmina, alpaca, merino wool, mohair, hemp, allo, and cactus. With an array of natural fibers, Peregrine is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece for any room. These naturally beautiful textures and patterns can be delivered in just 8 weeks.

Join us around lunch time for Light Bites and Champagne.

Live demonstration of various subjects.

Join us for treats and merriment. Learn about the block printing process and try your hand at crafting your own pattern.

Curious how top interior design firms run the most efficient businesses and increase profits? Looking for ways to increase your team’s productivity and reduce fatigue? Join ERINN VALENCICH, CEO of StyleRow and founder of Erinn V Design Group & ERINN V. furniture, and TINEKE TRIGGS, founder and principal of her eponymous San Francisco-based firm, as they discuss how designers can take advantage of smarter tools to become more effective and profitable, while still providing the personal attention and service their clients expect. After, stay for a champagne toast with Erinn V and get a first look at her just-launched collaboration with HARTMANN&FORBES, featuring three new handwoven shade designs inspired by the California coast. Seating is limited, please register

Celebrate our new collections while enjoying light fare, bubbles and giveaways. Meet our new Outside Sales Rep, Taylor, who will be available for guidance through our newest offerings. Osborne and Little, Designer’s Guild, Ralph Lauren, Christian LaCroix, and William Yeoward have outdone themselves this season. A range of small scale geometrics, plains, indoor/outdoor and wide width sheers will be sure to inspire!

The Barrel chair. The Serpentine sofa. The Omnibus collection. Beloved by designers from Tom Ford to Zaha Hadid, the iconic work of Vladimir Kagan “represents the ultimate in modern American furniture design,” notes Holly Hunt. Kagan’s glamorous, biomorphic pieces helped define mid-century design, and the master continued to innovate into the 21st century. Join Henry Editor in Chief Alisa Carroll for a conversation with two forces who are now guiding the Vladimir Kagan Design Studio into the future: Chris Eitel, Kagan’s long-time apprentice and director of design and production for the house, and Mark Minichiello, chief operating officer. The panel will also highlight the Forward series—six sinuous new pieces designed by Eitel that will be launching at showrooms this spring. Reception to follow at Kneedler Fauchère.

Reception to follow keynote. Please RSVP to sbajuniemi@kneedlerfauchere.com

Please join principal designer at Laura Larkin Interiors for a 30-minute design consultation at Mezzanine M-08 on March 8th between 10-3PM. Call or text Laura at 415-307-3500 to schedule a time or email me laura@lauralarkininteriors.com. Please come by to introduce yourself and enjoy a yummy beverage and sweet. We look forward to meeting you at Showplace Design Center, 101 Henry Adams Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, Mezzanine M-08

Country Floors invites you to join us for Design San Francisco | Spring. Continental breakfast will be served. Please kindly RSVP to rsvp@countryfloors.com by February 8th

Motorized window coverings are a product that every modern designer and architect should be thinking about. In the past few years there have been tremendous advancements in wireless and wired roller shade, Roman Shade and drapery motors as well as integration with all the current home automation systems. Please join us at The Roman Shade Company on Wednesday March 8th from 10 AM to 12 PM to learn all the latest information on motorized window coverings and how you can recommend, sell and integrate these products into your clients homes. Our motorization specialists will be conducting a seminar to teach you all about our line of Somfy and Rollease Acmeda motorized window products. With our over 30 years experience selling, installing and integrating these products we believe we can help you become more knowledgeable and comfortable with Motorization.

Interior designers are often called upon to curate art for the home, as well as to cultivate their clients’ appreciation for collecting. Please join esteemed gallerist Lisa Dolby Chadwick of Dolby Chadwick; Marcus Keller and Robbie McMillan of interior design and art advisory partnership AubreyMaxwell; and moderator Alisa Carroll for an inspired conversation tailored to helping designers work with their clients to demystify the process of acquisition, navigate the art world of San Francisco and beyond, and spark a lifelong passion for collecting. Lunch in the showroom

Come celebrate the 10th anniversary of Sun Mountain Custom Doors at the SFDC! Meet our founder and local Bay Area staff, and enjoy a box lunch with us!

Join seasoned interior design principal Laura Martin Bovard of LMB Interiors, aka the Divine Hustler, as she dismantles the industry’s addiction to perfectionism. Laura will share how she has transformed her business from an exhausting struggle of running from perfection and ego, into a divine flow of ease, grace, joy, and prosperity. Lunch and refreshments to follow. Please RSVP to Lisa Konjicek-Segundo  lsegundo@brownjordan.com by Friday, March 3rd. Space is limited

Join Brand Ambassador Roy Marcus to discover how the luxury tile & stone brand employs classic artistry techniques and the latest innovations to create their signature designs. Roy will present the latest introductions in stone, glass, ceramic & porcelain, detailing how to cleverly incorporate throughout a space. Lunch & refreshments will be served.

Visit the JANUS et Cie showroom during Design SF to view our latest collections, including the exquisite Serengeti collection by Philippe Starck. Drinks and light bites will be served.

Please join Suzanne Tucker at Shears & Window for an exclusive preview of the new 2023 Suzanne Tucker Home outdoor textiles collection, and a book signing of “Extraordinary Interiors” Wednesday, March 8. Champagne & Nibbles RSVP: deanm@shearsandwindow.com

Celebrate the launch of Hickory Chair with Susan Hable.

As the sun goes down, join Phillip Jeffries to unwind and be inspired by our new Spring 2023 collection, DREAM. Let your imagination transform interior spaces and browse our 15 new collections including whimsical murals, washis, textiles and more. Bubbles and bites will be served. RSVP: rsvpSF@phillipjeffries.com

Meet Sandra Jordan and learn about her newest Prima Alpaca Collection “Luz y Sombra”, breakfast pastries and coffee will be served.

Meet Eric in the Sloan Miyasato showroom and discover the latest collection from Hellman-Chang.

Please Join us for Wine and Small Bites From 4 to 6 Pm

Please join us to toast Regional Manager Jeff Fountain on his retirement.

Enjoy a glass of rose and visit with Eric Chang of Hellman-Chang in the Sloan Miyasato showroom, before his panel discussion in the atrium.  

While we may never go back to the workplace as we knew it, we WILL gather in new ways and newly repurposed, hyper-flexible spaces. At 2pm, on Thursday March 7th, Alistair Simpson, an International Director @ Wilkhahn, will share his expertise from his work in Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America on the rapidly transforming tools for thriving wherever we work. Knak Group and the San Francisco Design Center are also showcasing some award winning, patented breakthrough products that show how we can provide flexibility to the spaces where work is conducted, whether at home or in an office setting.

With rapidly changing technologies and increasingly empowered clients, the design industry is fast evolving. A designer’s success hinges on being able to navigate and adapt to these conditions by harnessing the latest innovations and anticipating customer behavior. Join us for a frank and transparent discussion about the future, featuring interior designer Noz Nozawa, founder and principal of Noz Design, and Eric Chang, creative director and co-founder of Hellman-Chang, in conversation with Mary Jo Bowling, San Francisco editor at Luxe Interiors + Design.  

End Design San Franciso | Spring in style. Join us for an evening of cooking demonstrations, fabric handing-blocking workshops, food & drink, entertainment and gifts. Submit a raffle ticket in any of the three showrooms to win a Wolf gourmet countertop appliance and set of Schumacher pillows.