Summer is heating up with an exciting lineup of events for design pros. It’s the perfect time to recharge your creativity while sourcing fresh perspectives (not to mention hidden gems!), upskilling in an era of uncertainty, and networking with those shaping the future of interior design. Interior Design 411 shares what’s worth your time in July 2025.
Online Workshop: Create Scroll-Stopping Content That Converts | July 9 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST | Virtual
In the second part of her Social Storytelling series, strategist Ericka Saurit offers an advanced, practical dive into using Instagram intentionally as a driver of interest, traffic, and conversion for your design business. This session moves beyond aesthetic curation to unpack how your feed, stories, and overall content funnel work together to build a cohesive, brand-forward visual presence that attracts the high-end clients you crave.
Dignify by Design Summit | July 9–10 | Santa Fe, NM
At the Museum of International Folk Art, this summit gathers leaders in design, architecture, and media to discuss how dignity informs creative processes. Expect more than your typical trend talk here. Panels will address sustainability, design’s role in cultural dignity, and the ethics of material sourcing. With Kravet’s Scott Kravet and Wolf-Gordon’s Marybeth Shaw in attendance, the event will be dense with industry insights for designers seeking to align business strategy with responsible design practices.
East Hampton Antiques & Design Show | July 11–13 | East Hampton, NY
Set on the historic Mulford Farm, this show is a well-edited hunting ground for antiques and mid-century decorative pieces for home and garden from about 50 dealers. It’s an excellent opportunity to source some truly unique pieces and support the East Hampton Historical Society.
Webinar: No More Guesswork – Confident Pricing for Interior Designers | July 14 12:00 p.m. EST | Virtual
This targeted webinar helps designers stop undercharging and start pricing with clarity. Led by business coach Nancy Quinn and designer Lesley Myrick, the session covers aligning fees with value, building profitable service packages, and avoiding pricing pitfalls that erode your bottom line.
Nantucket by Design | July 14–17 | Nantucket, MA
This annual festival celebrates Nantucket’s design heritage through panels, keynotes, and high-level discussions. Programming highlights include Martha Stewart with Fernando Wong, plus a design-fashion crossover panel with J.J. Martin and the founders of Veronica Beard. Beyond inspiration, these discussions can sharpen your ability to integrate fashion’s agility with interiors, particularly for clients with lifestyle-driven design expectations.
Webinar: From Chaos to Control: How Automation Propels Your Business Forward | July 15 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST | Virtual
Ready to streamline your marketing and attract your ideal clients? This session covers how to use automation, such as nurture campaigns, templates, and calendars, to move from chaos to control in your design business. Learn practical steps to eliminate manual tasks, align with emerging AI trends, and create a system that makes it easy for clients to start working with you while freeing your time for design work that moves the business forward.
Flooring Sustainability Summit | July 15-17 | Washington, D.C.
ASID’s Flooring Sustainability Summit is your chance to stay ahead of rising demands for eco-conscious materials and stricter sustainability standards. Designers, architects, and industry leaders will gather to share practical strategies for advancing green building practices throughout the supply chain. Featuring keynote Elizabeth Von Lehe, Chair-Elect of ASID, this event positions you to shape a more sustainable future while aligning your projects with the evolving environmental priorities clients now expect.
Atlanta Market | July 15–21 | Atlanta, GA
AmericasMart’s biannual market features thousands of brands across home decor, seasonal items, fashion accessories, and outdoor categories. It’s a comprehensive sourcing event with numerous opportunities for networking and brand discovery.
Summer Casual Market Atlanta | July 15–17 | Atlanta, GA
Co-located with Atlanta Market and featuring 200+ outdoor furniture brands under one roof, you can efficiently compare emerging materials, scale, and finishes for outdoor projects at this event. Look out for discussions on weather-resilient textiles and luxury outdoor living trends that continue to drive client interest post-pandemic.
Why Interior Designers Should Know Relevant Codes & Standards | July 16 | Chicago, IL
This ASID Design Learning Series session helps interior designers build confidence in applying critical codes and standards across residential, commercial, hospitality, educational, and healthcare projects. Led by Tracey Fillmore and Virginia Weida, the workshop will cover practical strategies for sourcing and implementing codes effectively, reinforcing your role in protecting the health, safety, and welfare of building occupants.
Hampton Designer Showhouse | July 19–August 31 | Southampton, NY
This annual showhouse is an excellent venue to steal style secrets and study the design choices of top firms like Purple Cherry Architects and Robert Brown Interior Design in context, translating high-end concepts to your own luxury residential projects.
Home Textiles Sourcing | July 23–25 | New York, NY
An essential visit if textiles are your specialty, this show covers fabric innovation, trade updates, and trend forecasting that directly inform your sourcing and specification processes. This year’s lineup will include a talk on tariffs and trade wars, making it a must-attend for keeping current, discovering the latest designs, and connecting with global suppliers.
Las Vegas Summer Market | July 23–31 | Las Vegas, NV
This large-scale event offers exposure to West Coast lifestyle trends, client-friendly furniture lines, and high-turnover decor brands. Attendees can explore hundreds of exhibits and join in industry events like a panel on staying ahead of industry trends featuring designers Christopher Todd, Anne-Marie Barton, and Peti Lau.
The Newport Show | July 26–27 | Newport, RI
Combining antiques, art, and contemporary design, The Newport Show offers a curated atmosphere where you can explore luxury coastal aesthetics, valuable for designers managing secondary home projects in beach markets or clients seeking relaxed elegance.
Aspen Art Fair | July 29-August 2 | Aspen, CO
Aspen Art Fair merges art, design, and hospitality in a boutique fair format during Aspen Art Week. With 40+ influential international exhibitors and artist-in-residence projects, the fair blends top-tier works by established and emerging artists with home tours, expert-led talks, and curated local experiences.
Whether you’re hunting for the perfect textile, refining your pricing strategy, or looking to spark new design ideas, this month’s events will move your design business forward. Pick a few that align with your goals, and return to your projects with fresh insights and sharper perspective.
