CHICAGO (Sept. 1, 2005) LuxeHome™ invites the public to experience the latest trends in kitchen and bath design from the most prominent names in the industry at the LuxeHome Open House Oct. 1, 2005 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The LuxeHome Open House is an opportunity to learn from the best in the business and interact with on staff experts as they unveil new products and techniques at the premier design center for home building and renovations. Shoppers will enjoy champagne toasts, culinary demonstrations, and even a 20 percent discount on kitchenware from LuxeHome’s new boutique The Chopping Block.
One of the leading design magazines, Metropolitan Home, is co-sponsoring the special day and highlighting its Senior Design and Architecture Editor, Elana Frankel, at an 11:30 a.m. seminar. Studio Snaidero Chicago will host a meet the editor reception in its boutique immediately following. This is a rare opportunity to meet one of the design industry's leading editors and learn about the direction of contemporary design today.
“LuxeHome special events, seminars and educational programs are all created to enhance the public’s understanding of the design process and make them feel comfortable utilizing this incredible resource for their own high-end home design,” said Katherine Flaherty, vice president, MMPI. "We're constantly working to help bring the best products into the marketplace making the process of building, renovating and decorating your home a more convenient and pleasant experience."
The following boutiques will host special events during Open House:
Ahalya Stone, Suite 142 |
American International Tile, Suite 134 |
Birger Juell, Ltd. & Juell Architectural Woodwork Inc., Suite 150 |
Chicago Kitchen Design Group, Suite 127 |
Clive Christian of Chicago, Suite 143 |
de Guilio Kitchen Design Group, Inc., Suite 121 |
Granite and Marble Resources, Inc., Suite 115 |
Hastings Tile & IL Bagno Collection, Suite 120 |
Knape & Vogt, Suite 128 |
Paris Ceramics USA, Suite 146 |
Poggenpohl U.S., Inc., Suite 138 |
Smartrooms, Inc., Suite 119 |
The Chopping Block, Suite 107 |
Valcucine Chicago, Suite 106 |
Design Resource Center |
EVENT INFORMATION
LuxeHome Open House
Saturday, Oct. 1
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
LuxeHome, Merchandise Mart, first floor
Featured Program, sponsored by Metropolitan Home
Elana Frankel, Senior Design and Architecture Editor, Metropolitan Home
11:30 a.m.
North Lobby, Merchandise Mart
For more information, please visit www.luxehome.com or call the LuxeHome Concierge at 312.527.7939. To R.S.V.P. for the Featured Program, please call 312.527.7939.
LuxeHome boasts more than 100,000 square feet of space with 30 boutiques that feature the finest kitchen and bath products from the most recognized and respected manufacturers worldwide. Open to the public, as well as interior designers, architects and custom builders, LuxeHome displays the widest selection of products to fit all lifestyles, from modern European to classic American to traditional English. In addition to the extensive lineup of manufacturers, each boutique offers knowledgeable designers who are available to assist with all phases of each design project. LuxeHome's boutiques are open for shopping Monday through Saturday.
Media Inquiries Only:
Jackie Paulsen
Director of Public Relations
Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.
Phone: 312.527.7555
E-mail: jpaulsen@mmart.com
Natalie Campbell
Public Relations Associate
Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.
Phone: 312.527.7790
E-mail: ncampbell@mmart.com
LuxeHome™ is a registered trademark of Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.
Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI) is a trade show and property management firm, specializing in managing buildings devoted to wholesale showrooms and commercial office space. MMPI produces more than 300 trade shows, market events and conferences each year.
MMPI manages The Merchandise Mart, 350 W. Mart Center, and 33 North Dearborn in Chicago; Market Square, the Suites at Market Square, Hamilton Market, Plaza Suites, Furniture Plaza and the National Furniture Mart in High Point, N.C.; the Architects & Designers Building and 7 W New York in New York; the L.A. Mart in Los Angeles; and the Washington Design Center and Washington Office Center in Washington D.C.
Vornado Realty Trust, owner of MMPI, based in New York City, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust. Vornado’s common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and are traded under the symbol VNO.
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