– includes the debut of the Business Accelerator Series
DALLAS – March 9, 2026 – Dallas Design Days returns April 14–15 with two days of design-focused programming dedicated to business growth and industry insight. Headlining the event is the debut of the Business Accelerator Series, a new initiative supporting designers as entrepreneurs. Additional programming will take place in showrooms including Coco & Dash, Currey & Company, Market Hill on 6 by Paul Michael, Palecek, and Visual Comfort & Co., culminating in a closing reception celebrating the D Home Best Designers Issue.
First-of-Its-Kind Design Programming
On April 14, attendees will experience the debut of the Business Accelerator Series, a new designer-focused half-day program centered on building stronger, more intentional businesses. The first installment, Landing the Right Work, will focus on the most critical stage of a successful project: winning the right clients. Through expert-led panels and workshops the program explores how designers can refine their positioning, clearly communicate their value, and attract clients aligned with their process.
The Business Accelerator programming is ticketed, with general admission priced at $60 for non-reserved high-top table seating and VIP tickets at $120, which include reserved seating. Tickets can be purchased at dallasmarketcenter.com/business-of-home.
“Dallas Design Days continues to evolve as a platform not only for discovery, but for business growth,” said Cindy Morris, President & CEO, Dallas Market Center. “Our two-year partnership with Business of Home and the launch of the Business Accelerator Series reflects our commitment to helping designers strengthen their positioning, build more intentional firms, and create long-term success.”
A full list of events, including ones hosted in showrooms, can be found on DallasMarketCenter.com
Showroom News & Moves
The Interior Home + Design Center is undergoing a major expansion, highlighted by the debut of C. Maddox & Co.’s (IHDC 2F310) custom 40,000-square-foot flagship showroom on the second floor. The showroom represents more than 30 leading home furnishings brands—including Caracole, CR Laine, Hancock & Moore, John-Richard, Made Goods, Modern History, Taracea, Vanguard Furniture, and Wesley Hall Upholstery.
The Gallery (IHDC 1D202) welcomes new exhibitors Scandia Home (GL28) and Lighthouse Design Studio (GL84).
For upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center mobile app. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Instagram, and the DMC Daily Dose.
About Dallas Market Center
Dallas Market Center is a global business-to-business trade center and the leading wholesale marketplace in North America connecting retailers and interior designers with top manufacturers in gifts, home d?cor, gourmet and housewares, holiday/floral, gifts, lighting, and apparel and accessories. Inside its dynamic, five million square foot campus, nearly 200,000 customers from all 50 states and 85 countries seek industry trends, business education and new products from exhibitors throughout the year via dominant trade events for gift, home d?cor, holiday and floral;; the largest residential lighting trade event in North America; and the largest and most successful open-daily design center. To make plans for upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center App. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Instagram, and the Dallas Market Center blog.
