The Design Circuit: August 2026

We may be in the dog days of summer, but design is not slowing down. These are the key events to know about and attend in the coming month.

Shoppe Object
8/2-8/4, The Starrett-Lehigh Building, New York City

Shoppe Object returns to New York as one of the industry’s premier destinations for thoughtfully curated home décor, gift, tabletop, lifestyle and artisan brands. Known for its independent spirit and discovery-driven atmosphere, the show brings together emerging makers and established companies, giving retailers and designers an early look at products and trends shaping the seasons ahead.

Register here to attend.

NY Now
8/2-8/4, The Javits Center, New York City

NY NOW returns to New York this August as one of the industry’s longest standing wholesale marketplaces for gift, home, lifestyle, and accessories. The Summer 2026 market is especially significant as the first produced under new owner Rockview Management Group, which is ushering in a new era with refreshed branding, expanded exhibitor outreach, and a renewed focus on delivering value for brands and buyers.
Register here to attend.

The Summer Table Holiday House Hamptons
8/14-8/30, Bridgehampton, NY

Holiday House Hamptons returns Aug. 14–30 with a fresh format: The Summer Table, an immersive celebration of design, entertaining and philanthropy benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Founded by Iris Dankner, the beloved fundraiser is reimagining the traditional showhouse with 16 leading designers and brands creating imaginative tablescapes and hospitality-inspired installations, complemented by pop-ups and brand activations that celebrate the art of gathering. Notably, this event is co-chaired by Campion Platt and Andrea Stark, with Vicente Wolf and Preston Bailey serving as design chairs and Jean Shafiroff as philanthropy chair.
Purchase tickets here

HPxD Summer Sizzle Sale
8/19-8/22, High Point, North Carolina

Think of it as High Point’s ultimate design treasure hunt. From Aug. 19–22, the HPxD Summer Sizzle Sale transforms the city into a showroom-wide sourcing event, where interior designers, retailers and home stagers can shop exclusive discounts on new, vintage and one-of-a-kind furnishings from more than 30 brands. Participating destinations include Alfredo Paredes, American Leather, Baker McGuire, Cisco Home, Currey & Company, Eichholtz, Fairfield, Red Egg, Phillips Collection, Taylor King, Theodore Alexander, Verellen and more. Plus, don’t miss Schwung’s first-ever public warehouse sale Aug. 21–22.
Details here