November 2026
November makes a compelling case for stepping out of the studio. From collectible design in New York and British influence in Connecticut to business conversations in the Midwest and ambitious rooms in Dallas, this month’s Design Circuit offers fresh sources, useful insights and reasons to reconsider familiar approaches. WestEdge gets things started as October closes, while Peter Dunham reserves a little appreciation for the assistants keeping it all moving. The calendar is full; make room for the connections, sources and business insights that can move your practice forward.
WestEdge Design Fair, 10/29-10/31, The Barker Hangar, Santa Monica
WestEdge gives designers new sources to explore and fresh talent to watch, pairing three days of sourcing and conversation with an expanded outdoor experience, a wellness-focused Connoisseurs’ Club and resources for rebuilding after the Los Angeles wildfires. New for 2026, Rising Design puts six emerging Southern California designers to the test: transform a 10-by-10-foot space under the guidance of Julee Ireland. For participants, it’s a chance to build brand relationships and visibility; for visiting designers, an opportunity to see familiar products through a different lens.
Peter Dunham, Assistant Appreciation Month, 11/1-11/30, Los Angeles and New York City
Designer Peter Dunham is paying it forward all month long to design assistants with a special appreciation gift and opportunity to enter for raffles valued up to $800. Design assistants may pick up their gift and enter the raffles by stopping by Dunham’s showrooms Hollywood at Home in Los Angeles or Peter Dunham Home and Garden in New York City. No principals please.
DesignEdge Midwest, 11/4-11/5, Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, Schaumburg, Illinois
Good sourcing should come with sound business sense. Design Edge Midwest connects designers with furnishings and kitchen and bath manufacturers, pairing product discovery with programming focused on protecting the bottom line. Programming highlights include “Profits Rise When You Rise Like a Pro” brings moderator Kathy Mitchell together with Ahmad Freeman, Diana Wagenbach and Amy Kartheiser to examine pricing and the value of expertise. Chris Beard of John Burns Research and Consulting offers an “Economic Housing Forecast for the Design Trade,” connecting market conditions to business planning, while “Systems That Save Your Profit Margin,” moderated by Dwayne Bergmann, features Jasmin Reese, Mia Johnson and CPA Caroline Van Wassenhove on the processes that keep good design profitable. Paired with a curated assortment of the best manufacturers in the industry, this is an opportunity not to miss.
Salon Art & Design, 11/4-11/8, Park Avenue Armory, New York City
The most compelling rooms have something to say—and pieces with a history, a distinctive hand or an unexpected perspective help tell the story. Salon Art + Design brings vintage, modern and contemporary design into conversation with fine art, giving designers an opportunity to discover unfamiliar artists and galleries and explore combinations beyond their usual sources. Its Salon Conversations offer another way into the thinking behind the work, with perspectives that can inform how designers select, juxtapose and live with meaningful pieces. Come for the discoveries; leave with new ideas about what belongs together.
Greenwich by Design, 11/5, Greenwich, Connecticut
Good conversation deserves a well-set table. Fairfield County LOOK’s Greenwich by Design brings both to Greenwich on Thursday, November 5, pairing discussions on entrepreneurship and interiors with tablescapes by nine design firms. Following coffee and bites at 9:30 a.m., “The Visionaries: The Founders Shaping How We Live” begins at 10 a.m., featuring John Foley of Ernesta and Melissa Hawks of The Well Appointed House. At 11 a.m., Meg Braff, Cathy Purple Cherry and Sophie von Oertzen Williamson join “The Art of Color: Color, Pattern & the Art of Interiors,” offering designers fresh perspectives on expressive rooms. Tablescapes by Elena Phillips Interiors, Elizabeth Burch Interiors, Emily Wolowitz Interiors, Katie Lindquist Interiors, Kempner & Dunne, Lauren Stern Design, Maple House Interiors, Purple Cherry Architecture & Design and Sophie Williamson Design bring those creative conversations to the table. R.S.V.P. to .
Rooms with A View, 11/5-11/8, Southport Congregational Church, Southport, Connecticut
Small rooms, considerable influence. Founded by the late Albert Hadley in 1995, Rooms with a View returns to Southport Congregational Church November 6–8, with an opening party November 5 and a theme worth exploring: “The Enduring Influence of British Design.” Twelve designers bring their perspectives to intimate vignettes, offering plenty of lessons in composition, character and making every inch count. The conversation continues with Henriette von Stockhausen, Henry Prideaux and Tom Cox on British design, alongside lectures by Ken Selody, Simon Upton and Ben Pentreath, plus book signings, shopping and “A Night at the Hadley,” a November 6 industry gathering benefiting the event’s NYSID scholarship. More information and tickets at https://roomswithaview.org/.
Collectible, 11/6-11/8, 210 East 86th Street, New York City
For designers looking beyond familiar sources, COLLECTIBLE New York offers a fresh set of introductions. Dedicated to contemporary collectible design, the fair brings together international galleries and studios, creating opportunities to discover new makers, explore experimental materials and forms, and source distinctive pieces that give a room its own point of view. This year’s special sections bring two distinct perspectives to the mix: TIWA Select’s Alex Tieghi-Walker presents “Human Resources” in the Curated Section, while Harper’s Bazaar executive digital director Lynette Nylander leads the new Fashion Section. The fair also introduces its 2026 Interior Design Host Committee, with Julie Hillman, Jessie Schuster and BOND’s Noam Dvir and Daniel Rauchwerger among the designers lending their eye.
Texas Design Week, 11/7-11/13, Dallas
Clear some room on the calendar. Texas Design Week Dallas returns November 9–13 with salon talks, panel discussions, book signings and product launches, bringing together distinctive voices including Kit Kemp, Ken Fulk, Miles Redd, Young Huh and Steven Gambrel. For designers, the draw is the opportunity to hear the thinking behind the rooms, discover new work and build relationships beyond the showroom floor. Editors Amy Astley and Dara Caponigro and photographers Douglas Friedman and Simon Upton add perspectives from the publishing side, while cocktails and dinners leave room for the conversations that continue after the formal program ends.
Boutique Design New York (BDNY), 11/8-11/9, Jacob Javits Center, New York City
Memorable hospitality begins with decisions that go well beyond a beautiful lobby. BDNY brings designers face-to-face with the makers of furniture, textiles, lighting, bath, and art, offering the chance to assess materials, explore customization and get specific about specifications and production timelines. Conversations with designers, hoteliers and industry leaders add context to the sourcing, examining the business realities and creative choices that shape how—and where—we stay. Special Note: Attending? We want to gain your insights on the BDNY experience. Send an email to .
Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, 11/14-12/6, Dallas
Same address, entirely new point of view. The seventh annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas returns to 2999 Turtle Creek Boulevard for fall 2026, with a fresh roster of designers and architects reimagining the residence. Key designers include Betsy Wentz, Coco and Dash, Kimberyln Lacy, Alua Kul and Helen Bergin. The show house is an opportunity to study unexpected material pairings, ambitious rooms and the details best appreciated in person. Tickets are on sale now, with proceeds benefiting the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, Dwell with Dignity and The Crystal Charity Ball.
