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Welcome to Design Edge Midwest
November 4-5, 2026
Design Edge is a highly curated, trade-only event featuring the best Home Furnishing and Kitchen & Bath brands in North America. The only designer event of its kind, Design Edge brings leading designer-centric manufacturers to premium markets throughout the country to connect with the region’s designers and tastemakers.
Schedule of Events
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm : Manufacturer Welcome Reception and Program
Kick off Design Edge Midwest with an opportunity to connect with manufacturers, designers, and industry leaders before the show floor gets underway. Host: Laurie Laizure — Founder, Interior Design Community
Participants:
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Rose Dostal — Founder & Principal Designer, RMD Designs
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Ahmad Freeman — Owner, Ahmad Freeman Interiors
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Diana Wagenbach — Principal & Founder, Studio W Interiors
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Dwayne Bergmann — Founder & Principal, Dwayne Bergmann Interiors
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David Robinson — Trade Biz. Dev. Manager, Bernhardt Furniture
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
9:00 am - 6:00 pm : Design Edge Midwest Show Floor Open
9:00 am - 10:00 am : ASID/NKBA VIP Access
10:00 am - 11:00 am : Design Edge Midwest Opening Keynote - "Profits Rise When You Rise Like A Pro" - Are you charging what your expertise is actually worth? Take a fresh look at pricing, profitability, and the decisions that can make a meaningful difference to your bottom line. Moderator: LUXE Interiors + Design Editor
Participants:
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Ahmad Freeman — Owner, Ahmad Freeman Interiors
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Diana Wagenbach — Principal & Founder, Studio W Interiors
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Amy Kartheiser — Founder & Principal Designer, Amy Kartheiser Design
Sponsored by: CAI Designs / Palecek
Brought to you by Laurie Laizure & The Interior Design Community
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm : Design Edge Educational Program: "Economic Housing Forecast for the Design Trade - What’s happening in the housing market—and what does it mean for your business? Get the bigger picture on the economic and housing forces shaping the market and what designers should be watching as they plan for what’s ahead.
Presenter: Chris Beard — Vice President of Building Products Research at John Burns Research and Consulting
Sponsored by: Lusso Design Resource
Brought to you by Laurie Laizure & The Interior Design Community
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm : Design Edge Educational Program: Business of Midwest Design Panel Discussion - "Systems That Save Your Profit Margin" - Beautiful design is only part of a profitable business. Hear directly from successful design professionals about the systems, processes, and business practices that help protect profitability while delivering an exceptional client experience.
Moderator: Dwayne Bergmann — Founder & Principal, Dwayne Bergmann Interiors
Panelists:
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Jasmin Reese — Founder & Creative Director, Jasmin Reese Interiors
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Mia Johnson — Founder and Principal Designer of Mia Johnson Interior Design
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Caroline Van Wassenhove — CPA President & Founder | Strategic Advisor CVW Accounting
Brought to you by Laurie Laizure & The Interior Design Community
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm : Design Edge Midwest Reception- Connect. Celebrate. Keep the conversation going.
Join fellow designers, manufacturers, and industry friends for a relaxed reception to close out the first full day of Design Edge Midwest.
Sponsored by: High Point Market
Thursday, November 5, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm : Design Edge Midwest Show Floor Open
9:00 am - 10:00 am : Design Edge Educational Program- DESIGN WITHOUT LIMITS: Unlocking the Pot of Gold Beyond Kitchen & Bath. Think beyond the kitchen and bath. Hosted by kitchen and bath designers, this conversation explores how to expand your design thinking, source beyond traditional categories, and tap into the broader luxury supplier market.
Host: Paula Kennedy, CMKBD, CLIPP, CACC — Founder, Timeless Kitchen Design
Program by: Kitchen & Bath Designers for Kitchen & Bath Designers
Brought to you by Laurie Laizure & The Interior Design Community
10:00 am - 11:00 am : Design Edge Educational Program- HOW TO MAKE DESIGN VIDEOS GO VIRAL! Your next client may already be watching. Discover how designers are using short-form video to get noticed, build trust, showcase their expertise, and turn everyday design moments into content people actually want to watch.
Moderator: Laurie Laizure — Founder, Interior Design Community
Participants:
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Amy Kartheiser — Founder & Principal Designer, Amy Kartheiser Design
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Morgan Finley — Morgan and Hatch Design
Brought to you by Laurie Laizure & The Interior Design Community
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm : Best of Design Edge Program at the Maker's Stage. See what caught the curators’ eyes.
The Design Edge Midwest Style Curators take the stage to share their standout discoveries from the show. Explore the products, brands, and design finds they believe deserve a closer look. Host: Nile Johnson — Principal, Nile Johnson Interior Design
Style Curators:
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Amy Kartheiser — Founder & Principal Designer, Amy Kartheiser Design
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Tiffany Brooks — Owner & Principal Designer, Tiffany Brooks Interiors
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Ahmad Freeman — Owner, Ahmad Freeman Interiors
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Rose Dostal — Founder & Principal Designer, RMD Designs
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Diana Wagenbach — Principal & Founder, Studio W Interiors
Sponsored by: Lusso Design Resource
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm : Design Edge Educational Program - "AI FOR THE DESIGN FIRM" - Make Your Marketing Faster & Stronger
Less time creating. More time designing. Discover practical ways AI can help streamline marketing, create content, generate ideas, and make the day-to-day business of promoting your design firm faster and more efficient.
Moderator: Laurie Laizure — Founder, Interior Design Community
Participant: Tiffany Brooks — Owner & Principal Designer, Tiffany Brooks Interiors
Brought to you by Laurie Laizure & The Interior Design Community
9:00 am & 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm : DESIGN PROFESSIONAL TOUR- Go beyond the booth.
Join Paula Kennedy for a guided tour designed to help designers discover products, brands, and possibilities throughout the Design Edge Midwest floor. Host: Paula Kennedy, CMKBD, CLIPP, CACC — Founder, Timeless Kitchen Design
Starting Point: Designer's Lounge
4:00 pm Design Edge Midwest Show Close
Location
RENAISSANCE SCHAUMBURG CONVENTION CENTER
1551 Thoreau Dr N
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Hotel Room Block
Host Hotel:
Alternative Hotels:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Schaumburg Woodfield
1939 N Meacham Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60173
847-397-1313
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago
1800 E Golf Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60173
847-605-1234
Please Note: There is no Design Edge room block for alternative hotels. Guests should book directly through the hotel website or by calling to reserve.
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