WELCOME TO HIGHWOOD DESIGN WEEK 2021
DESIGN EXPO
with Kid Zone @ Enjoy Highwood ParkSATURDAY | SEPT 25 | 11AM-4PM | DESIGN EXPO with Kid Zone & CHAIRity AUCTION
Join us as we cap off Highwood Design Week 2021! Bring your family and design project ideas. Attendees will have access to dozens of world-class design companies and a fun KID ZONE brought to you by The ABL Group and Sherwin-Williams.
Our vendors are your design and home renovation resources for the day! Full vendor list coming soon. Located at Enjoy Highwood Park (400 Waukegan Ave.) Don't miss the silent CHAIRity Auction! ... Our design partners have embellished Adirondack chairs that will pop up at key locations around Highwood starting Labor Day weekend. WANT ONE? Bid on your favorite chairs during the Design Expo! All auction proceeds benefit Designs 4 Dignity, a nonprofit which offers pro bono renovation and interior design services to other nonprofits. A great charitable match for our Design District! 
WHAT IS DESIGN WEEK?Join us for our 3rd Annual Highwood Design Week, proudly presented by Benchmark Developers, and celebrating dozens of participating businesses in the interior design, building, remodeling, fashion and art industries. 2021 Schedule! This year, we invite you to enjoy a fabulous launch party on Monday, September 20 in partnership with PowerHouse SMART at Summer Classics Home, followed by nightly events mid-week, and capped off by a Design Expo and CHAIRity Auction to benefit Designs 4 Dignity on Saturday, September 25. About the CHAIRity Auction... Our design partners have embellished Adirondack chairs that will pop up at key locations around Highwood starting Labor Day weekend. Want one in your yard? Bid on your favorite chairs during our Design Expo on September 25th! Auction proceeds will benefit Designs 4 Dignity! Read the story behind each chair! Use this guidebook to take a self-guided walking tour of all the chairs in downtown Highwood. |
2021 SCHEDULEAll events are FREE and open to the public as well as design professionals. Registration is strongly encouraged. Space may be limited. Scroll down for details about our Adirondack CHAIRity Auction! MONDAY I SEPT 20 I 5PM | LAUNCH PARTYJoin us for a fabulous launch party in the beautiful confines of Summer Classics Home (1850 Second St., Highland Park). This event is organized in partnership with PowerHouse SMART. Featuring a runway show by I Am The Carter Projekt. Enjoy drinks and light bites, plus networking with the best in the industry. Registration is free but required. Space is limited, so RSVP now! (Please note: Capacity may be limited due to Covid.)
TUESDAY | SEPT 21 I 6PM | PROCLAMATION NIGHT AT CITY HALL & HAPPY HOURJoin us to hear Highwood Mayor Charlie Pecaro read the official proclamation for Design Week 2021 at City Hall (17 Highwood Ave.) at 6:30 PM, then follow us to Beermiscuous (552 Sheridan Rd.) with the Highwood Chamber of Commerce. First round of drinks is on our sponsor FWC Architects!
WEDNESDAY | SEPT 22 I 4:30PM |WELLNESS DESIGN TRENDS & AFTER CELEBRATIONSherwin-Williams and Street Level Studio (214 Green Bay Rd.) will present “Wellness Design in the Home–Paint, Paper, and Biophilic Design.” The two-part presentation opens with Sherwin-Williams’ new CEU course reviewing how intrinsic color is to the discussion of wellness and exploring biophilic design. Then Beyond the Surface™ wallcoverings from Street Level Studio explores using custom, digitally designed wallpaper to connect with the patterns of nature and create a sense of well-being in a home. After the presentation, stay for the after party including wine and light bites. Open to the public.
THURSDAY | SEPT 23 | 5 PM | WINE & DESIGN EVENT - WITH REAL PRODUCERS MAGAZINEEnjoy the gorgeous showroom at The ABL Group (259 Waukegan Ave.), featuring Real Producers Magazine, and network with a room of Realtors and design pros! With LIVE ENTERTAINMENT enjoy light bites and refreshments. Bring your love of design and home improvement ideas!
FRIDAY | SEPT 24 | 5PM | RENOVATION TRENDS AT EARTH RENOVATIONS WITH SHERWIN-WILLIAMSCome see Earth Renovation's new showroom (at 52 Highwood Ave.) and hob nob with leaders and vendors in the design world. You'll be treated to a metallic paint demonstration by Sherwin-Williams. Enjoy refreshments in a lovely indoor/outdoor space. Pro tip: Use this night as a client appreciation invitation to boost your business!
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Thank you to our presenting sponsor
Thank you to our sponsors
ARE YOU IN THE DESIGN
INDUSTRY?
IF SO... ARE YOU IN?
Is your business interested in participating?
Space is limited - Join TODAY!
Highwood Design Week offers many opportunities for businesses to participate including our Design Expo trade show, in-store evening events, and designing a chair for our CHAIRity Auction.
Space is limited - Join TODAY!
Highwood Design Week offers many opportunities for businesses to participate including our Design Expo trade show, in-store evening events, and designing a chair for our CHAIRity Auction.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPPORTUNITIES
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The Show Must Go On ... Safely!
Highwood Chamber continues to celebrate local businesses with Design Week 2021! Guests are required to comply with all COVID guidelines.
Live virtual events on Facebook will take place if COVID restrictions should intervene, so the art appreciation and networking can continue!
Stay tuned to our sites for event updates:
www.highwoodchamber.com/events
www.facebook.com/highwoodchamberofcommerce.
Highwood Chamber continues to celebrate local businesses with Design Week 2021! Guests are required to comply with all COVID guidelines.
Live virtual events on Facebook will take place if COVID restrictions should intervene, so the art appreciation and networking can continue!
Stay tuned to our sites for event updates:
www.highwoodchamber.com/events
www.facebook.com/highwoodchamberofcommerce.
Design Week Launch Party |
Design Professionals Showcase |
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Highwood Area Design District Business Directory
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FASHION
I Am The Carter Projekt |
DESIGN & MARKETING
Street Level Studio Studio L Designs PRINTING & PHOTOGRAPHY IC Signs & Graphics Loft 369 Beauty & Photography Studio Print911 |