Outdoor Design Days
A Source For Inspiration.
ABOUT:
Join nearly 50 casual furnishings and outdoor furniture manufacturers for Outdoor Design Days. Source trending products, participate in educational seminars and panel discussions and network with leading industry partners and designers. This event overlaps with AmericasMart’s Fall Market, offering additional opportunities for gift and home product sourcing.
LOCATION:
AmericasMart Atlanta – Building 1, Floors 2-5 (Showrooms only. There will not by any Temporaries for this show.)
DATES & HOURS:
Monday, September 18 – Wednesday, September 20, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Hotels
Reserve your room at one of the official Outdoor Design Days hotels through our official housing partner onPeak. By booking within the block, you are eligible for great travel discounts such as discounted parking, complimentary internet and more. Working with our official travel partner ensures access to the best rooms at the best rates.
Questions? Contact Us.
(800) 241-6405
americasmart@onpeak.com
Events
Buyer Welcome & Tour
Monday, September 18, 10:00 am
ICFA Member Lounge, B1 F2, 2-B-1
Here’s the best opportunity to familiarize yourself with the dazzling array of products and resources for building your outdoor business. This hour-long walking tour will cover four floors of showrooms dedicated to casual furniture and outdoor living and provide insider tips for navigating the most successful experience during Outdoor Design Days.
From Design to Dollars: How the Outdoor Category Can Help You Grow Your Business
Monday, September 18, 11:30 am – Lunch | Noon – Seminar Begins
Presented by Andrea Lillo, Editor in Chief of Designers Today
Building 1, Floor 14, Seminar Space, 14-D-9
The outdoor living space continues to grow in popularity with consumers, offering potential — and significant — opportunities in every sector of the home furnishings industry. Join Andrea Lillo, Editor in Chief of Designers Today, for this panel discussion exploring the products, materials, and sourcing opportunities for the “room without walls” in every home.
Funamenity – Salted Caramel Brownies
Monday, September 18, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (or while supplies last)
Building 1, Floor 5
Braves & Brews
Monday, September 18, 6:30 – 10:00 pm (Game starts at 7:20 pm)
Truist Park
Join your casual furniture industry peers for a fantastic evening filled with food, fun and Atlanta Braves baseball! Shuttle buses will leave AmericasMart at 6:30 p.m. and drop attendees off at Outdoor Design Days partner hotels, as well as AmericasMart, at the end of the evening. Currently, Atlanta Braves are ranked #1 in the MLB National League East Division. Seating is limited and open to Outdoor Design Days attendees. Please reserve tickets by clicking Braves & Brews!
Sherwin-Williams ColorMix
Tuesday, September 19, 11:30 am – Lunch | Noon – Seminar Begins
Presented by Rachel Moeller of Sherwin-Williams Company | Sponsored by Modern Luxury Interiors
Building 1, Floor 14, Seminar Space, 14-D-9
The Sherwin-Williams Colormix® Forecast 2024 exhibits unique color palettes that draw from emerging global trends. Learn more about this collection that predicts the colors that will drive conversation and inspiration for the coming year, offering new perspectives on societal influences and their impact on color and design trends.
Funamenity – Spiced Cider and Donuts
Tuesday, September 19, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (or while supplies last)
Building 1, Floor 4
ICFA Reception
Tuesday, September 19, 4:00 pm
ICFA Member Lounge, Building 1, Floor 2, 2-B-1
ICFA invites you to the ICFA Member Lounge for a meet and mingle at the end of the afternoon. Not an ICFA member? Come and learn more about the industry trade association and what it has to offer both casual/outdoor buyers and designers.
Funamenity – BBQ Sliders
Wednesday, September 20, 11:00 a.m. – Noon (or while supplies last)
Building 1, Floor 3
Intentionality in Design: How to Approach Projects from a Holistic Perspective
Wednesday, September 20, 11:30 am – Lunch | Noon – Seminar Begins
Presented by Jameelah Watkins-Mallett and Ebonee Clark of Lauren Wesley Designs
Building 1, Floor 14, Seminar Space, 14-D-9
Jameelah Watkins-Mallett and Ebonee Clark of Lauren Wesley Designs will discuss how they have found success with their project management and design process called The CASE Method – CASE is an acronym for: The Consultation, The Anchors, The Shell and The Enhancements – allowing a project to run smoothly and intentionally in a way for your clients to easily follow the process.
Additional Resources
3 SHOWS. 1 WEEK
ADAC and AmericasMart host a week-long celebration of design where you can experience the Southeast’s most comprehensive design resources.
Learn More about Discover ADAC September 19-21, 2023
Learn More about Fall Market, September 18-20, 2023