{"id":7120,"date":"2017-06-06T18:06:23","date_gmt":"2017-06-06T18:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testdesign.qccareerschool.com\/?p=7120"},"modified":"2017-06-06T18:06:23","modified_gmt":"2017-06-06T18:06:23","slug":"7-best-conferences-home-decorators-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/7-best-conferences-home-decorators-2017","title":{"rendered":"7 Best Conferences for Home Decorators in 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"As a professional home decorator, you need to stay on top of industry trends and thought. Get networking and show your clients you\u2019re ready to lead the way in local home design!\n\nBringing together all of the best design conferences in North America, we\u2019ve given you the chance to take charge of your industry connections. Don\u2019t be shy \u2013 check out these innovative conference and design tradeshows to build your knowledge of home d\u00e9cor!\n<h3>SF Design Week<\/h3>\n<h4>June 14-24, 2017<\/h4>\nOne of the most influential events available to home designers is the annual SF Design Week, hosted in beautiful San Francisco. This high profile event is where the best of the industry flock to gain exposure and meet famous design professionals.\n\nIf you live in the area, or have the opportunity to attend a few days of the event, we highly recommend trying to get in! And it\u2019s never too late to start booking off days for next year. This event will surely give you new ideas and knowledge about how interior designers and decorators think!\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3192\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Oceanfront-home-decor-inspiration.jpg\" alt=\"Interior decor ideas for oceanfront properties\" \/>\n<h3>Haven Conference<\/h3>\n<h4>July 20-22, 2017<\/h4>\nFor the DIY-ers, this conference is sure to get some new ideas rolling! Haven is a unique conference catered to home decorators and focuses on both life and home improvement. When you attend, you have the chance to meet thought leaders in your industry, established bloggers, and brainstorm design ideas.\n\nIf you\u2019re looking to improve your online presence, this is the conference for you! You\u2019ll be able to network with other professionals and gain valuable insights for using your website for your home design business. Learn the best tricks of the trade from creative interior decorators!\n<h3>Concrete D\u00e9cor Show<\/h3>\n<h4>November 6-10, 2017<\/h4>\nLooking for something different? This trade show will definitely bring something new to the table! Head down to Florida for the annual concrete d\u00e9cor show, where you\u2019ll see some of the best decorative concrete designs in the industry. For home stagers and decorators who focus on outdoor designs, you\u2019re sure to find new brands that will only enhance your next home design.\n\nSummer is on its way, and you\u2019ll want to be prepared when you decorate your client\u2019s outdoor living space. Build them a patio and poolside deck that brings out the best features of long-lasting concrete.\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3191\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Exterior-home-decorating.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior home decor for concrete patios\" \/>\n<h3>Interior Design Show<\/h3>\n<h4>September 28-October 1, 2017<\/h4>\nFor a modern twist on interior design, head out to Vancouver for this four day d\u00e9cor extravaganza. Hosting a multitude of designers, unique d\u00e9cor brands, and artists, you\u2019ll be able to connect with the latest trends and ideas in the industry.\n\nYou have the opportunity to learn more about architecture and interior design, how it affects your clients, and how to create d\u00e9cor designs for every client. Vancouver is known as one of the trendiest cities in North America, so don\u2019t miss out on this exhibition!\n<h3>World Design Summit<\/h3>\n<h4>October 16-25, 2017<\/h4>\nThe be-all and end-all of design conferences! This year, Montreal is hosting one of the most important events for home designers. From expert speakers to the exposition, you\u2019ll be up-to-date on everything that\u2019s happening in the design industry.\n\nWith multiple fields to learn about, you can diversify your skills and find a new specialty. Whether you\u2019re interested in environmental designs, landscaping, or simply which materials are best for your designs, your knowledge of home design will boom during this summit.\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3194\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Interior-design-conferences.jpg\" alt=\"Interior design and decoration conference 2017\" \/>\n<h3>Boutique Design New York<\/h3>\n<h4>November 12-13, 2017<\/h4>\nHave a few days to spare this fall? Catch a flight to NYC for the BDNY trade fair. This exhibition is all about creative designs for hospitality and living spaces, and will help you connect with professionals from all over. You\u2019ll meet architects, vendors, and other designers \u2013 all ready to inspire and create!\n\nBDNY covers all aspects of home d\u00e9cor, including lighting, furniture, and accessories (to say the least!). Gather ideas and bring your best designs to discuss with industry professionals! Don\u2019t forget your notebook to jot down some great pointers from guest speakers, as well.\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>Don\u2019t get caught without a professional interior design portfolio! Follow\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/creative-guide-online-design-portfolios\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this guide to showcase your best home d\u00e9cor designs<\/a>!<\/i><\/h3>\n&nbsp;","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As a professional home decorator, you need to stay on&#8230;","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":7124,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,4],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[521],"class_list":{"0":"post-7120","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-design-tips","8":"category-your-design-career"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.7 (Yoast SEO v26.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>7 Best Conferences for Home Decorators in 2017 - The Focal Point<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/7-best-conferences-home-decorators-2017\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"7 Best Conferences for Home Decorators in 2017\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"As a professional home decorator, you need to stay on...\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/7-best-conferences-home-decorators-2017\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"The Focal Point\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/QCDesign\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2017-06-06T18:06:23+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Interior-decorator-portfolio-work.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"672\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Katie Deck\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Katie Deck\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/7-best-conferences-home-decorators-2017#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/7-best-conferences-home-decorators-2017\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Katie Deck\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/d795176988db7aac0aae9cfa4f7c16e2\"},\"headline\":\"7 Best Conferences for Home Decorators in 2017\",\"datePublished\":\"2017-06-06T18:06:23+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/7-best-conferences-home-decorators-2017\"},\"wordCount\":706,\"commentCount\":0,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/7-best-conferences-home-decorators-2017#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Interior-decorator-portfolio-work.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Design Tips\",\"Your Design Career\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/7-best-conferences-home-decorators-2017#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/7-best-conferences-home-decorators-2017\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/7-best-conferences-home-decorators-2017\",\"name\":\"7 Best Conferences for Home Decorators in 2017 - 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