From annual New York festivals to showhouses in Atlanta and Dallas, read on BOHis the list of industry meetings and festivals taking place next month.
Nashville Design Week
Nashville | 3rd–7th November
This annual week-long event throughout Music City celebrates the design industry in Tennessee and beyond through panels, workshops and networking opportunities – all under this year's theme, “Define Design.” For more information click here.
Empower the designer
Charleston, South Carolina | 4th–6th November
Presentations on contract customizations, billing, customer relationship management and more form the core of this three-day event aimed at educating design professionals on all financial topics. This year the focus is on scaling a business through sustainable strategies and operational efficiency. Speakers include Jake Arnold, Brigette Romanek and Keith Granet. For more information click here.
Darien Design Social
Darien, Connecticut | 5th–6th November
Design Social is popping up in Darien this month, connecting interior designers with the artisans and entrepreneurs behind boutique brands from across the country. Representatives from dozens of custom textile, wall covering, lighting and furniture companies will be on hand to chat with guests at the Darien Community Association's Meadowlands, and visitors are invited to attend a series of lectures moderated by Home business Editor-in-chief Kaitlin Petersen and veranda Editor-in-Chief Ellen McGauley. For more information click here.
Chelsea Textiles Annual Sale
New York | 5th–7th November
The annual Chelsea Textiles Sale takes place at Wallace Hall at St. Ignatius Loyola Church and offers discounts of 40 to 80 percent on a selection of furniture, fabrics, pillows, wallpaper and more. Brands available include Cora Ginsburg, Holland & Sherry, Robert Kime, Kit Kemp and Vaughan. For more information click here.
Architecture and Design Film Festival
Vancouver | 5th–9th November
Celebrating the design industry with a selection of films, events and panels, this year's festival features programs such as: Building on the edgea short film about the University of Colorado's Master of Architecture Design/Build course, which designed buildings in Antarctica; And Prickly Mountain and My Design Build Lifeabout the city of Warren, Vermont, which is home to the most architects and designers per capita in the country. The Vancouver outpost of the globetrotting event (it stopped in New York and LA last month and will land in Toronto this month and Chicago and Mumbai in winter 2026) allows guests to interact with media that spotlights the design and architecture industries. For more information click here.
Salon art + design
New York | 6th–10th November
The 14th annual Salon Art + Design trade show takes place this month at the Park Avenue Armory. Produced by Sanford L. Smith + Associates, the exhibition will feature nearly 50 vintage, modern and contemporary exhibitors in addition to premier 20th century art. Featured artists include the New York galleries Bossa Furniture and Etēline, as well as the Charles Burnand Gallery and the Crosta Smith Gallery from the United Kingdom. Further information can be found here.
Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas
Dallas | 7th–23rd November
Since 2020, Kips Bay Dallas has brought together top interior designers to decorate unique spaces in a model home to raise money for the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. This year's home is the same as last year's, in the city's Turtle Creek neighborhood, and will feature the work of 25 design firms, including Avery Cox Design, Paloma Contreras Design, Mohon Interiors and Joshua Bernard Design. The annual event, an expansion of the 50-year-old New York showcase, also benefits two local charities: Dwell With Dignity, which designs homes for families experiencing homelessness; and The Crystal Charity Ball, which supports children's charities in Dallas County. For more information click here.
BDNY
New York | 9th–10th November
Boutique Design New York is an annual trade fair and conference for the design segment of the hotel industry. Held at the Javits Center, this event brings together designers, architects and hoteliers with more than 600 exhibitors including Arteriors, Janus et Cie, Dedon and Jaipur Living. Visitors will experience a range of lodging, restaurant, wellness and spa products, as well as industry presentations on topics such as the use of AI in design, cultural narratives in hospitality and storytelling through art and style. For more information click here.
World Architecture Festival
Miami Beach | 12-14. November
This annual festival is one of the largest live judged architectural awards events in the world. During the three-day gathering, thousands of industry leaders and innovators from around the world will descend on Miami Beach (past host cities include Singapore, Lisbon, Berlin and Amsterdam) to celebrate and discover all things architecture and design through panels, seminars and awards ceremonies. For more information click here.
Architecture and Design Film Festival
Toronto | 12-15. November
Celebrating the design industry with a selection of films, events and panels, this year's festival features programs such as: Building on the edgea short film about the University of Colorado's Master of Architecture Design/Build course, which designed buildings in Antarctica. The Toronto outpost of the globetrotting event (it stopped in New York and LA last month and will land in Vancouver this month and Chicago and Mumbai in winter 2026) allows guests to interact with media that spotlights the design and architecture industries. For more information click here.
The ticking tent
Bedford, New York | November 15th
The fourth edition of this curated shopping event will welcome 30 vendors from across the country, including Casa Branca, Justin Westbrook Antiques and Sophie Williamson Design. After hosting pop-ups at venues throughout the tristate area, the biennial event has found its newest home at Ohho's flagship store in Bedford, New York, and will also feature a Benjamin Moore espresso cart and a Stark Blooms bouquet bar sponsored by Hunter Douglas. For more information click here.
WestEdge Design Fair
Santa Monica | 20-22 November
The 10th edition of this modern design trade fair offers guests the opportunity to shop from over 150 interior and design brands, including Buster + Punch, Cambria and Eskayel, and meet the designers behind the products. The event also features a program of more than 50 speakers (including a talk on creating mindful interiors); culinary experiences; meet and greet; and an opening party. For more information click here.
Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse
Atlanta | November 20th–14th December
Hosted by Homes and Lifestyles in Atlanta Magazine, Atlanta's 17th annual Christmas Showcase, was designed by a group of the region's finest designers. This year's talent includes Patricia McLean, Valerie Garrett and Jessica Whitley, who will each design a room in a 7,500-square-foot contemporary home designed by architect Linda MacArthur. The completed space will host tours, events and product demonstrations, with all proceeds benefiting the Atlanta History Center. For more information click here.