New Design Resources for Lightovation Design + Build Day

Dallas Market Center (DMC) has announced newly opened showrooms, brand additions, and temporary exhibitions and design resources debuting for the upcoming January Total Home & Gift Market, taking place January 7–13. In addition to new and expanded showrooms, designers can look forward to special programming throughout the week, including during Lightovation Design + Build Day on Tuesday, January 13 and a design-focused day at the Total Home & Gift Market on Thursday, January 8.

“Dallas continues to grow as a design destination, and these additions for January reflect that momentum,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of DMC. “Buyers will find more curated resources, more inspiration, and more opportunities to build assortments that set the tone for 2026.”

Arrivals in the Interior Home + Design Center, World Trade Center, and Trade Mart include:

•Porch View (WTC 280) is debuting an expansion for even more design resources

•MC Studio (IHDC 2F140) celebrates another expansion

•Uttermost (IHDC 2F128) is expanding to debut its outdoor furniture line

• Wall Snobs (IHDC 2F125) has opened its own showroom

•The Gallery (1D202) welcomes exhibitors Alicia Adams Alpaca (GL76) and Poetic Pillow (GL18). The

•Textile Salon (2F215) recently welcomed Down Decor (TS5B), Prince of Scots (TS2), YourPillowman by Darell Matthews (TS8), and Post House (7B)

New Launches

• Coco & Dash (IHDC 1D106) welcomes Pooky for stylish lighting and J. Wilkinson Chair Company, which specializes in custom monogrammed chairs, to its showroom.

• In the Textile Salon, English Village Lane (TS11) debuts the Rugs Around the World collaboration with Heather Chadduck, and Post House (TS-7) recently launched a collection with designer Windsor Dalton featuring textiles and pillows.

•The Gallery’s Fourteenth Colony Lighting (GL20) adds new LOTUS light. Currey & Company (IHDC 1D228) introduces two fixtures using recycled glass: The Flannery chandelier and The Selavy chandelier.

•In Loloi (WTC 506) Brigette Romanek’s collection introduces three new rugs and 19 new pillows.

•Designer Patio’s (WTC 9009) Sunbrella debuts their Pocu fabric in Sisal by Sien + Co.

•Visual Comfort (IHDC 1D111) introduces new collections from designers Amber Lewis and Aerin Lauder

•Jennifer Farrell launches her new collection with Global Views

•Pasha (WTC 680) will now have Bethel International Lighting in their showroom

•Eichholtz USA (TM 3321) will debut lighting from designer Corey Damen Jenkins in its first designer collaboration

•Hudson Valley Lighting Group (TM 3902) will show its new collection of fixtures with designer Augusta Hoffman

• Hudson Valley Lighting Group (TM 3902) will show its new collection of fixtures

with designer Augusta Hoffman

New Lighting Exhibitors

Exceptional lighting choices abound with new choices from Brazilian LED lighting company Abilux (TM 4028), flexible LED company Alloy LED (TM 4432-12), decorative fixtures from American Innolighting Company (TM 4806), modern residential lighting at Arabela Lighting (TM 4311), commercial & residential lighting at Globalux Lighting (TM 4523), LED Mirror Co (TM 4432-3) offers high-quality illuminated mirror products, Phaino Lighting (4432-1) provides architectural and decorative LED lighting fixtures, and sustainable LED lighting from Tala (TM 4926-8) in the International Pavilion (TM 4926).

Expanded spaces for Lightovation include decorative light fixtures from Berkana (TM 4926- 1 +17) in the International Pavilion, and modern fixtures at Oxygen (TM 3006). Showrooms that have larger footprints for the January show and have relocated include Avenue Lighting (TM 3606) with fashion-forward lighting, custom artisan lighting from Hammerton Inc. (TM 4921), creative and elegant lighting from Lib & Co. (TM 4402), decorative indoor/outdoor lighting from Millenium Lighting Inc. (TM 4323), gas & electric lanterns from The Coppersmith (TM 4432-16), and top decorative lighting fixtures from Toltec Company (TM 3519).

Design Resources in the TEMPS

In LUXE Design on Trade Mart 1, designers can find prestigious, curated collections of high design home accents, client gifts, tabletop items, and more from brands such as Bees Knees, Don Lino, Nancy Brown Home, Oh My Mahjong!, Texan Christmas, and others.

In addition, designers can enjoy special events happen on the show floor throughout the Total Home & Gift Market.

Wednesday, January 7

2 pm – Designer Afternoon Mixer | LUXE Design TM 1

Hosted by ASID, ART, and IDS

Take a break and join fellow designers for a cocktail and conversation at the Designer Afternoon Mixer, hosted by IDS and ART. Connect, collaborate, and toast to creativity.

Thursday, January 8

2 pm – Designer Hidden Gems Tour Led by Heather Fujikawa| Meet Outside Coco & Dash

Join House Sprucing’s Heather Fujikawa for an exclusive tour through IHDC and WTC, uncovering unique finds and insider favorites along the way, ending in LUXE Design Temps — a place to discover fresh inspiration and one-of-a-kind design treasures.

Friday, January 9

11 am – Secret Box Brunch | LUXE Design TM 1

Exclusively for the first 50 buyers. Enjoy a vibrant pop-up brunch with delicious bites, mimosas, and a curated gift box with exclusive goodies from select LUXE exhibitors.

Design Programing at the January Total Home & Gift Market, January 7–13, and Lightovation, January 10–13, will feature interior design content. On Thursday, January 8, designers can look forward to a full day of programming including showroom tours, panel discussions, and special events. That evening, celebrations continue with expansion parties for Uttermost and MC Studio ahead of the 36^th ARTS Awards Gallery Preview Party with Heart on Main Street.

On Tuesday, January 13, Lightovation will feature Design + Build Day, a full day dedicated to expert insights, trend inspiration, and access to the latest innovations within the largest residential lighting marketplace in North America. Held on the final day of Lightovation, the event will include keynotes, panels, showroom tours, and networking in partnership with Interior Design and METROPOLIS magazines from SANDOW Design Group.

During Lightovation, designers are encouraged to visit the new exterior lighting exhibit, Exteriorscape, to see a showcase of exterior lighting options from 10 different brands. Exteriorscape aims to inspire and educate attendees with panel discussions from top landscape design talent to share how trends in landscaping design and client preferences are impacting exterior lighting solutions in our daily life. The first day of Lightovation will be dedicated programming tailored to attendees learning more about outdoor lighting through tours, panels, and demonstrations.

Find all design events happening in January here.

Special Hotel Offers

Dallas Market Center partner hotels are offering new hotel options to support a range of buyer travel budgets. Dozens of hotels, many within walking distance of the campus, are offering updated rates as low as $145 per night. Rates valid until two weeks prior to Market, based on availability and are subject to change at any time so please reach out to Market Travel online or by calling (214) 744-7444.

DMC & Sandow Design Group Partner for Lightovation Design + Build Day