Verde Home Hosts Spring Sale, The Shade Store Opens in Buckhead Exchange, and More News This Week

Here’s what you need to know

With events for designers happening daily, and new projects cropping up all over the city, keeping track of all the goings-on in Atlanta can be a tall order. That’s why AD PRO is here to keep you informed for the week.

Spring Floor Model Sale at Verde Home

Now through May 25, Verde Home hosts its spring floor model sale. During the event, all rugs in stock are offered at 25% off and select in-stock tables, accessories, dining tables, lighting, sofas, and beds are up to 70% off.

Amy Morris Interiors Launches Eight-Piece Lighting Collection for Avrett

Atlanta-based interior designer Amy Morris has launched The Facet Collection, an eight-piece lighting collection for Avrett. The project represents the Charleston, South Carolina, manufacturer’s first designer collaboration since their release with Barry Dixon in 2017. The modern collection of sculptural lanterns, sconces, and flush-mounted lights are available through the R HUGHES showroom in the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC).

Jaipur Living Announces Barclay Butera Partnership

Atlanta-area carpet brand Jaipur Living has announced a new partnership with designer Barclay Butera. “I’m delighted that my new partner Jaipur Living understands my brand aesthetic and our customer needs,” Butera said in a statement. “Our goal has always been to provide an easy integration of all of our licensed collections, and now with Jaipur Living manufacturing our rugs, that category is covered.” The collection of Butera’s Jaipur Living rugs will debut in the spring 2020 edition of High Point Market.

Young Architects Forum of AIA and ADC Team Up for Dining + Design in Summerhill

On Thursday, May 23, the Atlanta Architecture and Design Center (ADC) and Young Architects Forum of AIA Atlanta host a Dining + Design walking tour in the Summerhill neighborhood from 6 to 9 p.m. The evening will include dialogue with designers from DeCarlo Hawker and Square Feet Studio and developer Carter about how the south downtown neighborhood is changing Atlanta’s landscape. The tour will stop for drinks, bites, and discussions with the proprietors, chefs, and designers at Little Bear, Little Tart, and Halfway Crooks. Tickets are required.

MODA and Ponce City Market Host "The Art of Restaurant Design"

On June 1, from 2 to 4 p.m., Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) and Ponce City Market host "Dinner by Design: The Art of Restaurant Design." Moderated by Switch Modern cofounder Doug Henderson, the panel discussion in the Market’s plaza will include a dialogue between designer Smith Hanes, Square Feet Studio’s founding principal John Bencich, designer Tim Nichols of NO Architecture, designer Skylar Morgan of Skylar Morgan Furniture + Design, and ai3’s Daniel Maas. The discussion will focus on how design enhances dining experiences in Atlanta and beyond.

The Shade Store Is Open in Buckhead Exchange

This spring, The Shade Store opened its third Atlanta showroom in Buckhead Exchange. Staffed by window treatment experts primed to help clients and interior designers choose custom products including shades and draperies, the company offers collections by Jonathan Adler, Alexa Hampton, Nate Berkus, Aerin, and a host of other household names. The brand's other Atlanta showrooms are located at ADAC and in the Westside Provisions District.

Wakefield Beasley & Associates Names Alex Campbell Hospitality Studio Director

Alex Campbell is the new hospitality studio director at Wakefield Beasley, a NELSON brand. In his role, he will provide leadership for a team of architects and manage day-to-day operations. Campbell is known for his work on noteworthy hospitality projects including the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman Hotel & Residences, the Anjum Hotel in Saudi Arabia, and the Westin Washington National Harbor.

Originally Appeared on Architectural Digest