Next month, the Southeast’s design community will gather at Atlanta Decorative Arts Center for its highly anticipated spring market, DESIGN ADAC 2026, taking place April 21–23. Celebrating ADAC’s 65th anniversary year, the three-day event invites designers, architects, and design enthusiasts to explore this year’s theme, Design for Living—a reflection on how thoughtfully crafted spaces shape the way we live, gather, work, and recharge.
Throughout the market, attendees can experience a dynamic lineup of keynote conversations, panel discussions, showroom receptions, book signings, and special celebrations that highlight the creativity and innovation driving today’s design world.
This year’s programming features an impressive roster of designers, architects, and editors. Highlights include:
- The Sanctuary of Nature: Indoors and Out, presented by Veranda magazine, with Peter Dunham and Patricia Benner joining Ellen McGauley to discuss the powerful relationship between landscape and interior design.
- The Finishing Touch: Elevating Interiors with Purpose, hosted by Southern Home magazine, featuring celebrated designers Marie Flanigan, Young Huh, and Elizabeth Lawrence in conversation with editor Lynn Terry on the details that transform beautiful spaces into unforgettable interiors.
- Originality vs. Algorithm: Authenticity in an AI World, presented by Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, where editor-in-chief Lauren Iverson leads a conversation with designers Sally Draughon, Clary Bosbyshell, and Elaine Griffin about maintaining creative authenticity in a digital age.
- The Art of the Unexpected: Designing with Personality & Purpose, a Hollywood-meets-high design conversation between internationally renowned designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard and Jenna Muller of Modern Luxury Interiors Southeast.
- Creating Prosperity at Home, presented by Veranda magazine, featuring Ellie Cullman and Tom Kligerman in conversation with editor-in-chief Steele Marcoux on designing homes that foster beauty, comfort, and lasting fulfillment.
- Balancing Act: Blending Traditional and Contemporary Elements to Achieve Timeless Design, hosted by Georgia Design magazine, with editor-in-chief Fran Worrall leading award-winning designers Chuck Chewning, Dawn Heuer, and Olivia Westbrooks in a discussion on creating interiors that feel both curated and fresh.
In addition to the keynote programming, guests can explore immersive showroom experiences across campus, celebrate the Southeast Designers & Architect of the Year finalists, and attend the grand opening of the new Holland & Sherry showroom.
Registration for DESIGN ADAC is complimentary and available now. Secure your spot and explore the full schedule at adacatlanta.com/design-adac/.
For additional details, read the full press release here.
Follow along on social media at @adacatlanta and join the conversation with #DESIGNADAC.
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