Fast Facts
2011 DREAMHOME FACT SHEET
WHO: Nine of Chicago’s most recognized names in the design industry will come together for the 7th annual DreamHome April 15-December 9, 2011. This year’s design house is stylish, yet timeless blending luxury furnishings from The Design Center showrooms with clean lines to create an awe-inspiring space.
This year’s DreamHome designers include:
Foyer | Buckingham Interiors + Design
Office| Michael Del Piero Good Design
Living Room | Scott Himmel Architects
Bedroom | Michael Abrams Limited
Dressing Room| Luca Lanzetta, LLC
Dining Room | Frank Ponterio Interior Design
Kitchen | Studio Snaidero Chicago
Media Room | Lauren Coburn, LLC
Outdoors | 1 Design Group, Inc
Welcome Lobby | Blutter/Shiff Design Associates
WHAT: DreamHome kicks off its eight month run with a fabulous Preview Gala, Wednesday, April 13, 6-9pm benefiting The University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation (UCCRF) Women’s Board. Guests at the DreamHome Preview Gala will be the first to see the design house, meet the designers and support the UCCRF Women’s Board in its mission to make cancer a thing of the past.
The Gala is open to the public and draws some of Chicago’s most notable leaders in design, fashion and art for an exciting night filled with fine food, wine and design all in the name of charity.
WHEN: April 13: Preview Gala
April 15 – December 9: Open to the Public
WHERE: North Lobby, The Merchandise Mart, Chicago
PRESENTING
SPONSOR: Chubb Personal Insurance
MEDIA
SPONSOR: Chicago Home + Garden Magazine
ADMISSION: A voluntary donation to the University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation (UCCRF) Women’s Board is suggested.
HOURS: Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
WEBSITE: www.merchandisemartdesigncenter.com/dreamhome
