JUNE2024

As the world of interior design evolves, integrating cutting-edge technology into your projects is no longer a futuristic fantasy but a present-day necessity. Home automation, with its elegant and sophisticated appeal, is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of modern living.


This trend, reminiscent of the internet’s transformative impact, is revolutionizing how we interact with our living spaces. For visionary designers, understanding and leveraging smart home technology is crucial to staying ahead in an ever-competitive industry.


Embracing smart home automation not only enhances the functionality and convenience of living spaces but also adds significant value to your design work. By seamlessly integrating tech gadgets, you can create environments that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also intuitively responsive to the needs of your clients. Becoming knowledgable and incorporating these innovations may provide the extra edge that allows your designs to remain at the forefront of contemporary living-by-design solutions.


From understanding the goals of a space to selecting the right devices and ensuring compatibility, this guide from Foyr, All You Need to Know About Building a Smart Home, will help you create a cohesive and interconnected smart home ecosystem that stands out in today’s market.

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ONGOING EDUCATION

Vanguard Training

NAPLES

Reanna Rieman, Vanguard, Summer Classics, Gabby Home, and Wendover Art SW Florida Sale Representative, will be having a regularly scheduled time slot each week to be in-store for Vanguard Furniture and Outdoor questions/training for designers. 


She will be available on Mondays and alternate weekly between the Traditional, Contemporary, Coastal and Fabric, Marketplace & Rug showrooms between the hours of 2-4pm.


July 1 - Contemporary & Coastal

July 8 - Fabric, Marketplace & Rugs

July 15 - no hours

July 22 - no hours

July 29 - no hours


*Designers do not need to book an appointment



SARASOTA

Mary del Cueto, Vanguard SW Florida Sales Representative, will be having a regularly scheduled time slot each week to be in-store for Vanguard Furniture and Outdoor questions/training for designers. 


She will be available each Tuesday from 10:30am - 12:30pm in the Sarasota Vanguard Studio & Fabric showroom.


July 2 - no hours

July 9 - Vanguard Studio

July 16 - Vanguard Studio

July 23 - Vanguard Studio

July 30 - Vanguard Studio


*Designers do not need to book an appointment



ONGOING EDUCATION

Hickory Chair

Luis Carrillo, Hickory Chair Sales Representative, will be available monthly in the Hickory Chair/Rock House Brands showrooms fielding designer’s questions on products, options, customization, and more.


NAPLES

First Tuesday* of each month 


July 2

August 6


10am - 2pm 

Hickory Chair Showroom 

6062 Taylor Road



SARASOTA

First Thursday* of each month 


July 9 (rescheduled due to July 4th holiday)

August 8


10am - 2pm 

Rock House Brands Showroom 

1779 Independence Blvd



*Designers do not need to book an appointment



INTERNATIONAL DESIGN SOURCE

NAPLES
NEW TRADITIONAL
6001 Taylor Road, Naples, FL 

HICKORY CHAIR
6062 Taylor Road, Naples, FL 

CONTEMPORARY
1939 Trade Center Way, Naples, FL 

COASTAL
1959 Trade Center Way, Naples, FL 

FABRIC, MARKETPLACE & RUGS
2016 Trade Center Way, Naples, FL
 
239.591.1114 


SARASOTA
FABRIC
1785 Northgate Blvd., Sarasota, FL

VANGUARD STUDIO
1785 Northgate Blvd., Sarasota, FL

FURNITURE
1734 Northgate Blvd., Sarasota, FL

ROCK HOUSE BRANDS by IDS
1779 Independence Blvd., Sarasota, FL

MARKETPLACE
1781 Independence Blvd., Sarasota, FL

941.552.2550 
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