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Design Line
Newsletter | March 2026
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Patron Member Spotlight:
Bright Light Design Center
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With six East Coast showrooms—now including a prime location in Annapolis—Bright Light Design Center is your go-to resource for lighting design, specification, and sourcing. Visit their showroom and new Light Lab at 111 Chinquapin Round Road, Suite 102. The Light Lab offers a hands-on experience with recessed, tape, and ambient lighting —plus smart control demos to help you guide your clients confidently. [To read more, follow this link.]
Visit brightlightdesigncenter.com to learn more about this local showroom and design resource.
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GADD Monthly Networking Happy Hour
April 2
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
1st Thursday of each month (location varies)
members free; non-members $10
Red Red Wine Bar + Bistro
189 B Main St.
Annapolis, MD 21401
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Ridge Grow Grand Opening
April 4
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Enjoy giveaways all day, coffee and treats, live music, and a chance to win a one-night stay at Rockhold Hideaway.
members and guests, free
Ridge Grow Garden & Landscape Supply Center
244 Old Mill Bottom Rd. S
Annapolis, MD 21409
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GADD Monthly Networking Breakfast
April 16
7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
3rd Thursday of each month
members only, free
Enjoy a free cup of coffee!
Market House
25 Market Space
Annapolis, MD 21401
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StruXure Mid-Atlantic & Affordable Outdoor Kitchens Spring Design Social Event
April 17
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy a happy hour with delicious food and drinks while exploring their outdoor living offerings.
members and guests, free
AO Kitchens Showroom
7140 Generals Hwy., Ste. 100
Millersville, MD 21108
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GADD Book Study
April 22
5:30 p.m.
Read and discuss your favorite books and latest releases in architecture, design, construction, business, sales and marketing.
members only, free
49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar & Gallery
49 West St.
Annapolis, MD 21401
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Ferguson Grill Trade Event
April 30
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy BBQ, fresh‑squeezed lemonade, mini donuts, flavored shaved ice, and a few more tasty treats while you visit with Ferguson's amazing vendor partners.
members only, free
Ferguson Annapolis Showroom
302 Harry S. Truman Pkwy.
Annapolis, MD 21401
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Home & Design Late Spring Issue Party
April 30
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Celebrate the season, connect with the design community, and get a first look at the latest issue.
members only, free
ADU
8501 Grovemont Circle
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Annual Member Appreciation Luncheon
More than 100 members gathered on March 6 at the scenic Severn Inn for our Annual Member Appreciation Luncheon.
Members enjoyed a delicious seated lunch, open bar, and stunning view of the Severn River while networking and catching up with peers from across the design and build industry. The event was a wonderful afternoon filled with great conversation, collaboration, and camaraderie within our growing community.
A special thank you to our Patron Members whose support helps make events like this possible: Aspect Contracting, Bright Light Design Center, Delbert Adams Construction Group, Deshaies Electrical Services, Fichtner Home Services, In Home Stone, Kitchen Encounters, Lauer Construction, Wells Home Improvements, and Zeskind's Hardware & Millwork.
We also appreciate our Media Partners for their continued support: Annapolis Home Magazine, Home & Design Magazine, and What's Up? Media.
Thank you to everyone who joined us - we look forward to seeing you at the next GADD event!
| | Design House is hiring an Interior Design Assistant. | | Congratulations to Design Solutions, Inc. for their feature article in a recent issue of Annapolis Home Magazine. | | Second Chance experienced another landmark year in 2025. Their 2025 Impact Report has been compiled to show you, at a glance, the effect that the community's support has made on the people they support and the planet we inhabit. | | SERVPRO of Annapolis/Severna Park is hiring a Restoration Technician. | |
Thank You Renewing Members
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25 Home Design Trends Defining How We’ll Live in 2026
Parker, M. (January 1, 2026) Houzz.com
In an increasingly fast-paced world, homeowners are rethinking home design with a focus on intention and ease. They’re prioritizing warmth, longevity and well-being, choosing spaces that feel personal, calming and built to last. Many of this year’s leading trends — rich materials, heritage-inspired details and wellness-focused features — reflect a desire for homes that support real life rather than chase novelty.
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