The Merchandise Mart DreamHome Event Comes to Life

Ten exclusive Chicago designer names join forces to create the 6th annual DreamHome design house display at The Merchandise Mart, the world’s largest design center.

The much anticipated 6th annual DreamHome showcase highlights comfortable living along with modern sophistication with its Cool Elegance theme. With a nod to the Mart’s ‘green’ initiatives and philosophy, for the first time, each DreamHouse room features eco-friendly elements. The green trend is firmly entrenched in high end luxury home design and those aspiring to model it.

Unveiled April 16 in the Mart’s north lobby, the DreamHome showcases design, products and innovation. Top-rank designers are chosen each year to create the DreamHome. The incredible endeavors of the most talented design teams in the market place; inspire design professionals, consumers, manufacturers and all others who appreciate high-end design, products and services.

The 2010 DreamHome designers selected for this year’s luxury house with its eco-friendly ‘green’ twist includes Neff of Chicago , Blutter/Shiff Designs, Summer Thornton and even ‘outside’ space by Schmechtig Landscapes. Media coverage and attendees alike are raving about the unique lobby, the environmentally green home office innovation and the warm sophistication of the custom kitchen.

The exclusive April 15 ticketed sneak-peak unveiling of this year’s DreamHome design brought out overwhelming support for the annual luxury house  showcase. This year’s widely-attended event supported the University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation in its quest to develop its world-class research programs aimed to investigate the treatment and prevention of cancer.  

DreamHome is open to the public through December 10, 2010. On weekdays, hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays viewing is available from 10 a.m. 3 p.m.

The annual design extravaganza provides a stylish backdrop for those hosting private dining, cocktail parties and meeting facilities. Private tours of the DreamHome are also available.

If you need more information about the 2010 DreamHome, visit martdesigncenter.com, call 800-677-MART (6278). For questions on the DreamHome’s kitchen in particular, contact Pat at (312) 467- 9585 or pborg@rogers.com.