D.C. Design Social

Wed

April 8, 2026

Thu

April 9, 2026

9AM - 4PM

Dock 5 at Union Market

1309 5th Street Northeast Washington, DC, 20002

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From 9 AM to 4 PM on Wednesday, April 8, and Thursday, April 9, shop with the creatives behind more than 40 of the most respected boutique brands in the industry.

Additionally, DC Design Social attendees can enjoy inspiring conversations each day, moderated by Kaitlin Petersen, Editor in Chief of Business of Home, and Ellen McGauley, Executive Editor of VERANDA.

More details to follow soon!

‍With thanks to our event sponsors Benjamin Moore, The New York Design Center, and LEE Industries.

Tuesday, April 7 from 5 to 7PM

On Tuesday, April 7 from 5 to 7PM, enjoy a special preview of D.C. Design Social featuring a conversation with Molly Irani, co-founder of James Beard award-winning restaurant Chai Pani and Business of Home Editor in Chief Kaitlin Petersen about the power of hospitality and what it takes to be SERVICE READY. Molly will be signing copies of her new book SERVICE READY immediately following. Welcome drinks and pani puri (Indian street food) will be served from Chai Pani's pani puri pop-cart.

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Wednesday, April 8 from 11AM to 12PM

On Wednesday, April 8 from 11AM to 12PM, we'll host a lively conversation with Business of Home Editor in Chief Kaitlin Petersen and celebrated interior and textile designers Katie Ridder, Schuyler Samperton and Lisa Fine. We’ll explore their journeys from interior to textile design, the creation and evolution of their signature collections and the influences and inspirations that have shaped their work.

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Thursday, April 9 from 11AM to 12PM

On Thursday, April 9 from 11AM to 12PM, join Ellen McGauley, executive editor of VERANDA for a candid and compelling conversation on the DECORATING LESSONS NO ONE IS TEACHING with renowned interior designer Madeline Stuart.

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