From Summit Downtown, Inc.:
Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) is proud to host a week-long (April 19-26) celebration of downtown Summit’s unique selection of home design businesses. The event is intended to highlight and share the wonderful stores and service businesses in the Summit Design District (SDD), catering to all your home needs. SDD is the group of design-focused businesses located in downtown Summit and showcases the best in home design products and services that creates a vibrant and inspiring destination for design enthusiasts.
During this special week, visitors can expect to discover exquisite home decor, high-quality furniture, top-notch painting and lighting solutions, interior design solutions, among other offerings. From modern to classic, minimalist to eclectic, the Summit Design District has something for everyone, whether you’re a seasoned interior designer or a homeowner looking to spruce up your living space.
Visitors can also follow @summitdesigndistrict and @summitdowntown on social media where each day they will be sharing a selection of stores and businesses to pique your design senses. See familiar favorites and new spots you didn’t know about! Throughout the week, participating businesses will also be showcasing their work and hosting in-store events. This is a great opportunity to meet local designers, learn about the latest design trends, and get inspired to transform your home this spring.
This year we are celebrating a special kick-off day on Friday, April 19th with unique events at participating businesses and special performances from Summit Street Sounds musicians from 2pm-5pm. Here is a sampling of the in-store events and the musician locations that day. Most events are during regular store hours or is noted, please double check with each location:
- Milan – 2-5pm – Maison 53, corner of Summit Ave & Springfield Ave
- Candice Lee – 2-5pm – Lyric Park, Beechwood Rd & Bank Street
- Storer Ave Jazz Project – 2-5pm – The Promenade, 426 Springfield Ave
- Maison 53 – 340 Springfield Ave – Launching Muddy Paws Pottery exclusive line of handmade ceramics. Maker Laura Hanley is a Summit resident and will be in the shop between 2-5pm. There will be live music and refreshments to kick off the launch!
- Calico – 115 Summit Ave – Sip and shop event with refreshments, $100 raffle and gifts on first come basis
- Donna Donaldson Home – 384 Springfield Ave – stop in to enter a raffle for a custom monogrammed blanket, 20% off all in-store upholstery all week
- My Love Story – 31 Maple St – drinks and nibbles plus 10% off the featured artist of the week
- Loblolly Curated Home and Gift – 42 Maple St – Stop in to enjoy daily savings and events throughout the store including 10% off all merchandise from 4/19-4/21 to kick-off Design Week. They are also very excited to host and highlight three very talented local artists in the store! Anne Taggart 4/19 5-8pm; Dana Hunter 4/20 12-4pm; Drew Topor 4/26 5-8pm. Refreshments will be served! Open until 8pm on 4/19 and 4/26 Follow them on Instagram for more info on exciting specials in store! @Loblolly_homeandgift
- Duxiana – 354 Springfield Ave – special presentations of luxury linens with supreme bed linen design house, Christian Fischbacher from Switzerland, other presentations throughout the week, specials offers and an in-store special gift while supplies last
- Kanibal & Co – 27 Maple St – On Friday, 4/19 Kanibal & Co. will kick-off Summit Design Week with two new installations: a gallery show featuring artist Chelsea Leifken from 4-7pm (refreshments will be served) and a vintage home décor pop-up shop. Both installations will be available to shop until 4/29
- Pereaux Interior Design – 20 Beechwood Rd – 30% off entire store as well as 50% off red tag items
Some other notable events are happening during the rest of Summit Design Week. We suggest you add these to your calendar as well!
- Kanibal & Co – 27 Maple St – Sunday, April 21 Natural Dye workshop where participants will take home 4 custom dyed napkins for their Spring/Summer table. Preregister https://www.shopkanibal.com/pages/classes-events
- Maison 53 – 340 Springfield Ave – Sip and Snip with renowned Floral Artist TJ McGrath of TJ McGrath Design. TJ will guide each participant and create their own stunning arrangement. Vase and all flowers are included in the cost. Space is limited. Sign up at maison53.com
- Bedrosian Rugs – 503 Springfield Ave – 30-60% off last year’s inventory
- Visual Comfort & Co – 410 Springfield Ave – Happy Hour on Tuesday, April 23 from 4-6pm featuring drinks, snacks and a $500 gift card giveaway
- RAM Gallery – 84 Summit Ave – Saturday, April 20 from 12-2pm Meet the artist, Jenny Reinhardt. Jenny will be in the gallery sketching and discussing her work. Complimentary mimosas and small bites will be served. Sunday, April 21st 10-2pm complimentary mimosas and small bites.
- West Elm – 343 Springfield Ave – Polycarp flower workshop at West Elm on Thursday, April 25, 6-8pm, register at https://www.polycarpflowers.com/workshops-events
- Cove Carpet One Floor & Home – 335 Springfield Ave – 10% off custom made to order area rugs, discounts only on cost of material, pad and delivery excluded
- A. Home – 11 Beechwood Rd – 15% off bedding and bath and 25% off Dash & Albert Rugs
- Brownie Points Bakery – 3 Beechwood Rd – Repurpose, Reuse, Reimagine, a selection of their in store props. Many have asked, so they are selling off some of their window and in store display pieces … to make room for new ones!
Don’t miss this unique celebration of design in downtown Summit from April 19-26. Mark your calendars, follow @summitdesigndistrict and @summitdowntown for updates, and get ready to be inspired! For more information, visit our website at www.summitdowntown.org.
Summit Downtown, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the on-going development and promotion of the business community in downtown Summit, NJ.
