Central Ohio Home & Design Show is Sept. 5-7 at the Ohio Expo Center
Timelapse 2024 Home & Garden Show presented by Ohio Mulch construction
Timelapse: 2024 Columbus Dispatch Home & Garden Show presented by Ohio Mulch construction
Whether you’re looking to make a viral statement online or simply create a comfortable space in which to grow old, you can gather tips from dozens of experts at the Central Ohio Home & Design Show.
Exhibitors on the floor and presenters on two stages will offer advice, guidance and inspiration for projects such as kitchen remodeling, bathroom renovations, interior design and outdoor landscaping.
Smaller projects are addressed, too. There will be sessions on preparing elegant charcuterie boards, plantscaping a home and arranging items on bookshelves.
The three-day annual show at the Ohio Expo Center has been tweaked this year for a greater programming focus on home design and style. A design showcase will feature curated spaces from interior design firms that highlight trends in color, layout and styling.
Professional and emerging artists will be selling their original works.
“We have been asking for a show like this to come to central Ohio for years,” Lisa Cini, president ofthe American Association of Interior Designers’ regional chapter said in an announcement from show organizers. “There are very few designer-to-customer shows in existence, and Columbus’ effort to get ahead of this trend is really exciting.”
Here’s what you need to know if you go.
Where and when is the Central Ohio Home & Design Show?
The event takes place from Friday, Sept. 5, to Sunday, Sept. 7 at the Bricker Building inside the Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the final day on Sunday.
How much does it cost to get in?
Admission is free for everyone.
What about parking?
Parking is $7 if you mention “Home & Design Show” to the attendants at the Expo Center. Enter off 17th Avenue, and signage will direct you to the proper parking area.
Who are some of the presenters this year?
- Audrey Ross of @modernfarmhouse_ohio will be on the show’s Home Stage at 11 a.m. Sept. 5 to talk about designing your dream home on a budget, simple DIY projects and how she turned her own home-design process into a social media brand.
- Another Ohio influencer, Tori Stobinski of @mocktailgirlie, will make two mocktails, demonstrate how to make a simple syrup and share party hosting tips when she appears on the Home Stage at 2 p.m. Sept. 6.
- Lisa Cini, president of the American Association of Interior Designers’ South Ohio/Kentucky chapter and an expert on senior living environments, will be on the Home Stage at noon on Sept. 5 to discuss how thoughtful design can support graceful aging and simplified living.
When will the Dispatch Backyard Garden Awards be announced?
Again this year, winners of the annual Dispatch Backyard Garden Awards will be presented at the Central Ohio Home & Design Show. They’re chosen by judging panel of Ohio State Master Gardener volunteers and will be featured in an upcoming edition of The Dispatch.
The announcements are planned for 1 p.m. Sept. 7 on the Outdoor Stage.
What else is happening at the show?
The RiteRug Home Remodel Gallery will present fully curated spaces from local firms, showcasing the latest in interior design.
The Mark Wahlberg Airstream & RV and Road Adventures Highway will feature Airstreams and RVs designed for comfort, function and style.
A fastest baby contest Sept. 5 will offer $175 in prizes to the quickest scooters in Columbus. There’s a registration form at dispatchshows.com.
Where can I find a list of exhibitors?
There are more than 130 exhibitors scheduled to set up at the Bricker Building. A full list is available at dispatchshows.com/home-and-design-show.
Dispatch reporter Bob Vitale can be reached at [email protected].
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