The 11th edition of the WestEdge Design Fair returns to Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar from October 29–31 bringing over 150 premium brands, industry leaders, and design enthusiasts to explore how we live, build, and design for what’s next. Throughout the three-day fair, professional organizations—including ASID, IIDA, AIA, NKBA, and the ArtCenter College of Design alumni community will host networking and educational programs.
New for 2026: Rising Design: This new initiative spotlights six emerging Southern California interior designers in an immersive creative challenge. Guided by Julee Ireland, founder of the Home Renovation School, each designer will transform a 10×10-foot space using products from leading brands like Sherwin-Williams. Their challenges will be presented in a 10-episode short-form video series, with a live reveal at WestEdge where judges and attendees will vote for the winners.
Team Palisades ReBUILD Connect Zone: As Los Angeles recovers from the 2025 wildfires, WestEdge is expanding its partnership with Team Palisades through the ReBUILD Connect Zone. This hospitality-focused resource hub offers expert guidance, fire-conscious products, and resilient building solutions for affected homeowners. Daily programming and one-on-one consultations will provide practical tools for building safer, stronger homes.
The Connoisseurs’ Club, Designed to Elevate: Curated by Summer Jensen of Hawk & Co., this wellness-minded space explores the intersection of design and healthy living. Guests can experience thoughtfully curated products, panel talks, tastings, and gatherings centered on biophilic design.
The WestEdge Main Stage: Presented by Pacific Sales Kitchen & Home and produced with Convo By Design, the Main Stage hosts leading designers, architects, and industry voices. The 2026 lineup tackles rebuilding, resilience, wellness, and evolving lifestyles. Conversations will also be featured on the Convo By Design podcast.
Feature Areas & Awards:
- WestEdgeXTERIORS: An expanded outdoor destination showcasing the latest in furnishings, kitchens, fire features, and lighting on the hangar tarmac.
- MADE:MODERN: A curated section of independent makers selling limited-production, custom, and one-of-a-kind furniture and accessories.
- IIDA x WestEdge Awards: Onsite design professionals will judge and recognize excellence in booth and product design, with winners celebrated during the Opening Night Party.
WestEdge kicks off Thursday, October 29, with a venue-wide celebration from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM for cocktails, bites, early access to the show floor, and networking with 2,500 design community members. Ticket sales directly support the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles ReBUILD LA Recovery Fund.
Sponsors include Snyder Diamond, House of Rohl, Monogram, Pacific Sales Kitchen & Home, Fleetwood Windows & Doors, Sherwin-Williams, Duravit, Epic Stone, Finneran, CocoTurf, Corston, and Southwest Greens.
For schedule details and tickets, visit westedgedesignfair.com.