Architectural Digest Home Design Show 2010 – Dining by Design

DIFFA’s Dining by Design exhibit at the 2010 Architectural Digest Home Design Show was definitely an experience. The exhibit featured dozens of dining room creations by designers and design students.  The lights were turned down shining the spotlight on each of the lavish, whimsical and fantastical dining room installations leaving you feeling as if you were walking through a gallery of still lifes.  Each room was a complete escape from the ordinary – several of which would have been perfectly suited for a Mad Hatter style tea party…..

Here are some shots from the exhibit:

The ‘green’ dining room presented by The New York School of Interior Design focused on the concept of Cradle to Cradle design:

Several evetns were hosted in the Pavilion including a dinner and a silent auction to benefit Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS.

DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) is one of the country’s largest supporters of direct care for people living with HIV/AIDS and preventive education for those at risk. Merging care and commerce, supporters of DIFFA come from all fields of fine design and the visual arts, including: architecture, fashion design, interior design, photography and consumer product design. With fundraising efforts bolstered by strategic partnerships and unique events showcasing innovation and creativity, DIFFA has mobilized the immense resources of the design communities and granted over $38 million to hundreds of AIDS service organizations nationwide.