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Discover the Indiana Design Center
Photography by Angela Talley and Tony Valainis
Dear Friends:
I am pleased to invite you to explore the Indiana Design Center, the anchor of Carmel’s Arts & Design
District. The Indiana Design Center offers residents of Central Indiana and visitors to the area access to
high quality interior design resources in showroom settings within a single building. Indiana is now one
of fewer than 20 states with a dedicated Design Center!
When the decision was made to redevelop Old Town Carmel into the Arts & Design District, a
key component of that plan was to create the Indiana Design Center as a resource to serve the needs
of both consumers and designers. It is exciting to have the Indiana Design Center in the heart of the
Carmel Arts & Design District, which is quickly becoming one of the Midwest’s premier settings for
the arts and design industry.
The Indiana Design Center can spur your creativity while answering the needs of your home
interior’s projects and just outside its doors you’ll find an array of boutiques, art galleries, antique
dealers, and restaurants. I hope you’ll enjoy this one-stop-shop and the many amenities within the
Carmel Arts & Design District.
Very truly yours,
Photo by Lois Wyant
James Brainard
Mayor
Greetings:
Welcome to the state of Indiana’s premier crossroads of design resources! At the Indiana Design Center
you can discover, learn and connect with all facets of the design industry.
Whether you are looking to discover the latest furnishings, fabrics, art, accoutrements for the
kitchen, bath or other rooms in your home, or need the expertise of a designer to pull it all together,
the Indiana Design Center is the place for you! 200 South Rangeline Road is the address where all are
invited to see and buy the most recent offerings from the nation’s leading design markets and learn from
those instrumental in steering the direction of today’s design trends. As well as being the location to
connect with the world of design, the IDC exists to be a robust voice for Indiana’s design community
through these four goals:
Championing Design Excellence in the state of Indiana
Being a Resource for design industry trends and happenings
Facilitating Connections between the agendas of the State’s professional design organizations,
their members and the public
Generating Economic Growth through business development opportunities and continuing education
It is my sincere hope that you will return again and again to be inspired by our ever changing wealth of
design resources!
Tom Vriesman
Indiana Design Center
Director of Design Community Relations
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of Design Resources
Consumers in central Indiana no longer have to travel to cities
like Chicago, New York or Miami to have access to the best that
interior design has to offer. The Indiana Design Center offers a
single destination shopping experience for everything one could
ask for in residential and commercial interiors.
Located in the heart of Carmel’s Arts & Design District,
this stylish new Design Center is much more than a beautiful
façade. Inside you’ll find innovative and inspirational surprises
sure to impress even those with the most discriminating taste.
Whether you’re searching for a complete kitchen remodel, new
furniture or some accent pieces for your home, the Indiana
Design Center has it covered and much more.
There is much to explore throughout the showrooms and
studios. Leading national brands like Kravet and Ralph Lauren
Home are represented and you can also find several options that
are family-owned and based in Indiana. The first floor retail
showrooms are open to the public, including J. Baker Interiors,
Drapery Street, Ferguson, and Holder Mattress – Home
Collection. In addition, Conceptual Kitchens & Millwork,
Eckert-Wright Art & Design, Jack Laurie Home Floor Designs,
Premier and Santarossa will open this spring and summer.
Access to National Brands
Showrooms feature hundreds of national brands like Kravet, Kohler, Ralph Lauren, Sub-Zero, Brizo, Henredon, Masland, Fabrica,
Kindel, Schonbek, & Wm Ohs.
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Premier Collection of Design Resources
The Indiana Design Center prides itself on being the state’s design resource. It maintains one master calendar of design events and opportunities
statewide, and is home to more than 2500 design professionals and their six trade organizations. Design professionals enjoy having access to the
Indiana Design Center’s design resource library and reading room, conference rooms and workspace, business center, and light lab.
To access the second floor showrooms, Outré, The Trade
Connection and The Trade Source, visitors can shop with
their designer or use the designer-on-call services through the
Indiana Design Center.
The second floor is also home to some of the state’s most
renowned artists and their work. Walter Knabe, Constance
Edwards Scopelitis and April Willy all have studios here, fulfilling
the same balance of art and design offerings in the Design Center
that many enjoy in their home or workplace.
The mix of designers, ar tists, manufacturers and
showroom professionals in the building has led to some very
interesting collaborations. Home technology firm, OneTouch Automation has built a full “experience” studio on the
second floor that was designed by Julie O’Brien Design Group
and will incorporate artwork by April Willy and furniture
from the Outré and Trade Connection showrooms, which are
all located within the Design Center.
If a break is needed from shopping or a design project,
visitors can enjoy a gourmet coffee beverage and specialty
sandwich or salad from Blu Moon Café also located on the
first floor. With its ultra-fresh ingredients and creative recipes,
Blu Moon is quickly becoming a favorite breakfast and lunch
destination for designers and locals alike. A nice lunch can be
topped off with dessert – Blu Moon has a pastry chef on staff
and promises you won’t be disappointed.
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You could say for some showroomS, their business is in their DNA
Holder Mattress – Home Collection – 3rd generation family-owned and operated
Outré – 3rd generation family-owned and operated
Santarossa – 3rd generation family-owned and operated
Jack Laurie Home Floor Designs – 2nd generation family-owned and operated
Inside the Indiana Design Center
RETAIL SHOWROOMS
Conceptual Kitchens & Millwork
Rob Klein is the award-winning designer and owner of Conceptual Kitchens
and Millwork. He and his team know how to take the important ingredients in
creating a custom-built kitchen- hand-crafted fixtures, stunning cabinetry, unique
countertops- and complete the recipe that gives clients exactly what they want.
317-846-2090, www.conceptualkitchens.com
Drapery Street
Drapery Street is a design boutique that offers a beautifully curated assortment of
one-of-a-kind fabrics and custom design resources. This creative workshop engages
the customer in a personal design process that is organized to deliver beautiful
interiors that suit each unique taste and lifestyle. By focusing on design expertise,
friendly and personal creative consultation and curated style inspiration, Drapery
Street appeals to shoppers with different tastes, incomes and styles of living.
317-816-9774, www.draperystreet.com
Eckert-Wright Art & Design
Eckert-Wright Art & Design is a gallery with an eclectic mix of paintings
and sculpture by regionally and nationally known artists, both traditional
and modern, whose works span the 19th century to present. Among those
are T.C. Steele, C. W. Mundy, Janet Scudder, Boaz Vaadia, Michael Kalish,
Eric Forstmann and Carolyn Plochmann and internationally recognized
Robert Rauschenberg, to name a few. The gallery will offer and showcase
antiques, oriental rugs, and provide interior design services.
317-569-5980, www.indianadesigncenter.com/p/eckertwright
Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Gallery
Ferguson specializes in selling a wide range of kitchen and bath plumbing
supplies, lighting, and appliances to homeowners, builders, and design
trade professionals. The Ferguson design team works with customers to
create spaces ranging from dream kitchens to outdoor grilling havens.
317-705-0794, www.ferguson.com
Holder Mattress - Home Collection
Holder Mattress Company was founded in 1947. The Holder family built a
tradition of excellence by using the finest materials to custom make their own
mattresses and box springs. Attention to detail and craftsmanship assures the
Holder Mattress Factory standard of quality that has become notable throughout
central Indiana. For the past twenty years, Holder Mattress has focused on
furnishing more than the bedroom with unique furniture and accessories.
317-848-2939, www.holdermattress.com
J. Baker Interiors
J. Baker Interiors was founded in 1955 as a full-service design firm, specializing
in consultation and management of every aspect of the design. As professional
members of ASID, NCIDQ certificate holders, Registered Interior Designers
with the State of Indiana, and with participation in continuing education,
designers Jim Baker and Patrick Schmidt exceed standards to provide clients
with exemplary service. The J. Baker Interiors showroom offers a mix of home
accessories, case goods, fixtures, furniture and more.
317-569-1301, www.jbakerinteriors.com
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Jack Laurie Home Floor Designs
Jack Laurie Home Floor Designs offers everything you need to transform
your flooring selections into a statement about yourself, or your client! With
thousands of samples from all the best manufacturers, you will find the
showroom to be a comfortable and creative environment in which to make
your selections. Their experienced sales consultants are true professionals who
will direct you to the products that best fit your lifestyle.
317-569-2095, www.jacklauriegroup.com/home
Premier
The Premier Experience showroom features exciting Home Electronics Solutions
that enhance any lifestyle. These include home entertainment systems, controlled
lighting, shades, climate, networks, and security. Whether you desire to “do-ityourself,” or require certified installation, Premier Product Specialists have the
knowledge and support you need to provide a complete and easy-to-use solution.
For larger scale projects, Premier has a separate Design Team that is available to
collaborate with interior designers, builders, architects or other trade contractors
to provide Integrated Whole-Home Electronic Solutions with proper design,
engineering, project management, and implementation services.
317-580-1032, www.premier-group.com
Santarossa
Santarossa is the state’s premier natural stone and hard surfaces provider
and works with residential and commercial design professionals, builders
and homeowners on a variety of hard surfaces applications that range
from marble countertops to natural stone mosaics. Quality product and
unsurpassed craftsmanship was Domenic Santarossa’s focus when he opened
his doors in 1921 and remains the firm’s mantra over 85 years later.
317-632-9494, www.santarossa.com
To-the-Trade Showrooms
Albert Square Ltd.
Albert Square Ltd. is the premier resource for designers and their clients who
appreciate a personal and professional relationship and a valued partner in the
successful achievement of all of their design needs. They provide merchandise
and service that aid Interior Designers with their projects; they continually
seek and maintain sources that Albert Square Ltd. represents in a professional
manner and with an image that is a complement to the design community.
317-571-1450, www.albertsquareltd.com
ESP Business Furnishings
ESP specializes in Environmentally Sound Products including the Jasper
Desk Company for wood case goods, Eurotrend for cafe, restaurant and
home furnishings. Concord for architectural and glass walls, and Design
Source International for laminate case goods, ergonomic chairs and lounge
seating. The showroom is open to professional designers and by appointment.
812-639-3265, www.jasperdesk.com & www.eurotrendusa.com
Outré
Outré is a family-owned and Indiana-based furniture manufacturer that pushes
the limits of form and function while meeting the needs of their clients and
pushing their creativity. Outré carries over 50 original designs and hundreds
of fabric selections and also features the only display for Metric Cabinetry
a custom cabinetry line for all rooms of the home. Metric is designed and
manufactured in Indiana by local artist Jason Myers of Myers Design Inc.
317-632-3328, www.itstheniche.com
The Trade Connection
The Trade Connection showroom features national and specialty lines
of furniture, case goods, upholstery, fine lighting, mirrors and outdoor
furnishings. To add to the diversity of products represented in his
showroom owner, Mark Chestnut, travels to furniture markets throughout
the year to find specialty and boutique product lines to offer his
professional design clientele.
317-575-6122, www.indianadesigncenter.com/p/tradeconnection
The Trade Source
The Trade Source, an interior design showroom for over 26 years, specializes
in selling decorative fabrics, drapery hardware, furniture and specialty wall
coverings to design trade professionals; top-selling lines include, Kravet,
Lee Jofa, Brunschwig & Fils, Duralee, Robert Allen, Schumacher and many
others. The Trade Source offers over 100 lines of fabric and attracts over
400 of central Indiana’s design professionals. 317-818-8250, www.thetradesource.net
Design Professionals
Angie Fischer Studio
With an eclectic chic style, Angie Fischer Studio is described as one stop shop
for not only design and home staging advice but also vintage furniture–both
modern and rustic, lighting, upholstery, and rare, whimsy home accent pieces.
Angie embraces the individuality in each new client and works closely with
them to bring both beauty and function into their lives.
317-452-3839, www.indianadesigncenter.com/p/angiefischer
Case Design & Remodeling
Case Design/Remodeling is your full-service remodeling expert with a
proven process that combines design and construction all under one roof.
Their experienced staff is passionate about helping homeowners make
good remodeling decisions. The Case Team includes experienced architects,
designers, project managers and skilled carpenters that have created
numerous award-winning projects.
317-846-2600 , www.carmel.caseremodeling.com
Deborah Marr Interiors
Debbie Marr is an Allied Member of ASID and makes sure that each
component of her design is chosen carefully to meet a client’s style and
budget. Her reputation as a “designer who listens” is shown in her work;
Debbie truly loves to have her clients be an integral part of the design process,
and she enjoys intermixing existing furnishings with new furnishings to help
meet budget guidelines.
317-660-3441, www.dmarrinteriors.com
Design Studio Vriesman
For more than twenty years, Tom Vriesman has been creating classically
modern interiors of timeless simplicity. His award winning projects have
been featured in House Beautiful, Indianapolis Monthly, House Trends and
The Indianapolis Star. When not working with his clients, Tom serves on the
boards of many arts and cultural organizations and is a frequent guest lecturer
and design critic at area design universities and professional organizations.
317-519-1785, www.designstudiovriesman.com
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All are Welcome
Building is open to the public Monday – Friday 8 am to 6 pm and Saturday 8 am to 3 pm (showroom hours vary).
Gradison Design-Build
Family-owned and operated since 1986, Gradison Design-Build has
experienced staff ready to help their clients create the quality home they
deserve. With each project they use a process that brings together imagination
and unique ideas to build a home that exemplifies the individuality and tastes
of each client. Gradison Design-Build has built hundreds of homes – all
uniquely different in personality, style and ambience.
317-594-7575 ext224, www.gradisonbuilding.com
Artists
April Willy Fine Art
April Willy has been illustrating and creating art professionally for over 25
years. She has illustrated extensively for advertising agencies, corporate art
departments and the publishing industry. April has shown her fine art in
galleries in Atlanta, Chicago, Flagstaff and Santa Fe and at several venues and
galleries throughout Indiana.
317-362-9656, www.aprilwilly.com
Julie O’Brien Design Group
Julie O’Brien, honored by the international design magazine, Design Times,
as one of its 10 Designers to Watch is owner and principal designer of Julie
O’Brien Design Group. Her refined sense of design has inspired clients
in Arizona, California, Florida, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana and North
Carolina. The International Interior Design Association, IIDA, has awarded
Julie O’Brien Design Group the top IDEA awards and the company has won
over 20 ASID Excellence in Design Awards since its founding year.
317-706-0772, www.julieobriendesign.com
Mitsch Design
Mitsch Design is an award-winning interior/architecture firm serving regional,
national and international clients from its Midwest headquarters in Indianapolis,
IN. Their diverse areas of expertise include: Corporate, Hospitality, MultiFamily, Higher Education, Museum, Healthcare, Government and Residential.
Mitsch Design is known for their ability to balance aesthetics with workspace
efficiencies in order to maximize ROI for their clients.
317-573-2222, www.mitschdesign.com
One-Touch Automation
One-Touch Automation provides high-quality, affordable automated
systems that you can control from anywhere. They design, sell, install and
service all of your home technology needs including: Lighting Control,
Audio/Video, Security/Surveillance, Home Theaters and Networking.
317-896-1393, www.one-touchautomation.com
OEG | Outdoor Environments Group
Outdoor Environments Group is an unprecedented landscape architecture,
construction, and maintenance firm with a unique scope of services and
innovative design solutions. OEG excels when challenged with complex site
conditions and intricate site amenities; from an ornate english knot garden to
a vanishing edge swimming pool OEG posses the staff to design, construct,
and maintain your outdoor environment.
317-517-5760, www.outdoorenvironmentsgroup.com
Constance Edwards Scopelitis
Constance has made a career in the world of Fine Art Oil Portraiture. She
approaches her subjects from the inside out, meaning she senses the inner
personality and the essence of a person before she begins to armour the
portrait with flesh and bones. Constance strives for an end result that depicts
the vivid life energy emmanating from her subject.
317-414-1925, www.constanceart.com
Walter Knabe Studios
Walter’s studio produces wallcoverings, fabrics and other home décor utilizing
some of the same screen-printing techniques he developed while making fine
art screen prints as a painter in New York City. He finds that his relationship
with his family continues to offer the foundation for creating a beautiful
sanctuary at home and wanting to bring peace to the world through his art.
317-574-9800, www.walterknabe.com
Services
Silver Square
This creative, trusted marketing and design firm based in Carmel is known
for hitting it out of the park, using funny as a business tactic, being brutally
honest and reveling in clients’ successes.
317-569-5977, www.silversquareinc.com
Stream Three Creative
Stream Three specializes in bringing innovative video technology, strategies,
and services to small and medium sized businesses. They offer innovative
video technologies such as Livestream web streaming and iRecord video
archiving systems.
317-489-9195, www.streamthreecreative.com
DINING
Blu Moon Café
Blu Moon Café was opened by owners Brian and Shelley Jordan in June of
2010. The couple saw a need for an eatery that offered fresh fare such as paninis,
deli sandwiches, soups, homemade prepared salads and fabulous desserts.
317-844-8310, www.blumooneats.com
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The Indiana Design Center is located at 200 S. Range
Line Road in the Carmel Arts & Design District.
Covered parking is available in the underground garage.
For more information about the Indiana Design
Center, please call 317-569-5975 or visit
www.indianadesigncenter.com.