Interior Design to Host Designer Showhouse on Sept. 29 and Oct. 1
Tue, 09/26/2023 - 10:03am | By: Ivonne Kawas
The () Interior Design program’s senior class
will work under the guidance of local designer, Matt Haskins, to stage a contemporary
home while showcasing the best products from over a dozen local artists and home furnishing
vendors on Sept. 29 and Oct. 1 at 101 Wheeless Circle in Hattiesburg.
“The Designer Showhouse is a fast-paced, real-world experience for our seniors. Students
experience the value of networking and learning to communicate with vendors, as they
execute a cohesive design solution. This cohesiveness requires the class to collaborate
as a team to achieve a mutual goal,” said Claire Hamilton, associate professor of
interior design.
“Overall, there is no better way to learn how to manage and deal with the daily challenges of a real client than working on the designer showhouse. Come see what the students create from a blank canvas,” Hamilton added.
Dates and times for showings of this home are as follows:
- On Sept. 29 from 2-4 p.m. (afternoon showing) and 6-9 p.m. (grand opening celebration)
- 1 from 2-4 p.m. (afternoon showing)
Ticket are $10 for student tickets (all showings); $15 for general admission (afternoon showings); $25 for grand opening celebration (single); and $40 for grand opening celebration (couples).
Tickets for the grand opening celebration on Sept. 29 include live music by local vocalist, Holley Rumbarger, and light hors d’ oeuvres starting at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in advance from , or at the door with a credit card. Everything on display will be for sale in support of the Interior Design program.
Haskins is a Hattiesburg native and interior designer specializing in residential and small commercial design. He obtained his bachelor’s in interior design from .
For information about the Interior Design program, visit website or email%20Claire Hamilton, Interior Design program coordinator.