The International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market / Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI) today announced a redesign and renovation project for the 16th floor at the Chicago Merchandise Mart. This portion of MMPI’s redesign plan will be led by Cannon Frank, an award-winning design firm specializing in custom interior design and was recognized as Chicago’s Interior Design Firm of the Year earlier this year.

The redesign will incorporate new lighting designs, a fresh color palette for the walls and ceiling, and new floor coverings. The light fixtures will provide a brighter area for show-goers to peruse permanent showrooms. In addition, a neutral color scheme has been chosen for the common areas, hallways, trim, and ceiling to complement the diverse range of hues seen in the adjacent showrooms. New floor coverings will adorn the corridors of the 16th floor, providing a modern, sleek style.

“We are reaffirming our commitment to the outdoor industry by providing new efforts of improvement for our clientele,” says John H. Brennen III, executive vice president, MMPI. “The entire renovation will correspond nicely with more than 45 high-end permanent casual showrooms, and will provide a more luxurious shopping and buying experience for our tenants’ customers.”

The Casual Market is a 4-day trade show event dedicated to showcasing the best of new products and trends in the outdoor furniture and accessories categories. It is the only show exclusively endorsed by the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) and provides attendees with 350,000 square feet of exhibit space to explore at the Chicago Merchandise Mart. Buyers can register now for the Casual Market, scheduled for Sept. 17-20, at www.casualmarket.com.