FEB 17-19, 2026 | ORLANDO, FL
FEB 17-19, 2026
ORLANDO, FL

Design Central

A Home for Creative Inspiration

OCCC - West 311A
Feb 17-18 | 7 AM - 5:30 PM
Feb 19 | 7 AM - 2 PM

All homes start with good design. No matter what aspect of home building you are in—single family, custom building, remodeling or sales and marketing—design touches everyone involved.

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Explore new ideas, meet design professionals, attend specialized seminars, learn from design experts at Design Central. This is your place to access vital tools to create designs that are sure to wow and inspire.

NAHB members count on the Design Committee to help them understand important design trends and solutions and to provide expertise on enhancing the sale of their homes and developments. The NAHB Design Committee provides a distinct service to NAHB members through an array of products and services that help home builders strengthen their businesses. It also promotes public awareness of new and effective design solutions and increases communication and interaction between designers and builders. For more information, please visit the NAHB Design Committee.

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What's Happening at Design Central?

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Tuesday, February 17
Wednesday, February 18
Thursday, February 19
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Tuesday, February 17
9:30 - 10:00 AM
Win at IBS 2026: A Design Pro’s Playbook

OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

11:00 - 11:30 AM
3:30 - 4:00 PM
Designing Age-Friendly Housing for Every Stage of Life

OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

4:00 - 5:30 PM
Design Central Tuesday Happy Hour

OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

4:15 - 4:45 PM
Wednesday, February 18
7:45 - 8:15 AM
Profitable Design Strategies for Adaptable Living

OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

9:30 - 10:00 AM
11:00 - 11:30 AM
12:00 - 12:30 PM
New Rules for Brands in the Age of AI

OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

1:45 - 2:15 PM
3:30 - 4:00 PM
Leverage AI to Build a Sustainable & Affordable Future

OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

4:00 - 5:30 PM
Design Central Wednesday Happy Hour

OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

4:15 - 4:45 PM
Thursday, February 19
9:30 - 10:00 AM
Outdoor Living: Small Lots to Luxury

OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

11:00 - 11:30 AM
12:00 - 12:30 PM

Tuesday,
February 17
9:30 - 10:00 AM Win at IBS 2026: A Design Pro’s Playbook OCCC - West 311A - Design Central
11:00 - 11:30 AM Dopamine Décor: The Science & Style Behind Designing Bold, Joy-Filled Homes OCCC - West 311A - Design Central
3:30 - 4:00 PM Designing Age-Friendly Housing for Every Stage of Life OCCC - West 311A - Design Central
4:00 - 5:30 PM Design Central Tuesday Happy Hour OCCC - West 311A - Design Central
4:15 - 4:45 PM Luxury Rules: Elevating Kitchens & Baths for Every Budget OCCC - West 311A - Design Central
Wednesday,
February 18
7:45 - 8:15 AM Profitable Design Strategies for Adaptable Living OCCC - West 311A - Design Central
9:30 - 10:00 AM 2026 Color & Material Trends Shaping Homes & Communities OCCC - West 311A - Design Central
11:00 - 11:30 AM Big Solutions in Small Spaces: ADU Design & Planning Essentials OCCC - West 311A - Design Central
12:00 - 12:30 PM New Rules for Brands in the Age of AI OCCC - West 311A - Design Central
1:45 - 2:15 PM Data-Driven Design: Strategies That Sell Homes Faster & For More Money OCCC - West 311A - Design Central
3:30 - 4:00 PM Leverage AI to Build a Sustainable & Affordable Future OCCC - West 311A - Design Central
4:00 - 5:30 PM Design Central Wednesday Happy Hour OCCC - West 311A - Design Central
4:15 - 4:45 PM Design First: Smarter Strategies for Climate-Responsive Homes OCCC - West 311A - Design Central
Thursday,
February 19
9:30 - 10:00 AM Outdoor Living: Small Lots to Luxury OCCC - West 311A - Design Central
11:00 - 11:30 AM Evolving Design Trends for Today’s Changing Demographics OCCC - West 311A - Design Central
12:00 - 12:30 PM The New Rules of Floor Plan Design: What Today’s Buyers Really Want OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

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For more information on how your company can partner with the Design Central, please contact Robin Habberley at [email protected] or 202-266-8051.

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