Amplifying the black voices of today! Together we can elevate our experiences and celebrate those that are pioneering a path forward for all of us to enjoy. From fashion, to fine dining and beyond this event was designed to inspire and ignite the passions that sit waiting and reside inside all of us!

Design on a Dime, founded in 2004 by Designer James Huniford, challenges interior designers to create unique room vignettes curated with donated merchandise from well-known home decor brands and artists. All merchandise in these one-of-a-kind rooms is then sold at charitable prices to design-savvy attendees.

What happens when a material scientist, an interior designer, and a sustainably minded manufacturer sit down with a legendary design podcaster?

Whats New Whats Next is an unprecedented celebration of new ideas, design materials and products.

The 2023 Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Spring Gala, “All the World's a Stage,” was A black-tie event that raised funds for the nonprofit organization. 

Our table ensemble was titled “together we rise” . The theme and gift bags told a beautiful story of community, history and the positive effects we can all have on our communities when we choose to come together.

New York's design elite was out in force for the benefit event, now in its 19th year, and organized to support Housing Works, a nonprofit organization that provides services for the homeless and advocacy work to end the AIDS epidemic.

The Merchandise Mart, also known as "THE MART", is a 25-story Art Deco building in Chicago, Illinois that serves as a design center and wholesale marketplace. It's one of the world's largest commercial buildings and the largest wholesale design center in North America.

As an ambassador for What's New? What's Next? at the New York Design Center, Antonio Deloatch represents the forefront of innovation and creativity in the design industry. Through this role, he engages with emerging trends, industry leaders, and groundbreaking ideas that shape the future of interior design.

Empowering first-time homebuyers with insights on how thoughtful interior design can transform a house into a personalized sanctuary. We shared strategies for maximizing small spaces, creating functional layouts, and incorporating timeless design elements to enhance property value and lifestyle. Our goal was to inspire the attendees to envision their new homes as not just investments, but as spaces that truly reflect their dreams and aspirations.

For Housing Works 2025, Antonio DeLoatch Designs created a moody and sophisticated vignette rooted in the idea that great design should feel collected, personal, and inclusive.

Layered textures, rich tones, sculptural forms, and thoughtfully curated objects came together to create a space that felt worldly without being defined by a single place or point of view. Each element contributed to a sense of history, discovery, and quiet luxury—celebrating the beauty that emerges when different cultures, perspectives, and design influences share the same room.

The result was an intimate, elevated environment with a distinctly global lens: sophisticated, soulful, and intentionally inclusive.

The 2026 Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Spring Gala, Once Upon a Dream, brought together New York’s design community for an elegant black-tie evening in support of the organization’s vital community programs and services.

Our table, Illuminated Arrival, celebrated the debut of Arrival, our fabric collection created in collaboration with SunThreads. The concept came to life through a special partnership with Crystorama Lighting, using light as both a design element and a symbol—shining a light on the guests who, year after year, continue to say “yes” to supporting the mission, community, and meaningful work of Lenox Hill Neighborhood House.

At its heart, Illuminated Arrival was a celebration of design, partnership, and purpose—a reminder that when creativity and community come together, we can create something beautiful while making a meaningful impact.

EMBRACE

For Housing Works Design on a Dime 2026, Antonio DeLoatch Designs presented Embrace—a sensory, restorative space conceived as a moment of pause within the energy of New York City.

Rooted in the belief that our environments should make us feel seen, held, and supported, Embrace explored the power of illumination, materiality, texture, and quiet luxury. Warm woods enveloped the space, sculptural lighting softened the room, and richly layered textiles, art, and furnishings created an intimate sense of comfort and belonging.

Created in collaboration with Crystorama Lighting, Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, Natuzzi, Kravet, Leftbank Art, and our SunThreads fabric collection, every layer was selected with intention—balancing sophistication with soul.

More than a beautiful room, Embrace was an invitation: to slow down, feel deeply, and experience design as something that can nurture, restore, and ultimately serve us.