Heres Why Millikens Off Site Showroom is a Must Visit in Chicago

Chicago’s design week is packed with places to go, products to see, and conversations to have. If you are planning your schedule, Milliken’s off-site showroom deserves a spot on your list.

From June 8-10, Milliken will welcome guests to City Hall Events in Fulton Market for an immersive showroom experience built around creativity, connection, and product discovery. Located at 838 W Kinzie St, the space gives visitors a closer look at Milliken’s newest flooring innovations while creating room for the conversations and hands-on moments that make in-person events valuable.

EXPLORE NEW MILLIKEN COLLECTIONS UP CLOSE

The showroom gives designers, architects, specifiers, and industry partners the opportunity to experience Milliken’s latest and debuting collections in person.

Rather than scrolling through product images or reviewing samples in isolation, visitors can see how color, texture, performance, and material innovation come together in a physical environment.

Visitors will also get a first look at Milliken’s revolutionary new flooring platform, built for durability, cleanability, and circularity, all in one innovative form. This standout offers a glimpse into the future of high-performance flooring designed for recyclability.

Milliken team members will also be available throughout the event to share the inspiration behind the collections and discuss how different solutions can support upcoming projects.

MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PRODUCTS

A key reason to visit the showroom is the chance to connect directly with Milliken’s creative and sales teams.

The event is designed to make it easier to ask questions, explore project applications, and talk through ideas with the people who know the products best.

One of this year’s highlights is the deeply personal story behind one of Milliken’s newest collections. At the showroom, you’ll have the opportunity to hear firsthand from the designer how her family roots in the Azores, a Portuguese archipelago shaped by both natural beauty and rugged landscapes, shaped the collection’s organically inspired colors and patterns.

Whether you are looking for design inspiration, product guidance, or a better understanding of how Milliken solutions can fit into a specific space, the showroom creates a more personal way to engage with the brand.

JOIN THE MONDAY PANEL ON HEALTHIER SPACES

On Monday, June 8, Milliken will host “Ground Up Thinking: Materials for Healthier Spaces,” a panel discussion with IWBI and Ecomedes.

The conversation will focus on how material choices can influence healthier built environments, making it a strong stop for anyone interested in sustainability, wellness, and more informed product specification. For visitors looking to get more than a product preview out of the week, this panel offers a practical reason to build the showroom into the Monday schedule.

ENJOY LIVE TOTE MONOGRAMMING, REFRESHMENTS, AND GIVEAWAYS

The showroom experience also includes several reasons to stay, recharge, and connect between stops.

Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, happy hour, and special moments throughout the schedule. Live tote monogramming will be available Monday and Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, giving visitors a personalized takeaway from the event.

Milliken is also planning exclusive giveaways and hands-on experiences created specifically for this audience.

STOP BY TUESDAY FOR A PUPPY VISIT BENEFITING ONE TAIL AT A TIME

On Tuesday, June 9, the showroom will feature a puppy visit benefiting One Tail at a Time from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

It is a lighter, feel-good moment in the middle of a busy design week schedule and another reason to stop by the showroom on Tuesday afternoon. Guests can take a break, reconnect, and support a local cause while exploring the space.

PLAN AROUND THE DAILY SCHEDULE

Milliken’s off-site showroom will be open for three days:

Monday, June 8: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Monday’s schedule includes breakfast, refreshments, lunch, live tote monogramming, the IWBI and Ecomedes panel discussion, and a happy hour to close out the day.

Tuesday, June 9: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday includes another full day of showroom visits, refreshments, lunch, live tote monogramming, the puppy visit benefiting One Tail at a Time, and happy hour.

Wednesday, June 10: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wednesday is a half-day. Visitors can stop by for the Bounce Back Brunch from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM before the showroom concludes at noon.

VISIT MILLIKEN IN FULTON MARKET

Milliken’s off-site showroom will be located at City Hall Events in Fulton Market, next to Recess, with entry at 838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642.

If you are building your Chicago design week schedule, make time to stop by, explore the latest collections, meet the Milliken team, and experience a showroom designed to spark new ideas.

RSVP here https://contact.milliken.com/design-days-showroom to confirm your visit and receive event details before you arrive.