Chicago—Global flooring manufacturer Tarkett will open its Chicago showroom doors (215 N. Peoria Street, Floor 10) to design professionals from around the world during Design Days, June 9–11. Attendees to the commercial interior design event will get an exclusive look at Tarkett’s newest initiatives and product collections, including its most anticipated workplace carpet tile collection of the year, Resonant Spaces.
Inspired by the invisible threads that tie together people, space and energy, Resonant Spaces provides the foundation for comfortable interiors that support heightened creativity, deepened focus and lifted spirits. The collection features three harmonious patterns in nine soothing colorways—all available on Tarkett’s fully circular ethos carpet tile backing.
“We instinctively expect for the spaces we spend time in to resonate with us in some way and provide a level of comfort,” said Omoleye Simmons, Tarkett’s vice president of design. “The styles in this collection reveal the incredible power and influence of our surroundings in creating comfortable spaces where we can be our true selves, engage with others and enjoy that space.”
To offer Design Days attendees a closer connection to the collection, Tarkett will once again host its fan-favorite Co.Lab experience. The interactive maker space will encourage participants to create original artworks that resonate with them and reveal invisible “energies.”
Also on display throughout the showroom will be signature products from across Tarkett’s broader portfolio, including Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certified Powerbond RS hybrid carpet, the 2025 Johnsonite Colors of the Year, new Johnsonite Millwork Wall Base profiles and much more.
Tarkett’s Fulton Market showroom will once again be a hub of industry thought leadership during the three-day event, with a full schedule of educational sessions and panel discussions featuring leading voices from the design industry. The company will also highlight the ICON in Education Design award winners (presented in partnership with Learning By Design), recognizing some of the leading minds in the education segment.
“Our team has worked around the clock to ensure another fantastic showroom experience this year,” said Sonia Serrao, Tarkett’s vice president of brand marketing. “From our product displays, to the educational sessions, to our signature rooftop cocktail event, there’s something to resonate with everyone.”
Design Days attendees are welcome to attend any of the following sessions:
Monday, June 9
2–3 p.m. — The Future is Circular: Advancing Innovation Through Collaboration
Join leading industry experts for a dynamic panel discussion on how innovation, partnership and bold thinking are accelerating progress toward a circular economy. Following the session, Tarkett leadership will be available to share exciting sustainability partnership and innovation updates.
3:30–6:30 p.m. — Rooftop Cocktail Reception
Enjoy 360-degree city views and spirited conversation as Tarkett celebrates creative collaboration, new flooring launches and the design community that makes it all possible.
Tuesday, June 10
10–11 a.m. — Aging Well in a Purpose-Built Environment
This class examines environmental design interventions that support cognitive health, visual acuity and physical safety. This session offers a 1 HSW LU (Health, Safety and Welfare Learning Unit) continuing education credit for IDCEC, AIA and EDAC.
12–1 p.m. — Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Today’s work environments need to accommodate diverse personality traits, work styles and neurotypes. See how the flooring you choose can help empower everyone in your space.
1:30–2 p.m. — ICON in Education Design Awards with Learning By Design
Join Tarkett as it celebrates the most influential people impacting educational spaces. The ICON in Education Design Awards recognize educators, administrators, architects, interior designers and industry consultants—all change agents who go beyond the norm to innovate learning environments. Meet the 2024 and the 2025 winners.
2–3 p.m. — Spaces of Connection 2.0
This panel discussion will share several insights on how the flooring you choose creates people-centered spaces of connection.
For more information and to register, visit here.