WestEdge Design Fair Set for Santa Monica This Week

The West Coast and design shows have a long and rocky relationship. A number of events have been attempted, but all have faltered. It’s difficult to get designers to drive through one of the most congested cities in the country to look at furniture. Yet one show has succeeded where others have failed. WestEdge Design Fair, the West Coast’s premier contemporary design fair, returns to Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar this week for the first time since 2019. Celebrating its eighth year and relaunching post-pandemic, attendees will have the opportunity to experience the latest in design and furnishings featuring a highly-curated selection of domestic and international manufacturers as well as independent designers and makers. It is a true design show, but WestEdge Principal Troy Durst said the event is beginning to explore the office, especially as people continue to work from home — at least some of the time. “WestEdge Design …