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Expo houses chic ideas for your ‘Dream Home'

By LAUREN BECKHAM FALCONE

Home décor groupies can drop the Architectural Digest and check out the latest in luxury living at Boston Design Center's “Dream Home: The Ultimate Design Installation.”
Tomorrow through July 31, almost 3,000 square feet of design posh-ibilities will be on display.

“This is not your mommy's show house,” said Alexis Contant, vice president and general manager of the Boston Design Center. For example, the Lounge, created by Michael Barnum of Barnum + Co., features a cascade chandelier and beaded wallcoverings from Donghia that could double as a cocktail dress.

“It has a very Josephine Baker feel,” Barnum said.  It also has some décor-forward features, such as porcelain floor and vinyl that looks like shagreen.

Though the BDC caters to design-industry professionals, Dream Home attendees will receive a one-day shopping pass to browse through showrooms and can purchase items through their interior designer or the center's Plush program. Starting May 18, the BDC will offer point-and-click commerce at www.bostondesign.com/dreamhome.  The site also features 360-degree views and interviews with the designers.

- lbfalcone@bostonherald.com