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A complete renovation of Universal Furniture’s Designer’s Lounge will greet visitors at April Market. The lounge, now in its ninth year, has been a haven for designers to relax, recharge, and catch up during busy Market days. Universal’s Marketing Director Kayla Miller designed a new experience this Market to make designers feel even more like a VIP.

Set apart from its flagship showroom, the dedicated space – located on the second floor of Showplace in space 2340 – is approximately 5,000 sq. ft. and offers a refined showcase of Hooker Furnishings’ Modern Country Collection, a highly anticipated line that made its debut at the January Furniture Show (JFS) in Birmingham, UK

Universal Furniture has rolled out its agenda for the Learning Center during the upcoming April Furniture Market. These events, scheduled from Friday, April 25 through Monday, April 28, offer various sessions designed to enhance knowledge in business management, team building, personal development and operations.

The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) returns to New York’s Javits Center from May 18-20, 2025, with an exciting new theme, “Designing in Harmony.” Celebrating innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration, this year’s event promises immersive exhibits, dynamic programming, and valuable networking opportunities. Designers, architects, and buyers will discover cutting-edge designs in furniture, lighting, textiles, and more from top international brands. Don’t miss the chance to connect with the global design community.

n a powerful new collaboration with Shoppe Object, Amira Rasool, Founder and CEO of The Folklore, introduces the Black Lives Matter Action Initiative, offering subsidized booth space to Black designers. Read on to discover how this program is breaking barriers and providing invaluable opportunities to marginalized creators in the competitive design world.