High Point Market introductions

Design Business Blueprint: Sustainability and Earth Day

With Earth Day occurring near the end of the month, I find April to be a great time to renew our commitment to creating beautiful spaces that also foster sustainability. In this edition of Design Business Blueprint, we’re addressing the topic of sustainability and how interior designers and professionals in the home furnishings industry can pave the way for a cleaner, greener future.

HPMA launches first market boutique in April 

The pop-up retail kiosk located in the Center Stage area adjacent to the Transportation Terminal will be managed and staffed by HPMA. The Market Boutique hours of operation are 1 to 5pm on Friday; 10am to 9pm on Saturday and Sunday; and 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Wednesday.

StyleCraft is announcing their newest licensed collection with creative artist and product designer Norman Wyatt Jr. 

The Norman Wyatt Home Lifestyle Collection with StyleCraft will debut at April High Point Market April 13-17, 2024.

The Howard Elliott Collection expands its High Point presence in new location

The Howard Elliott Collection, a leading importer and manufacturer of home decor, proudly announces its move to a larger showroom in the IHFC building. The company is set to take residence at IHFC H324, signaling a new era of creativity, style, and growth.

Market musings: Was High Point Fall 2023 a successful market? 

The patchiness of the market’s attendance highlighted that what the big box buyers want and what the new class of interior designers want is diverging in a major way, forcing some brands to pick a lane

How does The Met select their licensing partners?

The Met is taking over High Point Market, unveiling debut collections with Eichholtz and Scalamandre, along with expanding its collaborations with key home décor brands like Abner Henry (furniture), Ann Gish (bedding), Caspari (entertaining), Exquisite Rugs (carpets), and Wendover Art Group (wall art). Scroll on to explore their new offerings and delve into how The Met carefully selects its licensing partners.

Global Appeal: In dialogue with Kenneth Cobonpue

In an exclusive interview with Kenneth Cobonpue, the visionary behind KENNETH COBONPUE, we delve into the intricacies of his design philosophy and the brand’s approach to sustainability, global appeal, and collaboration.

How to navigate High Point Market with John McClain & Courtney Porter

In the most recent episode of “The Designer Within” podcast, host John McClain welcomed Courtney Porter, editor in chief of “Decor News Now” and a distinguished figure in the design industry. This detailed and engaging episode delved into various facets of the design world, with a special focus on how to navigate High Point Furniture Market this week.

Oliver Gal will be busy at High Point with their showroom debut, educational, influencer and artist events planned

The newly designed showroom will debut and highlight 250+ new pieces across seven captivating collections. Also, on Saturday at 2:00 p.m., Oliver Gal will host an educational event at The Point on Commerce Avenue, one block from the Transportation Terminal in High Point. Oliver Gal’s Chief Creative Director and Co-Founder, Lola Sanchez, with editor-in-chief and design consultant Courtney Porter, will lead an open discussion and informational entitled “In Style and On the Money – Start with Art.” 

Decor News Now’s Fall High Point 2023 Schedule

The collaborative talk titled, “Design Business Blueprint: Discover How to Strategize and Grow Your Design Business” will feature an exclusive one-to-one chat between Yudi Kaufman, Founder & President of YKD Associates and Business Development & Licensing Expert, and Courtney Porter, Editor in Chief of Decor News Now. The lively discussion will explore strategies, tips, and tools for how to navigate, strengthen, and grow your design business.