Furniture World News By Nic Ledoux on 5/12/2021
Custom upholstery specialist Sam Moore announced that it is expanding its Simply Me Loft Living upholstery program. Making its debut at the upcoming High Point Market, the new pieces add to the company’s customization offering, providing consumers with the opportunity to select from an even broader assortment of upholstery configurations and design styles.
“Customizable and multi-functional furniture has been at the forefront of design for some time,” said Sandi Teague, vice president of sales and merchandising for Sam Moore. “As we continue to navigate the pandemic and families spend more time at home
Furniture World News By Nic Ledoux on 5/10/2021
Hooker Furniture recently announced that they will open a second show space in High Point for the upcoming Spring Market, a specially curated spot in InterHall. The new space is expected to draw interior designers and boutique retail buyers who may not regularly visit Hooker’s 90,000-square-foot showroom, which is located in room C-1058 in the International Home Furnishings Center (IHFC).
Located at IH301on the first floor of the IHFC, the pop-up marks the first time the company has exhibited its product line outside of its flagship showroom. It will display an assortment of high-style accent and custom upholstery pieces targeted at the interior design community. It will also highlight the company’s line of on-trend case goods, modern leather seating and custom fabric upholstery.
Furniture World News By Nic Ledoux on 5/5/2021
Targeting the next generation of furniture buyers, Hooker Furniture will unveil its new Commerce & Market brand of accent and occasional pieces at the June High Point Market. Interior designers were front-of-mind when the Hooker Furniture team developed the dynamic palette and flexible applications of pieces within the new brand. With its moderately-scaled assortment, eclectic looks and affordable price points, the 75-piece group is also intended to resonate with omnichannel, e-commerce and boutique retailers, where many Millennials and Gen X consumers shop for furniture.
“Commerce & Market is a lifestyle brand that is intentionally set apart from our current portfolio of products and brands,” said Alexandra O’Hare, vice president of marketing and interior design for Hooker Furniture. “Covering a variety of categories in a range of scales to accommodate everything
Furniture World News By Nic Ledoux on 4/23/2021
Responding to a rise in consumer demand for luxury home furnishings, Hooker Furniture will expand its upholstery offering at the spring High Point Market with a new premium upholstery brand. Attracting consumers looking for aspirational designs to elevate their spaces, Aspire by Hooker Upholstery offers a variety of sophisticated styles with subtle, yet striking design details. Aspire incorporates stylish details such as channeling, wood trims, braided leather welts, and laced leather trims as well as sophisticated forms that conceal the unexpected function of power motion furniture.
“Over the past several years, we’ve seen tremendous demand for the higher-end segment of our portfolio. Consumers – who have spent so much time at home due to the pandemic – are inspired to dream big and plan the perfect home environment they’ve always longed for,” said Jenni Jungers,
India-based
Bloomhome was founded in 2018 as the third brand of furniture and home décor company Villa2 Inc. Bloomhome is committed to offering quality solid wood and metal furniture and décor at affordable prices. The line includes candle holders, coffee tables, dining tables, end tables, mirrors and sideboards, among others.
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Ispirata is a whole-home furnishings company founded by a small group of industry veterans from Italy and the United States. The line includes case goods that offer a new American take on Italian styling.
Best known for dramatic, over-scaled designs, Florida-based
Fenwick Bartel creates fabric and wallpaper designs inspired by original art. The line includes wallpaper, home textiles, throw pillows, lamp shades and giclee wall art.