NEW YORK — Agio Hospitality brought new designs to the Boutique Design New York show, Nov. 9-10 at the Javits Center here. Agio launched its hospitality division last year, and since then, the company has made a major push into that marketplace. “At Agio Hospitality, we bring the feeling of vacation to every environment —…
NEW YORK — Full-line furnishings brand Meridian Furniture will bring its latest collections, including outdoor, to the BDNY show here Nov. 9-10. The fair specializes in boutique and hospitality design. More than 75% of Meridian’s furnishings are commercial-graded for hospitality use, and the brand frequently collaborates with hotel brands such as Marriott and Hyatt. The…
COLOGNE, Germany — European outdoor trade show Spoga+Gafa has announced additional updates to its revised concept for the 2026 show, slated for June 22-24 here. Under the title “Growing Forward,” the revamped show includes innovations developed in response to changing market dynamics and consumer behavior. “Growing Forward represents the consistent further development of Spoga+Gafa in…
Across showrooms at the recent High Point Market, one trend seemed to permeate outdoor introductions — a decidedly subdued take on color. Bold fabrics, colorful weaves and striking finishes gave way to softer neutrals such as tan, taupe, beige and bone. In fashion, shifts in color have often been seen as a reflection of the…
Island Living & Patio co-owner Karen Brams is old school, and she’ll tell you so herself. That strategy has worked for her and her business partner, Karen Kirk, for more than two decades. After so many years in the business, Brams said she has most of her West Palm Beach-area customers figured out, and this…
BALDWIN PARK, Calif. — Hospitality and high-end residential umbrella company Shademaker has added a new frame finish to its lineup, called Artisan Teak. The warm, wood-inspired tone builds on the success of the company’s Weathered Oak finish, which debuted last year. Shademaker achieves the wood look of its Artisan Teak finish by meticulously applying a…
BURLINGTON, N.C. — Trivantage, supplier of fabrics and hardware in the shade, marine and furnishings industries, will showcase their latest offerings at the Advanced Textiles Expo Nov. 5-7 in Indianapolis. Attendees will be able to experience Trivantage’s newest products firsthand at Booth #1129, including: ● Gore Tenara Thread, a revamped, high-speed, marine sewing thread. Trivantage…
HIGH POINT, N.C. — At the fall edition of High Point Market, casual furnishings companies gave attendees plenty to see. And though overall show traffic appeared down because of tariffs and economic uncertainty, outdoor showrooms stayed busy. “We’ve seen a lot of existing customers and a lot of new visitors, so it has been consistently…
A few years ago, Woodard left its High Point Market showroom behind because of its proximity to its new showroom in Atlanta. At the time, the High Point space didn’t feel like the right fit for the brand, and it was looking for opportunities that better aligned with its direction and audience. Now, however, the…
HIGH POINT, N.C. — The International Society of Furniture Designers honored outstanding designs in a number of categories with Pinnacle Awards on Oct. 27 during High Point Market. Bernhardt Furniture’s Madura outdoor sofa earned the Pinnacle Award in the Biophilic Design in Wood category, sharing the honor with Hévéa House’s Pelican storage chair and Perriand…
As outdoor spaces become full-fledged rooms, occasional pieces such as side tables and consoles offer a dose of functional style. At the fall High Point Market, exhibitors gave buyers plenty of options for outdoor accents. Universal Furniture displayed a wide range of occasional table options this market, in a variety of sizes, colors and styles.…
ATLANTA — Andmore has launched a new podcast, “The Market Makers,” a weekly series spotlighting the authentic journeys of creative and business leaders shaping the future of design, furniture, lifestyle and home. Hosted by Andmore CEO Jon Pertchik, the podcast debuts with the release of its first episode featuring design icon Thom Filicia. Each episode of “The…
Outdoor is a hot category at High Point Market, and dozens of exhibitors will debut new and trending products to meet the needs of retailers and designers. Here’s a sampling of what the market will offer. Inspired by the spirit of the American Southwest, Revolution Fabrics’ Taos collection blends tradition and innovation with UV-resistant fabrics…
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings and its outdoor brand Sunset West will host several educational and social events during the High Point Market, Oct. 25-29. On Oct. 25 at 4 p.m., the company will host a ribbon-cutting launch of its new Margaritaville Living Collection, which includes outdoor furnishings inspired by the island lifestyle and music…
NEW YORK — Ngala Trading will introduce its expanded outdoor furnishings at the High Point Market, Oct. 25-29. The company also will cut the ribbon on a new showroom in the Salon at Suites at Market Square, which includes an adjacent outdoor designer lounge dubbed Ngala Trading Watering Hole. The Watering Hole is designed to…
Nearly 10 years ago, I stood in the middle of the Atlanta airport on a layover en route to Chicago for Casual Market, straining to hear a call on my cell phone over the hubbub around me. “We have the results of your biopsy,” the caller said in an even tone I imagined they practiced…
AUSTIN, Texas — Full-line furniture maker Four Hands has made the move into the hospitality market with its first contract collection. The line includes more than 1,000 styles — including outdoor — with most pieces in stock and ready to ship. “Four Hands has evolved tremendously over the past nearly 30 years, and the launch…
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Nostalgia has become a major trend in design and furnishings. High Point Market attendees can learn more about that trend during the session called “Nostalgia Now: Why Memory, Emotion and Story Are Re-shaping Interior Design.” The panel will explore how memory-rich objects, sensory detail and history influence trends and create spaces that are…
NEW ORLEANS — Norwegian sustainable furnishings manufacturer Vestre launched its new June outdoor bench, along with its inclusive Unity collection, at the 2025 ASLA Conference for Landscape Architects here. Crafted with soft oval shapes, round legs and a subtle Scandinavian silhouette, the June bench was designed by Espen Voll, Tore Borgersen and Michael Olofsson. Made…
MONTREAL — Canadian outdoor kitchen specialist Urban Bonfire is bringing a new collection of outdoor kitchen cooking and entertaining solutions, created in partnership with luxury grill maker True Caliber, to the High Point Market. The customizable outdoor kitchen layouts center around the Rockwell Social Grill by Caliber, which features a fully retractable lid that enables…
Whether because of its large container volume or a president who isn’t afraid to take risks, America’s Backyards & Outdoor Living has always been a unique player in the casual industry. Although it primarily imported products from its facility in China, the company opened a new plant in Vietnam in September to help avoid some…
Woodbrook Designs is unveiling a new outdoor collection of modular seating made with Urecel QuickDry foam at the High Point Market. The upholstered pieces are made without wood or metal frames, instead taking their shape from QuickDry foam. QuickDry foam is an open-cell-structured material designed for fast drainage and air flow that prevents mold, mildew…
BURLINGTON, N.C. — Sunbrella has expanded its Horizon marine vinyl collection with 14 new SKUs, including the new Tuscano leather-grain texture. Horizon marine vinyl offers protection against microbial pinking along with highly UV-stable pigments for protection against fading, all backed by the comprehensive Sunbrella warranty. It also offers lasting performance with easy cleanability, four-way stretch…
Emberhaus, a new luxury outdoor fire cooking brand, has launched its first product, the Fire Oven. Inspired by commercial kitchen technology, the Fire Oven uses charcoal to offer a wide range of capabilities from cooking to smoking. The company was founded by Kamado Joe co-founder Bobby Brennan, who said he saw a gap in the…
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. — During the upcoming High Point Market, Oct. 25-29, Uttermost will host a series of events for attendees in its IHFC showroom in Commerce 448. The company will host a Market Mixer 3-6 p.m. Oct. 25, featuring custom tote bags, a DJ, photo booth and an array of food and drinks. The…
In an industry where retailers are closing their doors left and right, Kittle’s Furniture is continuing to succeed by investing in its people and brand. The retailer added the outdoor category to two of its four stores this year, and it’s in the process of building its fifth store in Noblesville, Indiana, which will open…
Exterior heating and grill maker Napoleon has introduced three new products designed to extend the outdoor season. The company has launched the Phantom Freestand Electric Heater, the Timberwolf Smokeless Fire Pit and the Galaxy Outdoor Fireplace. “The backyard is no longer just for the summer,” said Garry Scott, vice president of marketing at Napoleon. “It’s…
HIGH POINT, N.C. — The High Point Market Authority has named this season’s interior design influencers who will take over its official Instagram page, @highpointmarket, Oct. 25-29. The Instagram page will highlight diverse perspectives from the world’s largest home furnishings trade show, showcasing fall market exhibitor showroom visits, product reviews, educational programming and social events. Two “takeovers”…
PEMBROKE, N.H. — Soake Pools, a New England-based plunge pool manufacturer, will be introducing a new in-house tile collection and showcasing its portfolio of plunge pools during the fall High Point Market, Oct. 25-29, in the Suites at Market Square, Booth G-3020. The company will launch its new Check + Stripe tile collection — including checkerboard…
Italian lighting brand Lodes steps into the outdoor category with its new exterior illumination collection, Lodes Outdoor. The line includes high-performance decorative lighting designed to create a fluid transition between indoor and outdoor in both residential and hospitality environments. “Our approach to outdoor lighting is innovative and unconventional, offering solutions that are both functional and…
NEW YORK — Agio Hospitality brought new designs to the Boutique Design New York show, Nov. 9-10 at the Javits Center here. Agio launched its hospitality division last year, and since then, the company has made a major push into that marketplace. “At Agio Hospitality, we bring the feeling of vacation to every environment —…
