Universal Furniture Announces Full Slate of Market Events
Furniture World News Desk on
9/24/2017
Universal Furniture recently announced that their showroom and high-tech Learning Center ishosting 10 events Friday, October 13 through Tuesday, October 17 for High Point Market
Friday, October 13
Steelyard Designers Lounge
Friday, October 13, - Tuesday, October 17 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Universal Furniture Showroom, 101 S. Hamilton St. (Shuttle Stop 15, Red Line)
Universal To The Trade and Steelyard invite you to experience the Designers Lounge in the Universal Furniture showroom, a designers-only salon and workspace complete with wifi, beverages and snacks. Catch up on emails and texts, review the day’s agenda, rehydrate and relax. Drop in anytime!
Designers are encouraged to register at
www.UniversalToTheTrade.com/MarketEvents.
Culture to Product with Fashion Snoops & Steelyard
Friday, October 13 3 – 5 p.m.
Universal Furniture’s Learning Center, 101 S. Hamilton (Shuttle Stop 15, Red Line)
On the eve of market with the buyer's mind on Spring 2018, HPMA, Universal Furniture, and Steelyard host Fashion Snoops' Home Interiors Creative Director, Jaye Anna Mize, as she discusses the essential trends to shop this Market. Identifying key cultural shifts, Jaye Anna speaks to what will drive consumer behavior and desire as well as product design. The seminar is followed by a Happy Hour Meet and Greet in the Steelyard Designer's Lounge at Universal. All attendees will receive an official HPMA Fashion Snoops Buyers Guide. This is a Must See/Must Hear presentation
RSVP:
www.UniversalToTheTrade.com/MarketEvents
Saturday October 14
Passion Sucks. It’s All About the Money! With Nick May
Saturday, October 14 11 a.m.
Universal Furniture’s Learning Center, 101 S. Hamilton (Shuttle Stop 15, Red Line)
All of us in the interior design industry are passionate about Interior Design, but that doesn't mean all of us are successful. Passion can only take us so far, so what differentiates those that are successful from those that are trying to become successful? Join Nick May from The Chaise Lounge Podcast as he talks to industry-leading design firms from across the country to learn how they've broken out of mediocre to build stand-out design firms. Learn not only how to receive press coverage and grow your brand, but also how to make real dollars.
RSVP:
www.UniversalToTheTrade.com/MarketEvents
Pooch Pop Up - presented by Crypton Home at Universal
Saturday October 14, 1 – 4 p.m.
Universal Furniture Showroom, 101 S. Hamilton St. Shuttle Stop 15, Red Line
A peaceful pack of comfort dogs and their human friends will be on hand at the CRYPTON POOCH POP UP to meet and greet weary trade show-goers in The Steelyard Designer’s Lounge at Universal Furniture.
No RSVP needed
5.
Michelle Wiebe’s “Design Fees Uncorked”
Date: Saturday, October 14, 1:30 p.m.
Universal Furniture’s Learning Center, 101 S. Hamilton (Shuttle Stop 15, Red Line)
Michelle Jennings Wiebe, ASID, will uncork the mystery of interior design fees and product pricing that has helped her achieve profitability growth at her national interior design firm Studio M. She will share detailed information, helpful tips and actionable items for attendees to take back to their own businesses. Stay for a meet and greet, along with wine and cheese by Universal Furniture.
RSVP:
www.UniversalToTheTrade.com/MarketEvents
Sunday, October 15
Pooch Pop Up - presented by Crypton Home at Universal
Sunday, October 15, 1 – 4 p.m.
Universal Furniture Showroom, 101 S. Hamilton St. Shuttle Stop 15, Red Line
A peaceful pack of comfort dogs and their human friends will be on hand at the CRYPTON POOCH POP UP to meet and greet weary trade show-goers in The Steelyard Designer’s Lounge at Universal Furniture.
No RSVP needed
Profitable Partnerships: Mastering the Designer-Manufacturer Relationship with IvyMark
Sunday, October 15, 2 p.m.
Universal Furniture’s Learning Center, 101 S. Hamilton (Shuttle Stop 15, Red Line)
A conversation with IvyMark, the community and business management tool for interior designers, explores the ins and outs of running a design business as well as the intricacies of a designer-manufacturer relationship. Presented by Business of Home, Editor at Large, Soft Design Labs and Universal Furniture.
RSVP:
universaltothetrade.com/ivymark
Trending Interior Design Business Practices
Sunday, October 15, 3:30 p.m.
Universal Furniture’s Learning Center, 101 S. Hamilton (Shuttle Stop 15, Red Line
Join the conversation with Decorating Den and Traditional Home magazine. Led by Jill Waage, editor in chief of Traditional Home magazine, and accompanied by designers Barry Dixon and Lynne Lawson plus trend forecaster Jaye Anna Mize of Fashion Snoops. A Traditional Home book signing and cocktail party immediately following.
RSVP –
www.UniversalFurniture.com/DecoratingDen
Monday, October 16
Mimosa Monday with Southern Home Magazine
Monday, October 16, 2 p.m.
Universal Furniture Showroom, 101 S. Hamilton (Shuttle Stop 15, Red Line)
All interior designers are invited to join Southern Home Magazine editor Lynn Terry for mimosas and live music in Universal’s To the Trade section of the showroom. Universal to the Trade is a high-end furnishings collection sold only through interior designers. Enjoy an afternoon break and find out what’s happening next with the magazine.
RSVP:
www.UniversalToTheTrade.com/MarketEvents
Universal Furniture Semi-annual Market Soiree
Monday, October 16, 5 p.m.
Universal Furniture, 101 S. Hamilton St. (Shuttle Stop 15, Red Line)
Join Universal Furniture for its semi-annual celebration of Market. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and live music with Lulu the Giant.
RSVP:
www.UniversalToTheTrade.com/MarketEvents
More about Universal: Universal Furniture creates quality furnishings for the whole home with a focus on function and lifestyle. The company’s casegood, upholstery, accent and accessory designs are developed under the brand names Universal Furniture (Lifestyle Collections), To The Trade (Interior Design) and Smartstuff™ (Baby and Child), and sold through retailers and interior designers throughout North America and around the world. Founded in 1968, Universal Furniture is a brand of Samson Holdings, one of the world’s largest vertically integrated furniture manufacturers. For more information, visit www.universalfurniture.com