Universal’s Designer’s Lounge Is Back with Rue Magazine

Furniture World News Desk on 5/26/2021

Universal Furniture announced the return of its Universal to the Trade Designer’s Lounge for spring 2021 High Point Market, June 4-7. This spring’s title sponsor is Rue magazine, which is hosting one-on-ones with its editorial director, along with returning sponsors Moore & Giles and Crypton.

“We are excited to open up a few key areas of our showroom for June market including the Designer’s Lounge,” said Universal Furniture Vice President of Marketing Neil MacKenzie.

“The space will feature the ever popular beauty bar and provide designers an opportunity to relax and engage with friends they haven’t seen in a while.”

Universal’s 2,000 sq. ft. designers-only workspace will be open Friday, June 4 through Monday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Check your luggage. Charge your devices and take advantage of free wi-fi. The first 500 guests to check-in will receive a special Rue gift bag filled with fabulous beauty brands. Please RSVP at this link:https://www.universalfurniture.com/events/designerslounge.

One new event and one returning event will be the highlight of the lounge.

5 Minutes with Rue

Sign-up for an opportunity to spend five minutes with Rue Editorial Director Kelli Lamb, Saturday June 5 and Sunday, June 6 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Pitch your designs and ideas for the chance to be featured in Rue Magazine. One lucky designer will be featured in the magazine and several designers will be selected to appear on Rue’s Instagram account. Reservations are required and spaces are limited. Sign up at this link:https://www.universalfurniture.com/events/ruemagazine

"The number one reason for Rue existing is to shine a bright light on emerging designers,” said Danny Seo, publisher and principal, Rue Media. “This unique partnership with Universal Furniture allows them to engage one-on-one with our Editorial Director Kelli Lamb to do more than show their beautiful work.  It allows them to share the how, what, and why behind their designs; that's what we find most fascinating at Rue."   

Beauty Bar

This mini-salon inside the Designer’s Lounge has been a hit since it debuted in 2019. Have a wayward curl? Make an appointment to get zhuzh’d up at the Designer’s Lounge Beauty Bar. Secure your appointment at this link: https://www.universalfurniture.com/events/beautybar.

“We hope this represents the first of many steps in returning to something more normal for the market experience,” said MacKenzie.

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, Miranda Kerr Home and Coastal Living 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.