High Point Market 2019: Everything You Need to Know

Every 6 months, the High Point Market brings more than 75,000 people to North Carolina for the largest furnishings industry trade show in the world.

Presenting costumers a wide range of innovations in the field of interior design, High Point Market 2019 takes place from April 6th to 10th.

This biannual furniture extravagnaza features five days of knowledge and networking ventures for furniture retailers, manufacturers, designers, architects, and other experts concentrated on home interiors.

High Point Market 2019 Exhibitors

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KOKET Campaign at High Point Market 2019

Of course, the number one reason to be at High Point Market is to find fabulous new products to create exceptional interiors, and with SO many exciting companies heading to North Carolina, the possibilities are seemingly endless! Looking for a curated list of glam brands not to miss check out Love Happens list of top brands to see at High Point Market 2019!

Collaborations at High Point Market 2019

Explore fabulous innovative new partnerships between top interior designers and product brands during this year’s High Point Market! With 12 exciting new collaborations between names like Ryan Korban x EJ Victor, Goop x Tempaper, Carrier & Company x Century, Frank Ponterio x Arteriors and more the partner power is on fire this market! See Love Happens top picks >>>

Exhibitions Not to Miss

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Beyond the Mask Exhibition at High Point Market 2019
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In addition to miles of inspired design, a number of special exhibitions are set to take place at the 2019 edition of High Point Market. In particular, Love Happens highly recommends finding time to visit Beyond the Mask: Storytelling in Black Art + Design and Terra Incognita: 21st-Century Ceramics. Learn more>>>

Style Spotters at High Point Market 2019

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The High Point Market Style Spotters are home fashion leaders who showcase the top new styles of each market. For 2019, eight fashion-forward team members will tour High Point’s showrooms to track the latest trends and post their favorite looks to special Pinterest Boards.

Meet the 2019 Style Spotters: Shayla Copas, Kara Cox, Cynthia Ferguson, Eric Haydel, Benjamin Johnston, Courtney McLeod, Laura Thurman, and Erinn Valencich. Follow them on social media, join them for a Trend Tour or their Live! panel to see what they think is hot and new this market!

Talks & Seminars During High Point Market 2019: Keynote, Design Viewpoint & Educational Series

Another top reason professional love visiting High Point Market is the plethora of design related content. Be sure to check out all the informational and educational events available to High Point Market attendees.

Keynote Series

From LuAnn Nigara of the A Well Designed Business® podcast who will deliver practical tips for reaping profits from your creative talents to Tales, Trivia, and Trends with Thom Filicia, Carson Kressley, and Michel Smith Boyd the Keynote Series features people and ideas that are shaping the future of home furnishings. Learn more>>>

Design Viewpoints Series

Join industry leaders as they present ideas and techniques to grow your business in a series of CEU accredited seminars created specifically for design professionals. Learn more>>>

Business of Design Educational Series

Learn proven techniques to transform your business, by successful design entrepreneur Kimberley Seldon. From how to Launch Projects Like a Boss to how to set and maintain clear and firm boundaries when it comes to fees, margins, work order, and process, Kimberley is a rockstar when it comes to taking your design business to the next level. Learn more>>>

Evening Entertainment: Stars Under the Stars

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Looking for some after hours fun? High Point Market has you covered. After a long day of work what’s better than an evening filled with friends, food, music, and fun?

Join in the festivities Saturday and Sunday evenings. Free food and beverages will be served. Doors open at 7 pm, early entry at 6:45 pm, for guests who have a Buyer pass. Shows start at 7:30 pm. Center Stage at the Transportation Terminal.

Saturday April 6th: Party of the Year

Sunday April 7th: Gin Blossoms

The Point on Commerce

Visit The Point, the information and idea central for all things High Point Market. Stop in for delicious homemade lunch, lovingly crafted by the ladies of the Parson’s Table, Saturday – Tuesday, 11:30 am – 2 pm. Open Friday-Tuesday, conveniently located on Commerce Avenue, next to the main Transportation Terminal. Learn more>>>

Words by Rita Archer