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HPMA Announce Participants in Design Influencers Tour

March 9, 2026  by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry   

Six design professionals from across the U.S. have been selected to visit sponsor showrooms at High Point Market in April, and to curate their top furnishings recommendations from the world’s largest home furnishings trade show. This season’s design influencers include:

Danielle Chiprut, Danielle Rose Design Co 
Kristin Harrison, Georgia & Hunt Design House 
Jen Dean, Jede Interiors
Lisa Shaffer, Lisa & Leroy
Alykhan Velji, Alykhan Velji Designs Inc.
Karen Wolf, k+co. Living

The following High Point Market exhibitors make up the featured stops during the two-day, sponsored showroom tour, April 25-26:

Bernhardt Furniture Company
Crypton, Inc. at Alder & Tweed Furniture  
Crypton, Inc. at Gabby
Crypton, Inc. at Thayer Coggin, Inc.
Hooker Furnishings
Hudson Valley Lighting Group
Innovation Living, Inc.
John-Richard
Mobital
Regina Andrew
Schonbek
Theodore Alexander 

“The seasonal Design Influencers Tour is an ideal vehicle for our participating brands and content creators to grow their exposure with the High Point Market audience,” says Tammy Covington, HPMA president and CEO. “During two fast-paced days of showroom visits, each influencer will  aim to capture the very best product introductions, furnishings displays and inspiring Market experiences for sharing online.”

All High Point Market enthusiasts are encouraged to follow #DesignInfluencersTour on social media starting now for live updates about the tour, and for staying up to date on the hottest showroom leads. Following Market dates, the tour team will continue posting about their experiences through late May.