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From Home Furnishing Business
September 30,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
NY NOW announced the independent selection committee that will review applications for HANDMADE, a juried division of the NY NOW Winter Show returning to the show for the first time in years. Applications are open now through Oct. 15, 2026, for the 75 spots available ahead of the Winter show, taking place Jan. 31–Feb. 2, 2027, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.
September 30,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Quorum International introduces the debut of Nikki Chu x Quorum, a new lighting collection created in collaboration with acclaimed interior and product designer Nikki Chu. Rooted in modern luxury and sculptural design, the collection brings Chu’s globally inspired aesthetic to lighting through bold forms, rich material combinations and thoughtful architectural details.
September 30,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The British Council, Liberty London, Liberty Home Msheireb, and Doha Design District powered by Msheireb Properties officially launched Living in Pattern: Fabrics Inspired by Qatari Heritage, a pioneering Qatar–UK design residency that will support emerging creatives in transforming Qatar's rich natural and cultural heritage into contemporary textile design.
September 30,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, announce Troy Lee, chief executive officer of Progressive Lighting, as the recipient of the Academy of Achievement Award for a career of leadership, growth, and lasting commitment to the home and lighting industries. The award will be presented at the 37th ARTS Awards, taking place at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas on Jan 8.
September 30,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
High Point Market Authority (HPMA) names this season’s interior design influencers who will take over its official Instagram page, @highpointmarket, Oct. 17 - 21.
September 30,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Registration is now open at AtlantaMarket.com/registration for the Winter 2027 edition of Atlanta Market, the premier gift and home show, taking place January 12–17 at AmericasMart Atlanta.
September 30,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Sometimes, a change in latitude can lead to a change in attitude, and sometimes, all it takes is a change of seat. At the October High Point Market, Hooker Furnishings will expand its popular Margaritaville Living Collection with a fresh assortment of seating designed around the many ways people gather, unwind, and enjoy time at home. The assortment will be on display during the Fall Market, Oct. 17-21, in the Hooker Furnishings Showroom in Showplace, floor 3.