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From Home Furnishing Business
August 27,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
The Educational Foundation (EF) of IFDA, the International Furnishings and Design Association, is pleased to announce its grant winners for 2026. Since the early years of this 79-year-old global design industry alliance, EF has awarded grants to talented professionals as well as scholarships to high-achieving design students annually. The funds awarded this year total $38,500. The judging is conducted by a subset of the EF’s Board of Trustees.
August 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The upcoming Fall High Point Market is going to be a special one for Meridian Furniture. The fast-growing brand known for its vast selection of high-style, design-driven pieces will celebrate its 20th anniversary for the duration of the Market, including a party on Oct. 19, from 4 - 6 p.m. at its showroom in IHFC – C403, Commerce, Floor 4, open to all Market attendees.
August 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Kingsdown is enhancing its proprietary bedMATCH™ system to make it even more impactful in the mattress sales process in today’s retail environments. The new streamlined design features a motion base, tablet control and advanced business intelligence.
August 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Currey & Company, a premier resource for wholesale designer lighting, furniture and home décor located in Atlanta, Georgia, has named Nicole Casanova Zeman Western Regional Sales Manager, effective Sept 1.
August 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Rooms To Go® introduces the Filmore Collection from Drew & Jonathan®. Built using modular pieces designed to connect seamlessly, Filmore offers more configuration options than a standard sectional and can be reconfigured over time as your space and needs change. Its oversized frame and deep seating bring an easygoing, relaxed presence, while tufted cushions and decorative stitching add a polished finish. Upholstered in LuxeGuard™ velvet performance fabric, Filmore is also water repellent and balances luxurious comfort with everyday durability in one stunning collection.
August 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Designed to resemble terrazzo, the new Pearla™ collection from global flooring manufacturer Tarkett brings classic aesthetics to high-performance interiors. Pearla joins Tarkett's Johnsonite® portfolio of resilient rubber flooring, which softens acoustics, improves comfort underfoot and offers easy, no-finish maintenance.
August 25,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Modern homes are increasingly defined by clarity of space, function, and intent. As open plans, clean lines, and uncluttered interiors become the standard expectation, storage solutions must evolve to match. For architects, interior designers, and furniture manufacturers, Hettich's Linear Drawer Systems offer a dependable way to deliver structured, intuitive, and visually magical interiors.