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From Home Furnishing Business
June 2,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
For the second year in a row, IKEA will return to Fulton Market Design Days to unveil future-forward office solutions while reinforcing its Democratic Design heritage at the heart of Chicago Design Week. This year, IKEA will feature a pop-up showroom experience at The Emily Hotel with immersive spaces and smart solutions creating functional, beautiful and accessible products for the many.
June 2,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Finding someone trustworthy to fix a leaky tap or rewire a room shouldn’t be stressful. The IKEA Home Services app has been doing exactly that in Spain since September 2024 – connecting people with verified local professionals across more than 50 services, with over 500,000 downloads and 21,000 service requests to date. Now it’s expanded to five new regions.
June 2,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
For its third annual home furnishings industry awards, the High Point Market Authority’s Diversity Advocacy Alliance (DAA) committee opens its 2026 nomination form through July 8.
June 2,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Art Brand Studios (ABS), a heritage-forward global fine art agency specializing in publishing, licensing, and manufacturing, proudly announces its exclusive fine art licensing partnership with Martha Stewart, and Marquee Brands, the global brand accelerator and owner of the Martha Stewart brand. This collaboration marks the debut of a comprehensive wall décor collection that translates one of the most influential lifestyle brands into a refined, gallery-quality art program.
June 2,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Ernesta, the innovative home design brand redefining the rug-buying experience with designer-quality, custom-sized rugs, announces the opening of its newest showroom in Charlotte, North Carolina. Located in the vibrant South End neighborhood, the new space reflects Ernesta's continued investment in design-forward communities and its commitment to serving both consumers and trade professionals through a personalized, hands-on shopping experience.
June 2,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Herman Miller’s Aeron Chair, designed by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick, has pioneered ergonomic seating since its debut in 1994. An iconic design built to last, Aeron continues to set the benchmark with two new colors, material innovation, and high performance—all backed by extensive research and a commitment to sustainability that have led to a series of design evolutions.
June 2,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Modani, the modern luxury furniture brand operating 17 showrooms across the United States, announces an exclusive collaboration with contemporary artist Artlanta, introducing a limited-edition collection of five iconic sofas inspired by the passion, culture, and excitement surrounding soccer this summer.