See where Home Accents Today and its sister pubs will be at market

At High Point Market, Home Accents Today and its sister publications Designers Today and Furniture Today will be moderating a number of panels on Sunday, Oct. 27, addressing design nightmares, mindfulness at home, sustainable sourcing and more. We hope you can join us!

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Design Nightmares and How to Survive Them

LR Home, IHFC D531

Unfortunately, every interior designer will eventually face design challenges, whether that’s the client ghosting you on the final payment, the custom sofa that won’t fit in the elevator, or something else. Our panel of experts is here to help! Join Mikel Welch, Evette Rios, Studio One’s Sharron Braylock and Robin Daly, along with Designers Today’s Andrea Lillo, as they discuss the nightmares they’ve experienced in their businesses, and how they’ve handled them.

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Trends, Fads, and Timeless Designs: What’s Here to Stay?

The Howard Elliott Showroom, IHFC H-324

Panelists Patti Carpenter, Gary Inman, Christopher Grubb and Jody Ossman will share their insights on navigating trends and fads in the design world. Moderated by Allison Zisko, Editor-in-Chief of Home Accents Today, this conversation will explore how to distinguish between fleeting styles and lasting designs, helping you apply these ideas to your work.

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Champions of Design: Exploring Consumer Behavior and the Future of Furnishings

Bernards Furniture Showroom, Atrium on Main, 201

What’s shaping consumer behavior? Join industry experts as they explore how new research and ideas can ignite marketplace excitement, giving manufacturers, retails and designers the confidence to move forward without repeating past mistakes. We’ll dive into the latest technologies and design enhancements that are shaping consumer behavior and discuss how understanding these shifts can drive success in your business. Furniture Today‘s Cindy Hodnett moderates this panel, with Nancy Fire of Nancy Fire Designs, Stephanie Lena of Lena Design, Justin Swan of Fashion Snoops and HPxD’s Jane Dagmi.

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Redefining Comfort…Exploring Natuzzi Italia’s Mind, Body & Soul Comfortness 

Casa Italia, 130 W. Commerce Ave.

Our homes directly affect how well we live. Join us at Natuzzi for a memorable conversation about how we all can create a more comfortable, healthy environment for ourselves and our families. Moderated by Andrea Lillo of Designers Today, this panel features Natuzzi Italia’s PJ Natuzzi, Justin Roethlingshoefer, a biohacker and co-founder of OWN IT Coaching, and yoga expert Yulia Panina, as well as others, for an impactful discussion about steps people can take to become more mindful and healthy, from furnishings to nutrition. A reception will follow the panel.

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Green Revolution: The Future of Sustainable Sourcing

Sherrill Furniture, 315 Fred Alexander Place, 2nd floor

Join industry experts Cheryl Luckett, Jessica Duce and Nancy Fire for an insightful discussion on the evolution of sustainable design and the transformative trends shaping the future. Moderated by the Editor-in-Chief of Home Accents Today, Allison Zisko, this enlightening panel will offer a comprehensive look at the innovations driving the industry forward and explore essential strategies for sourcing eco-friendly materials. Discover the cutting-edge technologies and practices revolutionizing sustainable interiors and how to position these sustainable selling points to clients. Join our experts in exploring the future of the Green Revolution!