101 S. Hamilton St. Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line) Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Corporate Phone: 336.822.8888
Universal Furniture International, Inc.
Add to MyMarketUniversal Furniture creates quality furnishings for the whole home with a focus on function and lifestyle. The company’s casegood, upholstery, accent and accessory designs are developed under the brand names Universal Furniture, Miranda Kerr Home, and Coastal Living, and sold through retailers and interior designers throughout North America and around the world. Founded in 1968, Universal Furniture is a brand of Samson Holdings, one of the world’s largest vertically integrated furniture manufacturers. For more information, please visit www.universalfurniture.com, or find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest @UniversalFurn.
AI Shortcuts to Reclaim Your Time & Creativity
Educational Universal Furniture International, Inc., 101 S. Hamilton St. Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line)
As a solo interior designer, your time is your most valuable asset. Yet too much of it gets drained by admin, marketing, and content creation. This session shows you how to use AI as your behind-the-scenes assistant so you can reclaim hours in your week. You'll learn practical frameworks to help you decide where AI fits into your business. Walk away with tools, templates, and strategies that feel like a natural extension of how you already work.
Speakers: Salimah Mamdani
Design on Your Terms: 5 Secrets to Scaling Without Burnout
Educational Universal Furniture International, Inc., 101 S. Hamilton St. Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line)
Scaling your interior design business doesn’t have to mean longer hours, constant stress, or sacrificing your personal life. In this powerful session, led by design business coach Melissa Galt, you'll uncover five game-changing secrets that allow you to grow your practice your way, with clarity, ease, and intention. Whether you're solo or leading a boutique team, you'll walk away with practical strategies to scale sustainably so you can serve bigger clients, make more profit, and still have a life you love.
Speakers: Melissa Galt
The Future of Design Sourcing
Educational Universal Furniture International, Inc., 101 S. Hamilton St. Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line)
RUE invites you to an exclusive conversation with Editorial Director Kelli Lamb and Peter and Alex Spalding, co-founders of Daniel House Club, the platform redefining how interior designers source, shop, and scale. This dynamic discussion will explore a smarter, more streamlined way for designers to access everything they need—from furniture and finishes to project management features and community support. Whether you manage an established firm or you're just starting out, you'll gain insights into how technology is simplifying the sourcing process while expanding creative possibilities.
Speakers: Kelli Lamb, Peter Spalding, Alex Spalding
Community Over Competition: Designing Without Fear
Educational Universal Furniture International, Inc., 101 S. Hamilton St. Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line)
This session is an open call to find your people and design boldly, featuring Antonio DeLoatch and Nicole Roe. Together, we’ll share honest stories, tips on how to stay connected after Market, dismantle isolation, and choose connection over doubt. Walk away reminded that true community makes every big idea possible.
Speakers: Antonio DeLoatch, Nicole Roe
The Psychology of Interior Design
Educational Universal Furniture International, Inc., 101 S. Hamilton St. Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line)
Join The Design Biz Therapist Tracee Murphy of The Designer Launch for this course to explore the intersection of psychology and interior design, providing a deep understanding of how human behavior, emotions, and decision-making influence your interior design business. Topics include the impact of color on mood and perception, effective conflict management strategies, selling luxury, navigating money conversations with clients, and using psychological insights to build trust and rapport. By the end of the course, designers will have a comprehensive toolkit for running their business in a way that supports well-being, productivity, and positive client experiences.
Speakers: Tracee Murphy
How to Build a Healthy & Consistent Pipeline
Educational Universal Furniture International, Inc., 101 S. Hamilton St. Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line)
If you’ve experienced the common roller-coaster of feast and famine in your design business, then join Gail Doby, ASID, Co-Founder of Pearl Collective, for actionable strategies to stop the pipeline madness. Discover the best source of new business that doesn’t require adding a new client. Find out how to spend less and get better results with your marketing. Create a fast action plan that you can start implementing immediately.
Speakers: Gail Doby
Natural Luxury: Designing for Wellness, Sustainability & Your Thriving Design Business
Educational Universal Furniture International, Inc., 101 S. Hamilton St. Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line)
Biophilic design isn’t just about bringing nature indoors—it’s a powerful tool for creating elevated, wellness-focused spaces that resonate with luxury clients. As demand grows for environments that support health, beauty, and emotional well-being, designers have a unique opportunity to lead—and to grow their design businesses in the process. This panel explores how to turn nature-inspired design into a refined, high-end offering that attracts discerning clients and sets your work apart. From sourcing premium materials to clearly communicating wellness benefits, we’ll share real strategies for using biophilic design to add value, win trust, and build a more future-focused business.
Speakers: Susan Hayward, Jillian Hayward Schaible
How to work with a Conctractor who sees your vision
Educational Universal Furniture International, Inc., 101 S. Hamilton St. Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line)
Join designer Debbe Daley and contractor Chris Meeken as they share the challenges of aligning design intent with construction execution. Learn 5 actionable takeaways and practical tips for finding and vetting the right contractor, communicating effectively through visuals and scope documents, and leveraging tools like mood boards, renderings, and project management apps to stay on the same page. Discover how mutual respect and collaboration turn a good contractor into a trusted creative partner.
Speakers: Debbe Daley, Chris Meeken
Where Kitchen & Bath Design Profits Really Come From
Educational Universal Furniture International, Inc., 101 S. Hamilton St. Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line)
Most designers focus on design fees while missing the real money maker: strategic material procurement. This interactive workshop reveals the procurement strategies that transformed her practice into a seven-figure design firm. You'll learn how to develop profitable budgets for cabinets, countertops, appliances, and tile while building strategic vendor relationships that create mutual success. This hands-on working session invites you to bring a kitchen or bath project to review together, applying Sharon's proven formulas to your real-world situation. You'll leave with procurement systems you can implement immediately, strategic partnerships that support long-term growth, and the confidence to position yourself as a leader.
Speakers: Sharon Sherman
Photography & Styling: The make or break of your publishing future
Educational Universal Furniture International, Inc., 101 S. Hamilton St. Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line)
Professional Photography is the linchpin to getting your work published. And the aid of a knowledgeable stylist can take your images from good to irresistible. Join Ashley Hotham Cox, professional stylist and former editor at Charlotte Home Design & Decor and Traditional Home, and a panel of photographers and designers to learn the details that make the difference. How do you find a good photographer? How much will a photo shoot cost? What should I budget for the stylist? Who owns the images and why? Join us to have these and many other questions answered.
Speakers: Ashley Hotham Cox
Curves Ahead: Universal Furniture’s Upholstery Takes Shape with its Largest Introduction in History
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 22, 2025 – When Rick Lovegrove joined Universal Furniture in mid-2024, his task was clear: build a new foundation for the company’s upholstery products. Lovegrove has delivered on that directive this spring with Universal’s most extensive upholstery introduction to date.
Calm, Cool and Relaxed: Universal Furniture’s Oasis Delivers on its Name
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 23, 2025 – The world never seems to slow down, but your home can. That’s the thought behind Universal Furniture’s latest collaboration with the Coastal Living brand. Oasis, the epitome of calm, cool and relaxation, marks the fourth indoor collection in their highly successful
UNIVERSAL FURNITURE’S MONTCLAIR IS THE PEAK OF REFINED NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 24, 2025 – Montclair, a new transitional collection from Universal Furniture introduces streamlined neo classical forms in their simplest silhouettes. One finish, a medium brown in two forms, gives a universal feel to the color palette, all in quartered oak.