Furniture World News Desk on
3/11/2025
Hooker Furnishings will host a series of expert-led discussions, interactive workshops, and
networking opportunities at its Spring 2025 High Point Market showroom. The event lineup, taking
place April 25-28, will cover emerging design trends, business growth strategies, and
digital marketing insights, offering valuable takeaways for retail and design professionals.
All events will be held at the Hooker Furnishings Showroom, Showplace, 3rd Floor.
Friday, April 25
- 2:00 PM – Succeed with 2025 Trends: Insights from the ASID Outlook
Report
Speaker: Dr. Dawn Haynie, Ph.D., Research Fellow, American
Society of
Interior Designers (ASID)
Description: The 2025 ASID Trends Outlook Report reveals the key shifts shaping the future of
design, from wellness-focused environments to sustainability and technological advancements. As spaces evolve to
meet changing lifestyles and expectations, understanding these trends is essential for designers, retailers, and
industry professionals alike.Join Dr. Dawn Haynie, a leading researcher and industry expert, as she unpacks the latest findings and provides
actionable strategies for creating innovative, purpose-driven spaces that enhance well-being, resilience, and
inclusivity. Whether you’re a designer, retailer, or simply passionate about the future of interiors, this
engaging
session will equip you with the insights needed to stay ahead in 2025 and beyond.
This is a CEU-accredited educational event (1 CEU Hour)
Location: Designer’s Theater | Hooker Furnishings Showroom | Showplace | 3rd
Floor
Saturday, April 26
- 2:00 PM – Interiors in Focus: Smartphone Tips and Styling Secrets
Speakers: Linda Holt, Photographer & Smartphone Photography Educator,
Linda Holt
Creative; Christy Day, Interior Stylist & Founder, Christy Day Designs
Description: Join smartphone photography expert Linda Holt and interior stylist Christy Day for
a
fun, interactive workshop on capturing and styling interiors like a pro. With over 25 years in photography and a
background in interior design, Linda teaches designers how to take polished, professional-looking photos using
just
a smartphone. Christy, whose work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and Coastal Living,
brings
her expertise in styling for top brands to show how composition and finishing touches can elevate any
space.If you are looking to refine your visual storytelling, this session will provide simple yet impactful techniques
to
make your interiors stand out. Walk away with easy, practical tips to enhance your styling and photography
skills—perfect for creating stunning portfolio images or social media content.
Location: Designer’s Theater | Hooker Furnishings Showroom | Showplace | 3rd Floor
- 3:00 PM – Happy Hour
Location: Clyde’s Café | Hooker Furnishings Showroom | Showplace | 3rd
Floor
Sunday, April 27
- 10:00 AM – Marketing Strategies for Interior Designers: Building a Standout Brand in 2025
Moderator: LuAnn Nigara, Business Mentor, Speaker & Host of A Well-Designed
Business®
Podcast
Panelists: Laurie Laizure, Cameron Sellers, and Jude Charles
Description: This session will dive into effective marketing strategies tailored for interior
designers, helping them attract ideal clients, build their brand, and leverage digital tools for growth. With
LuAnn
Nigara moderating an expert panel, you’ll takeaway insights on: - Brand voice: are you positioning yourself as a luxury, mid-market, or accessible designer?
- The power of storytelling: Showcasing projects in a compelling way
- Balancing organic content vs. paid advertising
- Using AI tools for content creation & marketing efficiency
Location: Designer’s Theater | Hooker Furnishings Showroom | Showplace | 3rd Floor - 2:00 PM – Roar Forward…Meet Your Future
Speaker: Kelly Peterson, Business Intelligence Expert & Marketing Strategist, ROAR
Forward
Description: America has entered a period of disruptive demographic change which is remaking
social,
political, and economic norms while ushering in a new era for our country. Older populations will outnumber
younger ones across the nation as we are experiencing declining birth rates, and increased
longevity.Meet the Re-Imagineers: today’s 50+ consumers who are redefining stereotypes and driving new trends toward
making their best future a reality.With more than 30 years of experience in media, publishing, and marketing strategy, Kelly has advised global
brands
on how to adapt to evolving consumer landscapes. In this session, she will provide actionable strategies for
businesses and interior designers to thrive in an era of demographic transformation.
Location: Designer’s Theater | Hooker Furnishings Showroom | Showplace | 3rd Floor
- 3:00 PM – Happy Hour
Location: Clyde’s Café | Hooker Furnishings Showroom | Showplace | 3rd
Floor
Monday, April 28
- 10:00 AM – Lessons Learned & Profits Earned: Design Pros Share Their Design Business Journey
& Their Path to Profitability
Moderator: Rick Campos, Host of Design Biz Survival Guide Podcast
Panelists: DuVal Reynolds – DuVal Design, LLC, Melissa Sanabria – Sanabria & Co, LLC;
Antonio
DeLoatch – Antonio DeLoatch Design + Interiors
Description: Join us for an insightful panel discussion with three industry pros about where
they
started, where they’ve been, and where they’re headed in the business of design. Our panelists will
reveal lessons learned, finding their why, their path to profitability, and the vision for the future of their
design business.
Location: Designer’s Theater | Hooker Furnishings Showroom | Showplace | 3rd Floor
- 2:00 PM – Beyond the Basics: Vacation Rentals, Residential, and Staging Design
Moderator: Caroline Hipple, Chief Creative Officer, Hooker Furnishings
Panelists: Jessica Duce, Principal Designer & CEO, JDuce Design & Vacation Rental
Designers; Rachel Moriarty, CEO & Principal Interior Designer, Rachel Moriarty Interiors; Birgit Anich, CEO
& Creative Director, BA Staging & Interiors
Description: The differences between vacation rental design, residential design, and
staging
design go far beyond the products you specify. In this expert-led panel, STR-expert Jessica Duce, residential
designer Rachel Moriarty, and luxury stager Birgit Anich will break down the unique aspects of each discipline,
offering key insights on pricing structures, client focus, and the designer-client relationship across these
industries.Whether you’re looking to expand your services or better understand the nuances of these growing markets, this
discussion will provide the expertise you need to navigate the opportunities within each category.
Location: Designer’s Theater | Hooker Furnishings Showroom | Showplace | 3rd Floor
- 3:00 PM – Happy Hour
Location: Clyde’s Café | Hooker Furnishings Showroom | Showplace | 3rd
Floor
About Hooker Furnishings
Headquartered in Martinsville, VA, Hooker
Furnishings is ranked among the nation’s largest publicly traded furniture sources and
encompasses 12 operating businesses. These brands include: Hooker
Furniture, Bradington-Young, HF Custom, Shenandoah Furniture, H Contract, M, BOBO
Intriguing Objects, Pulaski
Furniture, Samuel Lawrence Furniture, Prime Resource International, Samuel Lawrence Hospitality, and Sunset
West. Hooker Furnishings Corporation’s corporate
offices and upholstery manufacturing facilities are located throughout Virginia and North Carolina, and the
company
has showrooms in High Point, North Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Hooker Furnishings operates distribution centers in the United States, China, and Vietnam. The company’s stock
is
listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol HOFT.
