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A LIGHTING SHOWROOM’S GUIDE TO HIGH POINT
What you need to know about the fall edition of market.
BY NICOLE DAVIS
As a lighting retailer, heading to North Caroli- na for the High Point Market each spring and fall may not be a must. But with myriad décor options – as well as plenty of lighting to see – and design inspiration at every turn, showrooms should reconsider a regular trip to the Triad.
As more lighting retailers differentiate their prod- uct offerings to give consumers additional options, shopping High Point Market can provide new and exciting resources. From accessories to accent fur- niture, complementary product ranges that are easy to display and tack on to orders can make all the difference.
Southern Lights in Burnsville, Minn., knows just this, and attends High Point Market to provide their customers with these other important categories.
“Homes also need task lighting, ambient lighting, a beautiful art glass vase or bowl on a shelf for a pop of color, or a sculpture for the mantel in the living room — all sorts of things that make a home a feel-good place,” says Cassandra Jaworski, Sales Consultant at Southern Lights. “Visiting a showroom in High Point allows us to see and feel product so we know what the quality from a vendor is like, and what the new trends and colors will be.”
In addition to portables, Southern Lights buys wall art, occasional furniture, mirrors, bar stools, pillows, and even dining tables at High Point from suppliers like Mercana, Harp & Finial, Jamie Young, DV Kapp and Howard Elliott.
And there are plenty more resources where that came from. Read on for product lines to check out, design trends to look out for, and seminars to learn from.
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