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HPMKT Day 2: IHFC

Zachary Wheeler • May 15, 2024

Art, Lighting, Decor and More



 

Back in action for day 2 and we started off at the IHFC building. This is a huge 12 story building with hundreds of vendors and showrooms. It is hard to describe in words how massive and elaborate the floors are without showing you, which is why we make so many videos! It is 3.5million square feet with every style and category of design you can think of! We love walking through interhall, on the first floor, to start. This is full of open vendors. We navigate by zig zagging down the hallways to gather inspiration along the way. After interhall, we ventured through other areas to a few other favorite companies. 

 

Our first stop was Regina Andrew Design. I have had an account with them for many years and love seeing all their new introductions. They specialize in Lighting and Decor. I found some beautiful new styles of overhead lighting for my type of space and some lovely lamps! After that we headed up to Paragon Art, which is where I order almost all my art from for clients and projects. They have every style and size of art that pleases most audiences. We also found a new art and accessories company that was lovely, called Vertuu, a west coast-based company. 

 

Next, we visited Howard Elliot Collection. One of my favorite companies! They specialize in accent furniture, accessories, mirrors and art as well. I enjoy visiting my reps and catching up. And of course, I need to stop in for my Pepper Infused Bloody Mary. 

 

The last of my favorite companies at IHFC was Forty West. I order many kitchen tables, chairs, side chairs, and all your wood furniture wants from here. They also specialize in lighting. It is always fun to see all my favorite company’s new designs and products for the season! It was so funny also because I can’t tell you how many people came up to me and said they follow me on my socials, and what big fans they were. That was a first for Hpmkt, so it was wonderful meeting so many new people. I appreciate everyone following along while we build this brand! 

 

After leaving IHFC, we ventured to Vanguard Furniture. It was amazing. Stunning. Beautiful. We were greeted with such kindness and hospitality. We had a wonderful tour of the 4 floors and all their new intros. It is breathtaking. Check out the brand if you don’t know who they are. We also posted a reel on Instagram from the showroom. They certainly know what they are doing and I’m so glad we decided to go there on Day 2! The detail that goes into each collection and area is a site to be seen. 

 

We finished the day at the Hooker Furnishings watch party for the Goo Good Dolls concert. We had drinks and food, and even snapped some good pictures. Successful Day 2 all around.

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By Zachary Wheeler • January 21, 2025
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