HIGH POINT, N.C. - As expected, the COVID-19 pandemic had a "downright ugly" impact on new residential furniture orders. New orders in April were down 61% compared to a year ago, and down 52% from March.  "As the pandemic hit, March orders were down 29% from March 2019. As expected, every one of our participants reported a significant decline in orders," said Ken Smith, managing partner at Smith Leonard in the latest Furniture Insights survey of manufacturers and distributors.

Architects are calling it the "world's most eco-friendly furniture factory" and it's headed for the middle of a massive Norwegian forest.

Architects are calling it the "world's most eco-friendly furniture factory" and it's headed for the middle of a massive Norwegian forest.

Architects are calling it the "world's most eco-friendly furniture factory" and it's headed for the middle of a massive Norwegian forest.

Learning to make simple improvement vides can be an important tool for your lean journey.

Learning to make simple improvement vides can be an important tool for your lean journey.

Learning to make simple improvement vides can be an important tool for your lean journey.

Martin has 34 years of industry experience, including sales and marketing for Pollmeier USA.

Martin has 34 years of industry experience, including sales and marketing for Pollmeier USA.

Available through Home Depot, Northern Contours’ Renuit refacing program helps restyle the Canadian cabinet market.