Explore global design trends and production practices for shop growth

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — As remodeling professionals seek high-growth areas to expand their businesses, the upcoming "ClosetGold 3.0" session will provide a focused look at how to capitalize on the booming closet sector and rising global demand.

The session, part of the DESIGN Talks lineup during the 2026 Closets Conference & Expo, co-located with Wood Pro Expo Florida, will take place July 2 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Led by Eric Marshall, co-founder of the Closet Training Institute, the discussion is designed specifically for closet design professionals and shop owners aiming to position themselves competitively in a vital market.

The presentation will look at key international design movements redefining home organization. Attendees will gain insights into sleek, modular European styles that blend functionality with minimalism, as well as innovative, space-maximizing solutions emerging from China, where multi-purpose and tech-integrated closets are leading the market.

"This focused discussion explores the booming closet industry and its role as a vital growth category," noted Marshall. "Attendees will gain insights into current global closet design trends... to meet the evolving demands of global consumers."

To help businesses thrive in this sector, the session will address specific manufacturing and operational practices required to scale efficiently:

  • Production workflow optimization: Streamlining manufacturing workflows to handle increased volume.
  • Modern material adoption: Adopting advanced, trend-driven materials to meet modern aesthetic demands.
  • Software utilization: Leveraging customized design software to improve accuracy and efficiency from concept to production.

By integrating these premium storage solutions and tailored designs, Marshall will outline actionable strategies for increasing revenue, allowing manufacturers to successfully tap into the rising demand for closets worldwide.

To register for the event, visit closetscon.com.

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Michaelle Bradford | Editor

Michaelle Bradford, CCI Media, is Editor of Closets & Organized Storage magazine and Woodworking Network editor. She has more than 20 years of experience covering the woodworking and design industry, including visits to custom cabinet shops, closet firms and design studios throughout North America. As Editor of Closets & Organized Storage magazine under the Woodworking Network brand, Michaelle’s responsibilities include writing, editing, and coordinating editorial content as well as managing annual design competitions like the Top Shelf Design Awards. She is also a contributor to FDMC and other Woodworking Network online and print media owned by CCI Media.