Furniture Status: It's Complicated. A Planning Masterclass

NeoCon Presentation Description: Furniture has a funny way of showing up late and asking very expensive questions. By the time FF&E enters the conversation, the space is planned, the budget is spoken for, and everyone is hoping the furniture will somehow make it all work. Sometimes it does. When it doesn't, the fallout looks like rushed decisions, compromised design intent, and frustration. This masterclass is about prioritizing furniture planning early while there are still meaningful choices to make. We'll explore how early furniture decisions shape budget, schedule, and scope, and why better outcomes depend on having the right conversations sooner. Drawing from project examples and 25+ years of experience, we'll look at how good furniture planning holds everything together. When it's addressed early and with intention, it supports the full arc of a project, from strategy through activation. The result is fewer surprises, stronger outcomes, and projects that deliver as intended.