Strategic partnerships
At the foundation of this partnership, there is a friendship that connects Paolo and Philip with Bunny. They share not only the same job, but the same passions as well: design, gardening and entertaining.
“A partnership with Science in Design further enhances The Interior Design Society’s dedication to serving our interior designer members,” said Jenny Cano, IDS Executive Director. “We are passionate about bringing the latest education and resources forward and the Science in Design Certification offers the opportunity to expand their knowledge with science-based information.”
Wendy Glaister will be one of Zip Water’s new brand ambassadors and will contribute her design expertise to the brand’s new Design Collective.
The partnership between TISE and ASID is created to increase show traffic and to introduce designers to experience The International Surface Event (TISE) like never before, by offering a special ASID Inside SURFACES Tour with a two-day events program that will deliver curated and guided tours where designers will visit the top surface, stone, tile, and mosaic brands exhibiting at TISE 2024.
The Met is taking over High Point Market, unveiling debut collections with Eichholtz and Scalamandre, along with expanding its collaborations with key home décor brands like Abner Henry (furniture), Ann Gish (bedding), Caspari (entertaining), Exquisite Rugs (carpets), and Wendover Art Group (wall art). Scroll on to explore their new offerings and delve into how The Met carefully selects its licensing partners.
“Working with Shea is an exciting endeavor that combines her highly coveted style with the expertise and craftmanship that’s synonymous with Kohler,” says Samie Barr, Chief Brand Officer at Kohler. “Shea’s collections with KOHLER and ANN SACKS pair seamlessly for customers who aspire to explore new possibilities and create their own unique spaces throughout the home.”
he design studio is just a year old, but it’s on its feet in a very, very solid way and doing incredible projects. So, we’re being super conscientious of not distracting that part of the business while we’re launching a product line. They’re very different businesses. One is a high-touch service business, and one is about e-commerce, product development, inventory control and planning. I’m very conscious of what it really takes to be successful, so we’re launching the product in a thoughtful and slow way to make sure we have the right team and the right operation. We want to deliver a high-quality experience on both sides of the business.
About Backdrop
Created by husband and wife duo Natalie & Caleb Ebel, Backdrop is The New Way to Paint. The company has transformed the whole process of painting from start to finish – from curating the perfect color palette to sourcing the highest quality supplies. Backdrop offers premium, Green Wise certified, and low-VOC paints that come in beautifully redesigned, award-winning paint cans, 12×12’’ removable adhesive samples, the highest quality supplies, and a perfectly curated palette of 75+ colors – all quickly delivered to your door. Since its launch in November 2018, each Backdrop sale has contributed to the International Rescue Committee, which helps displaced families in some of the most challenging places in the world, and in 2020 Backdrop became the first Climate Neutral certified paint company.
In 2021, Backdrop was acquired by renowned luxury design house F. Schumacher & Co (FSCO) and joined the company’s stable of global design brands, which includes Schumacher, the legendary textile and wallpaper brand founded in 1889; Patterson Flynn Martin, the luxury rug and carpet brand; and Frederic, Learn more at www.backdrophome.com and @backdrop.
Global design company, West Elm, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced today the launch of a new collaboration with Joseph Altuzarra, the founder and creative director of luxury women’s ready-to-wear fashion brand, Altuzarra. The Joseph Altuzarra for West Elm Kids collection features furniture with elevated finishes as well as textiles and decorative accessories that are infused with Altuzarra’s own hand-drawn motifs. Created as a love letter to his two daughters, the sophisticated collection celebrates the signature artistry of Altuzarra while maintaining kid-friendly functionality.
Tamara Day, interior designer and host of Magnolia Network’s top hit show Bargain Mansions, is known as the purveyor of glam and cozy lifestyle looks for families like hers. The partnership with Spectra Home will focus on creating upholstered seating that fits into Day’s practical family-friendly style that is also affordable, attainable, and aspirational. The Tamara Day by Spectra Home upholstery collection will debut at the October 2023 High Point Market.