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Morris at Home fabrics arrive in the US, lively new looks from Pooky Lighting, Maharam and more

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Summer has arrived and design-brand launches are getting more exuberant by the minute. From scalloped bar carts to fuchsia-colored portable lamps, here are some standouts from the recent round of releases.

Morris at Home fabrics arrive in the US, lively new looks from Pooky Lighting, Maharam and more
A sofa upholstered in Stout Textiles’s Pimpernel Velvet fabric in Navy by William Morris at Home Courtesy of Stout Textiles

Stout Textiles is now the exclusive stateside distributor of William Morris at Home fabrics. The launch introduces two collections, Kelmscott Gardens Volumes I and II—named after the Arts and Crafts pioneer’s home in southern England—both of which feature original designs such as Strawberry Thief and Marigold, and classics reworked in new finishes and colorways including Pimpernel in navy-hued velvet and Sunflower in a light terra cotta–colored shade called Clay.

Morris at Home fabrics arrive in the US, lively new looks from Pooky Lighting, Maharam and more
Selections from the Landshapes collection by Daniel Arsham for KohlerCourtesy of Kohler

Kohler unveiled a nature-driven collaboration with sculptor Daniel Arsham called Landshapes. The debut—which is currently on display at the brand’s Arsham Cabin on Lake Michigan before launching this fall—offers an an array of artful, amorphic designs such as a limited-edition 3D-printed sink modeled after stacked stones, an undulating solid wood–framed vanity mirror, water droplet–shaped glass drawer pulls and a toilet inspired by natural rock erosions.

Morris at Home fabrics arrive in the US, lively new looks from Pooky Lighting, Maharam and more
Yasmine 36-by-36-inch tile in Bianco Maiolica Textured by Nemo Tile + StoneCourtesy of Nemo Tile + Stone

Nemo Tile + Stone added Yasmine and Apollo to its porcelain tile portfolio. The former showcases a plaster-esque appearance and comes in four finishes—including one with a textured fanlike motif—while the latter reimagines classic Ceppo di Gre stone in four earthy hues, ranging from soft Starlight and creamy Comet to deep brown Darkside and smoky Meteor Gray.

Morris at Home fabrics arrive in the US, lively new looks from Pooky Lighting, Maharam and more
The Corrugated collection by Hanneke Lourens Hubbard M. Jones

Hanneke Lourens’s new Corrugated collection was on full display at Winston’s for Los Angeles Design Weekend. The series pays homage to the California designer’s native South Africa and features five wavy white oak furnishings that mimic the sheets of corrugated iron commonly used throughout the region, including a lounge chair, a bench and three distinct styles of accent tables.

Morris at Home fabrics arrive in the US, lively new looks from Pooky Lighting, Maharam and more
The Lacquer Company’s Belles Rives bar cart in Bordeaux Red by Rita Konig Courtesy of The Lacquer Company

The Lacquer Company introduced an assortment of fresh glossy designs into its ongoing collaboration with British designer Rita Konig. Along with a taller version of the London-based brand’s bestselling Hudson nightstand, newcomers include a two-tiered bar cart with scalloped edges and an updated iteration of the Belles Rives coffee table, now available in a larger size with a built-in storage shelf to boot.

Morris at Home fabrics arrive in the US, lively new looks from Pooky Lighting, Maharam and more
Beads wallpaper in its many colorways by Wall for Apricots YeRin Mok

Los Angeles–based design studio Wall for Apricots debuted Catalogue, its inaugural in-house wallpaper collection. The line draws inspiration from an early-1900s trade catalog and boasts four hand-drawn patterns, including the wood baluster–like Beads; the architectural Windows, the medallion molding–esque Rosettes; and the stained glass–style Tulips.

Morris at Home fabrics arrive in the US, lively new looks from Pooky Lighting, Maharam and more
The Lillee cordless table lamp in Hot Pink lacquered wood by Pooky LightingCourtesy of Pooky Lighting

Pooky dropped its latest collection of customizable cordless lighting. In addition to colorful portable table lamps such as the pale blue Trek and the hot pink–lacquered Lillee, wire-free eye-catchers include the petite, antique brass Smaller Seurat picture light and a sleek circular wall sconce named Helios that comes in your choice of bronze or brushed gold.

Morris at Home fabrics arrive in the US, lively new looks from Pooky Lighting, Maharam and more
Maharam’s Stepped Plaid in all nine colorways by Paul SmithCourtesy of Maharam

Maharam released a vibrant pair of outdoor-ready collaborations to celebrate the warm weather season. The first, Pop and Groove by Dutch designer Bertjan Pot, features two trippy, rope-based rug designs, while Paul Smith’s Ladder Stripe and Stepped Plaid upholsteries offer a graphic spin on traditional banded and checkered prints.

Morris at Home fabrics arrive in the US, lively new looks from Pooky Lighting, Maharam and more
Knoll’s Wassily chair in Dark Red by Marcel BreuerAdam Jason Cohen/Courtesy of Knoll

Knoll introduced three ultra-matte finishes into the palettes of four of its most iconic Bauhaus-era collections. Crafted with the movement’s emphasis on simple yet impactful colors in mind, the tubular MR series by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Marcel Breuer’s Wassily chair, Laccio tables, and Cesca chairs and stools are now offered in crisp White, deep Black and ultra-matte Dark Red.

Morris at Home fabrics arrive in the US, lively new looks from Pooky Lighting, Maharam and more
Upper cabinetry and hood in Drift by Bakes & KroppCourtesy of Bakes & Kropp

Bakes & Kropp launched the Elements collection at A&D Market Days. The series spans five ethereal cabinetry finishes that draw from the hues of the landscape, including the weathered white oak Drift, the shadowy walnut Smoke, the softly stained Steam, the subtle Mist and Fog, a midtone gray that’s light enough to allow the natural graining of the wood to shine through.

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