From U.S. debuts to nationwide expansions, BOH has gathered all the showroom news to have on your radar this month.
Showroom Spotlight
The new Yung Atelier Chicago flagship is a tribute to its diverse team of artisans. The 33 makers are the foundation of the drapery and window treatment company founded in 1994 by Ching Yung. (He retired in 2019 but rejoined as a part-time consultant last year.) The team members—95 percent of whom are people of color, and who hail from around the world—range from master seamstresses to entry-level upholsterers from Yung Atelier’s apprenticeship program. “[The new showroom] symbolizes our dedication to nurturing creativity, honoring our heritage, and providing meaningful opportunities for a diverse group of people who are often overlooked—not just in our industry but in the world at large,” says company president and creative director Bobby Yung, who joined his father’s company in 2012.
The new showroom is housed in the same Chicago building as the company’s workroom, satisfying Ching Yung’s dream of having everything under one roof: design, production and presentation. The convenient spot also allows the brand to invite clients and partners into the process, showing where the pieces are crafted before being put on display. “To have our gallery housed in the same building and to create a direct connection to that process—we’re really proud to present [that],” Bobby Yung tells Business of Home.
The showroom’s design features wabi-sabi, art nouveau and Scandinavian influences. Created in partnership with Chicago design firm Kate Boyce Studio, a longtime Yung Atelier collaborator, the space intentionally encourages visitors to pause and reflect. “I wanted guests to feel a sense of discovery, whether they’re visiting to review details for an existing project—samples, strike-offs, mock-ups—[or to see] our furniture collection for the very first time, or even to admire the art in antique pieces that complement the environment itself,” says Yung.
Immersive vignettes throughout the space were designed to spotlight the workroom’s range of capabilities. Within the open layout, guests will find a great room with both formal and informal seating options, a dining room, a breakfast room, a bedroom, and a foyer. The brand recently launched its inaugural furniture collection, and the pieces on display showcase the many possibilities for customization. For example, one sofa has three different seat cushions and three different back pillows, exhibiting the range of possible combinations in a piece.
In addition to custom furniture, the space displays window treatments, Roman shades, draped cabinetry, upholstered doors and bedding: “It’s truly our entire wheelhouse of product that’s showcased in the space,” says Yung. One of his favorite features is the partnership with Francine Almeida, the founder of Tala, a local art gallery that will display rotating exhibitions, allowing the atelier to highlight local artists and engage with the community.
The showroom opening marks Yung Atelier’s 30th year, and the brand has no intention of slowing down anytime soon. “The true art of upholstery, hand-tied springs and meticulous detailing is a dying trade—and so, to double down on slow manufacturing, we’re proud to present that ideology and that approach,” says Yung. “The space reflects our commitment to innovation, design excellence and the preservation of craftsmanship.” 3229 S. Ashland Ave., 2nd Floor, Chicago
Arizona
Febal Casa, the Italian home furnishings brand, has unveiled an outpost in Scottsdale, one of three U.S. showrooms it is opening this month (along with locations in Florida and California). The 3,500-square-foot store showcases furnishings for every room, from kitchens and living spaces to dining rooms and closet systems. 7550 E. Greenway Rd., #115, Scottsdale
California
Febal Casa has also opened a location in Orange County—a 1,500-square-foot store that offers the brand’s furnishing solutions for the whole home. 23811 Aliso Creek Rd., #107, Laguna Niguel
Curagenda Galerie is a new contemporary art gallery in Los Angeles launched by curator Helen Homan Wu with a focus on Japanese artists. The inaugural exhibition, titled “Desert Sun,” features a ceramic artist and calligraphy artist, both from Kyoto. By appointment only; 7063 Lanewood Ave., Los Angeles
Danish design brand Vipp opened a new Los Angeles studio across three floors of a 2,700-square-foot building in the heart of Venice Beach. The space has a private patio that showcases the company’s outdoor furniture collections, a second floor that displays some of the brand’s modular kitchens, and a third-floor bedroom vignette and lounge. By appointment only; 513 Victoria Ave., Los Angeles
Scott + Cooner, a luxury multiline showroom based in Dallas, makes its first move beyond Texas with the opening of a Bay Area outpost. The new space boasts 10,000 square feet and offers a wide array of contemporary furniture, lighting and home accessories from brands like Cassina, Baxter, Roda, Knoll and Meridiani. 543 8th St., San Francisco
Colorado
Luxury carpet and rug company Stark acquired Floor Coverings by CPA, a Denver showroom offering wall-to-wall carpet and custom rugs. The 13,000-square-foot location will now operate as CPA by Stark, providing a larger product range and enhanced service and support. 595 S. Broadway, #116E, Denver
Connecticut
New York–based Rug brand Ernesta, launched by three Peloton co-founders, has opened its third showroom location, this time in Greenwich. The 1,000-square-foot space joins the brand’s Manhattan and Bethesda showrooms in giving customers a hands-on environment to try out its offerings and receive one-on-one assistance to design a rug. 24 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich
Anastasio Home, a producer of home accessories and upcycled luxury goods, has chosen The Shops at Farmington Valley in Canton for its debut store. The new space boasts the brand’s full collection of marble and brass pieces, exclusive collaborations, and curated home furnishings. The location also serves as a design studio that completes custom orders for stone and metal creations in collaboration with its dedicated stone atelier in India. 110 Albany Turnpike, Suite 613, Canton
Florida
Febal Casa launched a showroom in Miami two days before it’s California store opening. The 6,000-square-foot store will showcase furnishing solutions for the whole home, from kitchens and living spaces to dining rooms and closet systems. 5700 Biscayne Blvd., Unit 106, Miami
Georgia
Luxury trimming brand Samuel & Sons will be opening a new showroom in the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center by the end of the year. Spanning 2,100 square feet and designed in partnership with Timothy Corrigan, the company’s fifth U.S. showroom (and seventh worldwide) will showcase over 10,000 products across the brand’s collections. 351 Peachtree Hills Ave NE, Suite 311, Atlanta
Illinois
Antiques store Patina Collection opens in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood, the brand’s second location (after Naples, Florida). Featuring a selection of curated furniture, decor and tabletop items, the opening comes just in time for the company’s upcoming 12-year anniversary. 1359 N. Wells St., Chicago
Debora Lyn Interior Design opened a 1,200-square-foot boutique in Elmhurst that offers a curation of home accessories and objects, wallcoverings, and accent furniture pieces. 100 N. Addison Ave., Suite 3, Elmhurst
Kentucky
Table linens and home accessories brand Pomegranate is opening its first retail store in Lexington. Customers will find a selection of the company’s hand-block-printed table linens, kitchen textiles like aprons and oven mitts, dinnerware, antiques, and other home accessories. Not only can guests shop, but the space also features a courtyard called Penny’s at Pomegranate that offers a selection of seasonal bites from local chef Ouita Michel. 700 E.Main St., Lexington
Massachusetts
B&B Italia unveiled a Boston flagship in the city’s Back Bay neighborhood. Stretching 12,500 square feet across two levels, the space boasts the Italian furniture maker’s collections as well as pieces from parent company Design Holding’s other brands, including Maxalto, Azucena, Arclinea, Flos and Louis Poulsen. 75 Arlington St., Boston
New York
Designer Matthew Fisher has debuted his first gallery in The Seaport. The space showcases his newest collection: more than 120 works made of stone, metal and cotton cord. The pieces range from lighting to vessels and tabletop and are displayed in all scales. By appointment only; 106 South St., New York
Kathy Kuo Home unveiled a showroom in Tribeca. Spanning 2,000 square feet, the location brings the e-commerce site’s offerings to life with curated vignettes featuring its furniture, rugs and accessories collections. The space will also host numerous live events and programs for the design community and beyond. By appointment only; 161 Hudson St., New York
In midtown Manhattan, Italian furniture brand Porro unveiled its first U.S. solo showroom. Set up in different vignettes, the flagship displays the brand’s furniture collection in a wide range of finishes to show the range of possibilities for customization. 31 E. 31st St., New York
Brooklyn-based ceramist Danny Kaplan Studio has opened its first Manhattan showroom. The 4,000-square-foot space has plenty of room to house the brand’s latest ceramic collections and to introduce new product categories down the line. The production facility is still in Brooklyn, and this location will showcase lighting, metal furniture and artisan-made rugs, as well as offering space to host events. 417 Lafayette St., 4th floor, New York
Asheville, North Carolina–based pottery brand East Fork has opened the doors to its first New York location. The certified B Corporation’s Brooklyn outpost will display the brand’s collections of mugs, plates and bowls. Through the end of the year, 5 percent of all sales will support grassroots organizations like BeLoved Asheville, which are actively helping those most impacted by Hurricane Helene. 377A Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn
David Weeks, the Brooklyn brand known for designing large-scale lighting designs since 1996, launched a new studio in Clinton Hill. The new space will showcase a selection of the brand’s sculptural lighting fixtures. 279 Park Ave., Brooklyn
North Carolina
Swavelle, the fabric and textile company, opened a newly renovated showroom in High Point’s Market Square Tower. The 3,720-square-foot revamped space includes an upgraded lobby with a dedicated area for browsing new collections as well as a renovated kitchen stocked with snacks. 305 W. High Ave., 8th Floor, High Point
South Carolina
The Wren, a design shop by architect Lori Bate, opened up within the new Wynsum Antiques & Interiors location in Mount Pleasant. The Wren sources one-of-a-kind home products from around the world, and its curated collection features ceramic tableware, woven pillows, cashmere throws and more. 903 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mount Pleasant
International
Danish lifestyle brand Aiayu unveiled a new showroom in Copenhagen. Designed by Space Copenhagen, the minimalist space features natural materials like light oak that make the brand’s clothing, bedding and throws stand out. Østerbrogade 60, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
Bentley Home has opened in Dubai’s Mall Zabeel. The space showcases some of the brand’s newest designs, which were unveiled at Milan Design Week, including the Wilton desk and the Bollington office armchair in collaboration with Francesco Forcellini. Mall Zabeel, Showroom LGM-006, Financial Center Rd., Za'abeel, Dubai
Lutron has unveiled its first Canadian Design Studio. The 2,200-square-foot Toronto space showcases the brand’s lighting and control solutions for architects, designers and the rest of the local design community. 130 Queens Quay East, Toronto
