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The Rug Company hosts House Beautiful’s Next Wave Class of 2023
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The Rug Company hosts House Beautiful’s Next Wave Class of 2023
Sep 20, 2023 | New York | Katia Repina
The Rug Company hosts House Beautiful’s Next Wave Class of 2023

For What’s New, What’s Next 2023 at the New York Design Center on September 20, The Rug Company hosted House Beautiful editorial director Joanna Saltz alongside three designers from the magazine’s Next Wave Class of 2023: Ahmad AbouZanat, Melissa Colgan and Evan Millárd. Saltz led a lively conversation exploring the three talents’ innovative principles and the core curriculums of their design firms. The panel also shared their must-have product qualities, smart sourcing tips and timeless statement pieces.

In attendance at the event were more than 150 guests, including Robert RufinoChristina Kim, Michel Smith Boyd, D​uVäl ReynoldsE​rin FetherstonSuzanne Cooper, Katie Brockman, Kaitlin Petersen of Business of Home and Rayman Boozer of Apartment 48.

“It’s always great to connect with designers and House Beautiful Next Wavers about the importance of quality craftsmanship—and the unique value those statement pieces bring to a space,” said Saltz. “But it’s also great to have drinks and a few laughs with industry friends in The Rug Company’s spectacular showroom.”

Melissa Colgan, Evan Millárd and Ahmad AbouZanat in conversation with Joanna Saltz
Melissa Colgan, Evan Millárd and Ahmad AbouZanat in conversation with Joanna Saltz
Melissa Colgan, Evan Millárd and Ahmad AbouZanat in conversation with Joanna Saltz
The captivated audience
The captivated audience
The captivated audience
The Rug Company LAB display of expansive, customizable designs
The Rug Company LAB display of expansive, customizable designs
The Rug Company LAB display of expansive, customizable designs
Everick Brown and Joanna Saltz
Everick Brown and Joanna Saltz
Everick Brown and Joanna Saltz
Miranda Agee and Katie Davis
Miranda Agee and Katie Davis
Miranda Agee and Katie Davis
Engaged guests listen intently
Engaged guests listen intently
Engaged guests listen intently
Ahmad AbouZanat delves further into his design path
Ahmad AbouZanat delves further into his design path
Ahmad AbouZanat delves further into his design path
The three panelists discussed their tried-and-true design sources
The three panelists discussed their tried-and-true design sources
The three panelists discussed their tried-and-true design sources
The crowd enjoyed the lively conversation among the young design talents
The crowd enjoyed the lively conversation among the young design talents
The crowd enjoyed the lively conversation among the young design talents
Joanna Saltz
Joanna Saltz
Joanna Saltz
The panelists answered numerous design audience questions
The panelists answered numerous design audience questions
The panelists answered numerous design audience questions
Joanna Saltz and Robert Rufino
Joanna Saltz and Robert Rufino
Joanna Saltz and Robert Rufino
D​uVäl Reynolds and Catherine DiPersico
D​uVäl Reynolds and Catherine DiPersico
D​uVäl Reynolds and Catherine DiPersico
B​yron Risdon, Ahmad AbouZanat, Antonio DeLoatch and DuVäl Reynolds
B​yron Risdon, Ahmad AbouZanat, Antonio DeLoatch and DuVäl Reynolds
B​yron Risdon, Ahmad AbouZanat, Antonio DeLoatch and DuVäl Reynolds
Lucinda Loya and Christina Kim
Lucinda Loya and Christina Kim
Lucinda Loya and Christina Kim
C​hrissy Jones, Catherine DiPersico, Ali Budd, Colette Wright
C​hrissy Jones, Catherine DiPersico, Ali Budd, Colette Wright
C​hrissy Jones, Catherine DiPersico, Ali Budd, Colette Wright
R​achel Sloane and Melissa Colgan
R​achel Sloane and Melissa Colgan
R​achel Sloane and Melissa Colgan
E​rin Fetherston and Kerri Pilchik
E​rin Fetherston and Kerri Pilchik
E​rin Fetherston and Kerri Pilchik
R​ayman Boozer and Michel Smith Boyd
R​ayman Boozer and Michel Smith Boyd
R​ayman Boozer and Michel Smith Boyd
Guests at the event
Guests at the event
Guests at the event
G​uests at the event
G​uests at the event
G​uests at the event