From Wyoming to Bangkok, BOH has gathered all the showroom news to have on your radar in October.
Showroom Spotlight
Let there be light (and color) at 200 Lex. Both lighting brand Pooky and wallcovering brand Thibaut have opened up shop in the New York Design Center.
After a year showcasing its collection inside ABC Carpet & Home, U.K. lighting brand Pooky is putting down permanent roots in the Big Apple. Its fourth-floor space at 200 Lex is set up like a curated home, employing the brand’s signature trompe l’oeil illustration and monochrome fixtures to make its statement shades pop. With different vignettes—including a pergola showcasing walls of lights and an outdoor collection with The Novogratz—guests are able to imagine the 150,000-plus base and shade combinations. “We wanted to create a space that captures what makes Pooky special—that sense of joy and possibility that comes with fearless use of color and pattern,” says Regan Iglesia, the president of Pooky Lighting U.S. “You’ll even find a selection of British candies throughout the showroom that gives the whole space this delightful carnival-like energy. It’s playful and unexpected.”
The showroom features the brand’s complete U.S. collection—everything from handmade lampshades to its rechargeable cordless lamps, sconces, floor lamps and outdoor lighting, with regularly rotating displays to showcase seasonal launches and new collaborations. A highlight of the space is a mix-and-match station where guests can experiment with different combinations of bases and shades. There’s also a display wall showing over 100 patterns and colors, and the space is lit by the brand’s own creations, allowing patrons to see them in action. “This showroom represents Pooky’s commitment to the American market and our confidence in what we bring to the table,” says Iglesia. “We’re not just testing the waters—we’re here to fill a real gap in the market for beautiful, quality lighting at sensible prices. As we’ve learned, there’s a genuine appetite for more color, pattern and personality in American interiors, and Pooky couldn’t be happier to be a part of making that happen.”
Meanwhile, head four levels up to the eighth floor and you’ll find the expansive new Thibaut Manhattan showroom, which just moved from the D&D Building. Spanning 4,200 square feet, the location, designed by New York–based designer and architect David Frazier, boasts a wide array of offerings from the company’s brands, including Thibaut, Anna French and Coraggio, as well as trimmings, custom Areas rugs and Armani/Casa wallcoverings. “We wanted our New York flagship to convey a sense of evolution among our brands, while also imbuing the welcoming and gracious environments our clients have come to expect from [us],” says Alexandra O’Hare, Thibaut’s chief marketing officer. “Our creative director, Bill Sorrell, and I fell in love with the idea and drama of deep cased archways that create moments of compression and define each of our brands’ and categories’ spaces.”
Before even entering the showroom, guests are greeted by what Thibaut calls “the veranda” outside the main doors, an area featuring two chairs wrapped in the company’s fabrics. Once through the doors, customers enter an oversize living room boasting products from the aforementioned brands as well as a selection of rotating art. Each brand and category (rugs, trimmings, sheers and textiles) has a designated space, and in the back, there’s a resource area with a book island and worktable.
Thibaut and Pooky chose 200 Lex for its convenience and location at the center of both the city and the industry as a whole. “The New York Design Center is where the American design community comes to discover what’s next. Since launching in the U.S. in February 2024, the response to our brand and product collections has been incredible,” Iglesia says of Pooky. “NYDC puts us right at the heart of the conversation with designers [who are] searching out quality lighting that doesn’t break the bank and aren’t afraid of bold choices.” O’Hare feels similarly about Thibaut’s new NYDC home. “With so many of our existing clients already familiar with the esteemed location, and so many wonderful designers we haven’t yet connected with, this relocation was a clear opportunity to elevate our Manhattan experience while also expanding our audience,” she says. 200 Lexington Ave., Suite 411 (Pooky), Suite 809-811 (Thibaut)
Connecticut
Dugazon, a new home and lifestyle store, opened in the town of Sharon. Founded by fashion industry veterans and married couple Bobby Graham and Matt Marden, the shop features a selection of home goods, kitchen items, pantry staples, antiques, linens, books and decorative objects that range from traditional to contemporary styles. 19 W. Main St., Sharon
Florida
Armina Stone has unveiled its latest venture, Armina Luxe, in the Miami Design District. Spanning 3,250 square feet, the space showcases the Italian custom cabinetry and marble the brand is known for, serving as a one-stop shop for homeowners’ and designers’ kitchen, bath and closet needs. 115 NE 36th St., Miami
Illinois
Calia Stone Boutique unveiled its newly renovated showroom in Chicago. The gallery-like space offers a refreshed aesthetic and new facilities, including designated workspaces for one-on-one consultations, a full onyx display wall, and a new kitchen showcasing multiple finishes, waterfall-edge islands and contemporary cabinets. 145 W. Hubbard St., Chicago
Missouri
True Residential, the home refrigeration brand, unveiled a new showroom in Clayton, not far from its manufacturing facility and headquarters in O’Fallon. Stretching 2,100 square feet, the space boasts five vignettes that display some of the brand’s full-size indoor and undercounter refrigeration solutions. 8027 Forsyth Blvd., Suite 1150, Clayton
New York
Floorcovering and home accents brand Nourison Home opened a new outpost in Manhattan’s Flatiron district. Spanning the entire fourth floor of the building, the showroom displays some of the company’s area and accent rugs, carpets and home accessories, as well as spaces for its licensed brands, Calvin Klein and DKNY. 260 Fifth Ave., 4th Floor, New York
Michigan-based down and feather bedding manufacturer Down Inc. also unveiled a new Flatiron showroom. The space displays a selection of the brand’s bedding and pillows with a range of fills and firmness. 230 Fifth Ave., New York
Washington, D.C.–based home decor and clothing brand Tuckernuck opened its first New York store. The company’s second retail location showcases distinct areas for shopping, including a front parlor with new collections, a scullery that functions as a gifting suite, and a conservatory that houses the brand’s tabletop collection. 1121 Madison Ave., New York
Stark, the heritage carpet and rug company, launched its first-ever outlet store, located in the small town of Syosset on the North Shore of Long Island. The space features more than 500 styles of floorcoverings at a more accessible price point, up to 50 percent off retail prices. 170 Michael Drive, Syosset
RH is debuting a new gallery in the upscale Americana Manhasset mall on Long Island. Spanning 19,000 square feet across three floors, the space features furniture offerings from RH Interiors and RH Modern alongside an assortment of rare art and antiques from across the globe. Guests enter through a 9-1/2-foot glass-and-bronze finished door and are immediately met with 14-foot ceilings and numerous vignettes showcasing the brand’s pieces. 2128 Northern Blvd., Manhasset
Wyoming
Interior designer Kimberly Dean introduces Esme, a new destination in Jackson Hole that functions as the studio for her design practice as well as a retail experience featuring a curated collection of home decor. From furniture and lighting to art and antique objects, guests can peruse the offerings both in person and via an e-commerce shop. 120 E. Broadway Ave., Jackson
International
North Carolina–based furniture maker Hickory Chair has opened a gallery in the Siam Paragon shopping center showroom of Asian luxury furniture distributor Chanitir. The space features a selection of the brand’s pieces, including items from its designer collaborations with Suzanne Kasler, Ray Booth, David Phoenix and Susan Hable. 991 Rama I Road, 3rd Floor, Pathum Wan, Bangkok
