Brooklinen Raises $50 Million, Architects Make Plea to Congress, and More News This Week – Yahoo News

From significant business changes to noteworthy product launches, theres always something new happening in the world of design. In this weekly roundup, AD PRO has everything you need to know.

Brooklinen Raises $50 Million

Big news for the bedding industry: Brooklinen announced this week that it has raised $50 million from Summit Partners, according to the Wall Street Journal. Founded six years ago by husband-and-wife team Rich and Vicki Fulop, the brand has become synonymous with direct-to-consumer companies that are focused on reaching millennials. So whats on the horizon for Brooklinen now in terms of growth? Thirty new stores that are set to open in the next three yearsand, perhaps, more of those ubiquitous subway ads.

Wayfair Lost Almost $1 Billion Last Year

The news coming out of Wayfair still isnt good. This week, MarketWatch and others reported that Wayfair lost $330.2 in Q4 of 2019. That means that its total loss for the year was a whopping $985 million. Unsurprising, the news subsequently caused the furniture companys stock to plummet.

More Than 200 Architects Urge Congress to Act

Why did hundreds of architects take action this week? They want national legislators to add the AIM Act, which would help transition away from the use of harmful hydrofluorocarbon chemicals to the energy package thats currently making its way through the Senate. According to various signatories, the move could have a positive environmental impact while helping the economy. And whats more, numerous contractors and engineers are also on board.

British Brands Unify Under Zoffany Name

Six British brandsincluding Morris & Co, founded in 1861 by Arts and Crafts legend William Morris; Sanderson; Harlequin; Scion; Anthology; and hallmark brand Zoffanyare now all available under one proverbial digital roof. Earlier this week, Zoffany announced in an email that its website, StyleLibrary.com, will offer all of the brands, with products spanning fabric, wallpaper, paint, home goods, and more. The brands can also be found on Instagram at the new @zoffanyusa account.

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One of Minnas new rugs.

Rebecca Atwood to Release a Collection for Pottery Barn

Partnershipsespecially for a small brand like ourscreate such a great opportunity to reach a wider audience at a much more accessible price point, Rebecca Atwood tells AD PRO. Its fitting timing for her to reflect on the subject, as her debut Pottery Barn collection comes out later this year. At its core, my business is focused on trade and interior designers, so to be able to create a collection with Pottery Barn, a brand Ive long admired, is truly exciting, she adds. Atwood notes too that shes drawn to how Pottery Barn has historically created products that are both aspirational and approachable. As for the specific design inspiration behind the new line, expect Atwoods characteristic textiles that recall warm weather and happy days spent on vacation.

Farrow & Ball Releases New Exterior Paint Colors

Searching for a chic new exterior paint color with a dose of fun? Then look no further than Farrow & Ball, who likely has just what youre looking for thanks to its newly available Color by Nature collection and correlating contest. We are so excited to offer families the chance to create their very own Farrow & Ball paint color inspired by nature, Charlotte Cosby, head of creative at Farrow & Ball, tells AD PRO. We had such fun developing the Color by Nature collection with the Natural History Museum in London, and want to give others that same delight of finding a color in nature and bringing it to life.

A pink colorway of Alice Sergeant's new fabric.

Soft Goods Companies Inch Toward Spring

Another week, another batch of product launches. Out from Minna is a spring collection of pillows, baskets, rugs, and moreavailable in neutral and sunset tones. In the textiles universe, Alice Sergeants beautiful new floral Habibi pattern is officially here, as is The Vales latest collection, and performance vegan leather company Ultrafabricss Ultraleather Reef Pro. The fabric, strikingly, is ink- and stain-resistant, with a highly wipeable surface. Last but certainly not least, fabrics of a more fashionable sort have been reinterpreted by Rosenthal. The German porcelain manufacturer is out with its latest Versace collection, but this time around that iconic J.Lo jungle-print dress is the focus.

A new Versace plate for Rosenthal.

Patterns of India Provides Inspiration

Searching for new global inspiration for your creative work without having to travel? Then look no further than Patterns of India, out this week from Clarkson Potter. Rajasthan, the Indian state known for its royalty and opulence, provides endless inspiration in the form of architecture, surface design, artistry, and textiles, author Christine Chitnis tells AD PRO. In my book, I highlight Rajasthans dominant colorssandstone, marigold, rose, ivory and royal blueand the stories they tell by focusing on famous landmarks, as well as the simple beauty of daily life.

Patterns of India.

Kasmin Dreams of California

Open this week, Kasmins latest show, Valley of Gold: Southern California and the Phantasmagoric, examines Southern California art through the lens of European surrealists and more. Aesthetes will note the depictions of Hollywood interiors by Man Ray, who photographed cavernous yet eerie residences, and ceramics by Beatrice Wood, an avant-garde potter who was close with Marcel Duchamp. The exhibition also includes works by John Baldassari, Ed Ruscha, Marjorie Cameron, and other greats, and is on view until April 22.

A Historic Parisian Brasserie and Music Hall Gets a Nouveau Look

Seems like Paris is full of new restaurantsand historic ones with updated looks. Case in point, the recently reopened Boeuf sur la Toit, which is just two years shy of being 100 years old. Well known as the hangout for artists, poets, and performers throughout the 1920s and 1930s, it hosted the likes of Picasso, Cocteau, Dior, and Coco Chanel. Respectful of its origins as a traditional Parisian brasserie and music hall, the multidisciplinary designer Alexis Mabille has updated the two floors with exclusive textiles and furnishings, referencing everyone from Jean-Michel Frank to Josef Hoffmann. The results are graphic, colorful, and residential in feel.

Microsoft and a Fashion Designer Partner to Create a Digital AI-Powered Quilt Archive

Sick of reading about coronaviruss spread and the Super Tuesday election results? Vogue Runways Brooke Bobb reported on news this week that should warm the heart of any design enthusiast. Fashion designer Emily Adams Bode, founder of her namesake brand and no stranger to home decor products herself, has partnered with Microsoft to create a digital quilt archive. Known as the Bode Vault and run with AI technology, the program will include much more than Bodes own pieces. So read up and enjoy.

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