This is the year of the interior designer turned maker and I am here for it.
I am so excited to see so many online friends and tastemakers in their field finding new ways to offer us just one more way to access their creative genius in more tangible, functional forms.
I haven’t seen any of these lines in person (yet) but I just know that they are going to offer amazing quality and each of them will be bringing it as they work with furniture designers and manufacturers to showcase their individuality and unique aesthetic.
Let’s get into it, shall we?
CARMEON HAMILTON
Likely no stranger to you, Carmeon entered more of the public eye just before COVID hit as the new Design Star winner. Named a rising star in the design world by Architectural Digest, working with both residential and commercial clients, Carmeon has often made appearances and shares her insights and opinions by way of podcast interviews or panel discussions with major industry associations.
Carmeon is partnering with Tov to bring us some of her best designs via Tov Furniture. Tov Furniture, a manufacturer and retailer of trend-conscious furniture, is launching The Voice Collection at High Point Market, a line created by six Black designers and celebrating the Black design community.
I’m already obsessed.
TOV AYANNA VELVET CHAIR
ERIKA WARD
Erika Hollinshead Ward is the owner and principal designer of Erika Ward Interiors based in Atlanta. She has national spokesperson roles and brand ambassadorships for targeted consumer campaigns. Ward has spearheaded initiatives that rally other designers and vendors to together bring great design to disadvantaged groups. erikaward.com
This year, Erika is also one of the designers Tov is partnering with to bring her own flavor and unique expertise and I just know her collection is going to shine.
CHERYL LUCKETT
Pulling from Southern traditions and her African-American roots, the Cheryl Luckett for Wildwood Collection radiates familiarity and history. Cheryl’s love of fashion, inherited from a family of seamstresses, melds with childhood impressions of artistry that flow through each piece. Her charming designs are tailor-made to infuse decorated spaces with warmth and grace.
“When I design anything, I’m trying to reflect who I am,” says Cheryl. “So, you’ll find a lot of color, pattern and textures like lace, pen shell, and Kuba cloth. There’s a whimsical, yet familiar nature to these pieces. It’s been my honor to cultivate truly treasured homes, and I hope everyone can see themselves in this collection.”
I’m absolutely obsessed with this woman and have followed her on Instagram for years now and have watched her remain consistent while continuing to warm our hearts with not only a energetic smile and genuine heart for encouraging followers to bring their whole selves to the table when pursuing their dreams.
NICOLE CROWDER
Nicole Crowder Upholstery is a modern furniture design and upholstery studio that designs custom furniture and soft furnishings centered on connecting people to themselves and their home space.
I am so excited to see each of these lines in person and possibly even use some of them in upcoming client styling projects.
What furniture lines or designers are you loving lately? Share them in the comments.
xo,
Kennesha