Meet the newest member of the DDB team: Alyssa Abrams
While you’re at DDB Fall Market next month, make sure to keep an eye out for—and say hi to!—marketing manager Alyssa Abrams, who joined the building in early September.
Sanderson masters the chemistry between prints, patterns and textures
The mixing and matching trend is here to stay, and Sanderson is on board. The company’s new Sojourn collection of wallcoverings and weaves mixes bold patterns on the wall with dynamic textures, patterns and color in other areas of the room.
Michael S. Smith invites designers into his world
Marisa Marcantonio and Michael S. Smith Michael S. Smith is one of today’s most respected talents in the industry, and design enthusiasts got to know him a little better last week at the DDB. In a discussion with Stylebeat blogger Marisa Marcantonio, Michael touched on his early career, his most recent projects and his recently […]
What’s new at Designtex?
Designtex has undergone a lot of changes this summer. Not only has the company redesigned its website but it also has added numerous fabrics and wallcoverings to its existing collections. Read on to learn what’s new.
Rug Art meets designers’ custom needs
Customization is essential in the design industry. It’s also a virtue New York-based retailer Rug Art fully embraces. The company’s one-of-a-kind carpets and rugs can be seen in the homes of celebrities, in the lobbies of prestigious hotels like The Mandarin Oriental and MGM Las Vegas, and inside the Time Warner building, Fendi retail stores […]
At Exteriors, the DDB brings the outdoors in
The chilly climes in New York City are not stopping the DDB from thinking warm thoughts—of outdoor living in particular. This Thursday, Jan. 29, the design center and Coastal Living magazine will host “Exteriors,” an afternoon event (3 to 6:30 p.m.) featuring debuts from Dedon, Knoll, Michael Taylor Designs, Vondom and Walters Wicker.
Wolf Gordon Tall and Wide wallpapers make the most of a space
Whether it is making a space appear bigger or drawing more light into a room, the art of illusion is a huge factor in interior design. Playing into that theme, Wolf-Gordon‘s latest collection, Tall and Wide, uses pattern to trick the eye into thinking the space is larger than its square footage would indicate.
Schumacher is on trend with faux wallpapers
It’s no question that faux finishes are rising in popularity this season (just take a look at Paris Pickett’s ‘faux-nomenal’ finds). Schumacher is capturing the look and feel of exceptional materials and techniques with its Fabulous Faux Collection of wallcoverings.
Chef Charlie Palmer opens restaurant at the DDB
Following an extensive six-month build-out, Upper Story by Chef Charlie Palmer, is officially open on the 14th floor of the DDB. Previously occupied by the renowned chef’s Astra, the venue has an expanded footprint and new, chic design.