Decorating & Design
7 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now
Updated on April 12, 2022
Great minds think alike. And in the world of design and decorating, retail collaborations bring some of the most unique and exciting pieces into our homes. From a furniture collection with the spirit of a rock star, to vibrant dinnerware rooted in “Black Joy,” we’ve rounded up some of our favorite design collaborations right now.
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Urban Barn x Indigo Arrows x FREED
For this exclusive collection at Urban Barn, the retailer has partnered with Indigo Arrows, an Indigenous-led home decor studio, and FREED, one of Canada’s oldest manufacturing institutions. Named the Ishkodens collection, this line sees Indigo Arrows designer Destiny Seymour’s minimalistic, Anishinaabe patterns in seven unique products, including table linens, pillows, and accent rugs.
A celebration of Indigenous history, this collaboration revives patterns that are over 3,000 years old and has committed to donating five per cent of sales to The Butterfly Club; supporting programs for Indigenous girls and Two-Spirit youth.
Shop the full collection here.
CB2 x Kravitz Design
Like his music, Lenny Kravitz’s latest collection for CB2 has an unapologetically global point of view. Inspired by the artist’s many homes around the world, this furniture collection pairs nomadic style with exquisite craftsmanship — seen in standout pieces like the hand-cast metal side table and the African-inspired print wrapped platform bed.
The collection spotlights a shared excitement for mixed materials, geometric patterns and mod silhouettes between the retailer and Grammy Award-winning recording artist. “Our approach has always been about soulful elegance,” said Kravitz, “something that evokes an emotion in its purest form.”
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MENU x Colin King
New York City interior stylist, and now product designer, Colin King has a knack for dressing spaces with warmth, expressiveness and an undeniably cool aesthetic. Having styled some of the most buzz-worthy celebrity homes, including Drake’s Bridle Path mega-mansion, his recent collab with Scandinavian design shop MENU comes with much anticipation. The result is the Interconnect candle holder: a bold and illuminating centrepiece of exaggerated proportions.
Available in two distinct finishes, this geometric object works equally well without a candle–as a sculptural art piece. It’s an object with a timeless simplicity that speaks volumes, and an accessible option to bring the Colin King brand home.
Shop the Interconnect candle holder and more from MENU here.
Pottery Barn x Black Artists + Designers Guild
Designed through the lens of “Black Joy,” Pottery Barn‘s collaboration with the Black Artists + Designers Guild (BADG) features a 25-piece collection of home goods for entertaining, hosting and gathering. The retailer teamed up with three interior designers and members of the organization to create the collection: Penny Francis (left) and Casi St. Julian (middle left) of the New Orleans-based design firm Eclectic Home, Malene Barnett (middle right), founder of the BADG and color enthusiast Lisa Turner (right) of the Beverly Hills-based design firm Interior Obsession.
“This is a collection for the whole home or that one corner you just love because it makes you happy,” says Malene. For your next spring refresh, shop vibrant dinnerware, bar accessories, bed linens and throw pillows from this exciting collection.
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Etsy x Airbnb
Whether hosting travellers or seeking to enhance your next at-home staycation, the Art of Hosting collection from Etsy and Airbnb features a curated selection of goods. The digital marketplace features one-of-a-kind items by Etsy sellers inspired by some of the most beloved Airbnbs across the globe. Unique storage, lighting, custom art and lounge furniture are some of the hot finds you’ll discover.
Shop the full collection here.
Commune Design x KUFRI
Designed in Dallas and handwoven in India, KUFRI textiles are fabrics inspired by nature, Indian heritage processes and everyday functionality. The brand’s partnership with Commune Design is a celebration of these pillars in the form of breathtaking upholstery.
The 26-piece Utopia collection is produced from natural yarns such as silk, linen, and jute, and celebrates the traditional craft of handloom weaving through Commune Design’s modernist and Californian lens. The color selection is vast, with options in earthy variations of ochre, sage, clay, and other lush hues.
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Fine & Dandy Co. x Loraine Mohar
Fine & Dandy Co. tips its hat to Victorian, mid-century and art deco design through elegant wall coverings. In collaboration with Toronto-based artist Loraine Mohar, the brand’s Forget Me Not collection is an ode to nature through this unique lens. Floral prints in bold hues and whimsical motifs make this collection of wallpaper a feast for the eyes.
The patterns and color palette of the collection range from old world to new world, with a timeless sense of charm. “I wanted to create an interior floral collection that would inspire, delight, and bestow an aura of calm, while inviting into the home a current of depth, reflection and growth,” says Loraine.
Shop the full collection here.