February design highlights: wallpaper, outdoor & kitchen updates

Meri meri & wallshoppe team up for playful wallpaper

Bringing whimsical illustrations to life, Meri Meri and Wallshoppe have collaborated on a vibrant 28-pattern wallpaper collection. This partnership extends Meri Meri’s signature style – known for its joyful paper goods – onto walls, transforming party decor into permanent room features. The collection features fantastical creatures and celebratory motifs, perfect for children’s rooms and play spaces. It’s a natural extension for both brands, emphasizing playfulness and design.

Carson kressley brings equestrian flair to ballard designs

Ballard Designs welcomes back Carson Kressley with a new collection steeped in equestrian influences. The designs incorporate classic forms and sporting references, from snaffle-bit hardware on mirrors to Saddler Toile and tailored stripes. Furniture silhouettes are traditional, finished in warm woods and layered with rich textures. The collection offers a sense of personal history and thoughtful layering, creating rooms that are both polished and comfortable.

Stockholm design days celebrates resilience and creativity

Despite the cancellation of Stockholm Furniture Fair, Stockholm Design Days and Stockholm Creative Edition transformed the city into a design hub from February 3-7. The decentralized event showcased over 100 studios, brands, and emerging talents across neighborhoods. The atmosphere was intimate, optimistic, and focused on personal connection, highlighting the enduring spirit of Scandinavian design.

Artiers expands outdoor offerings with sculptural pieces

Arteriors is extending its design philosophy beyond interiors with a new outdoor collection. The brand applies its signature craftsmanship and sculptural sensibility to weather-resistant pieces, prioritizing both form and function. The collection includes statement seating, dining pieces with crocodile-textured finishes, and concrete planters designed as architectural anchors. The designs emphasize durability without sacrificing aesthetic appeal.

Calico wallpaper introduces cadence: a timeless collection

Calico Wallpaper and Athena Calderone have collaborated on Cadence, a new wallpaper collection. Inspired by aged materials and featuring hand-rendered artwork and layered natural textures, the collection offers a refined and atmospheric aesthetic. The six nuanced colorways, ranging from soft alabaster to deep oxblood, bring Calderone's design sensibility to the wall. The collection prioritizes tactile quality and timeless appeal.

Acre launches: a restrained approach to home goods

ACRE, from siblings Tanner Moussa and Mackenzie Lewis (of MOUS), introduces a new home brand centered on materiality and understated design. The debut collection features lighting, mirrors, seating, tables, and decorative objects, emphasizing vintage brass, braided rattan, rope, and patinated metals. Pieces like the Cloud Cover Lamp and Harmony Mirror showcase sculptural forms and textural surfaces, prioritizing proportion and finish over embellishment.

Graham & brown celebrates 80 years with a historical wallpaper collection

Graham & Brown marks its 80th anniversary with a capsule collection of eight wallpapers, each representing a decade of the brand’s history. The collection draws from a vast archive of over 50,000 designs, ranging from Art Deco to updated florals and damasks. This collection reflects the brand's evolution from a Lancashire manufacturer to a global interiors brand, staying true to British design and production.

Stanley tucci expands greenpan partnership with a pizza oven

Stanley Tucci continues his collaboration with GreenPan with the launch of a new countertop pizza oven. Designed for restaurant-level performance in a streamlined format, the oven delivers crisp crusts and consistent heat without requiring a full backyard setup. It maintains elevated temperatures quickly and is designed for everyday use. The appliance emphasizes both craft and convenience, offering intuitive controls and reliable results.