Back to the city post-summer fun? Good thing New York is never short of exciting retail destinations, including these three spaces.
Hunter Douglas
Since opening earlier this year in the Decoration & Design Building, Hunter Douglas has continued to showcase an extensive array of window treatments. “We’re right at the heart of New York’s design community,” says Chrissy Roellchen, founder of Skyline Window Coverings, the family-owned company that operates the showroom. “This location allows us to offer a personalized, hands-on experience where clients can see, touch and explore every detail of Hunter Douglas’ products with experts by their side.” Such items include the company’s newest offering, Aria Soft Blinds, made from a semi-opaque fabric offering privacy in addition to light filtering. Hunter Douglas Vice President of Product Management Laura Turnbull says that Aria “reflects our commitment to pushing the boundaries of design and technology.” An exciting line to see—and feel—firsthand.
Sixpenny
In DUMBO, Sixpenny, known for its stylish and comfortable furnishings, has a showroom displaying the brand’s customizable, one-of-a-kind pieces. “We’ve created a ‘discovered’ space—like stumbling upon a treasure,” says Chief of Design Robert Natale. The loft is open to the trade, but occasionally offers open studio hours as well. “Guests come in interested in one thing and leave inspired by the full scope of our capabilities,” Natale notes of their ability to produce “one-off pieces in an wide range of fabrics, woods and stones.”
TM Italia
In the Flatiron district, TM Italia has opened a store to showcase its Italian designs. “We’re dedicated to giving designers opportunities to interact with our products and our team, and to draw inspiration from our displays,” CEO Gianluca Tondi says. The showroom focuses on three kitchen suites, each with an island and wine room, home office, dining area and living area that show the various options the company offers. The result? In Tondi’s words, “A condensed, open-air museum of Italy that allows visitors to travel across the ocean through a layered tapestry of stories.”
