These 9 Homeware Launches Were the Talk of the Town This Month — Here Is Everything You Need to Know About Them
From new homeware ventures to exciting collaborations, this month is all about craftsmanship
As a Gemini, it's with a tinge of sorrow that I farewell June. It was a good month, not just for my personal celebrations, but for the many, many fabulous homeware launches and releases. Missed them? Don't worry — I keep a list of all the most exciting announcements that landed in my inbox, and it makes up our ICYMI for June.
Things are definitely warming up (London has experienced a stifling heatwave), and you could see some of this sunny, summer attitude in last month's ICYMI list, and especially throughout June's new-in homewares sections. But this month we've settled into summer, and now the central theme feels more focused on refreshed creativity.
Brands are venturing into new areas, new makers are being discovered, and Livingetc even announced our own exciting collaboration with Hug Rug. For the design-obsessed — like you and me — it's all very exciting. So, without further ado, let's dive into the top 10 collaborations, releases, and collections you don't want to miss from June.
1. Hug Rug x Livingetc Collaboration
First up, Livingetc recently announced its collaboration with Hug Rugs, and what an exciting collaboration it is! (Maybe I'm slightly biased, but they really are some stylish rugs.) It spans three different prints in various colorways and sizes, all of which bring a sense of playfulness and contemporary style.
Each rug takes a current design style, pattern trend, or color trend that our editors have been loving and makes it feel fresh for the Livingetc home. Plus, you can count on quality here. Hug Rugs products utilize a washable design made from soft, recycled polyester that is zero waste! So, it will look good and feel good in your home.
2. Allday Goods x Lucy Mahon Collaboration
Every handle is carved and painted in a made-to-order fashion.
I've been a sucker for the drawn-on decor trend since I first discovered it. There is something so endearing and impactful about adding pieces to your home that feel collected and unique. So, when I saw that the Allday Goods and Lucy Mahon collaboration sported an illustrated style, I fell hard.
Knives are absolutely a kitchen utensil worth investing in, especially if you're someone who loves to cook. And this piece is quality. Made to order, each handle is hand-carved from American Ash and hand-painted.
As for the blade, it's a Santoku style, or a Japanese version of a Western chef's knife — what the brand deems an all-rounder kitchen knife. Santoku translates as 'three benefits' and relates to the knife's ability to slice, dice, and mince.
3. Artemest Collection by GACHOT
The collection feels like a true blend of timeless and modern.
Image credit: Artemest
Image credit: Artemest
You can count on Artemest for luxury homeware that will make your home feel like a 5-star hotel. So, it's no surprise that Artemest's first-ever furniture collection is just as good. Each piece in the collection is designed by New York–based studio GACHOT and crafted by Artemest’s network of Italy's finest artisans.
According to the brand, the collection is conceived as a dialogue between the clarity and restraint of New York modernism and the depth, tradition, and material richness of Italian craftsmanship. A sort of design yin and yang.
And if it sounds expensive, that's because it is. But as with all of Artemest's products, you are paying for high-quality pieces that feel like true artworks.
4. Cozy Earth's Waterfront Bedding Collection
Sometimes a new bedding piece is all you need for a fresh and comfortable sleeping space.
My awareness of Cozy Earth started with the brand's famous bubble cuddle blanket. I had the privilege of snuggling up under one at a friend's house, and it's safe to say that it's been at the top of my bedding wishlist ever since.
All of that to say, I knew Cozy Earth's Waterfront Collection was worth taking a closer look at. It's a summer bedding series with each piece made from 60 percent cotton, 25 percent Tencel, and 15 percent polyester in a soft, gauzy texture.
And the collection taps perfectly into modern coastal decor trends. The subtle stripe design is summery without shouting.
5. New Makers at ABASK
Artisan pieces like this deserve a place of prominence in the home.
ABASK is one of those online homeware brands that you can always count on for artful, one-of-a-kind pieces. That's because everything is truly made by artists. It's worth the browse if you haven't already.
This June, ABASK announced three new makers into its catalogue: Niijima Glass, Friedemann Buehler, and Mastellone Giuseppe. Each specializes in hand-blown glass, hand-crafted oak pieces, and colorful wood inlays, respectively.
These are pieces that you invest in and will live with throughout the years — the kind of homeware that sparks conversation. Below are a few of my favorites from the new artists that are currently available on ABASK's site.
6. MG&Co's Ripple Collection
This collection moves into playful color.
The Ripple Collection from MG&Co is here, and it's a colorful set of pulls with a playful swirl design. The brand knows how to blend joyful pieces with an elevated finish, but this is definitely a collection to bookmark if you are considering adding sculptural knobs, pulls, and handles to your home.
The Ripple Collection launches in nine finishes across two sizes, six high-gloss lacquered colorways (drawn from MG&Co.'s signature palette), and three core metal finishes that offer a quieter, more considered presence.
But ready for the really fun addition? It also introduces a new paintable option, a first for the MG&Co. hardware line. So you can customize your hardware just as you please!
7. The Luxury Bed from Savoir and Ozwald Boateng
I mean, this might be the most fabulous headboard I have ever seen.
Image credit: Savoir x Ozwald Boateng
Here you can see just how intricate the craftsmanship is
Image credit: Savoir x Ozwald Boateng
Livingetc's home wellness writer, Amiya Baratan, put this on my radar, and now I am scheming how I can get a $1,000,000 headboard in my home. It sounds like a crazy price, but when you realize the talent behind the design, it kind of makes sense.
"The moment I heard rumors of luxury bed maker Savoir and British-Ghanaian fashion designer Ozwald Boateng marrying ideas, I knew some interiors magic was at play," says Amiya. And the love child that is Authenticity is easily the most beautiful bed I've seen in a long time.
The custom hand-woven leather is inspired by traditional Ghanaian Kente cloth and held by a sculptural oak frame. "And the cultural symbolism stitched into what can only be described as an art piece is genuinely marvelous," says Amiya. And it's handmade to order with over 200 hours of painstaking effort from Savoir artisans behind the scenes. As Amiya points out, "It's a bed worthy of a runway."
8. Herman Miller Introduces the Aeron Chair in Color
Herman Miller’s Aeron Chair, designed by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick, has pioneered ergonomic seating since its debut in 1994. It instantly made the list of iconic chairs. And now, it's available in two new, very stylish colors.
Since the launch, the chair's color palette has consisted of tightly curated neutrals intended to harmonize with any environment. And the two new colors, Jasper (an earthy olive green) and Nightfall (a sophisticated midnight blue), complement the existing hues and are similarly inspired by natural elements.
And the colors aren't just for style. Joseph White, director of design strategy for MillerKnoll, explains, "Our research suggests that strategic use of color can have a powerful effect on workplace engagement and individual productivity. Saturated colors in cohesive environments have the capacity to change our respiration, our blood pressure, and even our body temperature."
9. CB2 x Todd Snyder
Sorry in advance, but this release is for all of our US readers, specifically, but it is too fabulous not to include. This June, CB2 launched its first-ever collaboration with menswear designer Todd Snyder. Named The Townhouse, it's a 65-piece home collection that brings the principles of menswear tailoring into furniture, lighting, and home decor — chic.
As you can imagine, it's full of well-made pieces with tailored, but exciting finishes. Think frosted coupes, leather materials and accessories, and herringbone upholstery. It's designed to emulate the tailoring of Savile Row, the structure of NYC townhouses, and Todd Snyder’s signature attention to proportion, texture, silhouette, and finishing details.
So, that's it for June! Even the best things have to come to an end, but at least it's a very stylish end. Our June Zeitgeist edit dives into even more design musings happening this month, but for more inspiration while you wait on the next ICYMI, be sure to subscribe to the Livingetc newsletter.
