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Caitlin St John

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Robert Natale Becomes CEO of Sixpenny, Launches New Wild Air Collection Featuring Brand's First Print

📃 In 2010, Robert Natale moved from New Jersey to New York to join Warby Parker. By 2016, he was involved with Sixpenny, a furniture brand founded by Jing Zhang, whom he later married. By 2020, they co-owned the company. As CEO and chief of design, Natale launched the Wild Air collection, featuring Sixpenny's first print. The collection is available at the Sixpenny Loft in Dumbo, Brooklyn, showcasing a California-cozy style.
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New Listening Lounges Inspired by Japan's Jazz Kissa Trend Emerging Across Global Hospitality Industry

🎧 Hotel Saint Augustine in Houston introduces a Listening Room in the Augustine Lounge, featuring a reel-to-reel tape deck and turntable. Vinyl Room at Hollywood Palladium, designed by Studio Collective, offers an intimate space for analog sound inspired by Japan’s listening bars. Anima at Locke in Berlin anchors social spaces with a vinyl-focused bar. Stylus in New York, opening this fall, features the Ephemeral listening room with Amadeus Acoustics. Jam Record Bar in Sydney offers a 45-seat venue with over 15,000 vinyl records.
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Diane Keaton's Archive To Be Auctioned By Bonhams With Over 50 Lots Available Starting June 8th

📰 Salone del Mobile 2026 in Milan featured highlights like Harry Nuriev's interactive installation, Yinka Ilori's Veuve Clicquot collaboration, and Aesop's first table lamp showcased in a 15th-century church using 16,000 fragrance bottles. Diane Keaton's curated collection, including a Gucci suit and Ralph Lauren items, will be auctioned in June in New York and Los Angeles. HD Expo 2026 occurs May 5-7 in Las Vegas, featuring the Women in Design Awards Breakfast and other signature programs.
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Bunkhouse Hotels Unveils Hotel Daphne in Houston Heights, Blending Historical Charm with Modern Design Elements

🏨 Hotel Daphne, located in Houston Heights, Texas, was designed by Bunkhouse Hotels and Blanchard A+D. The five-story building features 49 guestrooms with custom beds and psychedelic textiles. The lobby showcases a vintage Murano chandelier and onyx chess sets. Hypsi restaurant, run by chef Terrence Gallivan, reflects Prohibition-era styles. The hotel blends modernity with historic neighborhood aesthetics, aiming to create a community hub for both guests and locals.
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Charter Furniture Unveils Over 20 Innovative Seating Designs for Modern Hospitality at HD Expo 2026

💺 Charter Furniture will debut over 20 new seating designs in 2026, focusing on flexibility and durability for modern hospitality. The collection features refined lounge seating and versatile guestroom solutions. Booth 4611 at HD Expo 2026 offers a first-hand look. Each design emphasizes craftsmanship, using precision tailoring and engineered cushions for durability. Updated resources enhance designer interaction, ensuring clarity and efficiency in navigating options and specifying products.
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Global Serviced Apartment Market Valued at $112 Billion in 2023, Projected to Reach $249 Billion by 2030

🏠 Grand View Research valued the global serviced apartment market at $112 billion in 2023, projecting growth to $249 billion by 2030, with a 12.7% CAGR. Hilton launches nearly 3,000 units, joining its 10,000 existing stock, with new locations in New York, DC, and Atlanta. Mandarin Oriental expands to 35 homes, adding properties in Italy and Spain. ROOST debuts 59 rooms in Austin, marking its eighth US location. Wilde Aparthotels expands in Europe, focusing on guest wellbeing. Marriott Bonvoy plans 30 new projects worldwide.
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