Two chic new showrooms make a splash in the New York design scene.
R Hughes
A random query—“Have you ever thought about opening a showroom in New York?”—led Ryan Hughes and Steven Leonard, partners in the Atlanta showroom R Hughes, to not only think about New York, but to unveil a space in the New York Design Center. “We represent enough collections in Atlanta which didn’t have homes in New York that it made sense to open a showroom here,” Hughes says. “And when we saw the space on the 16th floor, filled with natural light and big enough to make an impact, we signed the lease.”
Some of the brands that Hughes and Leonard are bringing to New York include Coup Studio, a lighting and furniture line out of California; Natasha Baradaran, a Los Angeles-based textile and furniture designer; and Refractory, a Chicago casting and furniture design studio. The duo also has two names that are exclusive to the New York showroom: Rose Uniacke and Una Malan. “These are a big deal for us,” Leonard reflects. “They’re well-known brands with beautiful textiles and furnishings.”
Since the showroom’s kickoff during last fall’s What’s New, What’s Next, the pair have felt encouraged by the local design world. “People told us that New Yorkers never leave their offices,” Hughes says. “But we’ve been getting consistently good traffic; it feels very welcoming, like a community.” Leonard adds: “We’re very big into relationships and we believe in the whole design ecosystem. It’s exciting for us to be here in New York, meeting people and being present.”
Quarters
In Tribeca, Felicia Hung and Nick Ozemba have opened a concept store, Quarters, that’s modeled after a private home beautifully styled with offerings from Hung and Ozemba’s line, In Common With, as well as restored vintage pieces and collaborations with artists and artisans.
The 8,000-square-foot space includes a decorated bedroom, kitchen and dining room, as well as a welcoming bar and lounge. “The Bar at Quarters is a day-to-night café and wine bar,” Hung says. “It’s designed to be a truly immersive experience—everything from the plates and furniture to select ingredients on the menu is available for purchase.” To wit, Italian artist Claudio Bonuglia, who painted the fresco framing the bar, has collaborated on a limited series with the duo. “Claudio is an exceptional artist with extensive expertise in decorative arts, particularly in trompe l’oeil and marbling techniques,” notes Ozemba, who first met Bonuglia by chance on a flight. “This collaboration is the launch of our Editions series, where we’ll feature one-of-a-kind In Common With designs, uniquely interpreted by select artists.”
While In Common With started as a lighting brand, the new retail space has sparked Hung and Ozemba’s energy and creativity to travel in new directions, including a line of wood furniture, a ceramic collaboration with designer and artist Shane Gabier and hand-embroidered lighting fixtures. “We have several collaborations and collections in the pipeline and we’re already looking ahead to 2026 and beyond,” Hung adds. “We’re excited to partner with new collaborators, explore different mediums and continue championing creativity and craftsmanship in our work.”
