New York City’s Boutique Design New York (BDNY) has always been a reliable barometer for where hospitality design is headed. This year’s show at the Javits Center revealed one clear message across every booth and product launch: the days of generic, one-size-fits-all commercial interiors are over. From modular furniture to mix-and-match wallcoverings and customizable outdoor pieces, brands showed a commitment to personalization that goes beyond mere product features. Here were some of our favorites:
According to the company, their whimsical booth theme was a metaphor for how they approach patterns: as building blocks you can mix, match, and layer however you want. Photo courtesy of Momentum
Mix-and-Match Patterns
This year Momentum transformed their BDNY booth into a playful Alice in Wonderland-esque experience, with various textiles and wallcoverings layered throughout. According to the company, the whimsical theme was a metaphor for how they approach patterns: as building blocks you can mix, match, and layer however you want, not as fixed design statements you’re stuck with forever.
At the center were their Idyllwild patterns with hand-drawn florals, plus the newly launched Empress Filigree and rattan-inspired Hutton pattern. Following their acquisition of B+N Industries, the group also showed off B+N’s Iconic Panels with carved wood cores.
Instead of fighting against a pattern’s intended vibe, the new launches encourage designers to build their own vocabulary from the ground up.
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- Room & Board’s preview of their January 2026 launches were all about furniture that evolves with you.
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- Their Lloyd Sofa brought Euro-modern, low-profile luxury with clean lines and tufting.
Modular Furniture for Evolving Spaces
Room & Board’s preview of their January 2026 launches were all about furniture that evolves with you. Their Lincoln adjustable standing console table (created with Gensler) paired solid wood with a refined steel base and adjustable functionality, ensuring the height works for all users. Their Beam Modular Bookcases and wall uins round out the flexibility story, offering storage that can be reconfigured as needs change. Their Lloyd Sofa also brought Euro-modern, low-profile luxury with clean lines and tufting.
The Buster + Punch Takeout lamp keeps the lighting right when a hotel lobby does breakfast service at 7am, and cocktail hour at 7pm. Photo courtesy of Buster + Punch
Portable Lighting That Travels With You
British design house Buster + Punch understands that hospitality spaces need to shape-shift throughout the day. Their portable Takeout lamp tackles a problem most hotel operators are familiar with. How do you keep the lighting right when your lobby does breakfast service at 7am and cocktail hour at 7pm? The lamp features a metal frame holding a light pipe wrapped in glass that gives off a warm glow, and more importantly, it goes wherever you need it.
Wallcoverings With Infinite Compositions
Wolf Gordon’s new Pompeii collection with Madrid-based Studioestudio flips the typical wallcovering paradigm. Instead of picking someone else’s predetermined pattern, the collection’s geometric patterns can be combined in various compositions. allowing you to become the designer.
Studioestudio says they drew inspiration from Frank Stella’s early black paintings and the intricate geometric patterns found in the ancient mosaics of Pompeii. The color palette runs from Dark Lava and Ash to Gypsum and Talc.
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- Canyon Crue is crafted with the exacting standards of a luxury timepiece.
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- The Lulu Day Lounge blends refined architecture with luxurious comfort, offering a sculptural retreat for outdoor relaxation. Photos courtesy of Tuuci
Configurable Outdoor Systems
Tuuci’s BDNY booth took outdoor personalization to its extreme, showcasing their Canyon Crue Collection, Lulu Day Lounge, and Ocean Master Bolero. Tuuci lets you customize almost everything about these pieces, too. Want a specific Pantone color? They’ll match it. Need an unusual size? They’ll engineer it. A rooftop bar in Miami and a resort pool deck in Scottsdale can both use Tuuci products while looking nothing alike.
French outdoor furniture brand Fermob also unveiled its 2026 launches, including the modular Rivage lounge collection. It features armchairs, armless chairs, corners, poufs, tables, and sunloungers that can be mixed and matched to create unique poolside or lounge setups. The group also debuted Latte Beige, a new shade with a touch of pink, and the Yunos solar floor lamp, their first solar-powered fixture.
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- Shaw Contract’s Reverie collection demonstrates how to engage cultural inspiration while still being tasteful.
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- Born from a creative journey through Japan, the collection interprets four seasonal moments through pattern. Photos courtesy of Shaw Contract
Culturally Inspired Patterns
Shaw Contract’s Reverie collection encourages incorporating cultural inspiration while still being tasteful. Born from a creative journey through Japan, the collection interprets four seasonal moments through pattern. Spring Bloom, Summer Lake, Autumn Wind, and Winter Storm each get translated into their own set of textures and color shifts that land somewhere between dreamy and mildly trippy.
The smart part is how much control it gives you over the intensity. A Japanese restaurant might go all-in and layer multiple patterns for the full effect, while a boutique hotel with a minimalist vibe might use one pattern subtly.
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- Tulum by Philippe Starck mixes a cone-shaped body with a rectangular spout for something that reads as sculpture first, faucet second. Photo courtesy of Duravit
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- The Disco-Rectangle tile insert linear drain with smooth, curved contours is inspired by mid-century modern design. Photo courtesy of Infinity Drain
Bathroom Design Gets Fully Customizable
German bath fixture manufacturer Duravit showcased the new Tulum Faucet series by Philippe Starck, Aurena by Antonio Citterio, and the Qatego collection by Studio F.A. Porsche.
Tulum by Philippe Starck mixes a cone-shaped body with a rectangular spout for something that reads as sculpture first, faucet second. Aurena by Antonio Citterio takes inspiration from the golden ratio with colors, sizes, and finishes in every direction. The Qatego collection pulls from water-worn river stones for a super clean, stripped-down look. Three totally different vibes, all positioned as luxury.
Infinity Drain also proved that even utilitarian elements can be aesthetic. The group highlighted three products at BDNY: the Disco-Rectangle tile insert linear drain with smooth, curved contours inspired by mid-century modern design; the newly redesigned Solid Grate drain offering excellent water flow and customization; and the recently launched Adhesion linear drain, developed in collaboration with Gensler. All three showcase the brand’s ability to create drainage solutions that let designers build spa-like bathroom experiences.
Samuelson Furniture’s Muriel Reclining Sound chair turns a regular recliner into a personal audio cocoon where guests can connect their devices and create their own soundscape. Photo courtesy of Samuelson
Sound Tech That Curates Experience
Samuelson Furniture celebrated 90 years by proving they’re not stuck in the past. Their two-booth setup walked guests through decades of design evolution, but the true highlight was their Muriel Reclining Sound chair. It turns a regular recliner into a personal audio cocoon where guests can connect their devices and create their own soundscape for relaxation, entertainment, or privacy. In communal spaces like senior living facilities or hotel lounges, it’s a smart solution. You get to personalize your experience without disrupting everyone around you.
The next BDNY showcase will take place Nov. 8-9, 2026.
