Furniture should represent who you are. That’s what Chaya Krinsky, CEO of TOV Furniture, believes and why the brand decided to spotlight six accomplished Black interior designers with The Voice Collection. “We had the opportunity to be a part of a major moment in industry history and provide a stage for these six designers to showcase their exceptional talent,” says Krinsky. “While we feel that a collection of this size has come far too late, we are thrilled to be able to bring it to life.” Meet the designers and some of our favorite pieces.
Carmeon Hamilton’s Adu Chest
There’s Memphis-based Carmeon Hamilton, winner of HGTV’s Design Star: Next Gen, who created a chest, a coffee table and a side table, and a credenza. “The Voice Collection has provided a platform for designers who are typically never heard,” she says. “I hope that with this collection, the industry not only hears us but starts to implement change on our behalf.”
Don Ricardo Massenburg’s Ayanna Chair
Don Ricardo Massenburg describes his design esthetic as bold, modern, and lush, and so are the artful and curvaceous chairs and bed he crafted. He says: “The plump, rounded edges of each piece wrap around you like a cozy hug.” Based in North Carolina, he owns the interior design company Design Inkredible, helping each client make their home into the ultimate destination.
Nicole White’s Ajani Ottoman
When you see the leopard print in Nicole White’s pieces, it’ll make perfect sense that she is a fan of glam. “I hope the collection serves as a reminder to embrace who you are and not try to fit in anyone’s mold of what they think you should be,” says White, who paid homage to her family with each piece. White, a self-taught designer, says it’s always been her dream to have her own furniture collection, and this one speaks to her distinctive boldness.
Justin Q. Williams’s Alon Media Console
“A room is nothing but a fantastic conversation with several different viewpoints, but each one matters,” says Atlanta-based Justin Q. Williams. His chair, sectional, and console, named after and his standard poodle, will bring a significant dose of elegance to any space. “I want to be remembered as the designer who made great design approachable,” says Williams. “The world of design has been stuffy for far too long. I say it’s time to make it a bit more diverse and accessible.”
Erika Ward’s Ava Bed
Erika Ward is all about blending timeless style and modern living. The Ava Bed and Brooke Dresser “have distinctive elements that make them both classic and current,” says Ward, who has also worked with companies like Home Depot and aims to spread polish without pretentiousness.
Nile Johnson’s Abreeyah Sofa
Nile Johnson’s work has been featured on television and in numerous publications, but this collection is personal. It’s a love letter to his three children, who were adopted out of foster care. “Nothing was permanent for them except uncertainty,” explains Johnson, who is based in Philadelphia. “So each piece, a stylish staple for any home, represents the permanency of our union.” Case in point: The sofa symbolizes outstretched arms waiting for an embrace.
The Voice Collection from TOV has over 20 pieces (starting at $299) to bring personality and panache to any home, no matter what its design style. “At TOV, we operate with one rule: Don’t be boring,” says Krinsky. “And Carmeon, Don, Nile, Nicole, Erika, and Justin are anything but that.”
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