Metropolitan Home Collection To Debut In High Point

Furniture World Magazine

The Metropolitan Home Collection, a new line of contemporary bedroom, dining room, and occasional furniture, and upholstered seating, announced that the collection will debut at the October 2006 High Point Market in their new 4,000-square foot showroom, D1214, of the International Home Furnishings Building. The signature collection is presented by Metropolitan Home magazine, the definitive guide to contemporary design, now celebrating its 25th year. Metropolitan Home has partnered with Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz, one of the most innovative designers of the last decade to bring Metropolitan Home’s vision of enduring style, quality craftsmanship, individual expression and accessibility to life. Named as one of America’s Most Brilliant Designers for ten consecutive years, Noriega-Ortiz’s work has been chronicled by more than one hundred design and lifestyle publications around the world. Donna Warner, Editor in Chief of Metropolitan Home notes, “We have celebrated ‘modern’ and showcased the best in contemporary furnishings and style for 25 years now, and so we are thrilled to present this collection that distills Met Home’s signature look. Benjamin’s furniture is perfect for sophisticated, smart consumers: Each piece is timeless, beautiful, and sexy—making anyone’s home a stylish and comfortable place to be.” About Metropolitan Home: Metropolitan Home stands alone as the definitive guide to modern design and the unparalleled champion of contemporary style. The magazine’s urban mindset speaks to readers everywhere and sets the standard for how to live well now. Every article and photograph connects with the magazine’s affluent, intelligent, progressive readers. Each page informs and inspires consumers to decorate, renovate, garden and cook as they create a haven for themselves and their families. Metropolitan Home’s distinctive voice elevates eclectic style and celebrates the impact that quality design has on today’s modern world. About Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz: Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz has risen to an uncommon and extraordinary stature in the world of design. Recognized as one of the most stylish and influential of today’s interior designers, his work consistently appears on international ‘best’ lists. Through his company, Benjamin Noriega Ortiz, LLC, he is involved with all aspects of design from architecture to custom furniture and lighting, accessories, towels, sheets, dishes, silverware and even stationary. Featured in more than 100 leading design publications throughout the world, Mr. Noriega-Ortiz appears regularly on HGTV, Style, Fine Living Network and E!. Simon and Schuster will publish his first book of design in November 2006.