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T here's a new gem in the River Oaks design scene: Canvas Showroom and J&L H a r d w a r e , t w o A u s t i n - b a s e d companies, have come together to create a boutique design destination centered around a single light-filled atrium. To the right is Canvas, a brand founded by designer Christina Cole that offers innovative artisanal textiles from names such as Anne Kirk, Aïssa Dione, Chapas, Designs of the Time, JG Switzer, Karin Sajo, and Logan Montgomery; textural rugs from Armadillo, La Manufacture Canvas and J&L Hardware Modulnova Four New Design Spots Open Their Lovely Doors R einventing the rooms we use most with an architectural eye, Modulnova is known for designing immersive systems for kitchen, living room, bath, and outdoor use. The company opens its newest showroom in Houston on Kirby Drive, led by Maria Fortoul and Richard Montes of Spazio Interni, which features four kitchens, customizable design systems, and cutting-edge cabinetry suitable for a range of aesthetics, such as the Ghost pocket-door system, which cleverly conceals prep space. Each system focuses on fresh finishes, from Gold Brown ceramic on the Fly island to Bronze Dust aluminum-paneled doors. We're intrigued by the futuristic Blade Lab kitchen, its Emperador marble surface adorned with Millerighe (thousand lines) details and finished with marble doors, concealed storage, and a suspended Caffe oak veneer dining table. Modulnova Houston, 3811 Kirby Dr., modulnovahouston.com. Kendall Morgan Cogolin, Miksi, and Van Ghent; and lighting, furniture and objects from Kaia Editions, Alinea Design Objects, Danny Kaplan, Fern, and more. To the left is J&L Hardware, founded by husband-and-wife team the Rygs, showcasing kitchen and bath fixtures as well as architectural hardware from names like Volevatch, Nanz, Studio Ore, The Water Monopoly, Fantini Rubinetti, Armac Martin, Sun Valley Bronze, Samuel Heath, THG, Cocoon, Cea, Pruskin Hardware, Studio Bookmark, Toni Copenhagen, Watermark, and more. The two showrooms cultivate globally sourced lines that reflect a deep commitment to craftsmanship and quality. The result is one stop for designers and architects seeking exquisite design. To the trade. Canvas open Monday – Thursday and J&L is by appointment. Canvas Showroom and J&L Hardware, 3202 Mercer St., sales@canvas-showroom. com; canvas-showroom.com; info@ jlhardwareatx.com, jlhardwareatx.com. Canvas Showroom Canvas Showroom J&L Hardware Modulnova 44