Designer Collabs, Openings, and Debuts to Watch in Connecticut This Fall

What the industry is buzzing about this month, from a delightful serving platter just in time for Hanukkah to an iconic hotel renovation.

Russ & Daughters Releases Collab with West Elm

Lower East Side institution Russ & Daughters has teamed up with West Elm on a new tableware collection inspired by Jewish tradition. The nostalgic assortment comes in the shop’s blue-and-white palette and includes stoneware plates, bowls, and mugs; cobalt-trimmed linens; wooden serving boards; keepsake boxes; and even a menorah. The fun fish platter is ready for holiday bagels and lox—and the latke tray knows its role. westelm.com

Inn at Longshore Reopens After Renovation

Good things come to those who wait: After more than 40 years, the historic Inn at Longshore, a Westport landmark that began as a private estate in 1890, has reopened with a fresh, polished look. Delamar Collection led the restoration, taking care to preserve the inn’s history, and interior designer Ryann Swan reimagined all of the public spaces, guest rooms, and suites in an elegant coastal style that pays tribute to the waterfront setting and classic New England character. Custom wallcoverings inspired by seagrass decorate the new entrance, while Delft tiles in the breakfast room nod to the region’s early Dutch settlers. The furniture throughout takes cues from Connecticut Valley pieces and textiles from the 1920s. 260 Compo Rd. S., Westport, 203-226-3316, innatlongshore.com

RH Estates Opens on Greenwich Avenue

If the arrival of RH’s gorgeously thick catalog isn’t enough to catch your attention, the debut of its newest concept, RH Estates, surely will. The sprawling 20,000-square-foot Greenwich gallery showcases room after room of exclusive designs from the likes of Michael Taylor, Formations, and Dmitriy. Take in the soaring displays, then duck into Cucina Angelina for a bite or a drink. 265 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-552-1040, rh.com

Serena Dugan Debutes Tile Collection With Clé

Serena Dugan is known for her colorful, pattern-driven textiles, wallpapers, and paintings—and now she’s adding tile design to her list of talents. Dugan’s debut collection with Clé features two graphic cement tiles: four-inch solids and split diagonals in three colorways that mix and match or stand alone. The idea for the diagonal came to her on a recent trip to Mexico City. “This simple design is genius for tile because you can create an infinite number of patterns with it,” she says. cletile.com.