Inside Voices

Tapped by Soane Britain, Billy Cotton unveils understated furnishings with strong personalities

- HANNAH MARTIN

I don't ever want the things I design to scream," says Billy Cotton. By prizing subtlety, proportion, and craft, the AD100 talent instead lets pieces sit in quiet conversation. Such is the case with his new collection for Soane Britain, the beloved British home-furnishings brand. Comprising more than 40 designs, including fabrics, wallpapers, lighting, and furniture, the line easily harmonizes without yelling.