the showroom
A thoughtful selection of exquisite textiles and objects for the home.
the edit
Whether an innovator in high-performance technology, an artisan devoted to the craft of hand-weaving or conceptual creators deeply rooted in narrative, each of our designers are carefully chosen for their unique process and storied collections.
Christina Cole Abboud
Owner
Christina is a designer with global experience in interior architecture and home furnishings. She founded canvas showroom in 2019 with the intention to be the premiere trade resources of luxury textiles in the region. She covets unique and exquisite artisans and has curated an exclusive collection for the texas design community.
Mona Mostofi
Executive Director
Our Executive Director, Mona Mostofi, shifted industries and comes to the design world from a background in higher education. With a Masters degree in foreign language and literature and a thesis that delved into space theory, her global perspective and appreciation for interiors inform how she can seamlessly embrace the offerings at Canvas. Managing a university-level language program and with account development experience at a Fortune 500 company- her business savviness also prove valuable. The crossroads of technical and creative has led Mona to design with an outlook that embraces the unique offerings at Canvas and strives to showcase the authentic intentions of each collection.
nick lanni
Sales Director
Nick, our Sales Director, comes to Canvas with a decade in the industry, including experience working with a textile mill and a number of textile designers. He is truly a veteran in the design sales space, having worked at showrooms such as Holly Hunt and Kravet. His background in textile design and showroom sales brings a hybrid of creativity and client-relation skills to our team. His love for textiles, furniture and a keen understanding of the showroom experience aligns with Canvas's unique standing in the industry.
emma raccuglia
Showroom Director/ Austin
Emma joins the team with a degree from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in California. Her education, which focused on textiles, paired with her previous hands-on experience coordinating the day to day for an LA-based design firm, informs her current approach towards managing clients at Canvas. She is excited to share her taste for creativity and her knowledge of the unique artisans in the collection.