SILO. A exploration of mass, proportion and form.

What is the inspiration behind this new collection?

The starting point was architecture. I was really drawn to the honesty and strength of brutalist forms, particularly the way simple geometry, weight and proportion can create such presence without needing decoration. We wanted to take that language and soften it for the home, pairing crisp lines and stronger silhouettes with rounded upholstery, warmer tones and tactile materials. It still feels very McMullin, just with a slightly stronger architectural point of view.

Any places, material or idea that sparked its creation?

I keep coming back to buildings and interiors where the materials are allowed to speak for themselves. Brushed stainless steel has become a big part of our language through pieces like Rocco and Greta, and with SILO we wanted to explore it alongside warmer American oak, softer upholstery and more rounded forms. I love that tension between something quite industrial and something much more tactile and inviting.

How does this collection evolve from previous McMullin collections?

Our collections tend to build on each other rather than completely change direction. With SILO, I think we’ve become more confident in our use of scale, proportion and stronger forms. There’s more weight to the collection visually, but it’s balanced by softness. The Iggy Modular really captures that for me. It has this generous, almost architectural volume to it, but still feels relaxed and incredibly comfortable. It brings together a lot of our core ideas around simplicity, timelessness and attainable luxury.

Are there any new materials, finishes or production techniques introduced?

There aren’t necessarily completely new materials, but we’re using them in a different way. There’s more American oak throughout the collection, which adds warmth and helps soften the stainless steel and sharper architectural elements. I’m really interested in how materials can change the feeling of a form, so pairing steel with oak, velvet and softer upholstery became an important part of the collection.

How does it embody the McMullin philosophy of timeless design?

A lot of my inspiration comes from vintage furniture and architecture. I love looking at pieces and buildings that still feel relevant 50 or 80 years later and asking why. Usually it comes back to proportion, material, simplicity and restraint. We try to apply that same thinking to McMullin. Rather than adding detail for the sake of it, we strip things back and focus on the silhouette, construction and material so the piece can sit comfortably in a home for a long time.

How does this collection shape what's next for McMullin?

SILO definitely starts to set the architectural direction for where we’re heading next. I want to keep exploring that tension between hard and soft, polished and raw, structure and comfort. Moving into 2027, we’ll continue pairing steel with warmer materials and more organic forms, while introducing some new finishes and material combinations. It feels like we’re becoming clearer and more confident in our own design language, which is really exciting.