This Week's Home News: March 12, 2010

The home and design news for the week of March 8 to 12.

More moves from Martha and energy-saving initiatives galore were some of the big stories making news this week. Plus, home is about to get a little hipper with Mark Ecko-branded items on the way. Here's a look at what made the headlines:

1. Is there an Ecko out there? CHF Industries has reached a licensing deal with Marc Ecko Enterprises for home products including sheets, duvets, towels and bath rugs.

2. Modern Comfort, the new collection from Angela Adams, features four bedding and five quilt designs, with looks ranging from Angela Adams' signature geometric style to burgundy-fuchsia-orange blends.

3. Macy's is adding new brands to its stores and expanding two of its home lines -- including the Martha Stewart Collection, which will be bringing mattresses to the mix.

4. No more Body + Soul? Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is changing the name of its magazine to Whole Living. The revamp will include a redesign and more editorial content. It will begin with the June issue.

5. It's not your mom's McDonald's anymore. One of the fast-food chain's restaurants in New York City's Chelsea district features an "urban redesign" complete with subdued lighting and egg-chairs.

6. Calvin Klein Home is taking a youthful approach with its new Studio Collection. The bedding and bedding accessories feature two color palettes per style.

7. Capel Rugs is stepping up their designs with a range of collections influenced by the latest home decor trends, such as botanical styles combined with geometric patterns.

8. Bardwil Linens is adding bath linens to its Vera Co. license.

9. And speaking of Bardwil, the company is talking about its holiday plans for the Lenox and Tommy Bahama lines, too.

10. Newell Rubbermaid's Levelor brand draws up a new window shade that is meant to help lower energy bills.

11. Good Housekeeping pays tribute to the achievements of women everywhere over the past 125 years with its "Shine On" show to be held in New York City.

12. Floral prints magnate Cath Kidston is reported to be in negotiations to sell her U.K.-based retail business to TA Associates, an American buyout firm.

13. Victoria's Classics has been busy negotiating new licensing deals with window maker Pella and HGTV.

14. Designorganizer.com is a new Web-based program created to aid commercial and home interior designers manage big projects. The program is still in its beta testing phase.

15. Pacific Design Center will be honoring its Stars of Design, including Interior Design Hall of Fame member Rose Tarlow.

16. IMUSA, a company that gears its housewares goods toward Hispanic consumers, is introducing a line of cleaning products that boast less packaging than competitors in an effort to gain an edge in eco-friendly efforts.

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