In a bold strategic move cementing its transformation from a traditional home furnishings retailer into a global arbiter of luxury lifestyle, RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) has announced the comprehensive expansion of its outdoor collection. This initiative is spearheaded by an impressive roster of internationally acclaimed designers, marking a decisive commitment to dominating the high-end residential and hospitality market segments worldwide.
The centerpiece of this expansion is the highly anticipated 2026 Outdoor Sourcebook, set to be officially unveiled on Wednesday by the Corte Madera, California-based brand. Previewed exclusively to key industry watchers, this mammoth publication features 40 unique, exclusive collections, underscoring RH Chairman and CEO Gary Friedman’s long-standing mission to curate and showcase the work of the world’s most esteemed global designers on the RH platform.
This annual Sourcebook is far more than a mere catalog; it is a meticulously crafted manifesto defining the brand’s aesthetic ethos. As RH continues its evolution into a luxury ecosystem encompassing interior design services, travel, and dining, the Sourcebook serves as the primary touchstone for current and prospective clients, as well as the discerning interior design community. It reinforces the brand’s guiding principle: “There Are Pieces That Furnish a Home and Those That Define It.”
The Global Roster Defining the Outdoor Aesthetic
The 2026 collection is notable for its geographic diversity, drawing inspiration and expertise from the world’s foremost design capitals. Returning collaborators whose work has previously defined RH’s luxury positioning include Milan-based designer Arthur Gentil, the dynamic Australian duo Nicholas and Harrison Condos of Sydney, and the celebrated Spanish designer Mario Ruiz.
Arthur Gentil: Milanese Sophistication Meets Outdoor Comfort
Hailing from Milan, a city synonymous with design rigor and architectural elegance, Arthur Gentil’s work for RH consistently merges contemporary lines with tactile comfort. His latest contribution, the Bastien collection, is a prime example of this duality. Bastien is characterized by striking contemporary basketweave elements—a nod to traditional craft reinterpreted through a modern lens. The collection features sophisticated rounded curves and distinctive tuxedo arms, creating pieces that are simultaneously inviting and structurally refined. The Bastien collection elevates the outdoor lounge space, treating it with the same formal consideration previously reserved only for interior seating.
Mario Ruiz: Mediterranean Modernism in Teak
From Barcelona, Mario Ruiz brings the precision and material integrity of Spanish design to the forefront. Ruiz’s Soria collection is defined by its masterful use of premium solid teak. Known for its durability and natural beauty, the teak is handcrafted with an emphasis on minimalist form and structural detail. The signature element of Soria is its precisely executed beveled edges, a subtle yet crucial design feature that captures and reflects light, adding a layer of visual sophistication to the robust material. Soria perfectly embodies the luxurious, understated aesthetic demanded by high-end residential properties globally.
The Condos Brothers: Coastal Influence and Urban Edge
Nicholas and Harrison Condos, who gained international recognition for their 2024 Bondi collection, return with two new collections that further explore the intersection of natural materials and contemporary form.
Their Brera collection—named perhaps for the sophisticated Milanese district—introduces premium blackened teak, offering a darker, more dramatic aesthetic than traditional light teak. This material is paired with hand-woven, all-weather rope, creating an appealing contrast in texture and color that speaks to urban sophistication and resilience.
In contrast, their Milano collection leans into historical inspiration. Also constructed in solid teak, Milano evokes the sleek, architectural lines and effortless elegance of midcentury modern Italian designs. Together, the Condos brothers’ collections demonstrate RH’s ability to cater to diverse luxury preferences, from bright, coastal modernism to moody, metropolitan retreats.
Furthermore, the Sourcebook highlights the work of Los Angeles-based designer Ann Marie Vering. Her Amelie collection is distinguished by its artisan elements, notably featuring complex braided borders that emphasize handcrafted texture and detail, adding a warm, bespoke feel to the luxurious outdoor setting.
The Strategic Sourcebook: A Pillar of Friedman’s Vision
RH’s consistent reliance on the Sourcebook format—often reaching hundreds of pages, such as the 604-page 2023 edition—is central to CEO Gary Friedman’s overarching strategy. Friedman has focused on positioning RH not merely as a retailer, but as a luxury platform that empowers and showcases the world’s design elite. By consolidating these 40 exclusive collections within a single, high-production-value volume, RH reinforces its status as the definitive resource for luxury home design.
The Sourcebooks function as a powerful marketing engine, generating excitement and acting as a tangible, enduring reference point for interior designers who manage the purchase decisions for high-net-worth clients. This strategy helps RH control the narrative around luxury home aesthetics, ensuring that its curated vision sets industry standards.
Global Expansion and Financial Commitment
The expansive 2026 outdoor collection directly aligns with RH’s aggressive international growth strategy, which seeks to establish the brand’s Galleries in prime European cultural and commercial centers.
In September 2025, RH inaugurated the highly anticipated RH Paris, the Gallery on the Champs-Élysées, a landmark opening that solidified its European foothold. This commitment continues with the upcoming opening of a new gallery in Milan, scheduled during the prestigious Milan Design Week in April. These European Galleries are not typical retail stores; they are massive, architecturally significant properties that integrate design showrooms with hospitality concepts (like dining and wine bars), creating immersive luxury experiences.
While the brand’s vision is focused on long-term global dominance, the financial impact of this ambitious expansion is visible in recent outlook adjustments. RH reported $3.03 billion in sales for 2024. However, the firm trimmed its 2025 revenue growth forecast to between 9 and 9.2 percent (down from an earlier 9 to 11 percent projection).
More significantly, the company adjusted its margin expectations downward. It now expects an adjusted operating margin of 11.6 to 11.9 percent and an adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) margin of 17.6 to 18 percent.
RH explicitly attributed this margin contraction to two major investment factors critical for global growth:
- International Start-up Costs: The company cited an approximately negative 210 basis point operating margin impact resulting from investments required to launch and support the international expansion. This includes substantial real estate acquisition, renovation, and logistical infrastructure necessary to operate the sprawling European Galleries.
- Tariffs: An additional 90 basis point impact was attributed to tariffs, net of mitigation efforts.
These financial adjustments reveal a calculated strategy: RH is willing to absorb short-term profitability pressures to fund the necessary investments that will establish long-term brand equity and infrastructure in the global luxury market. The launch of 40 exclusive, high-design outdoor collections in the 2026 Sourcebook is a tangible manifestation of this investment—a crucial element in ensuring that the new international Galleries are stocked with defining, globally relevant pieces that justify RH’s positioning as a definitive luxury brand.
By uniting the aesthetic prowess of designers from Milan, Sydney, Barcelona, and Los Angeles, RH is ensuring that its definition of luxury outdoor living is both geographically inclusive and aesthetically cutting-edge. The 2026 Outdoor Sourcebook is more than a product launch; it is a critical milestone in RH’s relentless pursuit of becoming a fully integrated, global luxury lifestyle authority.