From Wall Street to the Living Room: How Brooke Sharpton Built Almond Wind

🛋️ From Wall Street to the Living Room: How Brooke Sharpton Built Almond Wind

When you think of “Black luxury,” you might picture fashion houses, skincare lines, or boutique hotels — but Brooke Sharpton is expanding that vision, one sofa at a time.

After years climbing the finance ladder at JPMorgan, Sharpton did something bold: she traded spreadsheets for swatches and launched Almond Wind, a Black-owned furniture brand that blends elegance, comfort, and cultural pride. Her mission? To make sure Black creativity isn’t just seen on our bodies — it lives beautifully in our homes.

A Seat at Her Own Table

Sharpton’s journey started with a question: Why don’t our homes reflect who we are?
“I wanted my daughter to grow up surrounded by design that honors where we come from,” she says.

That desire turned into Almond Wind — a brand built on representation, craftsmanship, and connection. Each piece feels intentional, from the curvature of the armrest to the softness of the fabric. Her sofas are statement pieces that tell a story, inviting you to sit, unwind, and feel seen.

Fashion for the Home

If fashion is about how we move through the world, furniture is about how we rest in it. Sharpton approaches design the way a stylist curates a look — with balance, texture, and attitude. Almond Wind offers free fabric swatches so customers can touch the textiles and find what feels right. It’s a small but powerful gesture of inclusion and trust.

Shipping across the continental U.S., the brand is proving that accessibility and luxury can coexist. Every detail — from palette to packaging — speaks to a new era of Black home aesthetics: elevated, intentional, and built to last.

Why It Matters

Representation in design isn’t just about ownership; it’s about visibility in the spaces that define us. Sharpton’s work reminds us that the home is personal, political, and powerful. Her sofas aren’t simply furniture — they’re symbols of rest, resilience, and re-imagined legacy.

“When we design our own spaces,” Sharpton says, “we design our own peace.”

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📸 Inspiration: Follow @almondwind on Instagram for color palettes, texture stories, and design inspo for your next home glow-up.