If you are a design enthusiast, then you already know that the 2018 Kips Bay Decorators Showhouse opened last week in New York City. The anticipated Showhouse is the most prominent showhouse in the country, attracting 15,000 visitors every year. The showhouse runs for the entire month of May closing its door on May 30th. Lucky for me my niece is graduating on May 30th precisely so I’ll be in New York City during that week and for sure I’ll be absorbing and admiring all these rooms in person. This year the Showhouse is located at 110 East 76th Street, inside a spacious townhouse at walking distance from the best museums New York has to offer.
Every year established and newer designers get to present their most daring creations that represent their perspective as much as their style. This time is no different, the creativity on display ranges from traditional to avant-garde design with more than one thing in common, color, a more is more approach, and daring design. Although the subject in focus is design the good cause behind the Showhouse is what’s most important. The Showhouse raises funds for afterschool and enrichment programs for New York City children. I only included the main rooms otherwise this post would have no end. To see the rest of the rooms visit Architectural Digest.
Foyer by Michael Herold Interior Design
The foyer by Michael Herold Interior Design sure sets the tone for the rest of the showhouse. The stunning wallpaper is by Iksel and creates a striking background for the modern touch of the black and white fabric on the Louis XVI chairs. A Juan Miro lithograph greets visitors. The wall of mirror reflects the beautiful wallpaper.
Michael Herold
2018 Kips Bay Decorators Showhouse, Sitting Room by David Netto
David Netto paid homage to Mario Buatta and Mark Hampton, hence the red walls… I love the exquisite selection of furniture David chose for this living room and how Frenchy it looks to me. Netto was inspired on a Drawing of his memories of the Kips Bay Show Houses he saw as a child. “I wanted to remember all the red rooms that had meant so much to me in my early life, by decorators I admire like Mario and Albert Hadley, and try to add one to that story.” AD.
Room by David Netto
2018 Kips Bay Decoratos Showhouse, bedroom by Mark D. Sikes
Mark D. Sikes took inspiration from the iconic bedroom of Pauline De Rothschild as it’s clear in his selection of materials and elements. The Gracie wallpaper envelopes a melange of antiques that once belong to C.Z Guest and Bunny Mellon and porcelain flowers by Vladimir Kanevsky. The tented entryway with its chic stripe fabric is just beautiful. Mark used his own fabric for Fchumacher in many of the upholstered pieces as well as in the tented entryway. He named his room ”Sleeping Beauty”
Room ”Sleeping Beauty” by Mike D. Sikes
Basement by Juan Montoya
Pablo Montoya was inspired on Vienna 1903 and Josef Hoffman influence on architecture.
Bedroom by Katie Ridder
A very feminine room by Katie Ridder where delicate and rusticity coexist.
Alexa Hampton for Mark Hampton titled ”Olympia’s Folly”
A tented living room that nods to neoclassical times is the creation of Alexa Hampton. The collected furniture and accessories recall the life of a well traveled owner who is not afraid of mixing styles and color. The faux draped wallpaper is the product of her collaboration with De Gournay Wallpaper.
Bedroom Brain del Toro
“Laura’s Bedroom,” Brian del Toro’s bedroom has a vintage, hand-painted screen, he repeated the tones on the screen throughout the room with touches of gold that makes the room cozy and sophisticated.
Bedroom Alessandra Branca
Alexandra Branca created a soothing modern bedroom full of texture, different style furniture and the star of the room? That beautiful and glamorous acrylic and bronze bed by Bernhart. The linen is by Casa Branca for Sferra.
Alexandra Branca
