Tag: Alessandra Branca

Albert Hadley red hallway

It would be impossible to talk about the color red without mentioning the all-red living room of Diana Vreeland, the renowned columnist for Harper’s Bazaar and later Vogue magazine editor-in-chief.  Originally featured in Architectural Digest in 1975, it is still today a source of inspiration, as well as a great example of what bold, daring and unique design, could look like.  “All my life I’ve pursued the perfect red,” she said.

Diana Vreeland red room

“I want my apartment to look like a garden: a garden in hell!” Diana told the famous designer Billy Baldwin.

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2018 Kips Bay Decorators Showhouse,

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.

2018 Kips Bay Decorators Showhouse, Jun Montoya

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.

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