The Kips Bay Decorator Show House in New York opens May 12th through June 9th. Located in The Carlton House Townhouse at 19 East 61st Street, it is everything New York design is about..glamour, sophistication and elegance. A 10,000 square foot space, twenty one of the world’s best interior designers and architects and ticket sales that help fund after-school and enrichment programs for the kids of NYC’s Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, it is THE event in New York’s design world not to be missed.
If you can’t get there, not to fret, I partnered with Kohler, one of this year’s sponsors, to bring you all the must have highlights.
This year’s show proves glamour, thank goodness, is here to stay. Rich colors, textural everything, gold, bronze and silver metallics, European styling and unapologetic opulence. It’s ok to be fabulous. In fact, let’s take it front and center, shall we?
As you enter the front hall, you are instantly taken by the sea of rich blues and crimson. Designed by David Collins Studio, the exact blue is Cooks Blue from Farrow & Ball. The rich, crimson sconces are designed by Candia Lutyens. Hello, fabulous!
Front Hall, Kips Bay Decorator Show House 2016 Photo Credit: Courtney Cachet
Immediately, ou are met with a delicious, dizzying array of interior design inspiration, inside and out. Art, architecture..and that kitchen entertainment closet, oh my.
Print by Ramona Rosales at Kips Bay Deocrator Show House. Photo Credit: Courtney Cachet
Since all parties end up in the kitchen, let’s start there. Designed by Clive Christian Interiors, the use of Kohler, Kallista Plumbing, Dekton and Miele come together to create a functional kitchen with serious Rock Star cred.
Kitchen by Clive Christian Interiors. Bacifiore entertainment sink in Polished Distressed. Quincy Entertainment Faucet in Polished Nickel. Both from Kallista Plumbing, Kohler. Photo Credit: Courtney Cachet
Another sink and faucet in the Clive Christian Kitchen. Prolific Stainless Steel Sink,
Purist Kitchen Faucet by Ballista Plumbing, Kohler. Photo Credit: Courtney Cachet
Jennifer Lopez is a Kips Bay Boys And Girls Club alumna. And so, a powder room in her name. Welcome to the JLo Powder Room in all it’s glam glory!
JLo Powder Room Designed by Gil Walsh for Kohler. Photo Credit: Courtney Cachet
Here’s a closeup of the sink and faucet designer, Gil Walsh used..The Margaux Tall Single-Control Faucet in Brushed Bronze and the Briolette Vessel in Transluscent Doe. The photo is by Tony Duran, the wallpaper is made partly of cork (yes, really) and the mirror is by Barbara Barry for Baker.
JLo Powder Room Photo Credit: Courtney Cachet
This salon by Brian Sawyer and John Berson caught my eye because the armless sofa is both elegant and chic. The colors are soothing but rich. The primly tucked throw and tailored pillows are perfection.
Salon by Brian Sawyer and John Berson at Kips Bay Decorator Show House Phot Credit: Courtney Cachet
Phillip Thomas took classic antiques, chic objets and had the walls spray painted in fun bright hues by Andrew Tedesco Studios. Brilliant and full of energy.
Phillip Thomas “Ladie’s Lair” Photo Credit: Courtney Cachet
Harry Heissmann pulled out all artistic stops in this room..combining a mosaic wall hanging, an amazing mirror by Christopher Spitzmiller, chic objets (that frog!) and Purist fixtures by Kohler in brushed gold throughout. The Jacquard vanity has two doors and six drawers..also, Heissmann used two towel bars on the vanity doors, a clever touch.
Powder Room by Harry Heissmann Photo Credit: Courtney Cachet
Powder Room by Harry Heissmann Photo Credit: Courtney Cachet
Powder Room by Harry Heissmann Photo Credit: Courtney Cachet
In the Master Bath, designer S. Russell Groves took a different approach. Modern, clean lines are front and center. A little humor, color and glamorous hardware offer a nice balance to the room. Kohler’s uber-chic-meets-high-tech Numi Intelligent Toilet might be the gadget we all need in the bathroom. Groves used the Reve drop in tub, Jute Wall Hung Vanity and Purist brushed bronze fixtures throughout.
Master Bathroom, Kips Bay Decorator Show House by S. Russell Groves Photo Credit: Courtney Cachet
Master Bathroom, Kips Bay Decorator Show House by S. Russell Groves Photo Credit: Courtney Cachet
Master Bathroom, Kips Bay Decorator Show House by S. Russell Groves Photo Credit: Courtney Cachet
If you don’t know, now you know: Steel Pergola.
Outdoor Space at Kips Bay Decorator Show House Photo Credit: Courtney Cachet
Opulent elegance is not an oxymoron, Alex Papachristidis proves.
By Alex Papachristidis Photo Credit: Courtney Cachet
Garrow Kestigian took chalkboard paint-among other things-to a whole other level of sophistication.
Garrow Kestigian at Kips Bay Decorator Show House Photo Credit: Courtney Cachet
Vignettes separate the good from the great interiors.
Vignette at Kips Bay Decorator Show House Photo Credit: Courtney Cachet
Did someone say LED lights sewn into the window treatments? Yes, Victoria Hagen did!
Victoria Hagen at Kips Bay Decorator Show House Photo Credit: Courtney Cachet
Les Ensembliers used French fabrics and lots of warm, gold shades.
Les Ensembliers at Kips Bay Decorator Show House Photo Credit: Courtney Cachet
In the end it all comes down to this. To date, The Kips Bay Decorator Show House has helped raise over $20,000,000 for the Boys And Girls Club and over 10,000 young people in New York City.
Here are some of them.
Kips Bay Decorator Show House Phot Credit: Courtney Cachet
For the record, I think it’s always ok to be glamourous.
XO,
Courtney
This post was brought to you in partnership with Kohler Co.