While in NY || Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse
May 28, 2013
How was your weekend? I hope it was as perfect as you envisioned it while you were planning (isn't this the ultimate test?) I'm so glad to be back home. New York was fabulous and really I'm having withdrawal symptoms already so I hope to plan a trip back soon. So while I was there and in the middle of a terrible rainstorm I managed to stop by the Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse. The last few years I have been reading about it, so it was fun to finally go and see the different styles as each room is decorated by a different design firm. I pulled here some of my favorite shots-
And this dining room was my favorite room. It doesn't photograph well (the wall color is not quite right in this photo....nor is the ceiling). And you can barely see the chandelier that was really a work of art in itself around an old piece of drift wood. I got to briefly chat with the designer was Kristin McGinnis who was so humble and sweet. Her inspiration was the art as she usually works with art collectors.
and some other rooms-
My favorite things about it- well they had plenty of high gloss walls and ceilings (and you all know how much I love them) So I was happy to see the trend is still going strong. Also, the art was so fabulous- Wao! the pieces selected really were stunning each in their own way. I was happy I went, especially to see that fish Fornasetti wallpaper (its even better in person and so cozy!).
[ all photos via Architectural digest here]
23 comments
How gorgeous are these spaces?? That fish wallpaper has me dead. I am obsessed.
ReplyDeleteShow house indeed! I love all the glossy ceilings!
ReplyDeleteso beautiful. I am in NYC again in a week - I should try and stop in! heaven!
ReplyDeleteAmazing, I should have gone with you! These spaces are so beautiful - in the second room is that a lacquered ceiling?! Amazing! Hope you had a great weekend:)
ReplyDeleteLooks like we just missed each other in NYC. :( Great show house post!! Xx
ReplyDeleteI love a good showhouse. This is probably one of the most famous. Fun!
ReplyDeleteEach room is fabulous, especially the second one!
ReplyDeletealways, koru kate
I'm glad to hear you had a great trip! The chandelier in the first photo is exactly what my boring dining room needs!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love all of the artwork! And in the second picture that glossy looking ceiling is really cool too!
ReplyDeleteOh gorgeous! And it's hard to choose just one favorite shot!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this great showhouse...glad you had fun in the city!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day...xoxo
These rooms are gorgeous! Each one is so unique!
ReplyDeletebeautiful spaces! what a great opportunity :)
ReplyDeleteObsessing over those floor-to-ceiling yellow curtains. So amazing!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to visit Kips Bay one day! looks like a day full of oohs and aahs :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun event! So jealous of your NYC vacay!
ReplyDeleteLOVE that Fornasetti wallpaper! Omg...amazing!
ReplyDeleteXO Lily
Wow!! Loving this recap!Thx
ReplyDeleteLove all these rooms especially the first one, stunning!
ReplyDeleteAnd lucky you that you were in NY this weekend!!!! This city is on my "to visit" list!
Every shot is flawless! Such great inspiration.
ReplyDeleteIsn’t That Charming.
Ohhhhhhh I am SO HAPPY for you that you got to go to this show house of all show houses. (And a lil jelly)
ReplyDeleteI also LOVE lacquered/high gloss ceilings, and walls for that matter. The first room you showed is so amazing with the chandelier and provocative art. So glad you had fun!!! XO
Lucky girl! So glad you got to go. You know I'm loving those ceilings too!!
ReplyDeleteSO stunning!!! Wow! What a cool experience. That blue room with the limoncello shades has my jaw on the floor!!! So glad you enjoyed NYC and had such a lovely weekend :) XO Brynn
ReplyDeleteYou make my day with your comments! Thank you!!