2nd Annual Kips Bay Showhouse Palm Beach Delivers Stunning Design
The Kips Bay Showhouse Palm Beach, the second annual Florida iteration of the esteemed Kips Bay Decorator Show House in New York City opens with a stunning display to benefit both Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club and Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. Featuring 22 of the nation’s most prominent design firms, the Show House is open to the public through Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. Located along the Intracoastal Waterway in West Palm Beach’s South of Southern neighborhood, the house is well worth a visit!
“The Kips Bay Decorator Show House in New York has served as a cornerstone of the design community for more than four decades, and we are thrilled to open our doors in Palm Beach for a second year,” said James Druckman, President and CEO of the New York Design Center, and President of the Board of the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. “We are so grateful for this incredible group of designers who have come from all over the country to showcase their designs while also raising critical programming funds for the 18,000 children served by both organizations.”
In just under four months, the group of talented designers transformed each room of the remarkable 10,000 square-foot Mediterranean mansion. Design enthusiasts and novices alike will be inspired by the level of creativity and imagination on display. Unexpected wall treatments, beautiful furnishings and an array of bold colors await. If you can’t make it to the Kips Bay Showhouse in person here is a tour in images!
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Exterior by Paradelo Burgess Design Studio & Lopez Group, Inc.
Palm Beach-based Andres Paradelo of Paradelo Burgess Design Studio in collaboration with Lake Worth-based Jobe Lopez of Lopez Group, Inc. worked to elevate the home’s curb appeal with a topiary garden, potted citrus plants, and jasmine along the exterior walls of the home. Tall hedges in the backyard create a formal garden and privatize the space. While newly planted olive trees line the pool and provide a subtle patio refresh that honors the home’s traditional Mediterranean architecture.
First-floor Guest Suite by Peter Dunham Design
Los Angeles-based Peter Dunham of Peter Dunham Design transformed the home’s first-floor guest suite. He created a cool and comfortable lounge with multiple seating areas for socializing. Aptly titled “Blue Paradise,” the room boasts a color scheme indicative of the Palm Beach shoreline. The walls are wrapped in blue and indigo fabric by Peter Dunham Textiles. Statement furnishings and accent pieces such as a wicker credenza, vintage cushions, and memorable art create a space that is approachable, yet rooted in sophistication.
Grand Living Room by Rinfret, Ltd.
For the Grand Living Room, Connecticut-based Cindy Rinfret of Rinfret, Ltd., created an intimate and inviting entertaining space.
Powder Room by Mark Williams Design
The home’s Powder Room was designed at the hands of Mark Williams and Niki Papadopoulos. The Atlanta-based team at Mark Williams Design Associates infused a sultry contemporary vibe into the space with a m
Grand Staircase & Halls by Lee W. Robinson Company
Kentucky-based Lee W. Robinson and Palm Beach-based Kyle Johnson of the Lee W. Robinson Company drew inspiration from the whimsical European interpretation of East Asian art to transform the Grand Staircase and Halls into “The Chinoiserie Garden Pavilion.” Elements of nature were lured inside the confounds of the Mediterranean estate with a living moss wall that rises up the winding staircase, spontaneous encounters with exotic bejeweled insects, and a show-stopping grand pagoda bird cage
suspended from a tented ceiling.
Dining Room by David Scott Interiors
New York-based David Scott of David Scott Interiors expresses his take on the Dining Room by having it play home to a mix of fine antiques, contemporary furnishings, ceramics by today’s great artisans, and
Family Room by David Phoenix Interior Design
A comfortable, calm space to relax and enjoy time spent together was the inspiration behind Los Angeles-based David Phoenix of David Phoenix Interior Design’s family room. Built on a neutral color palette with subtle pops of blue and green, the room boasts stunning views of the water, outdoor loggia and pool deck. Portuguese limestone floors and white walls modernize the space and allowed for a beautiful Chesneys Fireside mantel to take center stage.
“The Little Club” by Lee Ann Thornton Interiors
Connecticut-based Lee Ann Thornton of Lee Ann Thornton Interiors offers a chic and intimate gathering place she’s coined, “The Little Club.” Inspired by the Bahama’s famed Lyford Cay and its charming little club, the room is a take on tropical sensibility with rich pops of turquoise and raspberry, wicker lighting, a Waterfall Woven Wood Shade by The Shade Store, and a natural seagrass rug. Two long settees offering ample seating coupled with a well-appointed bar situated within a built-in bookcase creates the perfect atmosphere for lively conversation over cocktails.
TOP INTERIOR DESIGNERS: KIPS BAY SHOW HOUSE 2018
Kitchen by Vasi Ypsilantis Design Associates
Classic warmth and clean lines of both modern and traditional styles are captured in the kitchen from New-York based Vasi Ypsilantis of Vasi Ypsilantis Design Associates. “The Modern-Day Traditional Kitchen” is anchored by a Dacor range and features a walk-in pantry, an oversized sink and KOHLER wall-mount Purist faucet in matte black, beautiful matte Cambria countertops that are reminiscent of traditional kitchen design, and a spacious island for entertaining. The neutral color palette is infused with both vintage and modern style elements, offering a unique look that transcends time and trends.
Breakfast Room by Jessica Schuster
An ode to the modern woman. New York City-based Jessica Schuster of Jessica Schuster Design transformed the Breakfast Room into an ornate, luxe space. Designed as a place where the lady of the house can escape to focus on herself and her ambitions. The room boasts
Den by Yarn Design Associates
Designed by Leanne Yarn of Yarn Design Associates in Boca Raton, the Den is a refreshing hideaway with multiple seating areas to relax after a long day. Upon entering the space, lacquered bookcases embellished with polished coconut shells serve as the focal point, stretching across an entire wall and housing a number of books and small sculptural pieces. The color palette is delicate powder blues and soft whites with pops of citrine and silver that celebrate the room’s water views.
Stair Hall & Corridors by Billy Ceglia Designs
The Stair Hall and Corridors are the core of the home, which is why Connecticut-based Billy Ceglia of Billy Ceglia Designs approached his design with family in mind. Connecting the kitchen, back staircase, and mudhall is a green lacquered Madagascar Cloth “Honor Bar” — a cozy nook filled with treats, both visual and edible, for every member of the family. An ultrasuede white fabric lines the walls of the mud hall, stair hall and upper landing where an intimate lounge area sits complete with a custom stripe carpet, tailored sofa, and étagère which houses books, family treasures and vintage decor. An oversized Storage Closet was transformed into a catch-all space for the necessities of everyday life. While the Cabana Bath invokes practical luxury with porcelain faux wood tile and Kohler plumbing features.
Outdoor Loggia & Pool Deck by Amy Meier Design
The Outdoor Loggia and pool deck designed by California-based Amy Meier Design invites guests to lounge outside.
DREAM MASTER BEDROOMS: TEMPTED BY DESIGN IN THE MASTER SUITE
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“Exotic Retreat” by Jennifer Garrigues Interior Design
Bold colors and Moroccan influences reign supreme in Palm Beach-based Jennifer Garrigues Interior Design’s “Exotic Retreat.” The guest bedroom embraces eccentricity with striking high-gloss turquoise walls by Benjamin Moore and saturated accents of citrus green, peacock blue and purple throughout. Eye-catching details and trinkets from around the world adorn the space, showcasing the quarters of a life well-traveled.
“Sunset Tower Suite” by Danielle Rollins Interiors
The cozy “Sunset Tower Suite” by Atlanta-based Danielle Rollins Interiors invokes the 1970s era of glamour in style and design with flattering tones of coral, pinks
“Upstairs Lounge” by Jason Arnold Interiors
The signature transitional style of Nashville-based Jason Arnold of Jason Arnold Interiors informed the design of the “Upstairs Lounge”. An ideal retreat from a day spent in the Palm Beach sun. A rich and moody wallcovering by Phillip Jeffries canvases the walls. While a variety of textures and a cozy ivory sectional work together to create an inviting place to relax. An antique mirror, rug, and armchair upholstered in black leather juxtapose a strong, high-contrast print by lauded contemporary photographer Bastiaan Woudt to complete the room.
“Sunrise Jungle” by Meg Braff Designs
The ochre and terracotta tones of the Mediterranean style Fountain House inspired the bright and gregarious Palm Beach hues of Connecticut-based Meg Braff of Meg Braff Designs’ “Sunrise Jungle” guest bedroom. Braff’s own “Rainforest” wallpaper covers the walls with whimsy. While a custom-built parsons bed anchors the space and brass nightstands add a touch of mid-century glamour. Cambria surfacing, a statuesque lavatory sink with brass legs and Purist faucet, both from Kohler, take center stage in the bathroom, which also received a glamorous update.
Upstairs Loggia by Louise W. Cronan Interior Decoration
The Upstairs Loggia designed by Louise Cronan of Louise W. Cronan Interior Decoration is a relaxed and livable space overlooking the home’s swimming pool and expansive backyard. The space nods to the firm’s Florida roots with seagrass matting and bamboo and wicker furniture throughout. Blue and white upholstered cushions in a signature
chrysanthemum pattern by Leslie and D.D. Tillet, lush plantings, and ornate objects add a whimsical and unexpected dose of charm.
Master Bedroom by Mitchell Brown
Mitchell Brown’s signature design approach is to reflect the source of what brings his clients comfort. The Palm Beach-based designer did just that in the Kips Bay Showhouse Master Bedroom.
Master Bathroom by Krista + Home
The Master Bathroom, nicknamed “le bubble
Support from Far and Wide
Many of the products and treatments in the Kips Bay Showhouse home are courtesy of Benjamin Moore Paints, Kohler Co., and The Shade Store — the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach’s exclusive sponsors.
Additional Kips Bay showhouse sponsors that provided products or support include: The Rug Company; Cambria; VERANDA; Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa; Aston Martin Palm Beach; David Sutherland, Inc.; Ceramic Matrix; Dacor; New York Design Center; Morgan Stanley Wealth Management; Currey and Company; Caroline Rafferty Interiors;
Proceeds from the Kips Bay Showhouse Palm Beach benefit Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club and Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County.
For tickets to the Kips Bay Showhouse Palm Beach visit: www.kipsbaydecoratorshowhouse.org/palmbeach. Tickets are also available at the door during general admission hours.
All content and images courtesy of Kips Bay Showhouse Palm Beach
