You have four days to catch the opening hit of the fall season! The Third Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas officially opens to the public today, September 22 at 9250 Meadowbrook Drive in Old Preston Hollow’s Sunnybrook Estates Neighborhood. Brimming with design prowess, the house showcases the creativity and expertise of twenty-four of the nation’s most acclaimed interior designers and architects.
Due to unfortunate circumstances, this year’s Dallas Show House will only be open to the public from Thursday, September 22through Sunday, September 25. During those four days, design lovers, visitors, and locals will have the opportunity discover the possibilities of design in its myriad forms. The Show House will also offer a 3D virtual video tour for those who are not able to attend in person.Tickets for the Show House can be purchased here.
“While we have experienced tremendous setbacks this year, we’re incredibly excited that the showhouse is now open to the public”, says James Druckman, president of the board of the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. “The designers and architects of this year’s Show House have worked incredibly hard to finalize the showhouse in time for opening, and we couldn’t be more excited to open the door to the public.”
The Show House is the nation’s leading design event of the year and a major fundraiser for the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, as well as Dwell with Dignity, a nonprofit agency dedicated to creating soothing, inspiring homes for families struggling with homelessness and poverty, and The Crystal Charity Ball, another Dallas-based organization whose mission is to aid, support and make contributions to children’s charities in Dallas County. For those who are interested in donating to the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, but unable to visit the show house due to the shortened window, donations are accepted on the website and will be incredibly appreciated. “We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has shown us support during this process and we’re looking forward to a continued partnership with the city of Dallas,” Druckman enthuses.
The 24 designers and architects participating in this year’s Decorator Show House Palm Beach include:
Fisher Weisman Brugioni. Fisher Weisman Collection
Patricia McLean Interiors, Inc.
If you’re unable to view the Design House in person, below is the designer’s description of their work:
Anthony Baratta
Pattern, color, and scale used in bold strokes here create a new vision for a classic American country house study. A mix of French, English, and American furnishings, ranging from the eighteenth to twentieth centuries, play well together to give the room its timeless yet familiar vibe. In signature Anthony Baratta style, the décor is larger than life and filled with color, texture, and whimsy.
Atelier Davis
Inspired by the natural surroundings of the home site, big skies, and Texas sunsets, the designer says: “The color palette consists of warm rusts accented by pops of greens. The space is enveloping and has a nod to the traditional elements of the architecture while still being modern and fresh. In the corridor I used a light rust tone from Benjamin Moore on the walls and trim complemented by a complete wall and window of drapery by the Shade Store in a beautiful Brook Perdigon linen. The drapery sits opposite a large painting by local Dallas artist Erika Huddleston depicting native Texas flora. Additional paintings on our diagonal walls inspired by the warm palette are by Atlanta artist Shanequa Gay. The nature motif is again echoed in the ginkgo leaf shaped chandeliers by Rosie Li, while the marbleized wallpaper on the ceiling conjures up images of Texas limestone. The vestibule at the end of the hallway is punctuated by an antique oriental rug from Arsin Rug Gallery that repeats the floral motifs, a modern console from Oka and a place to perch with a custom bench in a chartreuse Perennials velvet. The console is accessorized with a floating plaster mirror by Brent Warr and accessories from Oka as well as Texas-based Elysian collective.
In the powder room the sunset deepens with a dark rust tone paint and terra cotta marble mosaic by Artistic Tile. The curved mosaic wall is accentuated by a bubble sconce by Rosie Li, which speaks to the creek just beyond the space. The faceted smoked glass sink and brass fittings from Kohler again echo the warm autumnal hues. The Arteriors mirror plays on the more structured lines of the space plan and mosaic, while matte black pulls from Nest Studio echo the bubble sconce. A casement sheer shade by the Shade Store filters the light, with abstract paintings by Amee Calloway and accessories from the Elysian Collective completing the look.
Avrea & Company
“Pretty in Plaid” is the name Avrea & Company gave to room 20 the Kips Bay Dallas 2022 show house. The vaulted bedroom at the top of the stairs encompasses many elements beginning with the beautiful blue and white plaid wallpaper by Mulberry. This “pretty plaid” sets the overall backdrop for the main attraction of the room: the canopy bed. We chose a timeless blue and white floral from Pierre Frey for the panels and valance paired with a simple and classic linen check from Rose Cumming. The bed is swimming in an iconic percale print by D. Porthault. We used various fabrics and furnishings, taken from many differing periods and styles to give the room an eclectic and interesting “collected” look. The area rug is a collaboration our firm designed with Clean Curated & Jaipur with Love. The use of cool hues, namely blue, green, and purple, make up the room’s palette and were selected due to their soothing and refreshing characteristics. “Pretty in Plaid” is the the perfect perch to relax and unwind.
Beauty Is Abundant
Enjoy a vibrantly saturated bathroom through thoughtful expression and abundance of beauty, modernity, simplicity and essential elegance. With just the right amount of tension in the color palette, cutting-edge materials and fabrication techniques, this bathroom aims to instill a knowingness that one’s beauty is abundant, without the need for excessive self-scrutiny.
Blaire Designs
‘Vista do Jardim de um Explorador’ embodies the soulful spirit of an explorer who maintains an appreciation for the beauty that lies in front of them. The design concept was inspired by the designer’s travels through Portugal. “Portugal is a prime example of embracing the new, without forgetting the past. The country’s deep-rooted spirit of exploration, dating back to early maritime expeditions, has created a unique sense of novelty brought about by the organic blending of diverse artistic sensibilities over time. Just some of the architectural styles that are represented in present day Portugal are Moorish, Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, Rococo, Neoclassical and Modern. Often, it is the accidental coupling of the dissimilar that makes for the most beautiful and invigorating marriage or vignette. In this case, it was the tension between the styles that was inspiring and was a concept that was heavily taken into consideration during the design process for our room.”
Alessandra Branca
Embracing the lush green garden and trees outside, “the living room is a great setting for a relaxed, updated garden-inspired room. I played with our Casa Branca Collection Foglia wallpaper to do a custom dégradé pattern for this very tall space, playing the natural linen scrim on the windows with a custom green trim to relax the openings and filter the light. The boucle-covered sectional in the center, across from this wonderful marble fireplace mantle, feels very chic and inviting. I thought the living room should have more than just seating, such as a table and chairs in the bay window, where one can play cards, work, or even dine, which brings more life to this space.”
Byron Risdon
Byron Risdon’s Terrasse 10, is named to celebrate the Show House’s primary benefactor, Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, which has mentored children for 107 years. Surrounded by a stunning landscape with a towering Magnolia tree, Risdon designed a terrace and outdoor kitchen nook playing off the hardscape’s eye-catching curvatures to bring a whimsical escape to life.
Fit for the avid entertainer, the terrace was designed to bring the indoors out, keeping details in mind to provide the perfect balance of elegance and comfort. The ambiance is described as a cross between a relaxing beach club and the modern twist of a chic lounge – a flood of pale pinks, creams, and aubergine creates a livable, layered, and harmonious space. With an extensive area, Risdon created four zones to maximize the utilization of the terrace. Upon walking outside, you will find the main sitting area by the fireplace, which flaunts the Laguna mantel from STRIKE by Chad Dorsey, curved sofas by Designer Label Furniture, chairs by Four Hands covered in Perennials fabrics, a custom rug by Sacco, and accent tables from David Sutherland Showroom. The dining area, complete with Serena & Lily tables, Design Frerés chairs, and a saturated tablescape created by pieces from OKA, BIDK Home, Kim Seybert, and Yukostudio, provides the perfect place for intimate gatherings al fresco. In a quiet corner is an additional seating area equipped with a Serena & Lily daybed and umbrella for a more relaxed space to kick your feet up. At the base of the steps, you’ll reach the final area that greets you with CB2 lounge chairs and a Brendan Bass cocktail table. Custom mosaic artwork by Abier A Dream Design is featured throughout the terrace, inspired by the work of famous African American artist Alma Thomas, adds a personal touch with a vibrant pop of color, inviting all. Risdon, a resident of Washington, D.C., selected the pieces inspired by Thomas because she too was a Washingtonian and, more importantly, a very successful abstract painter in the 1960s and 1970s. She was the first African American woman to have a solo art exhibition at The Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City in 1972.
Christina Kim Interior Design
Christina Kin evoked the dreamy moodiness of a Wong Kar-Wai film, where just one or two colors completely fill the frame, and you are transported. You can hear the palm leaves move, feel the thick air and imagine that you are out too late in a mysterious, sexy place.
Christopher Peacock
The Kitchen Suite combines three separate spaces, designed to function cohesively as one. The large main kitchen and entertaining area features two large islands for meal preparation and entertaining and a cooking wall with state-of-the-art appliances, juxtaposed with a cleanup area which completes the space. Walking into the formal butler’s pantry you will find ample formal dinnerware storage, a wet bar and coffee station, and a featured storage armoire in cerused quarter sawn white oak paneling. The walk-in food pantry provides ample storage for bulk shopping, and a large chalkboard for the budding artist to create their masterpiece. Using cerused oak, signature Christopher Peacock Hardware, and handsome colors that have been hand brushed onto the cabinetry, the rooms are livable, yet scaled and glamourous enough to suit this magnificent home.
Fisher Weisman Brugioni/Fisher Weisman Collection
The house may be traditional, but the dining room imagined by Fisher Weisman Brugioni is anything but. Bold and modern, with iconic furniture and lighting from Fisher Weisman Collection, a custom sunburst carpet and vintage dining chairs, this room beckons for company. Three dramatic canvases by Andrew Fisher guarantee that the energy level will stay high
Graci Interiors
The exoticism of El Morocco and the worldly enchantment of The Stork Club serve as the inspiration for Chad Graci’s ‘Bon Vivant Hideaway’. Tucked between the family room and pool plaza, Graci has created a series of fantasy spaces to withdraw to when that glamorous party is just ‘too much’. Graci combines rich, layered colors like cranberry lacquer and gold leafing alongside textures such as honed and fluted exotic marbles in lilac and bold black. “We’ve all been at a party where we need a little respite from the fun of it all and these rooms come together in a way that is fresh, glamorous and grounded” says Graci.
Harold Leidner Company
The Harold Leidner team designed a classically naturalistic landscape to complement the refined tranquility of the Preston Hollow estate.
Huma Sulaiman Design
A Parisian dream bathroom is a calming space with a glamorous feel. The beautiful arched ceiling and over-scaled window overlooking the greenery started the narrative for this space. A luxurious touch adds to the intimate space that is used daily. “Our goal was to seduce all the senses. Plastered walls and the Peralto creamy marble helped us achieve calmness, while the Verde Levanto marble added a touch of glamour. The bespoke vanity was designed to look like a furniture piece detailed with brass accents and pulls. To carry the fluted design of the vanity we played with the same detail on the marble wainscoting and the custom rug designed by HSD. The tub surround was not overlooked either with its own brass detail and fluted etching. The inset metallic wall behind the vanity also creates a lovely setting to get up in the morning and put on your best face to get ready and take on the day.”
His closet is inspired by a guest room in the enigmatic El Fenn hotel in Marrakech. The vibe is dark, moody, and sexy, with a nod of sophistication. A lair fit for a worldly gentleman who’s an art connoisseur. We designed this space not only to be a closet but a sanctuary for him to take a mindful moment out of his busy schedule. A saffron colored bespoke rug was designed by HSD to elevate the dark moody vibe. Earthy textural wallpaper, reminiscent of the art of Japanese Washi paper and the crocodile embossed dresser add extra layer of depth to the space
Isabel Ladd Interiors
For a Brazilian native who thrives in heat and sun, this outdoor terrace space hits close to home. Saturated color and vivid patterns collide with organic, earthy textures which play out like a Brazilian carnival: loud and vibrant and unapologetic. “Before I even got my room assignment, I knew there would be a few non-negotiables in my design – a whole lotta yellow and a kaleidoscope of patterns and surprises and details at every turn. I started off by taking this vast outdoor setting and dividing it into different nooks: a lounge area and an intimate dining space with a nearby bar and a cocktail kiki, connected by a meandering path. It was the icing on the cake, to create “multiple rooms”, when I was only given one… but I’m a maximalist and needed to capitalize on every square inch allotted. Just when I was nearly done with my design, I received the invitation for the Kips Bay President’s Dinner, and it fit right into my Brazilian/Cabana vibes: Yellow! Lush Foliage! Tropical Birds! I immediately contacted the graphic designer who gave me permission to convert the invitation into a repeated pattern. I then reached out to Spoonflower, who was able to print this pattern onto outdoor fabric, which I then had fabricated into curtains for the daybed. Voilà! From a party invitation to curtains in a matter of days! Riding high on my Cabana vibes, I maximalized a yard sale canoe. IYKYK. The patio hovering over the creek became the perfect nook to host a cocktail kiki – an intimate gathering of [bedazzled] folding chairs around a cocktail pit (think fire pit… but with Rosė instead of logs). Jungle Vibes, y’all. So, come on (out), be merry, and let me say it louder for the people in the back: Mix and don’t Match. More is More; Less is a Bore. Beige is not a color.
Jean Liu Design
“Nothing Nowhere All At Once” is an entry that was designed and realized in 23 days. “The title of the space is a loose riff off the recent and critically acclaimed movie, Everything Everywhere All At Once. In similar fashion to the film’s protagonists, we are thrown into an unexpected and frenetic environment of having little time to deliver something meaningful and striving tirelessly to manage the pressures of the day. So, while not having enough time to offer a more developed source of inspiration, we instead leaned into notions of how the entry should feel: ‘inviting, warm, modern, and dramatic’—these have become our buzz words.”
Lucinda Loya Interiors
Picture the woman who lives here gliding in with a fire in her eye and a smile in her heart. This is her sanctuary, her refuge, her looking glass. Inspired by empowered women past, present, and future, the room lives and breathes a sense of harmony and individuality. The bed boasts a rouge-colored headboard and is anchored by Daphne, a hand knotted Tibetan rug from The Rug Company’s Rodarte collection that is inspired by an iconic 70’s shag coat. Circles and spirals are woven throughout the room, embodying the notion of female empowerment through unity, resilience, and wholeness. Notice statement pieces created by women that portray the female journey; the two-tiered side table symbolizing growth and progression hosts bespoke lamps by female artist, Liz Marsh, while the custom wallcovering and layered art pieces honor the wonder of metamorphosis, and the shared, complex nature of female evolution. Monogrammed bedding from Peacock Alley, and cleverly positioned drapery panels from The Shade Store possess an undeniably enchanting edge. Channeling confidence and strength, the bathroom vanity and vanity wall are coated in a boldly veined quartz design, by Cambria USA with the remainder of the room lavishly covered in Penny Lane, by Artistic Tile. The black and white combination offers enthusiastic charm. A set of nine oval mirrors are cleverly installed above Kohler plumbing fixtures, each embodying graceful movement and a woman’s capacity to endue light, bestow love, and uplift. This room is meant to serve as a portrait of you, of me, and of any woman who has chosen, time and time again, to be bold, strong, and fearless. You are the heart and soul behind every living space, and your resilience is an inspiration to everyone you meet.
M + M Interior Design
Upon entering the vast, vaulted room you’re enveloped by the whimsically oversized ferns of Iksel’s “Deco Fern” which was inspired by René Lalique 1920s chiseled glassware. A warm taupe (Coastal Fog by Benjamin Moore) blankets the space creating a soothing backdrop for the room’s textile color palette of French blue, cranberries and pinks. A delicious mix of florals, Ikats, stripes and block prints, in saturated jeweled hues, give the room a collected but cohesive spirit. An 18th century walnut trestle table filled with curiosities and books that have inspired our love of interior design, anchors the space and lures the visitors to explore. While a large, pebbled glass lantern from Ironware looms above casting dappled light on the latticed ceiling above it. A pair of vintage, Italian, hand marbled columns topped with ferns and resting in the dormered windows is both a classical statement and nod to the patterned walls beyond. When modern photography, like the works from Dale Goffigon mingle with time-crackled oil paintings, and papier-mâché Hermes medallions from Casa Gusto flirt with abstract works from Catherine Booker Jones, the collaboration successfully showcases how timeless design incorporates elements across eras and mediums. With multiple seating vignettes to choose from, our dear readers easily select just the right spot to laze. Perhaps a fireside chat in front of the dramatic, fluted black marble fireplace by Strike while you perch on slipper chairs covered in Penny Morrison’s iconic Gobi pattern. Or maybe a more relaxed session would be suited for the oversized vintage sectional covered in Soane’s Paisley Parrot fabric. But nothing feels more charming than flipping through one’s favorite book under a custom canopy of a Jasper floral and Perennials stripe. Created by The Shade Store, the drapery and canopy combination is reminiscent of a Moroccan cabana. The antique Syrian table nearby, and the stacks of aged leather books, helps weave the thread of a collected, evolved interior. The space unfolds like every great journey, with treasures found and nostalgia conjured. Even upon its end there are joys to be seen. A row of dimly lit glass paneled book cabinets and an 18th century English bachelor’s chest from Dallas’ own Wolf Hall, bid you farewell but like any good literary work, are sure to inspire.
Natasha Baradaran
Our design for the primary bedroom, which we entitled ‘The Empowered Woman’, is a love letter to womanhood, inspired to activate wellness from a female perspective. Decorated with a contemporary, luxury vernacular, we reimagined the bedroom as a sanctuary space and respite from the world to recharge a woman’s strength in uncertain times. Through an enlightened, fashion-forward flair, lush materiality and form, and a color story of serene blues and dusty pinks, we envisioned a private space for the empowered woman who is the matriarch in both her career and family, and undoubtedly the main character in her story. Our approach for the primary bedroom celebrates the primary relationship women have with themselves. Luxury is not frivolity; it’s about nurturing yourself so you can give to your partner and children from your abundance. Female empowerment by embracing femininity, rather than rejecting it.
Noel Pittman
The Laundry Room honors the comfort of classic, traditional interiors and evokes the feeling of home. Gathered fabric panels in the cabinet doors and a counter skirt made of Schumacher’s Elton Check cotton add charm. A Sister Parish window shade and sheer café curtain hang above a work area with a window looking out to the expansive gardens. Brass Armac Martin cabinet door hardware and a custom wood library ladder are both functional and handsome. Antique Colefax & Fowler tole lanterns add another layer of personality to the room. The Laundry Room illustrates that a space typically associated with a chore can be both practical and beautiful.
Patricia McLean Interiors, Inc.
The Northern bedroom in the upstairs corner of the house seemed ideal for a “Traveler’s Retreat”. Dallas is a vibrant city, and I imagined the owners having guests stop for a place to rest after a journey from far or near. A blue and cream paisley stripe fabric creates a lively spirit in the room. The walls are costumed with full draperies on three sides. Two windows were dressed where none exist to add to the illusion for the show house. A daybed all decked out with scallops adorning the front is charming. It is the ideal place for an afternoon read or gossip session apres landing. A tufted ottoman adds to the Raj vibe. The rope brass and leather shelved end tables are tres chic and very useful for housing travel and decorating books. Most designers are inspired by their travels so, to me, it is a good juxtaposition of sources. An overscale custom mirror above it captures the reflection of the majestic bed. The bed is tucked in front of an abundance of drapery. A woven silk matelassé bed cover is luxurious. Its exotic pattern compliments the rug design. The scrumptious linen duvet cover and duster keep the dressings fresh. The combination is very much the feeling of this room a Moorish elegance with a clean, ordered appeal. The monogrammed pillow is the stamp of approval. A stunning antique Oushak rug in the colors of cream, blue, navy, tan and celadon is glorious with the fabrics and helped to establish the palette. The size and pattern are spot on for the space. Old rugs lend a calm to a room like nothing else. It blends beautifully with the brown furniture-antique French and Italian tables and one antique English tufted chair that has been refreshed for the show. A pair of antique blue and white lamps with scalloped linen lampshades lend an upbeat old school charm. The collection of artwork on display is reminiscent of travels of long ago with updated photos from recent trips added. An Atlanta artist, Steve Penley, is represented with one of his coveted pieces. The renderings by talented artists of previous show house rooms lend a nostalgic note. The personality of the space comes to life with the art. The special lantern in the trayed ceiling is the crown jewel of the room.
PROJECT AZ
Southern Sanctuary by Ahmad AbouZanat of PROJECT AZ recontextualizes the wellness room from the stereotypical monochromatic white and proves that wellness does not have to look one certain way. Instead, this home sanctuary is packed with bright and playful colors that inspire inner joy, peace, and highly personalized moments of refuge. It is a warm and nurturing escape, whether that be for a morning meditation in an enveloped space of diffused light and acoustics, a midday lounge for contemplation, or a peaceful moment to enjoy nourishment at the custom coffee bar. The introduction to the sanctuary begins in the stairway with the sculptural branching custom light by Luke Lamp Co., lighting the ascent to a conceptual art display moment. This piece, hung against a dark painted closet, is a dramatic display of emotion in its purest form through expressive lines. Immediately, the Southern Sanctuary is an ode to interior design and wellness as an experience within one’s home. Turning the corner and upon entering the room, the eye is drawn to a meditative art installation designed by multidisciplinary artist Samuelle Green. Carved out of Fabricut wallpaper, the structure is poised above an INDO-meditation bench custom designed by Ahmad himself. The space is grounded through a custom rug designed by Ahmad and produced by J.D. Staron. The rug exudes energy and happiness through bold shades of lilac, pink and blue. Visual harmony on a transition of planes is achieved through the lines of the carpet pattern to a statement custom stone coffee bar by Cambria. To complement and enhance the architecture of the space, an intentionally placed velvet curtain divides the vignettes and the impressive coffee bar installation with 4 different stones in layered curves adds visual interest.
Schooler Kellogg
We found the consummate Ann Schooler herself inside the ultimate woman’s retreat, designed by the team at Dallas-based Schooler, Kellogg & Company turned to the unabashed luxury of the French Belle Epoque period to design a chic sitting room. The area, which prioritizes refuge and comfort, incorporates luxe places to land, like a custom round settee and vanity table overlooking the garden.
Shelley Johnstone Design
The study is a tranquil space with a lovely garden view. The perfect place to read, get a bit of work done, enjoy a cup of tea with a friend and just relax with the French doors open to the beautiful garden. Shelley created the room using all her favorite things. She started with a brown & cream ticking stripe fabric for the walls and drapery treatments and a cream jute rug for the floor. Creating a casual and timeless backdrop for the French antiques, vintage rattan, and bespoke upholstery pieces. Then she layered in a plaster chandelier and a custom plaster wall panel, curated art, and accessories, together creating a layered and interesting space. For the adjacent bath, Shelley continued the use of the brown & cream ticking stripe for the custom window pelmet, mixed in patterned marble floor, grass cloth walls for texture, a Moroccan rug, and a large-scale photograph. She wanted the bath to feel cohesive with the adjacent study but also have a fresh modern feel.
For more information and to stay tuned for the Kips Bay Decorator Show House please visit www.kipsbaydecoratorshowhouse.org.