Designers Reveal First-Look at Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York Spaces

These early renderings set the tone for the imaginative rooms to come when the show house opens September 30

Elegantly designed dressing room with chandelier, vintage decor, open wardrobe, and ornate mirrors.
Rendering of the dressing room Tiffany Skilling Interiors plans to create for this year's Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York. Photo: Courtesy of Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York

Part of the fun of conjuring spaces for a show house is crafting a fantasy client, then imagining how they might utilize the creative room devised for this fictional inhabitant. That dreamy narrative and inventive storytelling only adds to the magic produced by layering unique furnishings, dazzling lighting, plush textiles, scenic wall coverings, and dynamic works of art.

For the 50th anniversary Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York, this year’s carefully curated roster of industry veterans and up-and-coming designers found inspiration in myriad sources, orchestrating such interiors as the formal dining room by Corey Damen Jenkins, informed by that famed Lewis Caroll tome Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There, or a home office conceived for a power player at the Museum of Modern Art, that Jim Dove devised with far-flung locales in mind.

Here, a first look at the renderings of what’s to come when the show house opens to the public on September 30 in a striking Greenwich Village townhouse on New York’s West 12th Street.

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Take a First Look at the Planned Spaces for Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York

For her Pink Rhino Club speakeasy, Andrea Schumacher found inspiration in Morocco and her childhood in Nigeria, building from a custom wallpaper she devised with The Vale using an original drawing by her grandmother Elizabeth Monath, who studied under Dalí and Léger in Paris in the 1930s.

Photograph by Courtesy of Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York

Ben Pentreath Studio will be orchestrating a dynamic Drawing Room, taking cues from Sanderson’s Highgrove Collection of wallpaper, and layering it with Morris & Co. fabrics, furniture by Soane, and other Aesthetic Movement pieces.

Photograph by @lukastheillustrator

The Kitchen at Kips” by Christopher Peacock nods to late-night jazz and quiet luxury with a rich, moody palette and dazzling notes of hand-burnished brass.

Photograph by Courtesy of Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York

Known maximalist Corey Damen Jenkins went through Alice’s looking glass, a treasured childhood storybook, for a formal dining room that will be robust with color and pattern.

Photograph by Courtesy of Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York

Eve Robinson Associates drew on the duality of New York City’s fast-pace energy and need for respite to conjure a space that’s “luxuriously layered but not overcomplicated.”

Photograph by Courtesy of Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York

Reimagining the top floor loft, Huniford Design Studio produced a calming retreat utilizing colors and materials drawn from nature, including jute rugs, grasscloth, cork, and wood in earthy shades of green, blue, and brown.

Photograph by Courtesy of Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York

James Dolenc and Tom Riker of interior design studio James Thomas channeled the sun-soaked splendor of the Amalfi Coast and Greek Islands into a space awash in rich blues, deep terracotta accents, and creamy neutrals.

Photograph by Courtesy of Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York

Orchestrating the “Patch of Peace” outdoor area, Jamie Drake drew influence from the oeuvre of Mies van der Rohe, John Saladino, and Louis Kahn for a garden terrace that boasts convivial sitting and dining areas, lush plantings, and expressive works of art and collectible design.

Photograph by Courtesy of the Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York

To construct a home office fit for a patron of New York’s Museum of Modern Art, Jim Dove Design Studio pictured the architectural details of John Soane’s London, the desert palette of Morocco, and the patterns and textures of far-away destinations filled with enchanting discoveries.

Photograph by Courtesy of Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York

Leyden Lewis looked to New York’s famed salon culture to create a gathering spot of rich jewel tones, sumptuous fabrics, and exciting accoutrements selected to inspire creativity, discourse, and imagination.

Photograph by Courtesy of Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York

Drawing influence from the orchid gowns seen on the Oscar de la Renta runway, Alexa Hampton crafted a bold bedroom suite with custom fabrics and wall coverings that reinterpret the embroidery and beadwork of the sartorial masterpieces.

Photograph by Courtesy of Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York

Utilizing Michael Aram’s sculptural collection for Artistic Tile and gilded Kohler fixtures, Melanie Roy imagined a sanctuary bath for the woman of the house to retreat in glamorous environs.

Photograph by Courtesy of Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York

To produce an intimate yet impactful studio apartment within the larger residence, Olivia Williams Studio combined the aesthetic cues of French and Japanese design.

Photograph by Courtesy of Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York

“A Midnight Check In” by Ovadia Design Group reworks the foyer, stair, and landing in the sultry spirit of a boutique hotel after hours, with a bespoke rug in a tiger motif, custom wall mural, and exemplary works of collectible design.

Photograph by Courtesy of Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York

What designer hasn’t faced a request for a considered home office that also looks good on Zoom? Pavarini Design is composing such a space that appears dynamic over cyberspace and IRL.

Photograph by Courtesy of Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York

Transforming the stair with robust blooms that serve as an allegory for “aspiration, resilience, and joy—an ode to what blossoms from dedication, creativity, and love” Purple Cherry Architecture and Interiors is carrying on the Kips Bay tradition of turning this unexpected space into a jaw-dropping visual canvas.

Photograph by Courtesy of Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York

Taking cinematic cues from director Alfonso Cuarón’s 1998 adaptation of the classic film Great Expectations, Tamara Feldman is shaping a bold bath with notes of Art Deco and punctuating shades of green.

Photograph by Courtesy of Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York

With a nod to Bouillon Julien restaurant in Paris, Tiffany Skilling Interiors is orchestrating a fantastical dressing room and bath awash in Art Nouveau.

Photograph by Courtesy of Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York
Stylish modern living room with patterned walls, cozy seating, abstract art, and contemporary furniture.
Illustration of a vintage living room with patterned wallpaper, elegant furniture, a fireplace, and cozy decor elements.
Sketch of a modern kitchen with an island, open shelving, and wooden cabinets, featuring sleek design elements.
Pencil drawing of an elegant dining room with a chandelier, detailed wall art, and four chairs around a round table.
Modern bedroom with sleek design, gray accents, cozy seating area, wall art, and outdoor view through large windows.
Watercolor painting of a vintage room with floral arrangement, ornate chair, art on walls, and intricate lace curtains.
cozy outdoor patio with wicker furniture, brick flooring, large art pieces, and a dining table for eight under sunny skies
Elegant hallway with dark wood shelves, artwork, and a view into a bright staircase area, adorned with a unique light fixture.
Black and white sketch of a modern living room with various seating and a central table and chandelier above.
Colorful, cozy bedroom watercolor with floral patterns, decorative curtains, framed art, and elegant furniture arrangement.
Modern bathroom with a large circular mirror, stylish hanging lights, a white sink, and a glass-enclosed shower.
Modern minimalist kitchen with a sleek island, dark cabinetry, and a decorative wall featuring an intricate design.
Dimly lit hallway with stairs, patterned carpet featuring tigers, modern lighting, and dark-colored walls and ceiling.
Black and white sketch of a modern living room with unique furniture, patterned ceiling, and abstract artwork on the wall.
Watercolor painting of a vibrant hallway with floral wallpaper, a winding staircase, and a wooden table with pink chairs.
Luxurious marble bathroom with abstract art, wooden vanity, and ornate mirror, showcasing elegant and contemporary decor.
Elegant bathroom featuring ornate mirror, floral wallpaper, marble sink, and decorative lighting with pastel accents.
Stylish modern living room with patterned walls, cozy seating, abstract art, and contemporary furniture.
Illustration of a vintage living room with patterned wallpaper, elegant furniture, a fireplace, and cozy decor elements.
Sketch of a modern kitchen with an island, open shelving, and wooden cabinets, featuring sleek design elements.
Pencil drawing of an elegant dining room with a chandelier, detailed wall art, and four chairs around a round table.
Modern bedroom with sleek design, gray accents, cozy seating area, wall art, and outdoor view through large windows.
Watercolor painting of a vintage room with floral arrangement, ornate chair, art on walls, and intricate lace curtains.
cozy outdoor patio with wicker furniture, brick flooring, large art pieces, and a dining table for eight under sunny skies
Elegant hallway with dark wood shelves, artwork, and a view into a bright staircase area, adorned with a unique light fixture.
Black and white sketch of a modern living room with various seating and a central table and chandelier above.
Colorful, cozy bedroom watercolor with floral patterns, decorative curtains, framed art, and elegant furniture arrangement.
Modern bathroom with a large circular mirror, stylish hanging lights, a white sink, and a glass-enclosed shower.
Modern minimalist kitchen with a sleek island, dark cabinetry, and a decorative wall featuring an intricate design.
Dimly lit hallway with stairs, patterned carpet featuring tigers, modern lighting, and dark-colored walls and ceiling.
Black and white sketch of a modern living room with unique furniture, patterned ceiling, and abstract artwork on the wall.
Watercolor painting of a vibrant hallway with floral wallpaper, a winding staircase, and a wooden table with pink chairs.
Luxurious marble bathroom with abstract art, wooden vanity, and ornate mirror, showcasing elegant and contemporary decor.
Elegant bathroom featuring ornate mirror, floral wallpaper, marble sink, and decorative lighting with pastel accents.