B E S T OF KIPS BAY 2016
A former parking garage fashioned into a five-story,
$49.5 million limestone townhouse opened its doors to an A-list crowd of design aficionados. At the 44th annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House, 21 top tier design
firms have transformed the raw concrete
spaces of the new-construction luxury home into a wonderful museum of design drama, stylish suites and outdoor opulence .
Kips Bay, is known in the design trade as the most prestigious
decorator show house in the country. The designers selected to participate are
among the best in the world. They create spaces
that make the covers of major shelter magazines - introduce trends and influence retailers.
There is a lot of 'to-do' about lighting this year -vintage chandeliers and sculptured table lamps are mixed and mingled with LED lights embedded in
bookcases, sewn into curtains and draped into tablecloths. Are we all lit?
The affluent address just off Fifth Avenue has an abundance of indoor entertaining spaces, plus
two gorgeous outdoor terraces and a lavish roof deck with views of Barneys, the
Pierre Hotel and a peek of Central Park.
Here's a glance at the 'Best of Kips Bay 2016' Part One. - The Men. Thank you Marco Ricca and Phillip Ennis for allowing me to mix my photos with yours.
The work of interior decorator Alex Papachristidis has been
described as thoughtful, personal, sophisticated and eclectic. Having mastered
the skill of fusing modern and traditional elements, editors, designers and
clients’ alike use the word “fresh” to define his elegant approach. His color
palettes and delightful details make any room sizzle with
style. Mario Buatta calls Alex Papachristidis “one of today’s eminent
tastemakers. Known for arresting, elegant interiors that meld classical motifs
with a modern perspective and sophisticated details.”
In the silver and gold dining
room by Alex Papachristidis, Claude Lalanne chairs have an
alligator skin crust and a gold luster-glazed hand-thrown gourd by Christopher Spitzmiller. It is just one of a hundred divine accouterments styled throughout. There is a 'lived-in elegance' in this exquisite space - from the tonal custom Elsie de Wolfe inspired wallpaper to the casual stack of books under the push button land line telephone.
pièce de résistance
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| Alex Papachristidis Kips Bay 2016 |
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Papachristidis's elegant room shimmers with gold and silver. Phillip Ennis
Papachristidis's elegant dining room Kips Bay 2016. Phillip Ennis |
Garrow Kedigian’s style is considered to be 'streamlined classic.' His background in classical architecture is re- imagined with a contemporary flair.
Garrow's portfolio of work has been headlined and featured in national
and international magazines
such as House Beautiful, Traditional Home, New York Spaces,
and Architectural Digest.
This year, in Napoleon’s Lounge,
Garrow enlisted Rajiv
Surendra to create
chalk-drawn wall moldings, classic columns, and a graceful ceiling medallion. It took Rajiv six days to complete the space and it could be wiped away in moments. The room pays homage to Napoleon, who would create temporary
French Empire style rooms while away on military campaigns.
voilà
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| Garrow Kedigian welcomes Carl D'Aquino and Michael Boodro to Napoleon's Lounge Kips Bay 2016 |
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| Garrow Kedigian's Napoleon's Lounge Kips Bay 2016 |
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| Sawyer Berson Kips Bay 2016 Phillip Ennis |
Sawyer | Berson is an interdisciplinary firm practicing
architecture, landscape architecture and interior design based in New York
City. The firm’s work includes private residences, gardens, townhouses and urban roof terraces as well as commercial and institutional
projects throughout the United States. Brian Sawyer and John Berson work in a variety of styles and tailor unique designs in traditional and modern vocabularies. All projects
are supported by rigorous historical, contextual and technical research and are
developed in close consultation with the client. The firm has received
several awards and been featured in major publications and books.
In their salon, Sawyer Berson centered a pair of martyred saints by Andrea Vaccaro framed in brass.
très chic
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| Kips Bay 2016 Sawyer Berson |
Kips Bay 2016 Sawyer Berson
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| Daniel Richards designed terrace with Walters furniture.Phillip Ennis |
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| posh outdoor terrace designed by Daniel Richards who is posing for legendary lensman Bill Cunnigham |
Daniel Richards has a bevy of experience in the
international design industry with projects spanning both Landscape and
Interior Design. His clean, crisp, aesthetic is recognized for respecting the
architecture and lifestyle of his clients. Daniel has successfully completed
projects for clients including: Rupert Murdoch, Meila Rockefeller, Baz Luhrman,
and Sarah Jessica Parker. His sharp eye for detail and disciplined approach has
resulted in refined and timeless spaces in Sydney, New York, L.A, London, and
Paris. His projects have been published in Vogue Living, Belle, Garden
Design, Connecticut Home & Gardens, New York Spaces, Where Guestbook New
York, and Charles de Vaivre’s book – New York Rooftop Gardens.
The second-floor terrace by Daniel Richards Design is an urban oasis with furnishings by Walters and gracefully trimmed with lacecap hydrangeas.
Oh là là
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| Kips Bay 2016 Daniel Richards Design |
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| Petrified Bamboo centerpiece Kips Bay 2016 Daniel Richards Design |
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| A swank blue entryway into the $49.5 million townhouse was designed by David Collins Studio. Phillip Ennis |
Custom closet and dressing room designed by Les Ensembliers. Phillip Ennis
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Phillip Thomas commissioned Andrew Tedesco Studios to graffiti the
fabric-covered walls of his “Lady Lair” room in brilliant colors |
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| Caleb Anderson + Jamie Drake Kips Bay 2016 |
Drake/Anderson is an innovative, multi-disciplinary interior
design partnership led by award-winning designers Jamie Drake and Caleb
Anderson. Offering a full range of bespoke interior design services for both
residential and commercial clientele, the firm creates sophisticated interiors
that are luxurious, refined and always have a touch of the unexpected. The resulting environments are inviting, delightful, and above
all resolutely livable.
In the master bedroom the centuries-old technique of gainage, in which fabric is
applied to a hard surface, richly accentuates the custom moldings, while
walls—upholstered in Romo fabric—convey opulence and soften the space. An impressive
antique Maison Bagues chandelier holds court in the center of the room and
its soft glow is beautifully reflected in a monumental oval plaster mirror by
Garouste & Bonetti.
crème de la crème
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| DRAKE ANDERSON Kips Bay 2016 #marcoricca |
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| DRAKE ANDERSON Kips Bay 2016 #marcoricca |
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