The 2024 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach Opens to the Public - Showcasing the Nation’s Most Acclaimed Interior Designers
The 2024 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach opens to the public on Friday, February 23rd at 230 Miramar Way in the “SoSo” neighborhood of West Palm Beach, Florida. The nearly 10,000 square foot house showcases the creativity and design expertise of twenty-three of the nation’s most acclaimed interior designers and architects. The Show House attracts 15,000 visitors each year and all proceeds benefit the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club and Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County.
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Tickets for the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach can be purchased here. The Show House, which will be open to the public for three weeks closing on Sunday, March 17th, doubles as the nation’s leading design event of the year and a major fundraiser for Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club and Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. The Clubs offer innovative after-school and enrichment programs for more than 21,000 youth, ages six through 18 in ten locations throughout the Bronx and 20 across Palm Beach County. The esteemed show houses have raised over $29 million to date.
“Peony Pavilion” by Redmond Aldrich Design
The Peony Pavilion by Redmond Aldrich Design is a poolside oasis for lounging, games and fun. Inspired by Chloe's grandmother Lucia and her life-long love of Palm Beach, chintz and card games, this room is also the debut of Redmond Aldrich's fabric line. Say hello to Peony Chintz! More original designs coming throughout 2024.
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This pavilion came together so seamlessly and exceeded their greatest expectations thanks to the partnership and generosity of these Kips Bay sponsors: Perennials Fabrics, David Sutherland Showroom, Brown Jordan, HIVE Trade Showroom, The Shade Store, Primestones, Benjamin Moore, Currey & Co., and Ferguson. We are also grateful for the contributions of Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca, Hollywood at Home, CW Stockwell, The Future Perfect, Mark Nelson Designs, Sister Parish Design, Smink Studio, Nile & York, Leah O'Connell, Casa Gusto, Mirth Studio, and Circa Who.
“The Study” by SAVAGE Interior Design
From the miles of cerulean waters to the crystal-clear sunny azure skies, the dazzling shades of blue and complex sandy neutrals found in the Palm Beaches were the primary inspiration for this study by SAVAGE Interior Design. Wrapped and filled with tones of blue, color blocking, textural contrast, and the interplay of furniture forms to create personality, presence, and cohesion were utilized. Tea fluted moldings on the focal wall make a statement with dimension, definition, and verticality. Flanking bookshelves filled with wonderful found objects from treasure hunts through the Palm Beaches catch the eye and draw interest closer.
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Bold, patterned fabrics from Zimmer + Rohde bring the geometry and tonal palette home to the timeless cubic structures of the sofa and club chairs, while a pair of contemporary wing chairs balance the composition. The draperies themselves are reminiscent of maritime flags. An oversized woven wicker orb striped in the study’s signature hues draws the attention upward for the crowning touch.
“Climbing Staghorn & Palms Passage” by MELROSE
The key design concept MELROSE finds most alluring in tropical climates is the ease of transition between indoor and outdoor spaces. SoSo’s Miramar Way modern home has a primary stairwell that provides a passage between two floors and connects the exterior to the interior with its double height window. This view serves as an enormous canvas of greenery to the expansive space that is otherwise quite minimalist. They placed strong emphasis on this environmental exposure by incorporating natural details into the wall coverings, fabrics and furnishings. By creating a living wall of plants that is decoratively framed from floor to ceiling, this design feature came to life with Fuller Architectural’s beautifully crafted trellis and adorned with locally sourced, plaque mounted Staghorn ferns from Botanica. These organic and sculptural elements are the focal point in the “Climbing Staghorn Ferns & Palms Passage” which create even more depth to the space. Emily Pope Harris contributed her expertise in Venetian plaster applying a custom finish of time-worn texture to the walls based on Ben Moore’s Brittany Blue. Transcending the stairwell, vast walls feature hand-painted native palm species by local artist, Devin Noel.
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The lower hall features Mindel’s Santorini console from Ralph Pucci complimented by grand scale pressed plants and blooms foraged in Florida by artist Anne Blackwell. A surprise vignette below the floating stair is furnished with a custom grid settee, Salterini lily pad cocktail tables, travertine side tables, and eye-catching Effeto Vietro mirrored disc. Further personalizing the space is a curation of hand-crafted objects and art from local artists or emerging designers including fire-blown planters from Kass O’Brien Ceramics and hand blown glass vases by Parisian designer Marie-Victoire Winckler. Murano glass is featured in the monumental sputnik chandelier of a verde color as well as the round twisted mirror hanging above the Biedermeier cupboard at the end of the hall. This upstairs alcove offers a treat in sweets, all candies in keeping with the theme of flora. Upstairs to downstairs and outside to inside, this statement stairwell evokes the spirit of Palm Beach in its sophistication, fun, and beauty.
“Gimme a Minute” & “De-Loo-Loo” by Megan Gorelick Interiors
Designed by Megan Gorelick Interiors, the idea for “Gimme a Minute” is that it is a room for the fun and fabulous lady of the house to escape her family for just a minute. Schumacher’s “Queen’s Flight” wallpaper creates this fairytale, dreamland feel. They designed the super fun, custom daybed in a luxurious Kravet fabric, and accented the custom pillows in Samuel & Son’s trims. They continue the tiger theme with a gorgeous piece from Rug & Kilim. California closets built-ins make the room feel extra special. Their muse will have all her favorite vices right at her fingertips in this room.
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Across the hall from the “Gimme a Minute” room is the “De-Loo-Loo.” They worked with Christopher Farr to create a custom colorway of one of our favorite prints - Belle de Nuit, and used this print on both the wallpaper and the fabric for the drapes fabricated by The Shade Store. It was really the jumping off point for the whole design. They worked with Dunes and Duchess on the incredible custom vanity, mirror, and scones. Both the vanity top and the lampshades are in their signature print. The stunning Kohler tub is truly the centerpiece of this fun bathroom full of Urban Coast Tile. We are also super excited to show off their new lighting collection with Wildwood.
“A Gentleman’s Affair with Sunset Tea” by DuVäl Design
Step into a space of contemplation and solitude with our thoughtfully crafted haven for the traveler seeking an escape from the bustling world. As you enter the DuVäl Design-designed room, the exquisite hand painted scenic wallpaper tells a silent story of a sun setting, casting a warm, moody glow as you step further into the room. This atmospheric ombre design, grounded by Fibreworks woven sisal Odyssey Collection, is meant to capture the essence of a traveler's soul, the spirit of curiosity and adventure, adorned with subtle nods to a love for tea, the beverage of introspection. The anchoring Lillian August banquette evokes the invitation to unwind and comfort oneself in this cocoon that was delicately constructed.The rich tones of Cowtan & Tout and plush fabric details of Samuel & Sons contribute to the tactile experience, enveloping you in a space that feels both luxurious and contemplative.
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The centerpieces of the room are the cozy faux-shagreen tea tables, inspired by the 1940’s Art Deco style, where one can indulge in the ritual of brewing favorite blends. Artfully chosen accessories and decor add layers to the narrative, inspiring more tales of odyssey. Far from being a somber retreat, this room radiates vibrancy with a pocketed wine cellar and bar with JennAir’s Noir collection and stone by Primestones. With precisely placed Currey & Co lighting arrangements throughout, there’s a subtle celebration of seclusion, an ode to gratification found in one's own company. The interplay of light and shadow, the carefully curated lattice work by Fuller Architectural Panels, and the overall ambiance invite you to linger, to savor the beauty of isolation without sacrificing excitement. This is a room that whispers tales of soul-searching, contentment, and the beauty found in the art of getting away from it all.
“Le Tropical” by McCann Design Group
Evoking the mood of a 1930s Parisian lounge, Le Tropical is an homage to the early modernist textile designer, Elise Djo-Bourgeois, and her namesake line by Pierre Frey. Designed by McCann Design Group, the space is imbued with lush elements, layered textures and saturated colors which create a maximalist aesthetic. Design elements include soft curved lines, plaster and natural materials such as marble, pencil reed rattan and travertine. Shell and scalloped patterns, popular in early 20th century interior design as symbols of resilience and good fortune, are prominent throughout the room. Both pairs of sconces and the hand-carved wooden bar stools take their elegant, curved shape from shells. A serpentine sectional in a Larsen boucle echoes the curved theme and is a distinctive focal point. Pierre Frey fabrics of velvet, boucle and jacquard are showcased on the drapery, two custom banquettes flanking the fireplace, 2 occasional chairs, 2 ottomans and the undulating chaise lounge. An Ashley Stark Home area rug in a soft abstract, watercolor design in shades of olive greens, neutrals, peaches and pinks effortlessly ties all the tones of the room together.
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Embroidered grasscloth from Hartmann & Forbes reaches 3/4 of the way up the wall and is capped by a wave chair rail, followed by a dark olive-green wall that curves up to the ceiling. The space is completed by a Karen Knorr photograph of two flamingos in a French chateau entitled “The Battle Gallery, Chateau Chantilly.” Distinctive architectural elements include a plaster fireplace, a cove ceiling and a plaster curved bar with palmetto palm relief on the facade. Beyond the open French doors, the eye travels to custom lattice panels with hanging orchids, ferns and potted orange trees. Le Tropical was designed to be a pleasing, immersive experience for the senses as you walk through the room and enjoy its sights, sounds, taste and scent. The warm inviting space beckons you to sit and have a glass of champagne while the scent of a Diptyque D’Oranger candle wafts and French lounge music softly plays. Le Tropical transports you to a place that is worldly, luxurious and timelessly modern.
“An Oceanic Dreamland” by Helen Bergin Interiors
Inspired by our surroundings Helen Bergin Interiors designed “An Oceanic Dreamland.” A space that will transport you to a world of curiosity and exploration. Embellished jellyfish will guide your eyes to see details from their wonderful sponsors such as Cosentino’s Dekton used as all floor material (the umber tone was the starting point), Primestone’s Calacatta Picasso slabs used as a shower backdrop, Benjamin Moore’s Kensington Green tone running throughout, and a window treatment from The Shade Store to mimic the embellished walls.
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They used a mix of textures and forms to alter your perception and create both a fresh and modern space for all to enjoy.
