For the 2017 Kips Bay Decorator Show House, interior design Richard Mishaan designed a room in which Lee Radziwill might feel at home. The  ode to Renzo Mongiardino was also inspired by rooms that are collected over time like those in old family homes in Venice and Florence. Homes that are filled with silks and […]

Victoria Hagan‘s Grand American Salon living room at the 2016 Kips Bay Decorator Show House marks her return to the show house after many years away. It feels like a modern interpretation of her blue and white beach house rooms that is perfect for city life. The inspiration was one of her own Instagram photos […]

Interior designer Alessandra Branca loves all colors but she has become most known for her use of red.  So much so that when she suggests to show house committees that she’d like to design a different color room, they steer her back to red because it’s what the public wants.  And I have a feeling […]

Now that I’ve finished the kitchen, it’s time to start on the living room.  It’s mostly put together but needs a few finishing touches before I can think about hanging art.  My current inspiration is this living room designed by Celerie Kemble that was just featured in Elle Decor.  The colors are so “me” and it looks so soothing.  […]

I think it’s important to remember that Showhouses aren’t always reality. Sometimes the rooms are a little over the top or just might not appeal to everyone. As I’ve mentioned before, I think it’s important to keep an open mind. There is usually some aspect of a room that you can take away or be […]