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Kips Bay Show House-There’s Still Time To Go

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Over the years, I have enjoyed the Kips Bay Show House…and this is one of my favorites.
From the moment you enter through a Katie Ridder decorated walls, you feel this could be something special. 
The green and purple kitchen designed by Eve Robinson Associates reminds me of The Zhush and was completely traditional in usability….just contemporary in styling. The best of both worlds!
Young Elizabeth Pyne designed “Room for Daydream” for McMillen Plus with personal touches, such as the painting of her paternal grandmother hanging above the daybed.
On the Penthouse floor was the “wow” of a massage and meditation room by Jennifer Post Design, Inc– Frette sheets would relax me in an instant.

Yet, the room that made me look and want to look some more was “Dinner at Eight” designed by Cullman & Kravis.
The peacock blue plate inspired the room’s color scheme, which is punctuated throughout. The table is set with place cards for 8 of NYC’s most famous chefs…and you’ll find their pictures in the bookshelves, as well.
Love the stack of brass pots —- their shape reminds me of a pagoda. A nice compliment to the blue foo dogs in the bookshelves.
And the Murano glass chandelier….is breathtaking. It shines in this large dining room with high ceilings.
They just nailed the inspiration, the execution and the details. 
So, if you have an hour and want to be inspired….swing by 106 East 71st Street (at Lexington). The show house closes on Wed, Nov 11th!
 Fair warning…you may feel the need to go directly home and redo a few things!!
Cullman & Kravis images: courtesy of Nick Johnson

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  1. Heading into the city for lunch at Bar Boulud and the CFDA showhouse – hope to fit this one in as well! The painting in the dining room is fabulous!
    xxoo

  2. Oh wow! You made it…(and that kitchen I am both flattered and thrilled by this!) All of those foo dogs collected in the bookshelves makes such an impact statement. Thanks for these inspiring images for those of us who can't get it together and make it into the city! 😉

  3. That kitchen would look great in The Zhush's home! I absolutely love the purple hues. I also really liked that upstairs study with the very shiny vanilla and chocolate trim and walls when I went last week. Super yummy.

  4. I love it all! I'm totally inspired!! I know that feeling after going through a show home, coming home and anxiously scanning…hmmmmmm 🙂 I love the detail on the dining room drapes and I bet we'll see that Zhush Mon pop-o-purple sometime! I'm so excited as those gold jacks sitting on the book shelf, I HAVE in my foyer!!! Now if only the rest of the house I could claim as well 🙂 XOXO

  11. I'm in love with that
    entryway wallpaper!!
    It is sooo much fun
    to tour these types
    of show houses and YES,
    it does make you want
    to run home and start
    making changes : )!
    xx Suzanne
    PS: I ordered my
    SMOKED TURKEY a la
    Elizabeth last night.
    Thanks for the tip!

  13. These interiors are totally gorgeous and I would so be there if I lived New York City! My favourite is the dining room with the table set so beautifully and Elizabeth Pyne's Daydream Interior. Beautiful post!
    Frances

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