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While I was standing in this charming, pink, green, and yellow sun-terrace, cleverly designed by Amanda Reynal Interiors, someone took my photo and said that I matched the room! Look how the macarons, the exquisitely embroidered napkins, the floral arrangement, and the coffee table were joyfully color-coordinated in a quintessential Palm Beach palette of pastels. It is, in Amanda’s words, “The perfect private oasis.” I fully agree!
Have you attended the fifth Kips Bay Showhouse in the historic district of West Palm Beach yet? Having participated in three prestigious Showhouses as a designer, I can fully appreciate the time, effort, and financial investment each designer expends on their appointed room. How delightful it was to tour and enjoy every detail… this time, as a visitor!
A “Kips Bay Showhouse” has a well-earned reputation of featuring the pinnacle of architects and designers. The NYC and Palm Beach Showhouses have raised over $25 million for The Kips Bay Boys & Girls Clubs in both NYC and Palm Beach locations, which has benefited over 21,000 youths. The creativity and commitment of notable designers featured in this Showhouse richly contributes to this stellar charity, while also giving the visitors inspirational design ideas!
The tailored Sunroom, created by Paloma Contreras Design, Houston, Texas, is a happy and timeless vision of Florida: soft greens and whites, touches of rattan, handsomely trimmed curtains and valances, and glazed linen on the upholstery. The white bespoke treillage on the walls and ceiling add brilliantly to the rich dimension of this room!
Attractive wall upholstery in beige and green striped linen encompasses the walls, ceiling, and also, the curtains, all serving to create a quiet respite. The headboard and box spring are upholstered in a complementary fabric. The handsome appliquéd bed linens enhance the tester bed. This well-appointed guest bedroom, designed by Sarah Bartholomew Design, LLC., is a joy to visit!
“In the Pink: A Poolside Paradise” was cleverly designed by Janie Molster Designs Richmond, Virginia. The Pool Deck, Pavilion, and Pergola have been graced with her darling pink accents. It is the most joyful space. With all that pink… you know I lingered here! Janie and I attended the same girl’s school in Richmond and I adore her work. It was truly a delight to see how she created the perfect place to host poolside parties all year long in Palm Beach.
In this historic house, I was thrilled to see my favorite kitchen/bath/bar designer, Jim Dove’s space, “The Monkey Bar!” The DeGournay vividly colored wallpaper, “Deco Monkeys,” enhances the backlight stone bar. It is where modern meets playful glamour. Jim was inspired by NYC’s renowned Monkey Bar which opened in the 1930s in the Elysee Hotel. His space is handsomely sophisticated, and features just the right touch of whimsy!
The public is invited to tour the Palm Beach Kips Bay Showhouse from March 5- April 3. Tickets are $40.00.
I am sharing even more videos and photographs of the Showhouse spaces on my Instagram, and hope you will take a peek!
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Holly
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