READY FOR MY CLOSE UP

Designing a room for a Showhouse is the ultimate adventure for an interior designer. You are the client and the space is yours to design and build--its a designer's chance to channel her dreams and inspiration and create a space for the perfect client, you! I've always wanted my own sitting room, a sophisticated, girly room where I can write, relax and dress without the inevitable audience of kids and dogs. I chose to design a sitting room at the Designer Showhouse of NY using my favorite soft blue hue and furnishing it with a mix of antiques and modern luxuries. 

The carpet, a gorgeous silk and wool combo from The Rug Company is the ultimate indulgence--its Kelly Wearstler's "Flaunt," an eclectic mix of bold blue streaks on a creamy background.  

I staged the space with my killer Ralph Lauren platforms-perfect night on the town dancing heels!

Every room needs a touch of whimsy. This brass whippet from Flessas Design is so chic and won't leave footprints on the rug!

The desk is all out glam-Delphine from Jonathan Adler outfitted with an antique painted Empire chair from Lee Calicchio Ltd. The curtains are blue silk trimmed in a gorgeous tape, both from Highland Court.

To me, the ultimate in girly glamour is a big, beautiful ottoman. I custom designed this tufted poof in blue velvet from Robert Allen and made it 42", big enough to lounge and catch up on reading!

The gilded Chinese Chippendale etagere fits the side wall perfectly and houses favorite books and mementos.

Luxe fur pillows add texture and drama to a wall of Intaglio prints. Plain Jane  doors were panelled and modern door pulls installed to complete the room.

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SHOWHOUSE READY!

 Here it is! Designing a room for a Showhouse is a little like having a baby and today I'm a proud mama! The room was inspired by my daughter CeCe who is heading to St. Andrews University in Scotland this Fall. I wanted to create a stylish guest bedroom suite for her, a spirited NYC girl with a penchant for exotic travel.  The suite is opulent yet casual, featuring an eclectic mix of bold hues and luxurious textures creating a uniquely Hamptons retreat. 

The grasscloth "Moroccan" wallcovering from Phillip Jeffries is a unifying element to the room bringing the 8'-13' walls together into one cohesive space. The fabrics were all Duralee, a playful yet sophisticated mix of greys, lavender and honeydew green in luxurious silks and velvets.  The carpet, Peony from The Rug Company,  is sculptural and feminine, the perfect compliment to the dark wood floors and wallcovering.  Modern black and white photography gives the room a young, edgy feel.

 Feminine Touches

Because the room was designed for a young woman, I added decidedly feminine touches with a modern twist.  The black and white photo is fun and slightly sexy and the lavender Kelli hide lamp from Arteriors adds a glamorous note.

Adding Vintage Pieces To The Mix

I found the pair of vintage Mid-Century chairs which are attributed to Vladimir Kagan C. 1950's on Ebay. They were in great condition-I had them reupholstered in a soft Duralee Oyster velvet and had nailhead trim added. A classic Bamboo garden stool is used as a table between the two chairs. Behind the chairs, a Vintage Hendredon Console C. 1970's sits below a whimsical Orbit mirror from Mecox Gardens. The sculptural and really fun Ion pendant from Hinkley dangles above the room.

 Consoling Thoughts

The Alexander Console from Clearly Classic at Donghia is the perfect addition to a side wall. The Moorish design echos the wallpaper but the lucite makes it a subtle statement. Personal pieces were added to the vignette-a shell collected and brought home from Santorini and a beautiful black and white photo complimented the Cig Harvey print and tropical coconut plant. Beneath the console I repurposed a pair of Bubble garden vases from Mecox Gardens and filled them with magazines bringing a pop of unexpected color.

Last minute touches-

The boudoir pillows are in a great zig zag silk fabric from Duralee. It's the first fabric I found for the room and really the starting point for the color and fabric selection for the room. The final finishing touch was the addition of a pair of plaster elephant sconces that I found at a thrift shop just days before. I think they look great resting on the Grace and Blake lucite X-bench!

The Result

CeCe loved the room and of course is hoping to see some of the pieces in her room sometime soon!

HAMPTON DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE- MOVE IN DAY

I've moved nearly a dozen times and I always find moving day stressful--trucks, boxes, disorganization reigns! How about moving day for 30 Interior Designers?  Yikes! Controlled chaos best described the unloading of a series of trucks every morning for nearly a week. Beautiful cabinets, sofas, upholstered beds and artwork made their way through a maze of landscapers planting the outside, electricians, painters, wallpaper installers, you get the idea!

 Outdoor furniture ready to be placed.  Notice the gorgeous pool and steps to the tennis court.

My room--ready to start unpacking! 

Gorgeous Peony carpet from the Rug Company
Tomorrow....the finished room and a story!