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Andrew Suvalsky. Floral Drapery Fabric by Creation Baumann USA Inc.- Kips Bay Showhouse 2013

The Kips Bay Showhouse is always filled with inspiration.  I am certain there will be posts on it all around the interwebs, and I would expect the New York Times to have a feature on it today.

In an effort to bring you a different twist, I will do a  few posts featuring distinct aspects of the Showhouse, instead of a simple round up of rooms.

In this post, I  focus on rooms where I loved the textiles and wallpaper.

Take the first  photo above.  I adore Andrew Suvalsky’s wall of fabric in the entry.   Since the front door of the Showhouse is usually open the fabric flutters gently in the breeze.  You feel like you are entering a fantasy garden.  I predicted that Andrew would come up with a unique idea and he did not disappoint.

I couldn’t possibly do a post on the use of textiles in the Kips Bay Showhouse without devoting  attention to the bedroom designed by Kathryn Ireland. Obvs.

Kathryn Ireland- Kips Bay Showhouse 2013

Of course the bed is sumptuous, but I also love the fabric shades on the lamps.  Additionally,  I find her traditional pairing of the same pattern on the walls and windows charming.  What do you think?  Granny chic or just granny?   All of the fabrics are from Kathryn’s collection for Scalamandre.

Kathryn Ireland-Kips Bay Showhouse 2013

The house is so large that it is easy to miss this next, tucked away space.  Just off the dining room, my tour guide referred to this room at the wine tasting room.  Designed by Dineen Architecture +Design,  I find the quiet elegance of the window treatments quite appealing. The sheer fabric is by Donghia and the draperies are by Calvin fabrics.

Dineen Architecture + Design-Kips Bay Showhouse 2013

A lot of style is packed into that small space. I especially liked the interesting x-shaped light fixture and shell mask by Thomas Boog, both sourced at Maison Gerard.

Dineen Architecture + Design–Kips Bay Showhouse 2013

Turning to wallpaper, this room by Jack Levy is a stunner.  The wallpaper is Fornasetti (j’adore), supplied by Lee Jofa.   Isn’t the ceiling paint color the perfect foil for it?

Jack Levy-Kips Bay Showhouse 2013 featuring wallpaper by Lee Jofa

Jack Levy-Kips Bay Showhouse 2013 featuring wallpaper by Lee Jofa

I can’t help but share a few more of my favorite things about this room, including the Fornasetti tiered table, the chinoiserie nesting tables, the divine candle sconces by Herve Van Der Straeten and the gorgeous rug by Beauvais Carpet.

Jack Levy-Kips Bay Showhouse 2013

Sara Story used her own Bamboo wallpaper in her room.  She told me it is part of a new collection that I now can’t wait to explore.  Sara found the sconces at Bernd Goeckler.

Sara Story- Kips Bay Showhouse 2013

Bamboo wallpaper by Sara Story-Kips Bay Showhouse 2013

Finally, just inside the front door, I want to note the “Receiving Lounge” designed by Robert Brown.  Robert used Groundworks’ Serpent Natural fabric in linen  as a wallcovering to a lovely, chic effect.

Robert Brown-Kips Bay Showhouse 2013 featuring Serpent Natural fabric in linen from Groundworks on the walls

What do you think of my textile and wallpaper picks?

All photos by me, except for the image of the Serpent Natural fabric which came from the Lee Jofa website.

We all know that I struggle with social media at times, but occasionally it performs just as it should for me. I discover new designers, products and art via my social media channels such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.  (I can’t seem to make room for Linked In, so please don’t be offended if we don’t connect there).

In this instance, designer Andrew Suvalsky tweeted a nice compliment to me about my blog, which quickly led me to check out his website.

I loved it.  Andrew’s work is  fresh, diverse and sophisticated.  Art features prominently in many of his rooms.  Andrew also has a masterful use of color.  I quickly tweeted back asking if I could feature his work here.  Happily he said yes!

And, as so often happens when you learn a new name or word, Andrew suddenly began turning up everywhere for me.  For example, later that same day, an email came in from the prestigious Kips Bay Show House, showing Andrew’s name topping the list of participating designers.  I can’t wait to see what he comes up with there, because I know it will be great.  Don’t forget, you heard that here first (wink)!

For now just enjoy. If you have a portfolio, product design or work of art that you would like me to feature here, tweet me @decorartsnow.

All images from Andrew’s website.