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I don't like it. It looks like the designers were in a competition to see who could put the most wallpaper, flowerfurniture and different patterns in each room
I think they were in competition to represent their best design and not so much to compete with each other’s design. Love all the creativity. As a luxury Realtor, I have seen hundreds of house that have flow so it was a “fun house” to see each designers work.
I have been waiting years for a tour like this, with the designers explaining their process. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but would have loved to see the before photos to truly appreciate the transformation.
Show homes are interesting, but I have a couple of problems with them. First, the houses have no cohesion. Each room is like a soloist belting out her own tune rather than the choir a home should be. I get that we are supposed to take small ideas from each room, but I feel a little nauseous taking in the whole thing. Next, the rooms are not created for real people, so any personality they might have is completely artificial. Finally, these huge buldings are not of a scale that says home to me. I much prefer your ususal fare.
I like the fact it’s not the ho hum monochromatic colors throughout as if they ran out of colors. Each room has its own personality as would a person. It’s called Creative & Unique. Having multiple designers exemplified that. But then, that’s the idea of a Show Home although I’d take it as is.
Yea, one of these designer’s kind a bought all the fiddle tree at the store. And aligned it through out. Lol. However, the kitchen reno and designed is stunner.
I am hoping that these designs are meant to be over the top! I think the only room I like is the kitchen but I’m so dizzy from all the patterns I could be wrong…..!!!🙈🤣
I think with show houses, the designers are in a tough spot. A lot of these were less well-known designers (unlike the original Kips Bay NY which is a different level). So the designers want to get noticed - Kips Bay is a huge deal - but on the other hand, too over the top and you end up alienating potential clients who might like your normal work. I wasn't familiar with any of the regional designers but I have a feeling if you were to go to their IG, it would look very different from what was here, because you'd have a lot of trouble finding a regular clientele with some of these rooms.
My favourite is the classic simplicity of Patricia McLean. I like some elements of the other spaces, Allesandra Branca's and the Reading Room in particular, but generally none of the others really touches me or draws me in.
The traveler's room is my favorite. My love of British Colonial design is there in a soft way. My guest room needs a refresh, this is perfect! Love it!!
M and M library is charming , it looks comfortable ,calm and pleasing , result !!! simple with subtle luxe and not trying to be obvious with the glam, I could be there today with a cup of tea, excellent *****
Sorry didn’t like this home tour, just far too busy and gaudy to me. Reminded me kind of the 70’s. Love all of the other home tours, but had to fast forward on this one. Looking forward to your next one. They always so everything is done big in Texas and this sure demonstrated this.
not crazy about this video. The most interesting part of homeworthy videos are the stories of peoples' homes and how things got there. Removes all the personal elements that I loved of the channel.
Thank you Alison for giving us all a chance to see the entire house -- so many designers! It's a shame that the neighborhood around the house gave Kips Bay so many problems and would only allow in-person viewing for a few days instead of a month -- those entry fees support wonderful charities, which lost out this year. I hope architects will watch this and realize that even very experienced designers spoke about what a difficult problem the 20' ceilings presented on the main floor. I do wish that double-height spaces would go out of style already as they make it very hard to create anything that is scaled for comfort (and in person, they tend to echo). And the strange curved ceilings in the upper story -- it's one thing to try to create as much usable space as possible, but to not finish it off in a way that makes it designer-friendly creates some of the issues that people are commenting on here. They're just difficult spaces to work with. Commenters unfamiliar with how show houses work, please realize that designers are given only a matter of weeks to pull each of their designs together, first concept to installation (and we all know that you can't get anything quickly these days), and I agree that several of them would have benefited from more conceptual time, but it's high stakes, no budget, and no time. Kudos to Kips Bay for bringing in more southern regional designers, for whom this is a big break. It's very challenging to design when you're not working for an actual client, and also trying to get as much publicity value out of the opportunity as you can.
The organizers could have helped out their designers by defining a base color palette, theme, materials list, etc. to build from so that there was cohesion. As it stands, the results will be removed as soon as the buyer closes on the property in the majority of the spaces.
@@AB-ol5uz they never do that -- the whole idea is to let the designers do what they want. It always ends up a jumble, but I agree with the overall assessment that this one was especially a mess. And yes everything goes, most of the designers are using pieces they either own or have borrowed from dealers.
Loved this, my favorite room is the Kitchen Suite, it is amazing and I would live in that suite. Especially love the wall paper he chose. Some of the other rooms are well done and bravo to those designers. I won't comment on the rooms I don't like, but will say those designers really lost a chance to showcase their talents.
ALESSANDRA BLANCA NAILED IT!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤ THE PERFECT GREEN!!! THE LIVING ROOM LOOKS WELCOMING NICE, ELEGANT AND SOPHISTICATED BUT COZY AND RELAX TO WANT TO SPEND ALL MY TIME THERE WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼✨✨✨
Love the living room, south Terrace,North Terrace, Reading Room,Primary Bathroom, Garden View & Bathroom,Dressing Room & Closet, and the Northern Bedroom.
This segment is sheer FUN. I read about a designer who joked that his taste was schizophrenic. and I think I can say the same. Design can be fun and diverse. Billy Baldwin said great design needs an element of risk and I agree. I found all the designers to be fun and charming and would love to get to know them better, Homeworthy has carved out a wonderful niche where people can absorb the work of really talented designers. Thank you.🙂
Wow this is a lot to take in. Least favorite is the living room, staircase wall paper, south terrace ( not practical too much going on), & bedroom (the fabrics far too much very busy). The dining room has gorgeous pieces but the wall and ceiling is over the top with a more tone down color this would be one of my favorite spaces. The kitchen suite hands down is the best space inside the house and stunning. Christopher did a wonderful job designing this. Also love the North Terraces lovely space beautiful. The primary bedroom is nice but the headboard pattern throws it off a simple color would make this room a show stopper. Odd how the master bathroom doesn't connect to the master bedroom at all way more modern although designed well. The garden view office & bathroom is beautiful that designer and Christopher should've did the whole house would look better. This is my 2nd favorite space. If this was a contest Christopher would get my vote!!
If you would’ve told me that this is a video where all of the designers had to go to Home Goods and use everything in the store, I would believe you. I like a handful of things from a couple rooms but overall nothing is incredible.
Kudos to the designers who had the challenge of doing the outdoor space. They did a great job. I don't want to forget them since the focus is the interior.
I love The Travelers bedroom though it's traditional it has a lot of soothing Elements which is a practical thing for bedroom and then that fabric traditional as it is it has sort of a contemporary pop to it Furniture choices excellent the room really works and so many different levels
It's so interesting to me how vastly different the end result of a room is when it's designed by someone who won't be inhabiting the space. Obviously every single designer went to town with their rooms, this is a huge professional opportunity for them to showcase their talents, but it's a good thing no one actually has to live in this space, it would make anyone stark raving mad! I think it would have been interesting to have the designers collaborate with one another a bit more to make the house feel a bit more cohesive, but I guess that's not the point. My take aways from these rooms are: there is no such thing as too many patterns coexisting in a room, wallpaper wallpaper, more wallpaper, and what else could we wallpaper, money is no object, and think big or go home. ALL THIS SAID, my absolute favorite space was the little hallway and powder room by Chad Gaci. I thought he really nailed it, really loved his color palette (Bewitched!!) as well as his powder room. The fixtures, yes, the wallpaper, the tiles in the bathroom,... If I could ever afford to hire a designer, I would happily work with Mr. Gaci! I still very much prefer seeing individuals' spaces that they have created for themselves, it's so much more intimate and personal, but it was very interesting to see this project. Honorable mention to the master bathroom! PS someone should tally up how many spots there are in this house to park your behind on, haha, I have never seen so much seating in my life!
I agree. The designers did go all out with their own asthetic. However, it doesn't all mesh together. It like putting together a patchwork quilt with random colors and patterns..
@@rosetta13k; The designers did not see what the other designers ideas were prior to working on their own aesthetic & designs. It is so easy to leave a negative comment, it is refreshing to read the positive ones!
I love traditional, classic, English design so of course my favorite rooms were the Library, reading room, 1st secondary bedroom, and traveler's bedroom. I also really liked the mudroom/bath (1st one) and the kitchen.
Im sorry but it looks like someone vomited all over this home. Don’t get me wrong, I love color and have colorful walls throughout my home, but these “designs” made me nauseated 🤮. Most of this looked so outdated and mismatched, like the designers just took the liberty to try out a a variety of things they have always wanted to try and gave no thought to how those things would go together. I mean seriously, I was cringing the whole time I was watching this. 😵💫
My absolute favourite was the study. It is well thought out, with real liveable space and comfort, second was the mudroom and bath, and the northern bedroom.
Some of the spaces seem so OVER designed, but I get that each designer really wants to pack as many things that can showcase their work in only one space. I think if any of them were really working on a whole house, they would show more restraint and distribute their ideas through several rooms.
What a treat to see this show house. A bonus to see some of the greats of American design-Alessandra Branca, Anthony Baratta, Jeffry Wiseman, Ann Schooler and my favorite, most livable space, The Travelers' Retreat by Patricia McLean. So enjoyable when these designers share the details, the history of the contents, the fun they had with work rooms,. the wallpaper installers and of course the trims from Samel & Sons.
My absolute favorite room is the bedroom designed by Lucinda Loya. I'd love for her to design our living room here in Florida. Lots of beautiful designs. I also really liked the Louisiana designer who designed a powder room and mud room/entry.
My favourite pic of designer interior decorators is Anthony Baratta , Alesandra branca , and Jeffery wiesman . Love from India . I have yet to complete th whole one hour show of beautiful colors and will comment further . Who else is my favourite . Love you homeworthy
WOW!!!! I can't say which room or space is my favourite. I love the wall papers, the curved sofa, the colours... it's all very elegant, but still warm and cozy. I would take something of each space for my dream home. I found also stunning the big living room, you seem to be in a garden. Thank you so much ❤️🙏
Common! Have a heart! After so many years of grayness of industrial style… “in your face” fashion of 80-es comes back… and you are trying to fight it off! 😊 As for mirrors…. You are lucky to be a confident person with high self esteem. Some people (especially youngsters) would prefer surrounding themselves with messages that boost their confidence… instead of looking at themselves in the mirrors. It is a sad reality. The Beauty room is gorgeous. It is a mixture of Art Deco elements and 70-es quirkiness. And enough boldness to step out of industrial “50 shades of gray” environment. I would call it Retro 80-es disco style… Funny and joyous! We should not be that serious and adamant! Let’s have some fun! Remember, we are living the “roaring twenties” … only in the 21th century.
@@rosietheriveter107 that is indeed a very sad reality. But it does help to be aware of someone else’s perspective in that way, as far as the no mirror thing.
I love everything about the reading room the only thing it's missing a bar it needs a bar but every part of the room has great elements the tone down walls so that you can do some pop in the furniture the Floor Covering is awesome especially with that bright colored pop trim
Most of the rooms made me nauseous because of the excessive use of patterns, which I have a strong aversion to. The only room that I did not find offensive was the Lucinda Loya bedroom, and I was at best lukewarm about that. When I was designing high end furniture in Los Angeles, my designs sold mostly in New York, but we also had a showroom in Dallas, although my particular style is not that popular there. I grew up in Texas but left as soon as I was able. I am very much of a minimalist, which is one of the reasons that I do not like what I see here. I also do not like any of the color schemes.
I live in New York, and had the same reaction you did. To me the whole house is an homage to excess. Still, I suppose tastes and styles vary from region to region.
I was disappointed that there was very little reference to the fact that the home is in Dallas! Surely, they wouldn't have gone over the top/garish to that extent if the home was in Malibu....so I don't understand why it wasn't scaled back/more refined in the living areas/bathrooms to make it more livable for the Dallas culture/weather, etc. There was very few spaces where you could rest your eye. All I could think was what a waste of money and exquisite materials if someone purchases the home and then rips out 90% of it - which is very likely. I think the Kips Bay concept would be far better served to have a general scope - color pallet - theme - and baseline of materials - so there is more cohesion in throughout and the focus is less on the ego of the designer and more on providing spaces people don't want to leave.
Loved the Traveler's room and also the last powder room by Jessica. They were well thought out and beautiful. I felt like some of the other rooms were a bit unrealistic or a waste of space. They didn't really have a purpose. The Living room and kitchen were lovely and the dining room had huge impact! Would love to host a dinner party there!
Yes Byron's area was lovely... Everything flowed together, But then my eyes were distracted by the DC. Artists work in this space, the pc. On the fireplace mantel and red pillow. It perhaps would have worked elsewhere but not in his setting. His work was beautiful and the borrowed landscape made you feel as though you were part of a far grander place!
The first room is my absolute favorite, the living room. Alessandra Branca is brilliant. Can anyone tell me how to hang a very large platter the way it was done in this room (the green one over the mantel)? Thanks
In reply to your question about hanging a plater. They sell fabric disks with a hook in Amazon that, gets glued to the back of the plate or platter. You will have glue it and wait a few days to dry before hanging on the wall. Hope this helps.
My favourite pick of designer architect is kristina kim , Chad gracy , Ann Schooler and Amelia Milton , Blair Murfree . Love from india . Thank you Homeworthy
Byron Risdon did a phenomenal job on the N. Terrace. Love the wallpaper and tiles in the kitchen. The Reading Room is lovely and calm. The rest of the house is gaudy and a bit ridiculous.
He definitely stepped out of the box with the Bold use of indoor feeling furniture I'm not certain if some of the shapes are as carefree as the environment that it's in they seem like you said he's formal and it feels formal doesn't feel like you're outside which that's the look he's going for but I don't know it's it's kind of I like that he stepped out of the box and sort of free thought the situation out however I'm just not that I love the shapes of the furniture I love High placed it I just don't think and I want to know what that fabric is that textile it's I don't know it just seems heavy the whole area just seems super heavy super formal I love the shapes they would do excellent in an interior design but a outdoor space I don't know I don't know it's something about it that just gets me I love the fact that he toned it down since it is outdoors but it's just like how people do like these all white living rooms or dining rooms or Living Spaces it gets blah after a while like you're in an interior design situation zest that thing up especially since you using those bull shapes like for some reason I would think that somehow he could find the bowl use of a textile maybe On The Backs or in the pillows like but everything's very subtle but I get it I heard him say you know because you have the natural elements giving you a lot of volvoom that there's no need for the furniture to have it with its heavy heavy heavy selves LOL
Love the plaid walls...the ribbon detail, furniture placement, lamps etc. I wish I had that room as my own. Whatever style that is is what I like !!! Good to see.
My absolute favorite is Alessandra Branca's living room! Wow! a beauty! The wallpaper is perfect! I would change the plaided patterns though, but who am I to criticize? All the rest is gorgeous! Love it! Love it! Love it!
Natasha Baradaran's designed bedroom. Soon as saw this I wanted to cosy up and have a rest or sleep 💤. I liked the lights which brought in a pop of fun and the art look bedhead 👌🏼 Natasha is right about having a meditative space. I would definitely use it to do my pilates exercises. Stunning bay window views and a perfect place to read 📘 . I don't think I would want to leave this room 😉💙 The rooms in the other homes were amazing and showed so much character in each persons home. Being large homes they can carry the bright colours and lots of patterns.
I think for big mansions definitely Patricia has good taste in colours, disposition furniture and dessins. I see many designers and only certain items catch my eye. I liked that rug on that marble floor bedroom. I also liked very much that chequered curtain at the kitchen door. I also liked that shiny grey interior with that asian designer. Not that it is all bad, it is also a matter of taste. The way Patricia set that bed in front of those curtains ...and that beautiful carpet.
Why would anyone choose great mirrors for the beauty room to put those hideous flowers clashing and hiding them? Most rooms felt not thought through…to me only the last room with the paisley window treatments was cohesive..everything else could’ve been worked much more.
It's fun to see all the different styles. Some are not my taste but I am hardly an interior designer, Ha!🤣I liked the kitchen and Patricia's bedroom the best. I guess I'm a traditionalist. But, they were all inspiring and I thank them for sharing their vision.
You need to correct the chapters ~ Not showing one of the designers. My favorite is the kitchen and the north terrace - amazing. I also liked some of the pieces Ahmed displayed
Christopher's Kitchen suite--OMG. Anthony's Study--the whole thing; those curtains WOW!. Lesley's Reading room-Beautiful. Patricia's Traveler's retreat--Classic. Give me those rooms with a nice living room, bathroom and outdoor space and I am home🙂
