Take A Sneak Peek At The 2026 Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse, Where Moody, Chic Spaces Reign Supreme
We can finally tour the stunning 2026 edition of the Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse, which this year has taken over the six levels of a storied 1839 Georgian townhouse overlooking Washington Square Park. Interior design doesn’t get much more elevated than the rooms you are about to see, and, if the show house is any indication—which, take it from us, it definitely is—moody chic is going to be the new aesthetic leading the way. Sneak a peek at a selection of rooms from the show house below.
A Lounge By Dunnam Zerbini Design That Stuns With Subtle Patterns And An Exquisite Palette
Dubbed the Velvet Lounge, this space by Kelly Zerbini is the kind of space where, the more you look at it, the more you discover. Peek at the subtle pattern on the walls, the motif topping it, and how the hues of the seats, rug and tapestry all harmonize.
The Dining Room By Marmol Radziner That Feels Like The Peak Of Cool
True to New York’s iconic loft aesthetic yet rich with the architecture-led, Los Angeles elegance that Marmol Radziner masters, the show house’s dining room shows that striking forms and thoughtful architectural decisions can—and will—take a space to the next level. We can’t get enough of this level of cool.
A Soulful Outdoor Bar With A Boudoir Feel By Nicole Fisher
A Manhattan rooftop in itself is a form of perfection. This take by interior designer Nicole Fisher that pais dramatic draperies with soulful decor to achieve a boudoir feel imbued with mystery takes perfection to the next level. Design storytelling at its best.
A Jewel-Toned Bedroom With Exquisite Details And Playful Forms By John Ferguson
Gold, ruby and elegant blue join forces in a bedroom by designer John Ferguson that doesn’t shy away from modern, curvaceous silhouettes either. It’s a master class in infusing a glamorous and moody space with playful spirit.
A Library By Studio Aguirre Where We Could See Ourselves Spend Hours Lost In Thoughts
This library by Studio Aguirre is exactly the kind of chic, practical space that is so characteristic of New York’s exceptional apartments. It also proves that any corner, with clever design and elevated taste, can be turned into the reading nook of your dreams.
A Gathering Area By Ten Plus Three On The Mezzanine With An Arresting Warm Style
A six-story town house offers many spaces where creativity can be deployed, and the mezzanine, now home to this gathering area by Ten Plus Three, is an excellent example. With an arresting abstract-style landscape mural, a warm palette and striking mosaic flooring, this tableau is sure to stop guests in their steps as they navigate the building.
A Bathroom By Celeste Robbins That Marries Biophilic Aesthetics With Modern Glamour
The bathroom by architect Celeste Robbins feels soft and elevated, with beautiful materials and a light fixture that stuns with its biophilic-turned-jewelry aesthetic. The diffuse light gently pouring over the tub is cherry on the cake.
The Office Designed By Chad Dorsey That Is Peak Clutter Chic Perfection
Say goodbye to office designs that feel too neat and empty to be real. This office by designer Chad Dorsey feels vibrant and alive, showing that a stylish space and great decor selections will remain beautiful when lived-in.
The Carrier & Co. Dressing Room That Turns Eclectic Aesthetics Into An Art Form
Every element of the dressing room designed by Carrier & Co. is artful, and all work together to achieve eclectic design perfection. The playful lighting fixture on the shimmery ceiling feels like an art installation crowning the space.
The Bilotta Kitchen & Home-Designed Gem Inspired By Retro Italian Aesthetics
Velvet, mesmerizing stone and sinuous shapes make the show house’s kitchen designed by Bilotta Kitchen & Home is both mesmerizing and welcoming. It’s a lesson in how to channel a retro style while steering far and clear from passé tropes.
