{"id":106150,"date":"2025-08-24T08:13:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T08:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/106150\/"},"modified":"2025-08-24T08:13:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T08:13:15","slug":"inside-the-2025-kips-bay-show-house-and-its-21-designers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/106150\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside the 2025 Kips Bay Show House and its 21 designers"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s been 50 years since the Kips Bay Decorator Show House<\/a> was first founded to fund the after-school and enrichment programs of the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club<\/a>. What started as a philanthropic design takeover has since become one of the most influential events in interiors \u2013 beginning in New York, then expanding to Palm Beach, and more recently, Dallas.<\/p>\n

Now, half a century later, the Show House tradition returns to its original cobblestone stomping grounds: a six-story Greenwich Village townhouse with all the right bones \u2013 13-foot ceilings, seven wood-burning fireplaces, eight bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a private garden, and even an original Otis elevator. Located at 20 West 12th Street, the now-posh address still hums with the charm of the neighborhood’s bohemian, artist-driven past.<\/p>\n

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What this latest vanguard of 21 interior designers will dream up for the storied Gold Coast manse is, of course, half the thrill. Doors open September 30 \u2013 with three weeks to take it all in.<\/p>\n

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2025 Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York Designers<\/p>\n

This year, 21 leading designers and architects, all with differing interior design styles<\/a>, will reimagine the storied Greenwich Village townhouse from top to bottom. You can browse the full lineup here<\/a> \u2013 or start with these six standout names to know.<\/p>\n

Ben Pentreath Studio<\/p>\n

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Spend five minutes inside one of Ben Pentreath\u2019s richly layered interiors and it\u2019s clear: this is someone who knows his art history. The award-winning architect and decorator studied at the University of Edinburgh before continuing his training at the Prince of Wales\u2019 Institute of Architecture \u2013 a classicist\u2019s education that\u2019s left its mark on his unmistakably British sensibility.<\/p>\n

As principal of Ben Pentreath Studio<\/a>, he now works alongside Amanda Flood, the firm\u2019s West London-based Associate Director, whose background is equally considered. With a Master\u2019s in Fine and Decorative Arts and Design from Sotheby\u2019s Institute of Art, Amanda cut her teeth on historic homes and landmark apartments in Chicago and New York before returning to London. Together, the duo has built a body of work with soul, personality, and a story to tell.<\/p>\n

Corey Damen Jenkins & Associates<\/p>\n

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(Image credit: Andrew Frasz)<\/p>\n

\u2018Maximalist\u2019 and \u2018Manhattan\u2019 converge in perfect harmony under the eye of Corey Damen Jenkins \u2013 principal and CEO of his eponymous New York-based firm, Corey Damen Jenkins & Associates<\/a>. Known for his fearless use of color, texture, and pattern, Jenkins has become a household name in the design world.<\/p>\n

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He\u2019s also a member of the elite MasterClass faculty and the author of Design Remix: A New Spin on Traditional Rooms<\/a>, which has gone into its sixth reprint since debuting in 2021. His follow-up, Design Reimagined: A Fresh and Colorful Take on Timeless Rooms<\/a>, hits shelves September 9, 2025 \u2013 accompanied by a YouTube series of the same name. Bold, articulate, and boundary-pushing, Corey is the blueprint for design\u2019s new multidisciplinary era.<\/p>\n

Christopher Peacock<\/p>\n

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(Image credit: Christopher Peacock)<\/p>\n

Ever heard of couture cabinetry? You have now \u2013 and you can thank Christopher Peacock<\/a>. The acclaimed designer, whose client list includes not one but two U.S. presidents, is back at the Kips Bay Show House for a record-breaking ninth kitchen<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Christopher moved to the U.S. in 1987 as a senior designer for a British luxury cabinetmaker before launching his own namesake brand in 1992 \u2013 starting in Greenwich, Connecticut, and expanding to showrooms across the U.S., as well as Cannes and Jakarta. His kitchens are analogous to architectural tailoring \u2013 fitted, refined, and effortlessly elevated.<\/p>\n

Jamie Drake<\/p>\n

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(Image credit: Jamie Drake)<\/p>\n

Interior designer Jamie Drake<\/a> doesn\u2019t just decorate homes \u2013 he shapes institutions. From the renovation of New York\u2019s Gracie Mansion to glass-walled penthouses and art-forward healthcare spaces, his work spans function, glamour, and history. A fixture on every major design list, Jamie\u2019s signature blend of contemporary comfort and polished luxury has translated into collections of rugs, furniture, lighting, and bath fixtures.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s also long been part of the Show House story \u2013 not only as a featured designer, but as vice chair of the Kips Bay Decorator Show House and co-chair of its iconic President\u2019s Dinner.<\/p>\n

Mark Hampton LLC<\/p>\n

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(Image credit: Mark Hampton LLC)<\/p>\n

As the owner and president of Mark Hampton LLC<\/a>, the celebrated design firm founded by her late father, the legendary American decorator Mark Hampton, Alexa has upheld his legacy of scholarship, artistry, and refined taste since 1988. In the years since, she\u2019s crafted timeless interiors around the globe, authored three books on decorating, and launched a range of licensed collections spanning furniture, lighting, textiles, and more \u2013 all in pursuit of making great design more accessible.<\/p>\n

This year marks the firm\u2019s fifth time participating in the Kips Bay Show House \u2013 and its 50th year in business, a fitting parallel to the Show House\u2019s own golden anniversary.<\/p>\n

Pavarini Design<\/p>\n

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(Image credit: Pavarini Design)<\/p>\n

Landmarks like the Seagram Tower, United Nations, and Lincoln Center call for landmark-level design \u2013 something Pavarini Design Inc.<\/a> knows intimately, having worked on all three. Known for its refined European aesthetic, the firm blends classical structure with modern elements like custom millwork, dramatic lighting, and smart technology. At the helm is Charles Pavarini III \u2013 a multihyphenate whose background spans interiors, set design, couture, and product development \u2013 bringing a theatrical sensibility to every space.<\/p>\n

Vice President J. Randall Tarasuk plays an equally key role in shaping the firm\u2019s vision, balancing Charles\u2019 bold flourishes with technical precision and historical depth. Together, they\u2019ve earned 35 awards and counting, with a portfolio that bridges timeless design<\/a> and cutting-edge detail.<\/p>\n

The show opens on September 30 and runs through to October 29. Secure your tickets to the Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York here<\/a>, prices start from $50.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It\u2019s been 50 years since the Kips Bay Decorator Show House was first founded to fund the after-school…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":106151,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[56],"tags":[228,226,227,229,88],"class_list":["post-106150","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-arts-and-design","tag-arts","tag-arts-and-design","tag-artsanddesign","tag-design","tag-entertainment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/106150","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=106150"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/106150\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/106151"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=106150"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=106150"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=106150"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}