With much European flair and soft music in the background, Patrik created an advanced, yet casual room which evoked a strong feeling of romance and celebrated friendship. I loved the rich and exquisite materials that he used, like the grass cloth wallpaper, the textured rug, the silk taffeta window treatments, the soft linen that were chosen for the table, the stunning flower arrangement from my favorite florist, L’Olivier, and of course, the carefully curated art work. The modern feel of this dinning room exemplified what a romantic setting should look like – intimate and joyful.

Right: Patrik Lönn Design Inc. 

Pieces like the Mercury daybed, the Carbon Stools, and the luxe swing from the Amalgam Collection, made up a relaxing, yet reinvigorating space.

A conservatory designed by Neil Beckstedt

Neil Beckstedt’s room faced the pool on the 20th floor (the house has two floors, with a pool in each balcony), and at certain times throughout the day, you could see the waves of the water reflecting on the walls. That image creates a sense of calmness which the overall room seem to emanate so well. For me, this was a Time Out sort of room, when you need to decompress from the difficulties of a crazy day.

Shawn Henderson Interior Design

Shawn Henderson’s room was as warm and approachable as the designer himself. The rich textures found throughout the interiors of Shawn Henderson’s project were supple, and quite stunning in appearance. As soon as I saw the swing by the window, I wanted to get whisk away to a world without care, and only concern myself with beauty and environmental responsibilities. Throughout his design career, Shawn has been known to respect the environment in every sense of the word by using craftsmen whose work is true to their art forms, working with sustainable materials, and using vintage furnishings and products that are honestly produced and well-made.

Brian Del Toro’s Study

What a jeweled box! That is how I saw Del Toro’s study. The room also had a hard edge, despite its jewels-like façade. The decorative, and avant-garde mirror, hand-painted walls, glitening table lamps, and glamorous fabrics were to die for. At first glance, the parchment chairs (pictured above) looked uncomfortable, but as it turned out, they were the most functional chairs in the room.

Alexa Hampton Design

Designed by Alexa Hampton, daughter of the late Mark Hampton, this traditional bedroom, designed with a keen eye for the impressive details that can only be stemed from good design   Most of the rooms in Kips Bay this year had lacquered walls, to embrace glamor, and luxe credibility. I liked the sentimental approach that Alexa Hampton took by incorporating some of the most minute details. True, a bedroom is the most intimate place in a home, and this well designed hideaway lived up to the hype.