The Stars Align in Dallas
KIPS BAY DECORATOR SHOW HOUSE
Designer Showcase
DALLAS, TX
For over forty-five years, Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club show houses have raised funds for after-school and enrichment programs for children while celebrating the very best of interior design. First in New York and then Palm Beach, Kips Bay Decorator Show House continues the legacy in Dallas, showcasing the incredible talents and singular spaces of 26 interior designers. We’re throwing the spotlight on just a few of them here: Shelly Rosenberg of Acorn & Oak, Beth Dotolo and Carolina V. Gentry of Pulp Designs, and Bryan and Mike Yates of Yates Desygn.
Virginia’s Sanctuary
Shelly Rosenberg designed a bedroom and bathroom inside the Kips Bay Dallas show house especially for neurodiverse individuals. The space was affectionately named Virginia’s Sanctuary, a tribute to Shelly’s family friend and client who has experienced the life-changing benefits of her supportive, empowering design.
“What we’re really talking about here is designing for the largest minority in the world—those who are not neurotypical.”
— Shelly Rosenberg
Shelly is a strong advocate for those who are not neurotypical. She brings their concerns to the interior design conversation and empowers them through her perspective both as a designer and as a mother to three children who are not neurotypical. “What we’re really talking about here is designing for the largest minority in the world—those who are not neurotypical.” The space she designed for the Kips Bay Dallas show house provided an opportunity to shine some much-needed light on the topic. “I serve these families I feel so drawn and connected to by creating spaces and sanctuaries that make life easier not only for the individual but for the entire family and care team.”
Through her work, Shelly is familiar with KOHLER® bidet toilet seats and the benefits of their clean and simple functionality, and she is especially fond of the preset options available through KOHLER Konnect® technology. “Together, these are game changers for both the user and the caregiver.” Shelly is optimistic about the future of design and excited for those who are pushing the limits of technology to make life easier and more convenient for everyone—regardless of need or ability.
Artifacts® Single-Handle Faucet
Shelly selected this single-handle faucet for its classic beauty and elegantly simple design. Shop your local KOHLER® store for faucets that elevate your designs.
The Wise and the Wicked
Beth Dotolo and Carolina V. Gentry of Pulp Designs created what they called The Wise and the Wicked with three adjoining spaces inside the Kips Bay Dallas show house. Their sinfully fantastic lounge design and play-hard-work-hard office space share a hidden bathroom.
“We’re always searching for the unexpected—something for people to talk about.”
— Carolina V. Gentry
Both Beth and Carolina are fearless designers with a flair for elements that are out of the ordinary, like the secret passage in their Kips Bay Dallas show house space. “We’re always searching for the unexpected,” says Beth, “something for people to talk about.” Their daring approach brings a sense of adventure to everything they do, while adding a bit of wit and a smile. As Carolina says, “We always like to have a little sense of humor in our design.”
Their vision for the Dallas show house encompassed three spaces, which let them flex and flaunt different styles that effortlessly played off of one another. They called the central theme of their design The Wise and the Wicked as a nod to the modern woman who is “both wise about her business and also wickedly amusing in her off time.” Kohler provided them with the products to meet their bold vision. According to Beth, “That’s what we love about the versatility that Kohler offers … there’s a little something for every project.”
“We always like to have a little sense of humor in our design.”
— Beth Dotolo
Artifacts Widespread Faucet Handles
Beth and Carolina live for brag-worthy design touches like these marble-accented faucet handles. Visit your local KOHLER store to shop standout pieces for your spaces.
Inner Circle
Bryan and Mike Yates of Yates Desygn created Inner Circle for the Kips Bay Dallas show house. A play on the name, this lavish space is more about inclusivity than exclusive luxury. Inner Circle reflects the design duo’s community-building philosophy as well as the welcoming allure of their entertainment lounge and bar design.
“I think that my biggest advice would be go explore.”
— Mike Yates
Bryan and Mike are all about collaboration and craft. They seek out the very best and brightest designers, artists, artisans, and craftspeople and build long-lasting relationships. Their focus on people has cultivated an impressive community all around them. To Bryan and Mike, Kips Bay was a celebration of both collaboration and craft. As Mike says, “We’re only as good as what we bring to the table, and we believe in partnering with people who are great at their craft.”
“Turn on that faucet and really experience how you would use it.”
— Mike Yates
Bryan and Mike graciously shared the spotlight with everyone they worked with on the Kips Bay space, from the rug maker to the wall-covering artists, and from the stone mason to Kohler. When it comes to designing your space, Mike has a helpful hint. “I think that my biggest advice would be go explore. I think the KOHLER Stores are fantastic. Being able to turn on that showerhead or turn on that faucet and really experience how you would use it, I think, is really crucial.”
Crue® Single Handle Bar Faucet
Matte Black matched the mood for the Yates Desygn bar space. Find your local KOHLER store to explore all the KOHLER finishes firsthand.
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