Holiday House NYC 2014

For the past 6 years the Holiday House NYC has been showcasing the work of talented top designers while benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. It was founded in 2008 by interior designer Iris Dankner and it is the first show house to benefit a breast cancer organization. Partnering with Traditional Home Magazine, the show house is open at the historic Academy Mansion until December 21. This year, a common theme was fine art. Seeing what becomes of the rooms in the hands of a new designer year after year is part of the experience.

Designed by Taylor Hannah Architect, "Pauline's Room" is at the
main entry foyer with  furnishings by ABC Carpet and Home.

A Versailles inspired grand dining room designed by Amy Lau
for Baccarat, to celebrate their 250th anniversary. 

Amy Lau's grand dining room for Baccarat.

A paneled room anchored by two De Koonig paintings;
"A Winter Holiday" by Rhonda Eleish for Llilian August.

A  built in bench featured in Eleish's room for Lillian August. 

The coffee table and crystal detail at the
fireplace in Eleish's room for Lillian August.

Living room by Ally Coulter, a tribute to Italian art, history and culture. 

Ally Coulter blended 19th century Otto Naumann art and
Newel antiques with the sophistication of Fendi Casa Accessories.

Ally Coulter's room celebrating Italian culture.

The bar at Ally Coulter's room.

Black and white photos of breast cancer survivors in the break room. 

Black and white photos of breast cancer survivors in the break room. 

Lighting pendant at the grand mezzanine by Linherr Hollingsworth

A Caribbean Island Holiday inspired living room by
Gary McBournie, tented in his own fabric. 

Mcbournie wanted to convey a getaway home, similar to the
 vacation homes he designs for his clients in the Caribbean. 

McBournie shows his double sided pillows, inspired by the fabrics used
in antigua for women's dresses and men's shorts (on the other side)

Michael Tavano's master bedroom desig is an "Ode to Paris Fashion" influenced
by the sleek, organic lines of Roche Bobois furniture. 

An elaborate red lacquer ceiling allowed by Tavano to
feature the circular pendants centered over the room. 

A image in wire mesh sits over a curved sofa in Tavano's
room, emphasizing organic lines and human form.

Dynamic  textural inside Tavano's room.

Michael Tavano inside his room.

A sophisticated "Winter Solstice Kichenette"
designed by Noelia Ibanez for Gaggenau. 

Noelia Ibanez in her white and silver space with fine art.

Lladro figurines adorn the window sill. 

The art at the ceiling is by NovoArts and the Arteriors chandelier
represents the glimmering light of the universe reflecting in our
interior spaces when the sunlight returns after a period of darkness.  

"Mother's Day" home office design by Kapito Muller.

A mix of modern mid-century and classical pieces to represent a modern woman; a
Manhattan Mom, by Upper East Side based duo Alyssa Kapito and Vivian Muller.

Guilliame Gentet's art filled bedroom suite is inspired in
celebration of his one year wedding anniversary,  a wedding
held at last year's Holiday House in the space that he designed. 

The wall coverings are hand painted inside
Gentet's "Honeymoon in Paris" bedroom suite.

Alfonsina Romero, Guilliam Gentet and Natalia Lorca.

The bathroom inside Gentet's bedroom suite.

Kara Mann's design was inspired by the glitz and sparkle of the holidays.

A"On Holiday with Friends", a guest room design
by Dineen Architecture and Design. 

Private alcove for the custom bed which features details
at the base that nod to clothing and fashion.  

Inspired by her daughter's recent engagement,
Iris Dankner created a posh bridal dressing room.

The wall covering in the bridal room is from Maya Romanoff.

"Bridal Dressing Room" by Holiday House founder Iris Dankner.

Alfonsina Romero inside Dankner's bridal room.

"New Year's Eve at Home" by Leslie Banker for
Pamela Banker Associates.

Eclectic shelves inside Leslie Banker's room.

The "Kentucky Derby Day: Derby Deconstructed" room by
Patrick James Hamilton shows off the feathered "Egret"
chandelier by ABYU lighting, a nod to the Derby-day hats.

Hamilton's room is enriched with hand-crafted, made in America
details, distilling Derby-day down to its most colorful elements.

A vibrant abstract on canvas by Sydney Guberman in Hamilton's room.

Designer Caleb Anderson created an eclectic "Personal Day"
room with a custom metal bookcase and free form ceiling mirrors
surrounding the chandelier that parallel a silk area rug.

"Personal Day" by Caleb Anderson Design.

Louis Navarette's "Mischievous Night" room is stylish
and fun inspired by "Downtown Abbey meets Comicon".

Hallways by Farrow and Ball.

Justin Shaulis created a Miami art gallery vibe at the mansion's 4th floor skylit
room. Shown is a 1975 Warhole screen print on paper of Mick Jagger.

Pollack inspired artwork with black and white glitter. 

A Joan Benefiel sculpture.

Beaded coffee table.

The white seating Shaulis' gallery space is from Lazzoni.

The "Gallery Hopping in Miami" art gallery concept by Justin Shaulis
celebrates art everywhere- on the beach, in parks, hotel lobbies,
restaurants and stores- not just in museums and homes.

Last year's Holiday House NYC was vibrant!! Be sure to check it out:

http://id-scene.blogspot.com/2013/11/holiday-house-nyc-2013.html