Congratulations to the designers of the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach edition!  The Palm Beach Kips Bay Designer Show House is an annual event that showcases the work of some of the most talented interior designers in the country. The show house is organized by the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, a non-profit organization that provides after-school programs for young people in underserved communities. The Show House features a variety of different rooms, each designed by a different designer. Visitors can expect to see everything from luxurious living rooms and bedrooms to cutting-edge kitchens and bathrooms. The designers are free to use any materials, colors, and design…

The interiors created by Stephen Bastone are as sensual as they are sophisticated, as modern as they are classic. In his adept hands, this marriage of Old World forms with 21st century style is seamless, yet the contrast is bracing — much like the designer himself.  Born in New York and gifted with magnetic appeal, he was spotted early on by the likes of Donatella Versace and Vivienne Westwood, who flew this 6’1′ hulk to Milan and Paris to walk their runways. A ten-year apprenticeship with Vincent Fourcade introduced him to interior design based on the finest 19th-century craftsmanship, as well as to an urbane social milieu that included Diana…

Congratulations to the designers of the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, Texas edition!  This year Newel worked with designer Anthony Baratta on his “big, bold, and colorful” study.  Check out our interview with him below to learn about his design inspiration, the greatest challenge he encountered, and so much more! Anthony Baratta’s Kips Bay Dallas Show House Previous Next photographed by Mark Roskams Our Interview with Anthony Baratta Q What was the biggest challenge in decorating your room? A. THE SCALE OF THE CEILING! We have a 14 ft ceiling just to the soffit and then another 10 feet above that. Scale was so important here so that the…

Congratulations to the designers of the Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse!  This year Newel worked with designers Mike Rupp, Studio Dorion, and Tara McCauley on their individual rooms at the Showhouse.  We are excited to share our interview with designer Mike Rupp, owner of Rupp Studio, and for you to learn more about his “brooding and romantic” lounge.  Mike Rupp’s Brooklyn Heights Showhouse Previous Next photographed by William Jess Laird Our Interview with Mike Rupp Q Can you tell us about your inspiration for your room? A. Taking the lessons we recently learned of feeling confined to one’s surroundings, I wanted to explore the importance of one’s space as a complete atmosphere.…

RAY GEARY Ray Geary (b. 1983) is a self taught, mixed media artist whose large scale work in resin and acrylic feature graphic abstraction and iconic, obtuse faces in equal measure. His process-driven works begin with pours, which become the subjects of his compositions, seemingly acting of their own accord. Blending European traditions of “primitivism” and a pop-inspired sensibility toward the abject, his anthropomorphized spills and puddles offer a playful investigation into materiality. Ray Geary’s Collection at Newel Previous Next Our Interview with Ray Geary Q Who is a contemporary inspiration for you in the visual art field? A. There are so many!  Christian Rex Van Minnen, I’ve been obsessing…

Miriam Weinreb Lissak launched her new Interior Design company, MWL Design Group, in Fall of 2015 after having been the founder and principal of Weinreb Schultz Design Associates, Inc. (est. 1985).  Miriam’s portfolio includes primarily high end residential and some corporate, commercial and specialty retail installations.  She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from The Fashion Institute of Technology, SUNY, and is a Professional Member of The ASID and is NCIDQ Certified.  She was an Assistant Designer for Angelo Donghia’s Donghia Associates from 1979-1985.   Miriam has been featured in numerous publications including Architectural Digest, Interior Design, New York Times, NYPost, Bravo Network’s Property Envy and more.  She has won…

Congratulations to the designers of the inaugural Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, Texas edition! The Kips Bay Decorator Show House launched in 1973 in NYC to raise funds for the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, an after-school enrichment program for children.  For more than four decades, Newel has collaborated with several designers featured in the show house helping to bring their vision to life, and we are so excited to see this charitable event make its way to Dallas, Texas. This year Newel worked with designer Cathy Kincaid on her old-world dining room. From the ornamental plaster to the hand-stenciled walls, the sunny yellow dining room is filled…

As an Interior Designer for the past 18 years, the last 7 of them in the partnership Bradfield & Tobin Global, Roric Tobin has designed for some of the most prominent clients all over the world.  Tailoring custom interiors to the most discerning and demanding tastes, Tobin brings a level of style and sophistication.  He is now focusing on the Next-Gen JetSet who want their interiors to not only reflect the level they have achieved but their own personal experiences – thoroughly tailored to the way they live Drawing on his many years of creating ultra-luxury, entirely bespoke homes for some of the most prominent individuals and families around the world, Tobin launched his…

Joe Ireland is a Washington, DC native who, along with his childhood friend, launched a successful interior design firm in the nation’s capital.  JD Ireland is made up of a close-knit team of six designers who bring a fun and light-hearted approach to design.  Joe is known for his client-focused approach, blending the spirit of the client with the architecture of the space.  He enjoys taking on a challenge – from designing the inside of an igloo to beachfront estates.  His work has been recognized by national magazines and television programs.  In his off-time, Joe enjoys long weekends with his family and traveling to tropical locations. Joe Ireland’s Project Showcase…

As a young boy growing up in Southfield, Michigan, Mikel Welch busied himself with the construction of sofas and dining tables using toy Legos for imaginary houses. It was evident to his family that an innate sense of creativity and a passion for design were embedded in Mikel from birth.  Today Welch runs a New York based interior design business, Mikel Welch Designs, and works as a host and design expert on Quibi’s Murder House Flip. On camera, Mikel shows viewers tips and tricks for renovating homes, designing sophisticated spaces and creating luxury looks at affordable prices. Mikel is a former on-air personality of TLC’s Trading Spaces, and his designs…