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Kristi Nelson Reveals “Memoir of Marrakech” Concept for the 4th Annual
Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas 2023
LOS ANGELES, CA ... October 9, 2023. Kristi Nelson, interior designer, furniture designer, and founder of KMNelson Design, LLC, is pleased to announce participation at the fourth edition of Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, opening on November 2, 2023. The California and North Carolina – based designer is designing Room 12, an ensuite bedroom, joining celebrated interior designers from across the country who are set to reimagine a 5-bedroom home in Old Preston Hollow’s Sunnybrook Estates.
Kristi Nelson’s “Memoir of Marrakech” concept is inspired by the allure of a bohemian Marrakech in the early 70s, a city that has welcomed the likes of Marcello Mastroianni, Yves Saint Laurent, Francis Ford Coppola, Talitha Getty, and more. That seductive period in time that was defined by the nonchalant decadence as lived by a very elite group of creatives and their iconic counterparts.
“Memoir of Marrakech” aims to encapsulate the reflections, feel and imagery of that period, like that of Talitha and Paul Getty lounging extravagantly, yet so casually, on the rooftop of their villa at sunset. It’s about a moment of possibilities that could unfold in that magical Moroccan city.
“That romantic golden hour, an experience of place and time on the rooftop of a riad, enveloped as much by the sandy, dusky hues in the sky as by the lush emerald greens of the plants in the garden below,” said Nelson. “The subtle sparkle of brass, the cushions casually strewn about, the textures, the eclectic meld of Moorish architecture and European design elements, the scent of spices filling the warm night air, all speak to the uniqueness of the Moroccan city’s heritage.”
The hall and bedroom are papered in Fromental’s “Travertine” hand-painted silk wallpaper. The effect of the brushed and layered washes of iridescent metallic paints gives the sense of seeing sand dunes sparkling in the “golden hour”, that last dusky light of sunset.
In the entrance, the deep drape, fabricated by The Shade Store in “Rembrandt” linen velvet by Cowtan and Tout, further develops a sense of hedonistic privacy, whereas at the window, they are the luxurious connection to the romantic courtyard garden below. A monumental, custom screen, upholstered in Perennials/Sutherland “Big Softy” mohair serves as a headboard and focal point of the room, cocooning the bed and Noir nightstands within its sheltering “wings”, while softly separating a place of rest for lounging casually. It injects a sense of laidback flamboyance into the room, as though Andy Warhol or Mick Jagger were about to saunter in and hang out.
Dangling from the ceiling is Soane Britain’s “Owl Lantern” bathing the room with a warm pool of light. Its teardrop-shaped openings cast a “dappled light” on the ceiling above, painted in an ombre of “Tea Room” and “Grant Beige” by Benjamin Moore further enhancing the sense and mood of the sunset hour.
A sculptural wall mirror feels both contemporary and slightly tribal, while the vintage rattan lounge chair, Moroccan floor cushions, and “Swan Bench” by Kristi Nelson for Chelsea House allude to a more bohemian era, setting the room as a haven to pass long stretches of time. Tall potted plants, the plush teal green fabrics, and one-of-a-kind area rugs by Marc Phillips, in softly geometric patterns and tones of sand, clay and dark green are all evocative of the private courtyard gardens. Smart lighting and audio systems by Christopher William are incorporated throughout to allow for a full sensory indulgence in the fantasy.
The ensuite bathroom is a celebration of color, shape and material that is directly linked to Morocco’s love of color, pattern, and tile. The stunning “Opia Nero” tile mixes with “Doge Mosaic Black”, and “Tumbled Rosa Portogallo” tile, while all are enhanced by custom bronze metal liners that mix and mingle with the arresting “Vagli Rosato” 3cm slab by Artistic Tile.
Fromental’s “FIAMMA in Ambra”, a flame stitch pattern created using hundreds of brushstrokes, juxtaposes the bedroom’s serenity into a dynamic identity, defining the space as its own experience but connecting to the bedroom through color and texture.
The “Vibrant Brushed Moderne” brass of the fixtures and fittings by Kohler add sophistication to the simple, yet striking, custom brass vanity with its deep stone counter. A large mirror anchors the space. Completing the space and underscoring the suite’s savoir-faire is the beautiful, custom walk-in closet created and provided by Inspired Closets DFW.
Additional sources unfolding Nelson’s vision for “Memoir of Marrakech” include general construction by Alair Homes DFW (Chad Hatfield), Il Granito, Loloi, Samuel & Sons, Haystack Millwork, Peacock Alley, Arteriors Home, Cache Los Angeles, Global Views, and Made Goods.
The historic Kips Bay Decorator Show House began in 1973 in Manhattan and launched a Palm Beach satellite edition in 2017. The team announced another satellite edition in Dallas in 2020, and the major event is now returning for its fourth edition in the South.
The 2023 edition of Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas will benefit two local charities: Dwell with Dignity, a nonprofit agency dedicated to creating soothing, inspiring homes for families struggling with homelessness and poverty, and the Crystal Charity Ball, an organization whose mission is to aid, support, and make contributions to children's charities in Dallas County.
This year’s 5-bedroom house in Old Preston Hollow includes four living areas on 1.7 acres. The property has a pool and outdoor living spaces as well as a 3-car garage with built-in storage.
The event can be visited at 9446 Hathaway Street, Dallas, November 2nd, 2023 (opening day), November 3rd - November 5th, 2023 (VIP weekend), November 6th - November 15th, 2023 (general admission).
ABOUT KRISTI NELSON
Kristi Nelson is recognized in the world of design for creating evocative, emotive spaces that unfold each client’s wonderfully idiosyncratic character and story. As a trained artist, each project is developed through that lens creating multi-layered, multi-faceted spatial compositions. Architectural elements and finishes, striking color and textures, and antique and contemporary elements mix with her client’s personal treasures celebrating contrasts and harmonies that speak to the soul.
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ABOUT KIPS BAY DECORATOR SHOW HOUSE DALLAS
Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club has been celebrating the best of interior design by transforming a luxury Manhattan home into an elegant exhibition of fine furnishings, art, and technology since 1973. In 2020, it launched its newest satellite show house in Dallas, Texas. The highly esteemed design event heads back to the South for its fourth iteration to enlist some of the nation’s most talented interior designers to transform a home in Dallas, Texas. kipsbaydecoratorshowhouse.org
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