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BY KENDALL MORGAN Divine Inspiration: The maximalist environs of Brighton Pavilion find their reflection in Henry Street's escapist space. The perimeter frieze and sumptuous furnishings embrace that architecturally alluring site's British-meets-Raj aesthetic, which blends glamour and tradition in a sleight-of-hand way that works equally well for high tea and cocktail hour. Name -Dropping: Plaster crown and frieze Casci Ornamental Plaster. Ceiling painted Benjamin Moore Stillwater. Hand-painted wallpaper panels Gracie. Phillip Jeffries faux-silk wallcovering. Phoenix Gallery drinks tables. Banquette covered in Rubelli oxblood velvet. Banquette canopy fabrics Sanderson and Lee Jofa. Sisal carpet Retorra overlaid with Arsin Rug Gallery rug. Mirror Coco & Dash. IN ALL THE TEA ROOM AMANDA DARNELL BERRY AND CLAIRE RATLIFF HENRY STREET DESIGN ITS GLORY F or the fifth annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, the organization supersized with a stunning 25,000-square- foot French Renaissance-style building. Envisioned by Dallas real estate mogul John Eulich and designed by architect Cole Smith in 2004, the building blends modernity with the historic French Renaissance style that gives the Turtle Creek neighborhood its signature feel. Owned by design-led developer Vipin Nambiar's HN Capital Partners — which owns a large swath of Dallas Design District, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, and other properties — the building is situated at 2999 Turtle Creek, between the Rosewood Mansion and the upcoming Four Seasons Hotel & Residences; the "We wanted to create a whimsical and collected space that was both colorful and calming. The different textures and colors give a jewel box feel without feeling overtly formal." — Claire Ratliff THE 2024 KIPS BAY DECORATOR SHOW HOUSE DALLAS site was initially intended to become Dallas' first Mandarin Oriental Hotel. "The structure is emblematic of the rich architectural possibilities for Dallas," says Nambiar. "In the long run, we intend to make it home to a hospitality concept that we will unveil in the coming months. In the near term, the property will likely be opened for private events in partnership with the Rosewood Mansion and other event planners." The Show House embraces that same vision of hospitality, with unique rooms created by 25 designers, from The Sobremesa Lounge to the Atrium Tisane, The Cipango Room to Le Salon du Champagne. The Show House ticketed event, which was open to the public through November 13, benefited Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club in New York, as well as local nonprofits Dwell with Dignity and The Crystal Charity Ball. NICKOLAS SARGENT 86