John B. Shimer
Show House

For this year’s Show House, we designed the Dining Room and adjoining Lounge in the 1855 Greek Revival John B. Shimer House. The Dining Room is centered around a rose-colored glass chandelier and wrapped in a chinoiserie-inspired mural, balancing whimsy and structure. Geometric dining chairs, a burlwood table, and Laura Brady’s Epitome of Elegance reinforce the interplay of softness and form.
Beyond, a moody, color-drenched lounge offers quiet refuge. Faux crocodile wallpaper and a Slim Aarons photograph create a sophisticated, speakeasy-inspired atmosphere that can be enhanced by drawing the drapes between the two rooms.
Though distinct in character, the spaces remain connected through a shared palette and fabrics. Together, they explore the relationship between light and dark, softness and structure, creating a harmonious dialogue between contrasting design elements.