Earlier this Spring, I was able to go to Lennox MA for a short trip to visit The Kaleidoscope Project at the Cornell Inn.

When I first heard about the Kaleidoscope Project - a show-house and design challenge meant to celebrate and showcase BIPOC designers, I immediately knew it was something I wanted to support, and Weitzner is a proud sponsor of the event!

The brainchild of founders Patti Carpenter, Amy Lynn and Liz Nightingale. Located in the historic Cornell Inn, the project was exciting and celebratory, especially to be together again after 2020!

Immediately I was enchanted with the setting in the Berkshires. The Cornell Inn has been in business since 1888 and the entire property is absolutely stunning. In early 2021 Kurt Inderbitzin who wanted to update the Inn in order to provide a contemporary unparalleled experience.

I think it was a brilliant reason to gather these 23 talented interior designers and allow them to showcase their talent!

While I loved the public spaces, they were dramatic and colorful while feeling sophisticated and age-appropriate for the space, I really was excited by the opportunity to see the guest rooms - all 28!

Purvi Padia is a New York City based designer whose design philosophy "merges modern and classic elements ti create timeless spaces.”

I absolutely adore this space - it is neutral and calming but with such a strong sensibility and attention to detail. I can easily imagine a restful weekend getaway here!

To see more of Purvi’s work - check out her website here!

Dennese Guadeloupe Rojas is a D.C. based interior designer. Her design motto is consistent and simple; [to] “maintain authenticity in style and texture, atmosphere is everything…”

Dennese’s space for the Cornell Inn is welcoming and warm. Updated by with traditional undercurrents - it’s simply lovely! Featuring, I must add, our Weitzner stone wallcovering, Quarry!

To see more of Dennese’s work - check out her website here!

Rasheeda Gray of Gray Space Interiors is a Pennsylvania based interior designer working in the Philadelphia Delaware and New Jersey area.

Named a House Beautiful Next Wave Designer, Rasheeda and Gray Space focus on residential and boutique commercial projects. Her space for the Cornell Inn is dramatic and cozy and a welcome influx of warmth in texture and color!

To see more of Resheeda’s work - check out her website here!

And to read more about The Kaleidoscope Project be sure to check out their website here!

I could truly go on and on about all of the incredible talent in this show-house, every space was unique and gorgeous! I cannot wait to see what The Kaleidoscope Project has in store for the future!

To see more about every featured designer below, check out this link here!

Addendum

Missing our trip to the Turks and thinking about Potcake Place a lot recently - aren’t these foster puppies the cutest?!