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Summary of Some of BGI's Most Drastic Project Before & Afters!

Do you remember seeing photos of this North Dallas dining room BEFORE we got ahold of it? Check out the BEFORE below.... In this room we designed the following.... Opened up to the adjacent kitchenReplaced the carpet with engineered wood flooring to continue to the adjacent rooms Took out the crown molding to keep the ceiling from appearing lower than it actually is (TIP for lower ceilings - skip the crown!)Selected a fabulous wallpaper for the focal wallFound a beautiful chandelier to add some sparkle Selected a clean paint palette as a crisp backdropCustom window treatments with texture and added...

2019 ​Lighting Trends You Should Know About – Guest Blogger!

BGI Plano Remodel with Statement Entry Chandelier Author Bio:​ Lisa Wetherell runs the blog ​Lighting House​ - where she writes about her knowledge gained from 10 years of industry experience in the lighting and interior design field. To learn more about how lighting can improve your space, you can follow her blog. Changing the lighting in your home might be just what you need to transform the entire look of the place. Unlike other interior design fixes,​ lighting is an easy change​, which makes it one of the ​simplest​ ways to freshen up your home. ​This is especially important if your home happens to be a rental!...

BIG NEWS: BGI Transitions to Amy Guess

I started Barbara Gilbert Interiors in 2006 and it’s been a fascinating journey. As a business owner, I have been blessed beyond my wildest dreams. For almost seven of those years, I’ve employed Amy Guess as Lead Designer and together, we have designed some spectacular spaces, won multiple awards, and become friends with our many clients. Amy Guess, Allied ASID My BIG news is that I am retiring, selling the business to Amy Guess, and stepping into the role of consultant. Amy has the same work ethic, caring attitude, and business philosophy as I do. She is an extremely talented...