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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...
Color Crush: A Hint of Morocco
Few, if any, design styles whisk you away to another time and place more than Moroccan decor. It is influenced by many cultures, from regional tribes to Arab neighbors and European colonizers. The rich colors, domes, and mosaics are a feast for the senses. My Color Crush this week shows a living room we designed in North Texas, where modern meets Moroccan. The result is an enchanting amalgam of incredible details, rich colors, beautiful ornamentation, soaring arches, and geometric patterning. What do you think? What do you think about this week's Color Crush color palette inspired by Moroccan decor? I'd love to...