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Design Crush: Samantha Cabinet
The farmhouse look is showing up in high-end design, especially when the aesthetic is on the sleek side with contemporary appeal that works in a luxury transitional space. That's one reason I've chosen the Samantha Cabinet by Gabby as this week's Design Crush. This large wooden French farmhouse cabinet features a unique metal design on the door fronts, echoed on the cabinet doors below. It has plenty of storage both behind the glass doors and in the cabinets, with a light oak finish. Its substantial size makes a real statement (77.5 inches wide by 17.25 inches deep by 88.75 inches high. What do...
New Build- Preston Hollow Home with Transitional Design
Working with new construction is always exciting, especially when we get to be a part of the imagination and design phases. That was the case with our recent job in a Preston Hollow transitional-style house where we were involved from the blueprint phase to the final polish. Milan Design + Build did the construction and overall management and my team and I worked with them to make recommendations on the blueprints — I love it because we can be more creative than if a house is already built and we have to work within those constraints. With over 7,000 square feet...
Color Crush: Leaf Peeping
Autumn's vibrant colors inspire many to go leaf peeping around the United States, seeking out the beautiful foliage that starts to blaze with color as weather gets cooler. Fall starts this Saturday, Sept. 22, and you can bet the trees — and leaf peepers — are ready to start the fun! In New England, leap peeping is most prevalent in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. But those aren't the only places to go. In the Mid-Atlantic, many people plan roadtrips around New York's Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, as well as the Finger Lakes region. There's even leaf peeping...