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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...
Design Crush: Midcentury Modern Oak Dresser
The clean lines and stylized look of this midcentury modern oak dresser offers a one-of-a-kind look for the bedroom or other room in a home. This week's Design Crush is the Theodore Alexander Collins quarter oak veneer dished handle dresser. Nine drawers are self closing and are lined with felt and the piece has slightly splayed legs. The overall aesthetic feels both modern and iconic at the same time, a contemporary take on a classic look and the design succeeds admirable. It is good-sized, measuring 84.5 by 21.5 by 33 inches. What do you think of this midcentury modern oak dresser?...