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First Look: A West Plano Luxury House with Soft Contemporary Stylings
I'm thrilled to share a new project we've just completed, a West Plano luxury house with soft contemporary stylings and a sleek look. What started as blah became beautiful when we collaborated with the homeowners to bring their vision to life with complete interior design services. [caption id="attachment_16977" align="aligncenter" width="600"] A sweeping staircase with custom wrought iron railings in the grand entryway. The refinished hardwood floors begin here and carry through almost all of the first floor.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16976" align="aligncenter" width="600"] The entryway has mother-of-pearl toe-kicks on the staircase.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16978" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Matte black custom double front doors from Iron...
Delight in Design: A Casual Afternoon
I see so many strong design elements at play in fashion, from color and texture to proportion and movement. It's no wonder I'm an aspiring fashionista! Good design is everywhere, and I see it in the way people create cohesive outfits and pay attention to the details. A few weeks ago, I published the first Delight in Design. I'm alternating these finds with my Color Crush and Design Crush features here on the blog and I'm having great fun doing it! Today, I've put together a casual afternoon outfit for the last days of winter with a cobalt blue, deep red,...
Design Crush: Pera Table Lamp
Lighting for any room should come from multiple sources. One great source for task lighting is a table lamp. With so many options — and there are SO MANY OPTIONS — how do you pick? I start by considering the design aesthetic for the room and look for a lamp or lamps that fit the style. This week's Design Crush is a more contemporary or transitional style, the Pera table lamp from 1st Avenue. It would offer a sculptural element to a living area or home office with a carved wood base, rich espresso finish, brushed nickel highlights, and unusual oval cut-out. A cream...