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Design Crush: Demi Wing Chair
There's something so special about a beautifully designed chair. It elevates the functional into high style and creates an element of design out of something so simple as a place to rest. Every other week, I share design finds I love. This week's Design Crush is from Bolier, the Richard Mishaan Collection's demi wing chair and ottoman. It takes a classic style, a wing chair, and pares it down to a more contemporary look with clean lines and leather covering. What a distinctive silhouette! This armless chair features traditional appointments like deck molding and welted cushions, but its profile makes it fresh, and the upholstered...
Color Crush: Sunrise on the Lake
The quiet of the morning with a sunrise on the lake is my inspiration for my Color Crush color palette, a bi-weekly feature here on my blog. This week, I've looked to nature, as I so often do. This photo makes me imagine sitting nearby, cup of coffee in-hand, enjoying the view. It looks quiet and peaceful, don't you think? And some of the colors are subdued and soft, like the blues and greens. But sunrise is anything but tame, and the bold and bright hues attest to that: purple, pink, orange, and yellow! This color palette would be a dynamic choice...
Luxury Interior Design for New Construction Homes
Luxury interior design for new construction homes is an exciting niche in my industry, an area in which I'm excited to offer my services at Barbara Gilbert Interiors. These custom homes are near works of art, created by some of the best builders in Texas and located in upscale neighborhoods in Dallas and around the state. I've been inspired by interior design for new builds, to work alongside these talented homebuilders to create luxury houses that are functional, elegant, efficient, and green. I care about every aspect of a home's design, from entryway flooring and chandelier finish, to crown molding profile and countertop height. I...