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Design Crush: Contemporary Vases
Every other week, I share my latest Design Crush here on the blog. Today, I'm crushing on the Global Views open oval ring contemporary vases. Part of what makes these contemporary vases so attractive is their unusual open-frame body — it's as if the center has been cut right out. These unique vases are a great way to add interest without taking up a lot of visual space. The dark toned blue finish really completes the look. I've styled several bookshelves with vases just like these and they never fail to get attention. They're the kind of piece that will have guest...
What Defines Luxury Interior Design?
My focus is Dallas luxury interior design, both residential and commercial office spaces. But just what goes into it? How can you distinguish it from other types? Here are my thoughts what creates luxury interior design, how to spot it, and how to get it for your own home. Personal, customized design If one word most concisely defines luxury design, it's "customizable." Custom furniture? Absolutely. Custom art? Of course. Custom window treatments? Always. A high-end interior designer listens to a client's vision and translates that into a one-of-a-kind look where every aspect is made to create the perfect end product. Off-the-shelf furniture and accessories...
Color Crush: Butterfly and Flower
I love creating color palettes for my bi-weekly Color Crush feature here on the Barbara Gilbert Interiors blog. This week, I've chosen one of my favorite subjects, a butterfly. I think they're one of the Lord's loveliest creatures, and I love their gorgeous hues, from the swallowtail to the monarch. I believe the butterfly pictured above is called the Tawny Mime, a native of India. This color palette from the Tawny Mime is full of soft shades and a lush green. This would create a pretty bedroom, perhaps for a girl. But pink is not just for kids — I have been seeing more...