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Balancing the Old and New with a Transitional Style
Defining your specific design style definitely comes down to personal preferences. You may think that the modern style is much too sleek for your tastes. Or you might consider traditional styles too much of a stuffed shirt, stodgy style. At the same time, you might like certain aspects of both of these styles. If that’s the case, transitional is the best way to label your favorite personal style. What Is the Transitional Style? The best way to define the transitional style is to equate it to a marriage. This marriage consists of modern and traditional furniture, materials, fabrics, and finishes....
Refined Transitional Style That Gets It Just Right
Today, I'm bringing you a first look at a recent project, a kitchen remodel in North Dallas. This space went from outdated and not functional to Transitional chic with a light and bright feel and excellent function. My clients both love to cook, and their former kitchen wasn’t configured properly and had no work triangle. On my advice, their contractor took four feet from the huge dining room to add much needed space to this area without compromising the other room’s purpose. With that extra square footage, we created a larger island and separated the oven, cooktop, sink, and refrigerator. Now when they’re...
How to Create Stunning Entryway Design
An entryway is one of your first chances to create swoon-worthy design in your home. The front door is like the front cover of a book, and your entryway design is your first page. Sadly, I see many homeowners neglecting this important space, throwing a few haphazard pieces into the area with little thought as to the look and feel. Or worse, putting nothing there and letting the first impression of their home be a blank wall. Here are five ways to create stunning entryway design that will make the first impression of your home unforgettable. 1. Consider the style of the home Is...