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How to Create Transitional Style
What is transitional style? I get asked this question from time to time and since much of my design work with Barbara Gilbert Interiors falls into that category, I thought I'd give you my take on transitional style for the home. The transitional look is all about balance. It marries traditional style with contemporary elements to create a serene, sophisticated look that offers the best of both worlds. With the warmth and grounded feel of traditional elements and the clean lines and streamlined look of contemporary style, transitional spaces feel timeless, serene, and chic. I love it! One of the biggest assets of a transitional home is that it...
Chandelier Trends to Love
Chandeliers are a classic design detail making their way from the dining room to almost every room in the house. In my interior design work, I love to hang chandeliers in the entry way, kitchen, bedrooms...even the master bathroom! The huge range of styles available makes them a chic element in homes ranging from traditional to ultra contemporary. Chandelier trends are making them more accessible than ever, creating a look that can be stately and sophisticated, glamorous, or even whimsical. Your perfect chandelier will create ambiance, and can be a primary source of illumination, or just add a captivating glow to any room you choose. Here are four...
Trends From Dallas Spring Market 2016
It's time to talk trends for 2016—based on what we saw at the Dallas Spring Market 2016 this week, it's going to be a stylish year! I would describe the overall feel as "organic glam," with beautiful natural elements and looks paired with chic metallics, geometric shapes, and saturated colors. The Dallas Total Home & Gift Market is a twice yearly event at the Dallas Market Center, the second major market of the winter season. Thousands of designers flock there to see restyled showrooms with new items and to get new ideas for spring. With more than five million square feet, there's endless inspiration with products from...