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Houzz Anniversary Party in Dallas
[caption id="attachment_14205" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Three panelists (and a moderator), including Barbara Gilbert, discussed how they use Houzz in their business. All photos courtesy of Lisa Stewart Photography[/caption] Last week, I was thrilled to be part of the Houzz fifth anniversary celebration in Dallas. My team and I at Barbara Gilbert Interiors were some of the "early adopters" of this online platform in 2010, and Houzz has become an indispensable tool for my interior design firm. The Houzz anniversary party was at PIRCH in NorthPark Center, by invitation only for their Dallas pro community: the architects, designers, and home builders who do such wonderful work in North Texas....
6 Tips: How to Pick the Perfect Sofa
If you've ever had the misfortune of sitting on an uncomfortable sofa for a long evening—or worse, made the mistake of buying one—your backside can attest, not all sofas are created equal. Beauty is more than fabric-deep, and when you're buying a new sofa, you need to consider a lot more than looks. I've learned a lot as an interior designer with my firm Barbara Gilbert Interiors about how to choose a sofa that will stand the test of time, both in terms of style and function. Here are six tips for how to pick the perfect sofa. [caption id="attachment_14145" align="aligncenter" width="500"]...
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...