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From Clean Slate to Classically Chic
Starting an interior design job with a clean slate offers a lot of possibilities—and some exciting challenges. We are thrilled to be working in a stately home in University Park, Texas, an opportunity to take a blank slate to a classically chic space with flow, functionality, and elegance.University Park is a coveted inner northern suburb of Dallas, one of the most affluent cities in the U.S. with around 23,000 residents. This is a lovely home, built in 2015 with 6,753 square feet, five bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms. The house had beautiful "bones" when we arrived, well appointed with Carrera...
Fall High Point Standouts
There are lots of reasons we love fall - the changing colors, the holidays and, of course, the cooler weather. But for interior designers, the best thing about fall is a visit to High Point Market. High Point Market in North Carolina is the largest furnishings industry trade show in the world. All the latest furniture lines, accessories and trends in interior design are on display, and the place is a feast for the eyes to say the least! We took countless pictures and fell in love with so many pieces. It was hard to choose our favorite new developments...
The Power of Orange Decor
From pumpkins to autumn leaves, orange is all around us this time of year. But why is a color that brings fall foliage tours and smiles to so many faces seldom used in interior design? Simply put, while most people love color, they're afraid of choosing the wrong color. So they choose colors they think are "safe." And while understandable, they're missing out on the power of color! Orange is a powerful color, and orange decor can be dazzling. Orange is considered the color of joy, adventure and creativity. It combines the warmth and happiness of yellow with the energy and stimulation of...