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BGI Receives IDS Designer of the Year Awards
The Interior Design Society (IDS) recently celebrated their fifth annual Designer of the Year Award winners, and awarded Barbara Gilbert Interiors (BGI) first place honors in both the Kitchens and Sustainable Design categories. BGI received both awards for the Village Park Eco Home project - a contemporary hill country style home built to answer the question, “What’s next in high-performance home construction?” The net zero energy ready home was built with sustainable and recycled materials resulting in high style with minimal impact to the environment. [caption id="attachment_12699" align="alignnone" width="600"] 1st Place - Kitchens $50,000 & Above[/caption] The 3,752 square foot home features advanced...
5 Steps to Curb Appeal
Curb appeal - that elusive term used to describe an eye-catching exterior. You either have it or you don't. But the good news is, it's easier to obtain than you may think! With a little creativity, time and a modest budget, ho-hum can become charming in five steps. 1) Beautify the Front Door The entry to your home is the focal point of its curb appeal. It deserves special attention. Paint your door a beautiful hue that contrasts with the home's façade. Vibrant shades of red, blue and yellow are bold choices that work well. Elegant black is another popular choice....
Spa-Inspired Master Bathroom
Although missing a masseuse and an esthetician, you can still have that spa feeling at home! We recently designed a spa-inspired master bathroom for a family of four, plus two lovable golden retrievers. Our clients desired a tranquil and easily maintained master bathroom, where they could refresh from all the day's stressors. Durability was essential, but so was style. An open layout, serene hues and resilient materials made every wish for the space come true! Spa-Inspired Design We began by creating a color palette of warm grays and cool spa greens for a soothing tone. Materials and finishes in complementary...