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BGI Relocates!

We've been feeling a little like Christmas elves lately - dashing around to get things done. And that's because we've moved! [caption id="attachment_9624" align="aligncenter" width="560"] 4950 Westgrove Drive, Suite 120, Dallas[/caption] We have relocated our offices to a larger design space directly off the Dallas North Tollway to better serve you. Our new offices are located at 4950 Westgrove Drive, Suite 120, in Dallas and house extensive product samples for your design or renovation project. Everything we need to design fabulous rooms and furniture for you is right at our fingertips! (more…)

Armored Frog: Old Wood, New Designs

When does furniture go beyond form and function to become a piece of history? When the material used in its construction is part of history itself. At the Armored Frog, each one-of-kind piece is steeped in history, crafted exclusively from old growth woods recovered from rivers and historical structures throughout the southeast United States. Wood for an Armored Frog original may come from a deadhead cypress log discovered in a local river, planks pulled from an old sawmill or beams salvaged from a turn-of-the-century home; and this makes their furniture the perfect fit for the Village Park Eco Home! (more…)

Elegantly Repurposed & Designed Furnishings & Decor

When desiring a fresh or updated look, few people can afford to purchase all new furnishings and decor. And even if you could, why would you when so many pieces can be repurposed to work with the new design? Favorite pieces or those with sentimental value are part of what makes a house a home. Plus, repurposing is good for the environment, not to mention your wallet! We recently worked with some amazing clients that had relocated to Texas from Colorado. Although they had settled in, the family still didn't feel at home in their new house. The home didn't reflect their style and...