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Creating spaces that invite happiness. Schooler Kellogg Interiors partnered with The Container Store to create a luxuriously inviting dressing room for the Kips Bay Decorator Show House. The elegant result featured sparkling glass-front cabinets and LED lighting mixed with Shaker-front cabinets and drawers wrapped in softly textured white recycled leather.
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THE KILLIAN COLLECTION Hand-knotted in India by skilled artisans, the Killian Collection offers bold, traditional designs with a distinctive sense of character. Each piece is handmade with natural, vegetable dyes, creating unique color variations that speak to the collection´s artisanal quality.
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SUSAN BALDWIN’S
RECOMMENDED LIST FOR LISTING AND SELLING
The Way we Live is not the Way to SELL. I love bringing homes to market and getting them buyer ready. Together with my clients, these are the items that make the biggest difference. We are here every step of the way! What is the home worth You never know in today’s market what your home is worth until I run the analysis in your neighborhood. Together we decide the top dollar. It is all about ROI in getting a home ready. This is why a top agent is critical.
Picture perfect Deep cleaning everywhere is one of the least costly and most important first steps. This gives the statement that your home was well cared for and makes a person feel good about living there. Never forget to clean all windows because light and bright gives people a happy view. We can help.
Give Room to Breath Unclutter everywhere – the closets, each space and all surfaces. Give room for the potential buyer to see themselves sitting, cooking and entertaining with ease. Don’t let your stuff cloud their view of living there. Rent a storage unit.
Welcome Home Drive-up appeal. Make sure the outside welcomes and invites people to come in to see the home. The National Association of Realtors says that the outside is the most important factor in bringing the buyer in to make a deal.
Stage to Sell I have a professional stager to work with you to get the home ready. The stager is not an interior designer but a specialist for staging to sell.
Marketing to Sell Your home is everywhere—Launch it across all platforms: Digital, Print and Social is what I do. Starting with architectural photos and creating beautiful print ads, producing videos and animations to be used in Social.
SUSAN BALDWIN
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DESIGN BOOK 2024 EDITORIAL EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Jamie Laubhan-Oliver EXECUTIVE EDITOR Jessica Jones Otte ASSOCIATE EDITOR Lydia Brooks COPY EDITOR Jamie Sides
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Great Basins Expect to see more style-based reimaginings of functional items, like this statement sink—a beautiful addition to any bathroom.
TREND REPORT FROM SOF T SHAPES TO MARVELOUS MATERIAL S, THESE ARE THE MUST-HAVE HOME DECOR ELEMENTS FOR 2024 .
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COLOR TH EORIE S 1. Ceramica Cielo “Era” freestanding toilet at TKO Associates 2. “Lightman” canvas art at Cobie Russell Studio 3. Julian Chichester “Medusa” wall lamp at Laura Lee Clark Interior Design 4. Salgado Saucier “Eartha” table lamp at The Bright Group 5. Zanotta “Bol” table at Scott+
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THE CONTAINER STORE
Answers by Anna Vicars, Custom Space Designer www.containerstore.com
Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. The Container Store Group, Inc. (NYSE: TCS) is the nation’s leading specialty retailer of organizing solutions, custom spaces, and in-home services—a concept they originated in 1978. Today, with locations nationwide, the retailer offers more than 10,000 products designed to transform lives through the power of organization. Where is your company based, and how many locations do you have in the Dallas area? The Container Store is based in the Dallas area and has seven stores in DFW, including our Custom Closets showroom, located near the Galleria DESIGN BOOK
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on the east side of the Dallas North Tollway, just north of Alpha Road. It is full of inspiration and closets to fit every style, size, and budget! What product range do you offer, and what do you specialize in? What are some of the most soughtafter lines you carry? The Container Store is the one place that combines more than 10,000 organizing solutions with incredible custom spaces and convenient in-home services like free design, professional organizing, and installation. From simple solutions to tame your junk drawer and a custom pantry that makes you feel like cooking to a professionally organized closet that jump-starts
your day, you’ll find everything you need to transform any space in your home. And at The Container Store, custom spaces aren’t just for giant closets or unlimited budgets. They’re for anyone interested in making life a little easier. That’s why our design specialists start every space by understanding what really matters to you. We don’t just create custom closets, pantries, playrooms, offices, and garages—we create custom happiness. Get started with a free in-store, in-home, or virtual consultation. Are you open to the public or to the trade only? Both.
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Can you tell us more about what makes your store unique? We provide a unique retail garden environment covering over four acres with an expansive tropical greenhouse, a huge array of plants suited for North Texas, and knowledgeable Garden Advisors to help our guests succeed. We are known for our classes, workshops, and events, and welcome guests to visit Ralph & Rose, our cafe and boutique in the heart of the garden.
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Answers by Cody Hoya, General Manager nhg.com
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Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. In 1951, Ralph and Muriel Pinkus founded NHG as a small nursery on nine acres of grassland north of Dallas along Northaven Road. They began with landscaping but quickly included selling retail plants to anyone who would make the drive. With a commitment to quality and value for their customers, the nursery has grown into one of the most respected horticultural ventures in the area. Destroyed by the tornadoes of 2019, NHG has been completely rebuilt better than ever, now reimagined for the future by the third generation of the founding family.
What product range do you offer, and what do you specialize in? Houseplant collectors flock to see what’s new in our tropical greenhouse, always on the hunt for the rare and hard-to-find. We’re known as a destination for gardeners growing their own food and for our extensive year-round collection of native and adapted perennials. Our Garden Coach program was designed to fill the gap between hiring a professional and learning to garden and maintain your landscape yourself. It’s easy, costeffective, and can really boost the confidence of a new homeowner or novice vegetable gardener struggling to meet their garden’s needs.
How would you describe the aesthetic of your offerings? As a destination garden center, we’re constantly changing with the seasons. Throughout the year, we offer indoor and outdoor plants, both native and adapted, for success in North Texas. Our gift and boutique spaces feature housewares, accessories, and works of art in an array of styles. What are the cornerstones of your company? What do you feel distinguishes you from your competitors? We put a great deal of time and effort into training our staff, and we employ experienced gardeners and horticulturists with a variety of specialties across our sales and administrative teams. Our buying team works tirelessly to source and
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Get to know:
Cody Hoya Where are you from?
Kingwood, Texas
What’s your favorite way to spend time at home?
I have five acres in the country, east of Dallas, and love working in my home’s garden and wildflower meadow.
If you could invite anyone to a dinner party, who would it be?
Lady Bird Johnson, who I was fortunate to meet during my internship in 1999 and would love to visit with again.
When hosting, do you cook or order out? (And what’s your best dish/go-to place?)
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secure the best quality and best adapted plants for our area, and we do everything we can to connect the dots for our guests, regardless of their level of expertise. Successful gardening depends on good timing and keeping up with the appropriate seasonal tasks, and our handouts, project lists, classes, and advertising all work toward that objective. For someone who has never visited your store, what can they expect? We have so much to see! Spread across four acres, the nursery areas offer flowers, perennials, shrubs, and trees for every garden space. Our greenhouse is like a tropical oasis packed with exotic plants from around the world, and our gift and boutique areas always have new, fun, and stylish
finds. Stop by the cafe for lunch or a glass of wine to enjoy while you shop. Are you open to the public or to the trade only? We are open to the public. Can you tell us about a particular instance in which you delivered exceptional customer service? We have numerous visitors throughout the year, especially in spring. One of our favorite experiences with our guests is finding someone completely new to gardening whom we can help achieve success. We get many customer responses each year thanking us for a bountiful garden harvest, the perfect roses, or the wonderful memories they’ve created working in their own gardens.
What do you wish more people knew about your store or industry? That success with gardening and green spaces doesn’t have to be intimidating but learning more about the natural plant world does take some time and patience. We like to say that plants are like people; you get to know them over time and learn to recognize their unique personalities and needs. What else would you like readers to know about you? If you haven’t yet visited NHG since the rebuild, we invite you to stop in soon! The experience of shopping our garden center and nursery has been transformed for the better, and even those who have visited for decades will find the new NHG a breath of fresh air for the garden enthusiast.
I nearly always cook, using fresh ingredients from my garden whenever possible. What’s your favorite travel destination?
Budapest and Vienna have been two of my favorite cities that I would love to return to.
What’s one thing you have a hard time getting rid of?
Seeds and old gardening supplies! You never know when they’ll come in handy. What’s your favorite local nonprofit to support?
I’ve been a sustaining member of KERA/KXT for more than a decade and listen nearly every day.
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Get to know:
Amy Smith Atkins Where are you from?
Jackson, Mississippi
Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
I really love music.
If you could work in any other field, what would it be?
I would own a flower shop!
What’s the most sentimental item in your home?
Photographs of my family
If you could snap your fingers and have any one item for your home, what would it be?
Heated marble floors and towel rack in my bathroom, because I love them in Paris!
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Answers by Amy Smith Atkins, Owner and Lead Designer amys-interiors.com
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Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. For nearly two decades, we have blended classic and contemporary elements to create comfortable and aesthetically pleasing residential spaces. Amy’s Interiors offers full-scale residential services that balance curated designs with their clients’ lifestyles. The creative team uses a combination of custom furnishings, textiles, bespoke accessories, and fine European antiques to personally execute each project. We manage projects with passion, dedication, and effective communication from start to finish. What inspired you to pursue this line of work? I have loved interior design since I was teenager, when my parents said I could update my room. I quickly understood the value of space reflecting your personality and the joy it could bring you.
What is your philosophy as it pertains to the work you do? We do our work with the mentality of what we would want done in our own homes. Our clients quickly become our friends, and we want to do our best in pleasing them.
What’s your favorite travel destination?
Paris, France, because it inspires me so much in many ways!
What’s your favorite local nonprofit to support?
The Men of Nehemiah
If you had to describe your style in three words, what would they be? Character, color, comfort. What’s your favorite type of project to work on? Our true design passion lies in remodels. The blend of creativity and problem-solving they demand ignites our creativity. We explore the inherent character of a space and collaborate closely with clients to reimagine its potential. We love the transformation process, uncovering hidden gems beneath layers of time, and translating the client’s vision into reality.
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ANN SACKS TILE & STONE
Answers by Matthew Collins, Regional Manager, Central annsacks.com
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Give us a brief history and overview of your company. Thirty years ago, Ann Sacks opened its Portland, Oregon, factory, realizing a vision to produce the finest handcrafted tile showcasing modern, timeless design. Over three decades, this vision has grown to encompass a broad range of surfaces curated from around the world, including stone, slabs, concrete, porcelain, and glass, while still holding the highest standards of quality and craft. Ann Sacks has over 19 showrooms and in 1999 opened their first showroom in the Dallas Design District. We’ve recently added our Slab Gallery at 1403 East Levee Street. What product range do you offer, and what do you specialize in? We’re famous for the best in stone, slabs, and tile from around the world. Our offerings include our own handcrafted ceramics in our MADE collection, artisanal tile from Japan, and the best calacatta marble from Italy. What are the cornerstones of your company? What do you feel distinguishes you from your competitors?
We strive to provide our clients with unsurpassed quality, service, and partnership in creating their unique spaces. We are experts in our field and are committed to doing what is right for our clients and our team. For someone who has never visited your store, what can they expect? They should expect a world of possibilities. So many of our products have a variety of options and customizations available, which might seem overwhelming. Our team is there to guide your journey through the product categories and specifications while mapping out the needs of the project. Are you open to the public or to the trade only? We are open to both trade and public. What do you wish more people knew about your store or industry? We offer products for the whole home. We relish the opportunity to create those knockout primary baths, kitchens, and entries. But we also have materials for laundry rooms, pools, and outdoor spaces that fit a range of budgets.
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AOI HOME
Answers by Rupal Dalal, Vice President aoihome.com
Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. AOI Home has been a staple of the Dallas design scene since being founded by Pankaj Dalal in 1974. We moved from the World Trade Center to the Design District in 2004. We have been a family business since the beginning. We are known for having the best of the best. We have clients who travel internationally to see what items we have sourced.
What do you wish more people knew about your store or industry? When you buy handmade items, you are supporting the artisans who make them and their families. These trades are becoming a lost art, and it is so important to keep these skills alive. Handmade items outlast mass-produced furniture. We also believe in shopping local. We love to support the Dallas community and believe Dallas has some of the best showrooms in the country.
What product range do you offer, and what do you specialize in? Our showroom is a little different, as we don’t rep brands. Everything we carry is our own. We carry large architectural elements—such as doors, ceiling panels, and columns— as well as furniture and accessories. Most people think we only carry Indian designs, but we have so much more!
What else you would like readers to know about you? Our doors are always open to everyone. If you can’t make it in, give us a call and we can shop for you. We will take photographs and dimensions of the pieces we think you will love so you can shop from home. You can also shop online, and we will hold the item for you so you can save on shipping costs. Designers can also always count on us for show houses.
For someone who has never visited your showroom, what can they expect? All of our pieces are in stock, so you will never experience long lead times! You can always count on us if you need something right before your install day. We are a small family business and love to help you find the perfect piece. We are happy to work with retail customers as well as with the trade. Even if you have never been in our showroom, you have probably seen our pieces around Dallas. Our pieces can be found in Rise restaurants, Al Biernat’s Oak Lawn, Hotel ZaZa, and more. What upcoming trends or products are you excited about for 2024? We are excited to show off our new collection of lampshades. They are all hand-blocked and such an easy way to instantly make your home look more custom and tailored.
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Get to know:
Sheri Barringer Where are you from?
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
All three of my kids are Aggies! Gig ’em!
What’s your favorite way to spend time at home?
Running in the neighborhood and spending time with my husband, Raegan!
What’s the most sentimental item in your home?
A gallery wall of sentimental art and photos that tell the story of our lives If you could snap your fingers and have any item for your home, what would it be?
More integrated custom details!
What’s your favorite travel destination?
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France! I am inspired by the architectural elements, design, and history. What’s your favorite local nonprofit to support?
We are honored to support Arise Africa, African Christian Outreach, and Genesis Women’s Shelter. We believe deeply in each of their missions.
Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. Barringer Homes is celebrating 25 years as a premium builder of luxury homes throughout Dallas’ finest neighborhoods. As Barringer Homes has grown, so has its reputation for expert planning and design, remarkable attention to detail, and unparalleled customer service at every step of the process. We listen to our clients and work collaboratively to create timeless homes that are uniquely tailored to their lifestyles and desires. Exquisite, thoughtful details are hallmarks of a Barringer home. Integrity is evident in the superb craftsmanship of each home and in the management expertise provided to each homeowner. Our commitment to excellence ensures a rewarding experience for our clients. What inspired you to pursue this line of work? My love for architecture and design began during my early years, growing up in historic Louisiana. My creative desire to build beautiful homes and spaces drew me into construction and interior design. With my financial background and design expertise, Barringer Homes is able to build the home of our clients’ dreams while being mindful of the clients’ budgets. Will you take on projects of any size or scope? Barringer Homes does have a
minimum to take on a project, but we consider each project individually. We aim to stay within our geographical working radius to give each project the attention required to be successful. That range has some exceptions for truly exciting opportunities with clients who want to create something special. What do you feel distinguishes you from your competitors? We pride ourselves on our philosophy to build genuine relationships with our clients, subcontractors, and fellow industry professionals and truly keep our clients’ best interest at the forefront of each project. What do you love most about what you do? I love being able to make a house a home. Our job is done when a client is giddy about their dream home coming together.
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Answers by Sheri Barringer, Co-Owner and Co-Founder barringercustomhomes.com
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Get to know:
Glenn Bonick
Where are you from?
I was born on the West Coast but moved to Texas as an infant. I am as close to a native Texan as I could get. Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
I was a competitive water skier. If you could work in any other field, what would it be?
What do you feel distinguishes you from your competitors? Our dedication to excellence is why I feel we are still in business after 40 years. We want our clients to love what they get from us and be able to count on us for aftercare. They invest a lot in their surroundings, and we take their trust seriously.
What services do you offer? We are a full-service landscape architecture and construction company as well as a full garden-care company. Our services also include pool construction and care.
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tains to the work you do? Good design is first and foremost; we want our work to fit the needs of our client and feel right in its environment. Landscaping can be challenging with current environmental changes, but we strive to make the process as smooth as possible. If you had to describe your style in three words, what would they be? Clean, simplified, elegant.
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Will you take on projects of any size or scope? Yes. Some of the smaller spaces are by far the best and most rewarding. While we have the capacity to handle large projects, we’re motivated not by size but by creating spaces people will love to be in and use. What’s your favorite type of project to work on? Our favorite projects are with clients that are engaged. We also love to take on a challenge. Whether that be in the design or construction, we strive to rise to the occasion and create something special. What trends do you expect to see in 2024? With recent freezes and 2023’s hot summer, I feel we’ll all be streamlining our plant selections to better work in our new environment.
If I was not in the landscape industry, I would still most likely be in construction work of some sort that supported great design. What’s your favorite way to spend time at home?
Tinkering around the house on one project or another. I also love to road bike or mountain bike. When hosting, do you cook or order out?
We cook. Time spent with friends preparing a meal is one of the most pleasurable things my wife, Mimi, and I love to do. What color is your front door, and what do you think that says about you?
Yellow. We are not afraid to make sure people know we are here. What’s your favorite travel destination?
I love to snow ski, and we both love the outdoors, so wherever there is good snow or a national park. What’s your favorite local nonprofit to support?
North Texas Food Bank
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THE BRIGHT GROUP
Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. The Bright Group is an amalgam of independently owned and operated manufacturers, artisans, and designers. We offer high-quality, handcrafted pieces in a complementary design aesthetic that is unique in today’s market. While our offerings provide a wide breadth of standard product, we are known for custom capabilities that help us meet the unique needs of our clients.
Answers by Stan Gottlieb, President thebrightgroup.com
Where are you located? The Bright Group has locations in Dallas, Chicago, Boston, and New York. In Dallas, we are located in the Dallas Design Center. What products do you offer? We offer a full range of classic contemporary furnishings, including lighting, mirrors, case goods, and seating.
What are the cornerstones of your company? What do you feel distinguishes you from your competitors? Beautifully crafted products offered with exceptional customer service. For someone who has never visited your showroom, what can they expect? A warm greeting and beautiful surroundings. Are you open to the public or to the trade only? We are to the trade. What do you wish more people knew about you or your industry? That people know and understand the processes that go into the manufacture of quality products, and the challenges faced in today’s world in meeting lead times while maintaining the expected quality. DESIGN BOOK
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How would you describe the aesthetic of your offerings? Every system is custom designed for a customer’s individual style and needs. What are the cornerstones of your company? At California Closets, every project is a personalized experience— custom designed, built, and installed by true craftsmen. We create exactly what you want. That’s the California Closets difference. We call it “practical magic.”
Are you open to the public or to the trade only? We service both parties. What do you wish more people knew about you or your industry? We offer a Trade Partnership Program—a personalized support system for design professionals. The only design-driven brand in our category, we are space organization specialists for both residential and commercial projects, engineering customized configurations with an elevated aesthetic.
Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. Founded in 1978, California Closets has built a reputation as the leader and design authority in premium space management, delivering custom-designed organizational solutions and exceptional service.
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What product range do you offer, and what do you specialize in? We believe home is more than just a place—it should be a source of creativity, comfort, and connection. From beautiful walk-in closets and entertainment centers to versatile pantries and home offices, we design custom storage solutions that add value to your life and home by making space for what belongs. Thanks to our experienced design consultants and professional installers, supported by our engineering, manufacturing, and customer-care specialists, we deliver a personalized experience wherever it’s needed.
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CANTONI Answers by Stuart Tinsley, Vice President, Marketing cantoni.com
Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. Cantoni opened its doors in 1984 and has always kept our clients at the forefront of everything we do. We take a bold approach to designing spaces that reflect our clients’ personalities and lifestyles with exceptional modern design from around the world. Where is your company based, and how many locations do you have in the Dallas area? Cantoni is based in Dallas. We have two retail stores located side by side on Alpha Road and a tothe-trade showroom in the Dallas Design District on Dragon Street.
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What product range do you offer, and what do you specialize in? What are some of the most soughtafter lines you carry? We are well known for luxury and
Italian furnishings; however, we offer modern furnishings and accessories to fit a wide range of budgets, aesthetics, and lifestyles. Some of our most sought-after lines come straight from Italy: Cattelan Italia, Gamma, and Malerba, the last of which is available in the United States exclusively at Cantoni. How would you describe the aesthetic of your offerings? We cater to all modern aesthetics and pride ourselves in the fact that there’s something for everyone at Cantoni. Every piece we carry is luxurious and of the highest quality. We carefully curate our portfolio to only include pieces that we know will last and are crafted with the utmost care so that you can enjoy them for many years to come. What are the cornerstones of your company? What do you feel distinguishes you from competitors? Other than the fact that Cantoni introduced modern furniture to
the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex well before its time, we also believe that our design services set us apart from other modern furnishing retailers. Cantoni is more than just a furniture store, we are an experience. For someone who has never visited your store, what can they expect? First-time shoppers can expect to find hundreds of modern designs that are displayed in lifestyle vignettes that will excite and inspire. Our team of designers offers a no-pressure atmosphere. They are more than willing to provide you with additional information on a product, ideas on the best products and styling tips for your space, and interior design services if you need a little extra help. Don’t see what you like? No problem! We can custom order almost any piece so that it is exactly to your liking. From shopping to delivery, Cantoni makes it easy to create the space of your dreams.
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Get to know:
Cobie Russell
Where are you from?
The Finger Lakes region of upstate New York If you could work in any other field, what would it be?
Interstellar space travel
What color is your front door, and what do you think that says about you?
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Tell us a bit about your background. I was born into a family of artists and academics. I have great memories of learning how to come up with ideas, how to approach the creative process, and how to handle materials. The truth is, the idea you start with is never going to be one you end with—there’s always an evolution of an idea. I also learned how not to be overwhelmed by a big idea. Making art is all about problem solving, deciding on what to take and what to leave, and being open to new pathways. How and when did you decide to pursue art professionally? I was born an artist. It is how I see the world. It never occurred to me to be anything else.
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If you could describe your style in just a few words, what would it be? My work is about energy and optimism in a visual form. What is your preferred medium? I’m primarily drawn to color. I use everything from acrylics, oil sticks, and pastels to gouache and colored pencils. When I’m re-centering, I draw in black and white with graphite and carbon.
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Do you do commissions? If so, how collaborative is that process? On occasion, I do commissions. I like to work with other people who are engaged in the creative process— collaboration is often a good way to stretch and challenge my thinking. Why do you feel art is so important in a home? Original artwork animates a space with immediacy and vitality. It creates context. Where do you create your art? I work best in my studios here in Dallas or in Santa Fe. Obviously, they’re very different. The one in Dallas is much bigger, but Santa Fe feels big because of the endless sky and light. I can work outside in New Mexico, so I can focus on both the distant and the close-up—it’s much different than working indoors. There’s a reason art created in places like Santa Fe tends to reflect the landscape more frequently than art created in an urban setting. How can a client purchase your art? My work is available through Cobie Russell Studio. Contact us through our website.
When we moved here, our big oak door wasn’t all that friendly, so I mixed together a custom wash of blue-green that relates well with the Japanese maples, live oaks, and red oaks that surround our home. If you could snap your fingers and have any one item for your home, what would it be?
I could really use the tidying-up machine from The Cat in the Hat! What was your last Amazon purchase?
A 30-pound bag of dog food. I have two studio pups—Rocky and Tallulah—so kibble is just as in-demand around here as good light and art supplies. What’s one thing you have a hard time getting rid of and why?
Fifteen pounds, and you tell me. But it may have something to do with my ongoing search for the best cheeseburger in town. What’s your favorite local nonprofit to support?
I was fortunate to serve on Parkland’s Board of Managers, and I was constantly impressed by the services the hospital provides to medical education, their commitment to our wider Dallas community, and our community’s commitment to Parkland.
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Answers by Theresa O’Dea, Vice President of Business Development for Design dallasmarketcenter.com Can you explain what Dallas Market Center is for readers who are unfamiliar with it? We are a wholesale trade center for interior designers, home and gift retailers, apparel buyers, and more. We are the largest open-daily design marketplace in North America, with more than 1.5 million square feet dedicated to shoppable showrooms for interior designers. We host four Total Home & Gift markets each
year as well as design celebrations, education, and networking events. We aim to be a year-round resource to the design community. How many exhibitors do you represent, and where can buyers find a complete list of exhibitors? We have more than 500 design exhibitors across three buildings: the Trade Mart, World Trade Center, and Interior Home + Design Center
(IHDC). You can find a list of all showrooms in the Dallas Market Center app. Also, during our Total Home & Gift Markets in January and June, we have temporary exhibits throughout our campus. Can you explain how the various Dallas Market Center buildings work in concert, and what each houses? It’s worth a visit to all design “neighborhoods” across our campus. For instance, Trade Mart has the largest residential lighting marketplace in North America as well as showrooms for home accents and decor, gifts, tabletop, and housewares. The World Trade Center has multiple floors of home decor and hosts our High Style Dallas temporary exhibitors during Total Home & Gift Markets. The IHDC has approximately 250,000 square feet of design showrooms and includes Global Views, Palecek, Currey & Co, Visual Comfort & Co., American Leather, Phillips Collection, GO Home, Wendover Art, Unique Loom, and many others. It also houses a collection of
more than twenty unique exhibitors in an area called The Gallery. How can non-trade members experience your exhibitors? We are open to the trade, but we welcome clients of interior designers to join them on visits. What support and services do you provide for exhibitors and buyers? We believe that a visit to Dallas Market Center begins at the front door. Upon your arrival, we offer plenty of parking as well as year-round valet (with the exception of a few market periods). We’re also making registering and getting a badge even easier for retailers and designers. Once inside, you’ll see showrooms are organized in easy-to-navigate neighborhoods. For lunch, we offer a southwest inspired restaurant, Fountain Café, under the skylights of the World Trade Center. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, our staff and the showrooms are focused on customer service. We want everyone to feel welcomed and supported.
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Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. Daltile has been known for over seven decades as the tile industry’s leader in quality, innovation, and service. Daltile is also the industryleading brand of porcelain, ceramic, glass, metal, and stone tile as well as mosaics, extra-large slabs, countertops, exteriors, and roofing tile.
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Where is your company based, and how many locations do you have in the Dallas area? Daltile is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. There are 32 locations in the Dallas area, including Daltile design studios, showrooms, sales service centers, and slab yards, as well as independent retailers authorized to carry our brand. What product range do you offer, and what do you specialize in? Daltile understands the importance of providing customers with a vast array of selections to choose from, because every person has a unique way of verbalizing their individual style. The brand offers an enormous selection that is unmatched in the industry and includes all the latest fashion-based, on-trend products. We provide an unrivaled breadth
and depth of products to bring our customers’ design visions to life, regardless of their aesthetic, application, or budget. Very popular in Dallas are our many product programs and collections that create outdoor living spaces. Daltile’s comprehensive product lineup enables you to easily take tile outside with our outdoor tile and countertop options, including porcelain pavers, pool tiles, and natural stone slabs. What are the cornerstones of your company? What do you feel distinguishes you from your competitors? Daltile has some of the most talented product designers in the industry, who are intimately plugged into the worlds of fashion, interior design, and home decor, and upcoming trends. Furthermore, Daltile has the technical ability to create just about any product our designers can envision. For example, using proprietary printing and structure/texture technologies, our Daltile brand is able to offer tile that replicates the look and feel of today’s most popular materials, such as wood, stone, marble, metal, concrete, and fabric.
For someone who has never visited your showroom, what can they expect? We have laid out our two Dallas flagship design studios to showcase our entire product line. In addition to product samples arranged in an easy-to-peruse manner, our studios feature vignettes as well as storyboards, flat lays, and generous slices of product. Accessing take-with product samples is very easy for designers, architects, and homeowners. And the stylish atmosphere of our studio, complete with worktables and conference rooms, provides such an inspirational ambience for a meeting. Daltile also offers complimentary design services. Though our 250plus locations nationwide sell only to trade professionals, members of the public are welcome to come in and work with our in-house designers to select the perfect tile or countertop. This Daltile design service is always free. We encourage appointments to ensure individuals get our undivided attention during their design visit to our showroom.
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Get to know:
Dana Bass Where are you from?
Dallas, Texas—born and raised
Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
I know the words to most songs, specializing in ’90s rap. If you could work in any other field, what would it be?
Landscape design. I love creating, and I love gardening.
What’s the most sentimental item in your home?
Furniture from my Mimi
If you could invite anyone to a dinner party, who would it be?
Princess Di, Prince, Bill Clinton, and Notorious B.I.G.
Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. With 20 years of professional design experience, I found my roots in the hospitality sector, designing bars, nightclubs, and restaurants with an evocative, unexpected, and glamorous flair. But what I was missing was relationship. Stepping into residential design, I found my calling. What services do you offer? Dana Bass Designs offers remodel, new construction, outdoor living spaces, furnishings, and consultation services in the residential and commercial sectors. We often complete full-home remodels for working families and for those who are renovating second homes or vacation getaways. What do you feel distinguishes you from your competitors? I try to cultivate a creative dialogue with my clients and their homes. Working between the two, I honor the history and architecture of each project while mixing distinctive
furnishings and artwork in luxe yet comfortable homes. My designs are highly intuitive, well planned, and wholly unique to my clients. What is your philosophy as it pertains to the work you do? I create spaces that are refined, playful, luxurious, and unexpected. My signature style is infusing textures with patterns, layering elements, and mixing vibrant colors to create dream spaces for my clients.
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Will you take on projects of any size or scope? Yes! And anywhere! What do you love most about what you do? There’s nothing more thrilling than tailoring my clients’ dreams and needs to a space that will transform their lives. I love the process of design, the thrill of the hunt, raw creativity, and the satisfaction of everything coming together, but what I value most of all is my clients.
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What color is your front door, and what do you think that says about you?
Tiffany blue. My house is a gift to myself, and every girl loves a blue box. What was your last Amazon purchase?
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White and gold metal martini glasses
What’s your favorite travel destination?
Europe—culture and food!
What’s your favorite local nonprofit to support?
Dallas Animal Services. I rescued my last dog from there, and she was such a gift.
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Get to know:
Debra Stewart
Where are you from?
Lubbock, Texas
What’s your favorite way to spend time at home?
At the pool or curled up on the sofa for movies with my husband and cat What’s the most sentimental item in your home?
My mom’s piano
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Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. Debra Stewart Interiors has a 32-year history of working with clients to bring their projects to an extraordinary completion. We are grateful to have been involved in a countless number of projects—in Dallas, across Texas and the U.S., and even in the U.K. We bring a broad experience base to the project team to help navigate the process efficiently and successfully. What is your philosophy as it pertains to the work you do? I had the privilege of living in England and traveling across Europe for five years. During that time, I studied at Sotheby’s in the Antique Furnishing program. The experience opened my eyes to the opportunity of incorporating a mix of styles for a fresh design solution. Our goal is to create unique and personal spaces for our clients.
If you had to describe your style in three words, what would they be? Classic. Artful. Purposeful. What’s your favorite type of project to work on? Full house renovations, residential new construction, and commissioned custom furnishing and art. What’s the measure of a successful project? When a project not only meets the wish list of clients but also functions in ways they never expected. Our goal is to exceed expectations and make every day extraordinary! What do you love most about what you do? Meeting new clients and becoming friends. Working with a variety of styles and never repeating the same design solution. And creating amazing spaces for our clients!
If you could invite anyone to a dinner party, who would it be?
Mick Jagger—amazing career. Tom Ford— amazing designer and a Texan. Bobby McAlpine— I love his architecture.
What color is your front door, and what do you think that says about you?
Black. It is classic, my goal.
If you could snap your fingers and have any one item for your home, what would it be?
A bigger closet
What was your last Amazon purchase?
Food for the bird feeder, which we call “cat TV”
What’s your favorite travel destination?
Italy. The architecture, art, and beauty that has continued for thousands of years is simply breathtaking. What’s your favorite local nonprofit to support?
SPCA animal shelter
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THE DESIGN SHOP Get to know:
Melissa Powell
Where are you from?
Answers by Melissa Powell, Founder designshopdallas.com
Dallas, Texas
Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
I was previously a marriage and family therapist before closing my practice to focus on New Leaf and The Design Shop full time. If you could work in any other field, what would it be?
Neuroscience. I have always been fascinated about how the brain works. What’s your favorite way to spend time at home?
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Lounging with my four kids, two dogs, and husband
What’s the most sentimental item in your home?
A painting my husband created of me and Jesus smiling at one another. It brings me joy every time I look at it and reminds me of our purpose in this life to serve Him and others. What was your last Amazon purchase?
LED lights for my kids’ rooms. They are just so popular with the teens right now!
What’s your favorite travel destination?
Always beaches. Our favorites are St. John and Bora Bora, because they have the most gorgeous, secluded beaches with clear turquoise water you will ever see.
Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. Scott and Melissa Powell founded New Leaf Custom Homes in 2006 with a mission to build homes that would stand the test of time and trends. Over the years, they assembled a team of home experts dedicated to the design and building of high-quality custom homes. Their in-house designers grew in experience and number as they cultivated the signature New Leaf home style. The team began extending their expertise in architecture and interiors to clients building throughout Dallas and beyond— and The Design Shop was born.
What’s your favorite type of project to work on? Our favorite project is one where the client is willing and excited to reach beyond the typical and go for something truly unique and architecturally significant. What’s the measure of a successful project? Building a relationship over the course of design that translates to long-lasting friendship. We spend so much time with our clients, getting to know intimate details about their kids, pets, lifestyle, future goals, etc., that we can’t help but feel like they truly are family.
What services do you offer? Full-service architecture, interior design, and furnishings for clients all over the United States. What is your philosophy as it pertains to the work you do? The Design Shop’s work is best described as a timeless take on modern with enduring materials and functionality. Our team channels more than 15 years of experience in the construction realm to design spaces that are equal parts form and function. Our designs have been featured in numerous publications and have won awards both regionally and nationally. DESIGN BOOK
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Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. For 50 years, a discerning clientele has come to expect nothing less than the most innovative designs from our company, which has grown to become one of the country’s largest rug manufacturers of fine hand-knotted, tufted, and power-loomed rugs. Embracing a family tradition of four generations, Feizy Rugs brings beauty to interior designs by building on the exceptional quality standards established in 1973. Feizy Rugs is a five-time ARTS Award winner and the first rug manufacturer to have been inducted into the Accessories Resource Team’s ARTS Awards Hall of Fame. What product range do you offer, and what do you specialize in? Feizy offers handmade, machinemade, custom-crafted bespoke pieces, and one-of-a-kind rugs DESIGN BOOK
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meticulously designed and handpicked to suit an eclectic, discerning, and dynamic world. How would you describe the aesthetic of your offerings? Feizy offers a comprehensive range of products to suit any design aesthetic, from our traditional “One of a Kind” selection to our new avantgarde offering, “Revolution by Feizy.” Our rugs make a statement in any space. We offer a variety of rugs for neutral interiors as well as bold statement pieces. What do you feel distinguishes you from your competitors? As this ever-changing world unfolds, we evolve with it, bringing newer collections showcasing the best in style, craftsmanship, innovation, and technology. The consumer demands such versatility, and we deliver without compromising the integrity prevalent in
the most exclusive to the most affordable of our offerings. The same passion for rug making that began in 1973 can be seen in every knot, every tuft, and every finish. For someone who has never visited your showroom, what can they expect? You can expect an extensive assortment of luxury and lifestyle rugs perfect for any space, a friendly and knowledgeable team, and a commitment to excellence in product and customer service. Are you open to the public or to the trade only? Trade only.
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Get to know:
Melda Cipli-Clark Where are you from?
Turkiye ( Turkey)
If you could work in any other field, what would it be?
Poet or musician. I love writing song lyrics.
What’s your favorite way to spend time at home?
Having a cup of coffee with a splash of Baileys while reading or watching my favorite Netflix show.
What’s the most sentimental item in your home?
An old custom picture frame with a picture of me and my sister when we were little, holding hands as we still do, supporting each other every step of the way in life. When hosting, do you cook or order out? (And what’s your best dish/go-to place?)
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Order out—Cafe Istanbul for Turkish food
What color is your front door, and what do you think that says about you?
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Wood stained to a dark espresso color. I like simplicity. It looks great against my white brick and coordinates with the rest of the cedar details on the exterior of my house. If you could snap your fingers and have any one item for your home, what would it be?
Large windows with ocean view for relaxation after long days What’s your favorite local nonprofit to support?
Turkish Society of Texas
Answers by Melda Cipli-Clark, Owner / Lead Designer finelinesdesignstudio.com
What services do you offer? FineLines Design Studio is a premier landscape design company catering to both upscale residential and commercial clients. Our expertise lies in providing professional guidance in design, project management, and construction services. We specialize in the art of master planning and excel in
executing projects in well-orchestrated phases when necessary.
3D renderings and dynamic video animations.
What inspired you to pursue this line of work? Many of my cherished childhood summer pastimes were playing games with friends. A recurring favorite was building mud houses. Interestingly, my focus was consistently drawn to the garden design rather than the construction of the house itself. Little did I know, these youthful endeavors were silently shaping my path toward the profession I now hold dear.
Will you take on projects of any size or scope? We take pride in extending support to returning clients, irrespective of budget. For new clients, we establish minimums based on the extent of the envisioned work. Our minimum project thresholds start at $30,000 for planting-centric landscape projects and go up $250,000-plus for projects that incorporate a pool. Our standard projects, encompassing features like outdoor living spaces and kitchens along with comprehensive landscaping, tend to have budgets between $100,000 and $150,000.
If you had to describe your style in three words, what would they be? Clean, transitional, functional. What do you feel distinguishes you from your competitors? We forge a strong partnership with our clients throughout the designbuild journey to craft their outdoor haven within their budget and wish list. We explore alternatives before arriving at the definitive design layout, employing meticulous conceptual design solutions, including
What trends are you excited about for 2024? The landscape architectural world in 2024 will be characterized by a harmonious blend of sustainability, cutting-edge technology, seamless living integration, and a pronounced focus on human well-being.
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arbitrary and careless. And while this is not hard and fast in all situations, the interior ought to reflect a similar style from the exterior—or at least complement each other.
HARPER DESIGN PROJECTS
Answers by Sarah Harper, Architect harperdesignprojects.com
What inspired you to pursue this line of work? My parents convinced me to declare architecture as my degree track my freshman year of college. While I did well the first two years, it didn’t click for me until I spent a summer in Italy on a study abroad trip. It was there that I developed my love for architecture and my drive for design as a career. What is your philosophy as it pertains to the work you do? I believe design ought to be consistent in terms of style. Eclecticism is fine in its own right, but, for example, when a clearly Tudor home has a French dormer, it feels
What’s your favorite type of project to work on? My favorite projects begin with great clients and are closely followed by amazing locations. What trends are you excited about for 2024? The pandemic showed us the need for away spaces, putting a damper on the completely open concept design that had become popular. For entertaining, I think most people still want an open concept living and kitchen space, but secondary living areas, multiple home offices, small away spaces and nooks, even completely separate guest quarters and studios have all become more prevalent. I love designing these sorts of spaces, as I get more opportunities to develop design solutions.
Get to know:
Sarah Harper
Where are you from?
Dallas, Texas
Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
I have synesthesia: number, letter, spatial sequence, and calendar form. What’s the most sentimental item in your home?
My daughter. She keeps everything.
If you could invite anyone to a dinner party, who would it be?
Gordon Keith (from Ticket Radio); he would be entertaining, we could become best friends, and I think impressing him dinner party–wise could be handled with hot dogs. When hosting, do you cook or order out? (And what’s your best dish/go-to place?)
Nearly always cook! My best dishes are traditional Bolognese, black-eyed peas, and a killer spicy paloma.
What color is your front door, and what do you think that says about you?
It’s fully glass, so that ought to say a lot!
If you could snap your fingers and have any one item for your home, what would it be?
A pool!
What’s one thing you have a hard time getting rid of and why?
The last 10 pounds … queso. What’s your favorite local nonprofit to support?
Vickery Trading Company
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IBB DESIGN FINE FURNISHINGS
Answers by Shay Geyer, Owner and Designer ibbdesign.com
Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. Once an interior design solo effort on the part of designer Beth Rafferty, the business she founded more than 43 years ago has grown into an award-winning firm encompassing a 90,000-square-foot fine furnishings store and design resource center, located in Frisco. IBB Design Fine Furnishings offers a turnkey design resource all under one roof. Over the years, IBB Design has been honored with awards, including McSam Awards for Best Interior Merchandising, Best of Houzz, and ARTS Awards’ “Best Furniture Store in the United States”—an honor we have won five times, putting us into the ARTS Hall of Fame.
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What product range do you offer, and what do you specialize in? What are some of the most sought-after lines you carry? IBB Design Fine Furnishings is
known for carrying heirloomquality furnishings, fashioning color-infused spaces, and creating interiors that evoke a happy feel. We proudly carry designer name-brand furnishings and home decor accessories from more than 600 vendors, including Century, Highland House, Hickory Chair, Burton James, John Richard, Bernhardt Furniture Company, Currey & Company, Hancock & Moore, Vanguard Furniture, Lee Industries, and others. How would you describe the aesthetic of your offerings? IBB Design Fine Furnishings is not defined by a specific aesthetic. Instead, we are known as a store of something beautiful for everyone. The designers create spaces for each individual client, and the store features a broad range of styles and looks that change daily as new furnishings arrive. What are the cornerstones of your company? What do you feel distinguishes you from your competitors?
IBB is known for our unique offerings and custom details available for immediate delivery. We cater to the customer/client who wants a designer look. Most furniture stores have sales associates, but our team is a talented group of professional interior designers. The range of our offerings goes beyond furniture and accessories—we offer custom draperies, window coverings, whiteglove delivery, and a true turn-key operation. Patrons can shop the IBB in-stock designer furnishings available for immediate delivery or work with one of our 37 professional interior designers to finish their rooms. The IBB showroom changes daily and is created so the shopper feels transformed and inspired as they venture from vignette to vignette. Are you open to the public or to the trade only? IBB Design is open to the public. We also offer one-on-one shopping appointments with one of our talented designers, as well as competitive trade discounts.
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JASON OSTERBERGER DESIGNS
Get to know:
Jason Osterberger Where are you from?
Baton Rouge, Louisiana— the home of the Fighting LSU Tigers
Answers by Jason Osterberger, Founder / Principal Designer jasonosterbergerdesigns.com
Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. After graduating from LSU with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, I moved to Dallas and started Jason Osterberger Designs out of my apartment with a single paycheck and two weeks’ vacation. We’ll celebrate our 20th year next year. What inspired you to pursue this line of work? I’ve always loved nature—especially gardens. When I was a child, I drew a picture of my parents’ garden, and my mom framed it. It’s still on their mantel today. What services do you offer? We offer luxury exterior design and
What’s the most sentimental item in your home?
architecture, project management, and property maintenance. What is your philosophy as it pertains to the work you do? We create spaces that inspire, connect, and grow. Our outdoor living solutions are rooted in connection; they’re designed for families and friends to create memories together. We’re also intentional about the way your outdoor space is designed for growth for years to come. It’s why I love gardening; it’s ever-evolving. Will you take on projects of any size or scope? We still maintain our first customer’s yard. We’ll never be too big to do the right thing.
If you had to describe your style in three words, what would they be? Exuberant, inspired, custom. What’s the measure of a successful project? I recently had a client tell me that we changed her family’s life—that the outdoor living space we created in their backyard made them the “go-to” house for youth group gatherings, hangouts, and social scenes. She said it changed the way they raised their family, how well they knew the kids their own children spent time with, and how they became a home to many who needed one. That’s kind of awesome. What do you love most about what you do? I spend half my time with people and half my time with nature. Nothing better. What’s one thing people often don’t understand or realize about your line of work? We’re an integral part of the homebuilding process. The highest satisfaction comes when we’re seated with the architect, interior designer, builder, and engineer at the onset of the project.
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My grandfather’s Bible. It was given to him by my grandmother when he converted to Catholicism. My grandmother wrote all the major prayers we say in the Bible. Our faith is the foundation for how my wife and I raise our kids and set our family values. If you could invite anyone to a dinner party, who would it be?
The door is open—I just enjoy entertaining and love to hear people’s stories. When hosting, do you cook or order out? (And what’s your best dish/go-to place?)
Hello, I’m a Cajun boy at heart. Stop by for some true Cajun foods and a great roux-based meal. If you could snap your fingers and have any one item for your home, what would it be?
If I could just snap my fingers and have our family around us in a moment’s notice, it would be awesome. What was your last Amazon purchase?
Cleaning products—I have to have order and cleanliness to function properly.
What’s your favorite travel destination?
The beach. It feeds my soul and brings an extreme sense of calmness into my life.
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KEY RESIDENTIAL
Please give us a brief overview of your company. Key Residential is a high-end remodeling contractor and custom home builder. We pride ourselves on our approach to customer satisfaction and personalized attention given to each project.
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What services do you offer? We specialize in custom kitchens, bath remodels, whole house renovations, additions, and customdesigned home construction.
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What is your philosophy as it pertains to the work you do? Our goal is for our clients to know who we are, like what we do, and trust us with their homes. It starts with developing relationships with clients to understand their ideas and long-term goals for the project.
If you had to describe your style in three words, what would they be? Collaborative, craftsman, professional. What do you feel distinguishes you from your competitors? Key Residential purposefully does not employ in-house designers or architects. This allows clients to bring their preferred design professionals to the remodel team. Further, by partnering with our trusted trade partners and relying on close supervision by members of our team, we can ensure that each project receives the highest quality workmanship possible while still maintaining our clients’ aesthetic. Will you take on projects of any size or scope? While Key Residential is not the contractor for everyone, we are
always willing to visit with and assist potential clients in achieving their remodeling goals. We want everyone to have a positive remodel experience, with or without us, for the benefit of the remodeling industry. Most of our projects fall in the $50,000–$300,000 price range. What’s the measure of a successful project? In the current, unpredictable remodeling climate, providing excellent communication to our clients is high priority. As obstacles arise, we feel like the project is successful if we maintain strong relationships with both the trade partners and clients involved. Further, we want the clients to like the end result not just six weeks after the work is complete, but six years after the work is complete—to enjoy it for years and years to come. DESIGN BOOK
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THE KITCHEN SOURCE
Answers by Jennifer Johns, Director of Operations thekitchensource.com
Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. For more than 30 years, The Kitchen Source has provided clientfocused design and transformation services to Dallas, Fort Worth, and surrounding areas. We partner with homeowners, designers, and builders to fully understand their ideas, needs, and goals for kitchen, bath, and living space remodels. What services do you offer? We offer anything from just cabinets and appliances to full turnkey remodels. The scope is highly dependent on the homeowner. We will do as much or as little as they would like during a project.
What is your philosophy as it pertains to the work you do? Listen to the client and do what we say we are going to do the first time. Will you take on projects of any size or scope? Yes, we have worked on projects from 2,000 to 70,000 square feet, from a powder bath to a whole house. What’s the measure of a successful project? We love when a client refers us to a friend or sends us pictures in their new kitchen over the holidays. There is no greater compliment.
What’s one thing people often don’t understand or realize about your line of work? Many believe they must have an interior designer, builder, or general contractor before even walking through the doors. We are open to the public and invite everyone in.
What else would you like readers to know about you? We are family owned and operated; we are third generation in the business. Each project we work on, we truly understand that we have a responsibility to the client as they are putting a great deal of trust in us by allowing us to work in their home.
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What do you love most about what you do? We love that no two projects are the same. We strive to truly understand how someone intends to use the space so we can design it for them to enjoy for a lifetime.
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KNOX BUILT CONSTRUCTION
Answers by Blake Byrd, Director and Co-Founder knox-built.com
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Many people are involved in each project from day one, and communication is key to keeping everyone involved and on the same page. Transparency—we are an open book, from our bidding process and subcontractor invoicing to our client’s final draw request. Being transparent about every cost along the way is vital. Quality—we have quality standards that exceed much of our competition’s. Our team knows there will be challenges along the way, but our ultimate goal is to deliver the quality project we expect of ourselves and our clients deserve.
Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. Knox Built Construction is backed by industry-leading talent and a proven process. We challenge the notion that “they don’t build them like they used to” by championing craft, comfort, and style on the highest level. What is your philosophy as it pertains to the work you do? Our philosophy revolves around our core values: 1. Find a way. At Knox Built, there is nothing we can’t make possible or
bring to life. 2. Assume positive intent and have a positive attitude. 3. Deliver legendary customer service. 4. Honor the team. 5. Care. The work we do at Knox Built matters, and each team member approaches every home or project as if it were their own.
Can you tell us about a particular instance in which you delivered exceptional customer service to a client?
For us, the list of exceptional customer service is a long one—we love going above and beyond. To name one instance, we once had a client mention to us at our very first meeting that they loved fruit trees. One year later, upon project completion, we installed a fruit tree in their yard as a surprise on move-in day. What trends are you excited about for 2024? Some of the specialty millwork we are seeing make a comeback. Many more clients want unique paneling configurations and more transitional casing and crown styles. Additionally, we are doing a lot of “lounges” that incorporate a more adult atmosphere with stylish wet bars and wine displays.
If you had to describe your style in three words, what would they be? Communication—the building process is not a straight line, and there are ups and downs and ins and outs. DESIGN BOOK
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Get to know:
Janelle Patton
Where are you from?
New Canaan, Connecticut Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
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I am the oldest of nine (yes, nine!) kids. And, no, I don’t know how my parents (so beautifully) managed it all.
What’s your favorite way to spend time at home?
Playing board games with my family. The nerdier and more obscure, the better!
What’s the most sentimental item in your home?
My oldest son’s stuffed elephant, Nolan. He’s 16, but it still sits on his bed every day.
When hosting, do you cook or order out? (And what’s your best dish/go-to place?)
Both. But I nearly always make chocolate chip cookies for dessert.
If you could snap your fingers and have any one item for your home, what would it be?
The Jetsons’ food-making machine. Can someone please invent that? DESIGN BOOK
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Answers by Janelle Patton, Principal Designer and Owner larkinteriorstx.com
What services do you offer? We are a one-stop design shop. We offer architectural services, interior finish selections, and furnishings, and we even recently added landscape design. Our goal is to solve the problem of “who do I call for this?” You can call us! What is your philosophy as it pertains to the work you do? Our motto is: Sticky fingers, muddy paws welcome! I come from a large family and love the chaos and fun that ensues when we all get together. I believe a home should help
facilitate that kind of joy, not get in the way of it. Having kids and pets and having a beautiful home are not mutually exclusive. As a mother of three, I’ve used my own home as a laboratory to determine what finishes are truly durable and employ that knowledge in all my designs. If you had to describe your style in three words, what would they be? Comfortable, collected, and timeless. I love to incorporate both modern and traditional elements, plus a smattering of vintage pieces. My goal is for no one to ever look at my work and think, “Well that house was obviously done in 2023.” What do you love most about what you do? Easy: My clients. Working on someone’s home is an intimate
experience. My job is literally to understand how someone lives in their space. I always tell clients that a consultation is like a first date. It’s a chance to see if we click. Because the process of building and furnishing a home is a long and personal one. By the end of it, I’ll likely know what kind of shampoo you use and where you keep your underwear. (Shampoo brand, by the way, is very helpful information for determining shower niche dimensions). I really value those relationships. What trends are you excited about for 2024? Color is back! While we do both neutral and colorful projects, color has my heart. It’s been fun to see it start to creep back into our clients’ inspiration photos. Cheers to color!
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Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. We are an interior design firm that has been in business for more than 30 years. Our multiline showroom business began over 15 years ago at our location on Dragon Street. We moved to the heart of the Design District on Slocum Street 10 years ago. We carry one-of-a-kind antiques and vintage furnishings, and we represent sought-after furniture lines, boutique fabric lines, and local artists.
LAURA LEE CLARK INTERIOR DESIGN
Answers by Laura Lee Clark Falconer, Principal Designer lauraleeclark.com
For someone who has never visited your showroom, what can they expect? Friendly, helpful, and enthusiastic showroom salespeople; a variety of furniture, accessories, art, rugs, and lighting to choose from; and constant product turnover! What do you wish more people knew about your showroom? We are a designer’s best resource!
What product range does your showroom offer, and what would you say you specialize in? What are some of the most sought-after lines you carry? Aside from antique and vintage furnishings, we also carry Julian Chichester; Niermann Weeks; Scala Luxury; Kathy Slater Design Collection; Nichola Taylorson fabrics; Megan Adams fabrics; Root Cellar Designs; Laura Park; Petal Cloud Studio; Madison and Grow; Tie-Up Textiles; and Heather Essian art, accessories, and textiles.
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How would you describe the aesthetic of your offerings? Our showroom is known for its finely curated collection of luxurious furniture and decor, off-thefloor pieces, and some of the most exclusive designer lines. What do you feel distinguishes you from your competitors? Unlike most manufacturers’ showrooms, we sell everything off the floor. Are you open to the public or to the trade only? Trade only. DESIGN BOOK
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LAYERED DIMENSIONS INTERIOR DESIGN
Answers by Christina Garcia Lysaught, Founder and Principal Designer layereddimensionsid.com
Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. Layered Dimensions is a fullservice interior design firm based in Dallas with a focus on custom, high-end residential design. Our firm comprises a team of expert designers with a comprehensive range of specializations, bringing a unique perspective to each and every design project. What inspired you to pursue this line of work? I have a passion for connecting with other people, and the relationships I build with all parties involved are essential to me. I believe these connections are vital to fully understanding each piece of the project and allow me to be very hands-on. With each new project, I have a new level of excitement, because each homeowner has unique styles and wishes for their home, making every project its own inspiring challenge. It’s my ultimate goal for my clients to feel proud of their homes and find comfort within.
What do you feel distinguishes you from your competitors? What sets Layered Dimensions apart in the industry is our very personal approach to the interior design and construction of each home we design. Our team spends a lot of time thinking about who will live in the house and how the clients will utilize each space in the home. We work hand in hand with the homeowners, builders, and architects to ensure each layer of our process is aligned and tied in to one another. Will you take on projects of any size or scope? We specialize in full-service interior design that starts from
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the construction phase and goes throughout materials selections and full-home furnishings. What’s your favorite type of project to work on? We love to be involved from the beginning of the floor plan and architectural development to furnishing the home with the finishing touches. What else would you like readers to know about you? Building a home and working with an interior designer should be a fun process! Find the people you love working with and can trust; it will always lead to a better result.
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Get to know:
Mary Anne Smiley Where are you from?
Seminole, Oklahoma
What’s your favorite way to spend time at home?
Doing a puzzle with my grown daughter who lives with me, as we watch a Hallmark movie, with our three dogs curled up at our feet. If you could invite anyone to a dinner party, who would it be?
Dorothy Draper
When hosting, do you cook or order out? (And what’s your best dish/go-to place?)
Cook, of course! Creative cooking is the only kind I enjoy, so I relish those opportunities.
What color is your front door, and what do you think that says about you?
Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. I was one of the first designers registered in the state of Texas after passing the National Council for Interior Design Qualification exam and have been consistently recognized by my peers as one of the top designers in Dallas. My love of all things creative began as a child and included primitive architectural drawings. I have designed from coast to coast and even worked on projects overseas. I am a professional ASID member and am qualified in AutoCAD. I am known for my use of bright pops of pure color and cutting-edge art. What services do you offer? Space planning, all drawings required for design intent for projects, including lighting design, cabinet design, closet design, bath design, kitchen design, and other areas and details. We also do 3D presentation, construction project supervision, provision and installation of custom furnishings, and art acquisition and curation.
What is your philosophy as it pertains to the work you do? Integrity, transparency, excellence in design, and client satisfaction. Will you take on projects of any size or scope? If it is a true design project and one for which the client has a realistic budget for what needs to done. We generally do not take on “decoration” projects where we have not done the design foundation. Can you tell us about a particular instance in which you delivered exceptional customer service to a client? We just finished a project that required making right the bad work done by a contractor, doing so at my company’s expense so the finished project met the high standards we require. Though it was a loss financially, it was a win professionally! The client was not only pleased with the outcome but was so appreciative of our transparency and integrity.
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Answers by Mary Anne Smiley, Principal and RID Interior Designer maryannesmiley.com
Turquoise. That I love color above all else and am not afraid!
If you could snap your fingers and have any one item for your home, what would it be?
Another bathroom and more storage.
What was your last Amazon purchase?
Needles for my Bernina sewing machine.
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What’s your favorite travel destination?
Jackson Hole and Yellowstone. I love the natural beauty, quiet, and no nonsense of the natural world. What’s one thing you have a hard time getting rid of and why?
Old photographs. I always feel like I am being disloyal when I throw them away. DESIGN BOOK
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Get to know:
Michelle Kopfer Roberts Where are you from?
Ruston, Louisiana
What’s the most sentimental item in your home and why?
Love letters from my husband—self-explanatory!
I believe our homes are an integral part of our personal joy. Spaces that uniquely express who we are, welcome those we love, and create visual peace can quite literally change how we feel about ourselves and significantly add to our enjoyment of life. If you had to describe your style in three words, what would they be? Classic, airy, and welcoming.
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Answers by Michelle Kopfer Roberts, Owner michelles-interiors.com
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What inspired you to pursue this line of work? I loved helping others as a professional counselor for almost 10 years, but I hungered for more creativity. I once read that if you could find a career that mirrored how you loved to play as a child, you would find your calling. As a girl, I had a dollhouse, and all I did was decorate it. That idea of creating a career out of play is what led me to open Michelle’s Interiors in 2008. What is your philosophy as it pertains to the work you do? I see my job as helping others by creating a happy, peaceful, and safe environment in which to live, raise a family, and welcome guests.
What do you feel distinguishes you from your competitors? Our goal is to provide personalized one-on-one service to clients, not to grow as large as we can. We stay small on purpose in terms of client load, and I am completely handson with my designs. Our clients work directly with me as the owner and senior designer. I meet clients where they are, taking their style and “waving my magic wand” to create a space that uniquely reflects what they love and what brings them joy. We care deeply about relationships with our clients. We want them to know their homes matter immensely to us, we understand the significance they represent, and we are available and responsive to whatever needs they may have.
When hosting, do you cook or order out? (And what’s your best dish/go-to place?)
I absolutely cook. No feeding takeout food to guests! I love desserts, and my best is Nana’s rum cake. What color is your front door, and what do you think that says about you?
It’s actually a pretty modern black iron with lots of glass! I love natural light and seeing outside.
What’s your favorite local nonprofit to support?
I love Operation Kindness, a no-kill animal shelter, but I’m a sucker for any dog rescue group.
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MULTIMEDIA SOLUTIONS
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Answers by John Carter, Chief Executive Officer multimediasolutionsgroup.com
What services do you offer? Our services include home automation, home theater, lighting design, automated lighting systems, security, access control, high voltage services, and shading solutions. What is your philosophy as it pertains to the work you do? We always educate our clients on the services we offer. We believe education is the key to providing clients with the products and services they desire. If you had to describe your style in three words, what would they be? Integration. Sophistication. Education. What do you feel distinguishes you from your competitors? Multimedia Solutions sets itself apart by staying current in the industry through training, investing in product development as it pertains to our industry, and educating our team and our customers.
Will you take on projects of any size or scope? Yes, we love working with all sizes of projects, from new construction and whole house systems to a client wanting to update their homes and businesses with specific products and services in mind. Can you tell us about a particular instance in which you delivered exceptional customer service to a client? Nothing brings us greater joy than when a client takes the time to provide feedback from a positive experience, big or small. A recent review stated how a service technician went above and beyond to help a client while performing a service call. The professionalism shown and attention to detail was wonderful to hear and shows the amount of integrity our team displays.
project is communication, customer service, and achieving an end product that meets every expectation. What’s one thing people often don’t understand or realize about your line of work? People do not realize how much planning and preparation is needed to successfully provide the best service and product for a project. That preparation and design is what sets us apart, assuring the installation is seamless. What do you love most about what you do? What I love most about being in this field is the people—working with clients, understanding their needs and desires, and designing a solution that satisfies those needs.
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MUSE ON SLOCUM
Answers by Aaron Osborn and Virgil Barber, Co-Owners museonslocum.com
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Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. MUSE on Slocum was established in 2019 by owners Virgil Barber and Aaron Osborn, who have been in retail and the interior design community for more than 40 years. Where is your company based, and how many locations do you have in the Dallas area? We are based in Dallas, and we have one location. What product range do you offer, and what do you specialize in? What are some of the most soughtafter lines you carry? We specialize in 17th-, 18th-, 19th-, and mid-century antiques from Europe and South America; vintage furniture from storied designers; lighting; and decorative and fine art collected from estates in Beverly Hills, Chicago, Manhattan, and
Palm Beach. We are also a dealer for Alfonso Marina. How would you describe the aesthetic of your offerings? We carry pieces from the classic to the opulent but which are always in taste and never out of style, styled in inspiring vignettes. What are the cornerstones of your company? What do you feel distinguishes you from your competitors? We have new merchandise arrive almost every week because of our constant pursuit for great interiors, but it is edited. If I wouldn’t want it in my home, then I am not buying it for the store. We have a vast supply of resources for designers. For someone who has never visited your showroom, what can they expect?
Hopefully the same feeling we have when we enter the store after an absence: “Wow, there are a lot of gorgeous and incredible items in here—how could somebody go home without a new treasure?” Are you open to the public or to the trade only? We are open to the public. Our main clientele is the interior design trade and antiques dealers. Can you tell us about a particular instance in which you delivered exceptional customer service? Always! Is there anything else you would like readers to know about you? We have a 5,000-squarefoot showroom in the Dallas Design District, next door to the Dallas Design Center.
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Custom details often prove to be the game changer! Are you open to the public or to the trade only? Both! While Peacock Alley offers a generous trade program, we welcome the public as well. What do you wish more people knew about your store or industry? That Peacock Alley showrooms offer a variety of custom capabilities. We can customize by size, thread color, embroidery, monogramming, and design, all with an exceptional turnaround time.
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Plesase give us a brief history and overview of your company. Growing up in Pennsylvania Dutch country, I was enamored by the intricate artistry of the antique quilts that enveloped my childhood. This passion for handcrafted textiles inspired me to design my first boudoir pillow in 1971. One evening at a dinner party I hosted, the pillow caught the eye of a prominent Neiman Marcus buyer, who was convinced he needed the pillows in his stores. After I received my first order, Peacock Alley was born, establishing the luxury linen market in the U.S. Where is your company based, and how many locations do you have in the Dallas area? Based in Dallas, Peacock Alley has showrooms in Atlanta, Austin, Nashville, and the Dallas Design District. In addition, we have outlets in both Dallas and Plano.
What product range do you offer, and what do you specialize in? Peacock Alley offers luxury linens for the bed and bath. We are known and loved for our sheets and matelassé coverlets, but we carry everything from foundations of the highest grade of down and American lambswool mattress toppers to bedskirts. Our bath offerings include bath towels, robes, shower curtains, and bath rugs. Recently, Peacock Alley has launched a line of select mattresses and custom beds and offers whiteglove service direct to your home. In addition, Peacock Alley showrooms offer a variety of curated home accessories.
Is there anything else you would like readers to know about you? Peacock Alley is passionate about giving back to the community and has been doing so since its inception. We proudly support local organizations such as Dwell with Dignity, Community Partners of Dallas, and many other deserving organizations. Peacock Alley products are found in some of the finest hotels and homes across the nation, including the White House.
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Answers by Mary Ella Gabler, Founder peacockalley.com
How would you describe the aesthetic of your offerings? Timeless classics. We believe that when you create classic pieces with quality and craftsmanship, they can be used in a myriad of aesthetics. DESIGN BOOK
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PIERCE FINE HARDWARE, PLUMBING & LIGHTING
Answers by Erin Bittner, President piercehardware.com
Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. Pierce Fine Hardware, Plumbing & Lighting has offered unparalleled quality in products and staff expertise for more than 85 years. Founded in Snider Plaza in 1937, Pierce transitioned the Dallas showroom to a space on Mockingbird Lane six years ago, which not only won Pierce the DPHA Showroom of the Year award but also secured multiple “Best of Big D” titles in the years that followed. Where is your company based, and how many locations do you have in the Dallas area? Pierce Hardware is based in Dallas, with a second showroom in Fort Worth. What product range do you offer, and what do you specialize in? What are some of the most soughtafter lines you carry? Pierce Hardware offers luxury plumbing fixtures and fittings, elegant door and cabinet hardware, and the finest lighting options in North Texas. Pierce also carries exclusive lines such as the The Galley Kitchen Workstation and Dresser, Classic Brass Hardware, and Visual Comfort Lighting.
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How would you describe the aesthetic of your offerings? Luxurious, exclusive, and often custom. Our products range from ultramodern to industrial, from contemporary to traditional. We definitely have something to fit every discerning client’s taste! What are the cornerstones of your company? What do you feel distinguishes you from your competitors? Beyond just providing premium products, Pierce delivers exceptional value by helping customers select the perfect items for their specific and unique needs. Pierce offers ongoing support, not just during the construction or renovation phase but also for the entire lifespan of the products. For someone who has never visited your store, what can they expect? Not only does Pierce offer personalized service, we also serve as a hub for learning about the latest trends, products, and technologies in home design. Our serene workspace invites collaboration between you, your designer or builder, and our knowledgeable staff. Plus, our extensive product selection is sure
to keep you delighted for every visit to the showroom! Are you open to the public or to the trade only? We are open to the trade and public. We love walk-ins but encourage appointments. Our sales staff goes out of their way to meet you at times that our showrooms may not be open as well! What do you wish more people knew about your store or industry? We’d love for more people to understand that “custom” and “exclusive” don’t necessarily translate to “out of reach”—we can accommodate a variety of budgets. We encourage clients to tap into our expertise early in their planning stage. After all, integrating something as beneficial as a steam shower becomes far more challenging if you’re already midway through a bathroom renovation.
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PREP MY LAKEHOUSE
Answers by Maria Terrell, Owner prepmylakehouse.com
Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. My husband and I purchased a lake house in East Texas. We both worked 60-plus-hour work weeks, so we’d find ourselves leaving Dallas at 7 p.m., arriving to the lake after dark, and realizing that the patios were covered in cobwebs or that we had six mustards and no ketchup. We were spending the first four to six hours of our “relaxing lake weekend” working like crazy. And then on Sundays, we were booting guests out of bed at 6 a.m. so we could do all the laundry. It was exhausting! We needed someone who could start our “lake life” before we arrived so we could walk in and relax. Out of our own need, the idea for Prep My Lakehouse (PML) was born. We’ve been in business over seven years and boast of team of more than 20, with a client list of over 600 homes on Cedar Creek Lake, Lake Athens, and Lake Palestine.
What services do you offer? PML handles anything that owning a lake house can throw at you. Obviously, housekeeping is a strong piece of our business offering. Our handyman services are a life saver; we can handle requests from hanging a towel rod to rebuilding decks. If it’s a project that requires a licensed professional (plumbers, electricians, etc.), we have a network of insured and respected businesses that prioritize PML clients. We can also help with boat and dock maintenance, shop and stock, food prep, private chef experiences, catering and entertaining support, and more. What do you feel distinguishes you from your competitors? 1. Professionalism. There are so few responsive and professional service providers in lake communities, which makes getting work done at the lake one of the biggest challenges our clients face. We execute as a highly efficient company, bringing
the same level of responsiveness we expect in the metroplex to rural lake communities. 2. Documentation. All projects the PML team executes are documented before, during, and after. There’s never a discrepancy of what was or wasn’t done, and the transparency of us showing the work in real time to our homeowners puts them at ease. 3. Safety. The entire PML team is background checked and drug tested upon hire and monitored throughout the year. We make sure that we keep your lake house safe by ensuring that we put the most qualified and safe individuals on the team.
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Maria Terrell
Where are you from?
College Station, Texas
Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
I speak four languages: English, French, Portuguese and Spanish. What’s your favorite travel destination?
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The beach. Nothing relaxes me more than the ocean, having my toes in the sand and cocktail in hand! What’s your favorite local nonprofit to support?
Operation Kindness. I am a dog mom of three pups adopted from this no-kill shelter and could not imagine our lives without them! Don’t shop. Adopt!
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Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. Co-founded in 2007 by interior designers Beth Dotolo and Carolina V. Gentry, Pulp Design Studios has established a unique viewpoint that combines luxury design and a flair for the unexpected. With studios in Dallas, Seattle, and Los Angeles, the Pulp team works with residential and commercial clients across the country, helping them define a personal style and transforming interiors into spaces that are bragworthy and innovative.
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Carolina V. Gentry Where are you from?
Laredo, Texas
What’s your favorite way to spend time at home?
I designed a kitchen that I absolutely love cooking in.
What color is your front door, and what do you think that says about you?
My front door is black. I feel it reflects my bold yet classic style. What was your last Amazon purchase?
The 1000 Chairs design book. Referencing the rich history of design keeps me inspired. What’s your favorite travel destination?
My business partner, Beth, and I have been on many shopping trips for clients to places like Paris, Italy, and Round Top. I love experiencing new places while also finding ways to bring clients items they can’t necessarily find at a local retailer. What’s your favorite local nonprofit to support?
Many women in my life, including my business partner, have been affected by cancer. Our team is donating both our time and resources to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
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If you had to describe your style in three words, what would they be? Unexpected. Layered. Livable. What do you feel distinguishes you from your competitors? We have created a distinct process for getting to know our clients and how they live in their spaces. This, along with structured business processes and procedures, allows us to professionally manage our clients’ design projects, leaving room to have fun and enjoy the creative process. Will you take on projects of any size or scope? While our services are best suited toward whole-home projects, we will take on projects of any size as long as the budget and expectations are feasible. Our goal is for the end result to be a fully designed and completed space with all the finishing touches, whether that be a whole home or a singular room. What’s one thing people often don’t understand or realize about your line of work? People often underestimate the value a designer can bring to a project. Whether it’s a new construction, renovation, or furnishings project, we bring the experience and expertise that allows for the proper
planning and execution to avoid costly mistakes. What’s the measure of a successful project? We get a lot of our projects through referrals. It’s a huge sign of success when our clients are so happy with the end result that they share us with friends and family. What trends are you excited about for 2024? The last few years have resulted in a high volume of purchases from big-box retailers, resulting in many homes looking and feeling the same. We are excited to see the pendulum swing back toward highly personalized and customized design in both the construction and furniture sectors. Many people don’t realize that one of the most valued benefits of working with a professional designer is their knowledge and access to the latest innovations and workrooms that can create beautiful pieces made just for them.
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Answers by Carolina V. Gentry and Beth Dotolo, Co-Owners and Principal Designers pulpdesignstudios.com
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SAMANTHA FISHER INTERIOR DESIGN
Answers by Samantha Fisher, Founder samanthafisher.net
Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. Samantha Fisher Interior Design was founded over 20 years ago at our kitchen table while I was busy at home taking care of a baby and a toddler. Now, we are a team of four who work on full-scale projects across the country. What is your philosophy as it pertains to the work you do? Your home should be a haven. Each space should be thoughtfully designed for the client’s needs—whether that is space for hosting large gatherings or a nurturing place for a family. Selections should be well thought out, unique, and of quality. If you had to describe your style in three words, what would they be? Organic, clean, and warm. What do you feel distinguishes you from your competitors? We are a small firm. We are intentional about our project selection and workflow so that I can be very hands-on with the design work. Each project and the subsequent
selections are unique and solely suited to the client and the space. What’s your favorite type of project to work on? I love projects that start with beautiful, smart architecture, where we are able to craft the final product. The client relationship is also so important—having the space and trust to take risks elevates the final product. What’s the measure of a successful project? A happy client and work we are proud of. What’s one thing people often don’t understand or realize about your line of work? That designing is the easy part! The most difficult, time-consuming part is the execution of a project. What trends are you excited about for 2024? I’m not really a trend gal. I love what I love, and it really doesn’t change much. However, I do really like the organic, curvy upholstery that is the rage right now.
Get to know:
Samantha Fisher Where are you from?
Houston
Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
I wanted to be an astronaut.
If you could work in any other field, what would it be?
Real estate. I love homes!
What’s your favorite way to spend time at home?
Curled up on the sofa, watching Netflix with a glass of red wine.
If you could snap your fingers and have any one item for your home, what would it be?
Well, a new home. We are getting ready to break ground on a new house, and I’m so excited! What was your last Amazon purchase?
Tape measures. I like to have at least 15 on hand at all times.
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SCOTT + COONER
Answers by Amanda and Jud Taylor, Owners scottcooner.com
Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. After doing sales for Knoll, Lloyd Scott opened her own showroom in a tiny space in what was then the Design Experience. Shortly after, she met Josy Cooner, who was working across the street as a sales associate in the Brueton Showroom. The two launched Scott + Cooner in 1995 and moved to the Decorative Center in the Design District in 2003. An Austin showroom was added in 2000. In 2021, Scott + Cooner ownership was acquired by Amanda and Jud Taylor—former employees who are thrilled to be continuing its legacy.
What are the cornerstones of your company? What do you feel distinguishes you from your competitors? To give our customers the best modern design along with premium service, and the sheer volume of incredible lines we carry and the wonderful experience that is the showroom.
What product range do you offer, and what do you specialize in? What are some of the most soughtafter lines you carry? We carry over 100 brands of upscale modern furniture, with kitchens, closets, lighting, and accessories from all over the world. We specialize in carefully curated products—pieces you won’t find in other places and things with innovative design stories. We carry Cassina, Knoll, Paola Lenti, Poliform, Poltrona Frau, and many more.
Are you open to the public or to the trade only? We are open to the public, though the majority of our customers are designers.
so we rented a U-Haul, drove the furniture to the site, and installed it in time for their big event.
Can you tell us about a particular instance in which you delivered exceptional customer service? We’re not afraid to go above and beyond to give the best customer service possible. We had a client who lived in a rural area. The client’s movers canceled last minute,
What do you wish more people knew about your showroom? That modern design and highquality craftsmanship stand the test of time—they’re worth the investment. But we also carry lines that can fit a project that has budget constraints.
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For someone who has never visited your showroom, what can they expect? Expect a gigantic wonderland of breathtaking modern design and a greeting by friendly staff. There’s so much to explore and delight you.
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Get to know:
Staci Steidley
Where are you from?
I am originally from Nebraska but have also lived in Oklahoma and Virginia.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
I love sailing and have a dream to live on a sailboat for several months each year. If you could work in any other field, what would it be?
I would have been a landscape architect, I think! I love plants and trees and designing with them.
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STUDIO STEIDLEY
Answers by Staci Steidley, Creative Director and Owner studiosteidley.net
Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. Studio Steidley was founded in 2015 and specializes in creating beautifully livable environments that stand the test of time. I lead my team with over 25 years of experience, including a strong architectural and corporate design background, which is reflected in the details that are included in each design.
architecture and the layering of architectural details gives Studio Steidley a unique ability to imagine all the possibilities within your space. Our team is expert at translating these ideas into the documents needed to make sure the vision comes to life, and our processes of layering on the furnishings, art, and accessories brings the “wow” factor that our clients are looking for within their homes.
What inspired you to pursue this line of work? As a little girl, I was fascinated by architecture. My parents built two of the homes we grew up in, and my mom and I would study floor plans and talk about why she liked one versus the other. For fun, we would walk houses under construction and try to figure out each room’s purpose. It was no surprise that when I went to college, I wanted to study architecture and interior design.
If you had to describe your style in three words, what would they be? Refined. Unexpected. Fun!
When hosting, do you cook or order out? (And what’s your best dish/go-to place?)
We cook! Even if it is a simple meal on the grill, we love to entertain. Both my husband and I love to cook, so we are always creating something new. What’s your favorite travel destination?
I love a mix of relaxing travel in the Caribbean on a boat and exploring anywhere in Europe.
Will you take on projects of any size or scope? We really like to have a variety of projects on our books. We like to have some that are full-home design, some that are remodels, and some that could be a few spaces with furnishings. This provides a great balance for us, and we enjoy mixing it up!
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STUDIO THOMAS JAMES
Answers by Philip Vanderford, Principal and Owner studiothomasjames.com
Get to know:
Philip Vanderford Where are you from?
Marianna, Arkansas
What’s the most sentimental item in your home?
I have a campaign dresser that was my father’s when he was growing up.
If you could invite anyone to a dinner party, who would it be?
Fay Jones. I was inspired by his architectural influence in my hometown. When hosting, do you cook or order out? (And what’s your best dish/go-to place?)
We cater and love Salum on Cole Avenue.
What’s your favorite travel destination?
Italy. I love experiencing the historical architecture and acknowledging that nothing is “new.”
What’s your favorite local nonprofit to support?
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Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. After spending several years in Colorado designing high-end vacation homes, I decided to make Dallas the home base for my business. I launched Studio Thomas James in 2012 and set to work building a dynamic team of specialized individuals. I feel our long-term success is largely due to our meticulous attention to detail and hands-on approach. What inspired you to pursue this line of work? My grandfather was a master craftsman, machinist, and woodworker, and he spurred my love of handiwork. My mother and grandmother were always experimenting with the spaces in our home, often moving furniture in and out. I knew I wanted to be an interior designer by the age of 10. I even asked Santa for a new chandelier for my bedroom one year for Christmas. What is your philosophy as it pertains to the work you do? Great interior design should evoke an emotion—a challenge that is best achieved by fusing the architecture, finishes, and furnishings into one cohesive thought.
If you had to describe your style in three words, what would they be? Classic. Innovative. Refined. What do you feel distinguishes you from your competitors? Although our focus is on interiors, our team unitizes our vast architectural expertise to give a room’s form and function mutual consideration. What’s the measure of a successful project? Spaces can be beautiful and highly detailed, but if you have missed the client’s true desires, then the project is a failure.
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SUSAN BALDWIN, ALLIE BETH ALLMAN & ASSOCIATES
Answers by Susan Baldwin, Executive Vice President baldwingroupdallas.com
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Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. I have had the fortune of celebrating 20-plus years of residential real estate sales. I have enjoyed every minute. I love working with both local clients and also executives moving here from out of town. Over my career, I have averaged close to fifty-fifty on buyers and sellers, and I enjoy working with both equally. What areas/neighborhoods do you specialize in? My main areas are Park Cities, Preston Hollow, and North Dallas, but I also do quite a bit in Plano, Frisco, and beyond (like Celina and McKinney), as well as in Southlake and Flower Mound. How do your clients benefit from your background as an attorney? Buying and selling a home has become more complicated and also
more competitive. I practiced law for over 10 years in a transactional practice, mainly in commercial real estate. My background as an attorney and my negotiating skills are in use every day! I pay attention to detail and think through problem areas. My background helps me to keep calm under pressure and not lose my cool, something my clients tell me gives them confidence. What are some of the top features today’s buyers are looking for in a home? A home that is move-in ready is always in demand. I tell my buyers that there is an opportunity if you can find a home with a good layout that just needs a little tweaking. Workspaces for adults and kids are popular, as are pools and indooroutdoor living spaces. Kitchens where people can live and cook. And buyers always love a good closet!
How do you ensure client satisfaction? I will do almost anything to make sure every transaction is a success. I will work through problems, listen to what my clients are telling me, and we will keep working until they are satisfied. Buying and selling a home can be stressful for many reasons, but there are very few instances where you can’t do something to make a client happy.
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and I always enjoyed touring local homes to see the different architecture and designs. I really enjoy music, theatre, and the arts, and the home-building industry has allowed me to be in a creative space to blend my passions.
TATUM BROWN CUSTOM HOMES
Answers by Mark Danuser, Owner tatumbrown.com
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Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. Tatum Brown began as a custom home builder in 2004, dedicated to designing and constructing highquality, luxury residences. Over time, we’ve discovered something remarkable: The homes we build aren’t just houses. They’re personal. They’re meaningful. They represent everything our clients love and value. The vision for each home may be totally unique, but our commitment to fulfilling every single detail never wavers. What inspired you to pursue this line of work? I grew up around the industry. I used to work a coporate job in Los Angeles, and my wife, Christine,
What services do you offer? From preconstruction evaluation to post-construction follow-up, your Tatum Brown team will go above and beyond to ensure you love your home.
What do you love most about what you do? I certainly have a passion for architecture and design, but what I like most about what I do is that every day is different. Every home we build is original, and every family we work with is unique. For someone that never wanted to sit behind a desk, it’s very exciting. Every day is a new challenge. Is there anything else you would like readers to know about you? After reaching exponential company growth and an in-depth understanding of our clients and area communities, Tatum Brown is now focused on legacy. We’re dedicated to the continual achievement of our goals year after year, and our concierge-style team model ensures that every need is exceeded.
If you had to describe your style in three words, what would they be? Classic, timeless, and quality. What do you feel distinguishes you from your competitors? What sets us apart is our unrivaled team approach and comprehensive service offerings. Every single specification of your future home is our priority, no matter how small. Our people make the difference. From day one, you’ll have a full team dedicated to making your home-building experience an exceptional one.
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Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. TKO Associates, Inc. was founded in 1981 with the intent to introduce Dallas to modern European designs, concentrating on bath ware, door hardware, and other architectural elements. When we began selecting our products, we focused on excellence of design and engineering. Although the original partnership has dissolved, TKO remains committed to this principle. How many locations do you have in the Dallas area? TKO has one location, in the Decorative Center.
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TKO ASSOCIATES Answers by Betsy Hoag, Owner and President tkoassoc.com
What are the cornerstones of your company? We are a small company and strive for close relationships with our clients. We listen and attempt to present products so our client’s vision can be achieved. For someone who has never visited your showroom, what can they expect? They should expect visual stimulation that leads to curiosity. Are you open to the public or to the trade only? We are a trade-only showroom, but the public is welcome to visit and learn about our industry.
What product range do you offer, and what do you specialize in? What are some of the most sought-after lines you carry? We offer bath hardware such as faucets, bathtubs, basins, toilets, cabinets, and sinks. We also offer door hardware, cabinet hardware, and many other architectural pieces for interior and exterior locations. We have many wonderful lines, but this list is just a small sampling: Accurate Lock, Dornbracht, Fantini, Gessi, Hamilton Sinkler, Hastings, Julien, Nest Studio, Samuel Heath, THG Paris, Vola, and Watermark. How would you describe the aesthetic of your offerings? We are known for our modern aesthetic but offer many wonderful traditional designs as well. DESIGN BOOK
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TWILLY AND FIG
Answers by Dee and Danielle Frazier, Co-CEOs and Principal Designers twillyandfig.com
Please give us a brief history and overview of your company. After working for years in the corporate world, Dee wanted to go back to her visual arts roots and opened the studio’s doors in 2010. During Dee’s tenure, the business gained momentum and became a highly sought-after design firm in the area. After working as an attorney for several years, Dee’s daughter, Danielle, decided to pivot and reenergize her creative gene by joining the firm in 2020. At this point, the design studio expanded in both geographic and aesthetic reach. What services do you offer? We are a full-service design studio that works with clients at every stage of the process, whether it’s a new home build, a remodel project, or furnishing a space in their home.
Our services include space planning, concept development, material selection, furniture procurement, and project management. What do you feel distinguishes you from your competitors? Our diverse portfolio demonstrates our commitment to keeping our clients at the core of every design and demonstrates to our prospective clients that we do not design with one style. Whether we’re remodeling a kitchen in a circa-1800s Victorian in Old Town McKinney or designing a bedroom in a modern home in downtown Dallas, we have the most fun in designing to different styles and taking on that challenge. What trends are you excited about for 2024? What is being referred to as “dopamine decor”—creating spaces that bring the homeowner joy and that are much more personal. Another is the reinfusion of warmth into home color palettes. With the recent popularity of gray and cooler tones, spaces began to start feeling too cold, too similar, and impersonal. The trend toward warmer tones invokes a sense of comfort and helps to bring in other colors.
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Dee and Danielle Frazier If you could work in any other field, what would it be?
In another life, Dee would like to be a rock star, as she would hope to be able to sing that time around. What’s the most sentimental item in your home?
The Christmas cactus Dee inherited from her grandmother. It is now older than 80 and stronger than ever. If you could invite anyone to a dinner party, who would it be?
Danielle would invite Lucille Ball; you’d be guaranteed an abundance of laughter and stimulating conversation about her work as the first woman to run a major television studio. What’s your favorite travel destination?
Danielle’s favorite travel destination is anywhere in the U.K., as she is constantly inspired by the landscapes, historical architecture, and British design style. What’s one thing you have a hard time getting rid of?
Dee has a difficult time getting rid of cards she receives, all of which are overflowing a hope chest she’s had since she was 19. What’s your favorite local nonprofit to support?
We love Dwell with Dignity and what they stand for in creating a foundation of home for families where they can thrive.
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YATES DESYGN
Answers by Bryan Yates, Principal Designer yatesdesygn.com
What inspired you to pursue this line of work? I’m originally from South Texas and studied design at the Pratt Institute after receiving my bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from Texas Tech University. I spent the early portion of my career working with renowned firm Yabu Pushelberg in New York, where I discovered a love for sharing my clients’ stories through their personal environments.
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What services do you offer? We are lifestyle designers. Our work philosophy entails getting to know the client on a personal level to discover how they want to live in their spaces. Getting to the heart of who they are and what they need from their home is a little like therapy, and it’s our job to utilize design to enhance their lives. If you had to describe your style in three words, what would they be? Tailored. Curated. Detailed. What do you feel distinguishes you from your competitors? We carefully evaluate a project in its entirety, ensuring that the architecture, interiors, and landscape design are cohesive. We’re methodical in
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