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styling a console winterY blue
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CONTENTS WINTER 2015 / IBB AT HOME
WINTERY
BLUE
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DESIGN TRENDS
LOCAL LOVE
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GLAMOUR
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KIDS’ CORNER ARTICLES
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TURNKEY DESIGN: FROM PLANNING TO COMPLETION
FARMHOUSE FRESH
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY IDEAS
COOKING WITH CHEF STEPHAN PYLES
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IBB AT HOME WELCOME I WINTER 2015
Welcome to the winter issue of IBB at Home! As 2015 comes to an end, I’m taking a moment to celebrate the success of IBB Design and the amazing team I have the pleasure of working with every day. It’s been a big year for us! We have designed projects for our private clients, model homes for our partner Highland Homes, specifications for Highland buyers, and exciting commercial projects. The commercial side of our business takes me back to when I first started in interior design. The majority of my clients were doctors and attorneys who enlisted my service for their offices, and then their own homes. Over the years, we’ve been fortunate to work on a range of commercial projects including club houses at country clubs, airplane hangars and medical offices, including MINT Dentistry – you’ll get a peek into the MINT owner’s Dallas penthouse in this issue. When you think of interior design, most people primarily think of their homes – but don’t overlook businesses. The look and feel of a business space is an extension of the brand and projects more than you may think. Interiors can create a positive work environment, helpful shopping experience and so much more. Interior design is a crucial element of a commercial space and I look forward to working with even more businesses this coming year. At IBB, our team of 30 talented interior designers are here to assist you with your residential and commercial needs – new construction, remodels or interior design and décor.
OWNER/DESIGNER PUBLISHER BETH RAFFERTY OWNER/DESIGNER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SHAY GEYER DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MEREDITH HITE CONTRIBUTING WRITERS MAXINE BURT JORY GATTIS JAYLIE GEYER AFIYA KUMAR SUSAN MEDLIN BRANDY SCOTT JAMES “JT” TURNER KEVIN TWITTY MAGAZINE DESIGN ARNOLD GRAPHIC DESIGN
As the end of the year approaches, take a moment to look back and celebrate your successes and set goals for the New Year – both personal and professional!
Beth Rafferty Beth Rafferty Owner & Designer IBB Design Fine Furnishings beth@ibbdesign.com @ibbdesign on Instagram
DESIGNER WENDY ARNOLD DESIGNER AMY HELLEN COPY EDITOR ERICA YARGER
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR MY
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WINTER
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‘Tis the season for cooler temperatures, the chance of snow flurries and spending nights in front of a cozy fire. Winter is one of my favorite times of year. I love being cold and then snuggling up in a down comforter or cashmere throw blanket. Our cover story showcases the glamorous life of urban living with gorgeous views of downtown Dallas. This penthouse project features a stunning neutral palette where contrast, metallics and luxe textures create the perfect home for the Harrison family. Our winter issue will surely inspire your design projects for 2016. Our designers are dishing on some of their favorite trends and we take you on a tour of a model home project for Huntington Custom Homes. Brandy Scott demonstrates how IBB Design can help you with the interior finish specifications during the construction process and Maxine Burt gives tips on accessorizing a console table. Susan Medlin highlights some of her favorite locally made products for the home. Wintery Blue is one of our favorite colors in the design world right now and very fitting for the season. We’re showing you some of our favorite ways to incorporate it in your home. My daughter, Jaylie, shares our design plan for her new bedroom and our friend, Angie Strange of Posh Floral, sets the scene for the perfect New Year’s Eve party. While legendary Chef Stephan Pyles shares one of his favorite salmon dishes with a delicious cocktail recipe to accompany. Make sure to check out our party pics and upcoming events. One of my favorite events, IBB Loves Local is coming up in February and you won’t want to miss all of the fabulous local talent we have planned to be there! Happy Designing everyone!
Shay Geyer Shay Geyer Owner & Designer IBB Design Fine Furnishings shay@ibbdesign.com @designershay on Instagram
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TREND REPORT
WINTERY
BLUE
Wintery Blue is a soft cool blue with silver undertones. It’s a tranquil hue providing a sense of rest and respite. With its calming effects, blue as a color is known to be a stress reliever. Seen in everyday life in the depths of our blue skies, it’s one of nature’s neutrals and pairs beautifully with a multitude of interior colors.
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WINTERY BLUE PAINTS TO CONSIDER 1. Silvery Blue 1647, Benjamin Moore 2. Scrim of Mist CL087, Pratt & Lambert 3. Windy Blue SW 6240, Sherwin Williams 4. Slate Blue 1648, Benjamin Moore 5. Sleepy Hollow SW 9145, Sherwin Williams TIP: Always sample the paint in your space before painting the entire room. Just because it looks fabulous in your friend’s home, doesn’t mean it will look equally as stunning in your home. There are many factors which influence how paint looks in a space.
Follow our “Wintery Blue” board on Pinterest for more inspiration using this calming color in your home. www.pinterest.com/ibbdesign/wintery-blue/
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FAVORITE THINGS
LOCAL LOVE
BY SUSAN MEDLIN IBB Designer smedlin@ibbdesign.com @sue4IBB on Instagram
Fabulous table lamps double as pieces of art. It’s a beautiful way to add an organic touch to any room.
At IBB Design, we celebrate local artists and vendors year round in our retail showroom and also every February at our full-day local event. You’ll notice “IBB Loves Local” tags on items throughout the store highlighting some of our favorite local companies. We’re so fortunate to have such fabulous local resources. Here are five of my favorites! How fun are these lighted letters!? Festive, functional and perfect for a media room or game room – you name it!
This local artist brings texture into her work which creates a glorious focal point. The designers at IBB Design can even work with you to commission a custom piece to coordinate with your space.
Mixed media pieces brings dimension and a pop of vibrant color to any room.
Talk about an accent table that wows! A collection of agate images have been applied to acrylic with gold detailing to create a stunning piece.
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DESIGN TIPS BY MAXINE BURT
IBB Designer maxine@ibbdesign.com
styling a console The key to thoughtfully selecting items which speak to your taste and lifestyle.
A well-styled console table can be the perfect first impression in an entry way or a focal point in any room. Plus, it’s a platform to showcase your style and personality. Symmetry Add symmetry and height with a pair of stunning lamps or large ginger jars. Backdrop Display a favorite piece of art or
mirror in the middle above the console. Mirrors can help open up a small space, while artwork can introduce color into your home. Personality Add a stack of cocktail table books based on your hobbies or interests, and a few family photos. Your favorite fragrant candle can develop into the signature scent for your home that always reminds your guests of you.
Color For a pop of fresh color, use a fabulous silk floral arrangement or fresh flowers in a hand blown glass vase. There are so many uses for console tables in your home. The key to styling them is to thoughtfully select items which speak to your taste and lifestyle, and offer function for the space in which they are placed.
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TURNKEY DESIGN
FROM PLANNING TO COMPLETION IBB Design Fine Furnishings not only offers fabulous furnishings and accessories throughout our 40,000-square-foot retail store, but we’re also a full-service design firm partnering with clients and builders from design planning to completion.
BY BRANDY SCOTT
IBB Designer brandy@ibbdesign.com
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I recently had the opportunity to collaborate with Diane Duncan during the construction of her Bob Thompson Home. Diane wanted a chef-inspired kitchen since she loves putting her culinary degree to use and spending her spare time cooking. After brainstorming and consulting on the layout, our thoughts were converted to loose sketches that led to a concept rendering. Sharing a detailed rendering with clients helps them envision the space to tweak the design before building begins.
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The cabinetry was designed with an emphasis on functionality and style. The far left cabinets were intended to look like a built-in furniture piece with open shelving for cookbooks and glass cabinetry for display. The long wall of cabinets was broken up with a built-in floor to ceiling pantry for quick access. Trays and utensils are all stored out of sight in cabinets flanking the cooktop. Diane also requested a built-in table for everyday dining, and I specified custom dining chairs in a fabric that mimics the colors of the backsplash.
The backsplash is a handmade wedgewood crackle blue glaze and a stand out design element against the white cabinetry. High-end granite countertops with warm taupe tones tie in to the wood beams and floors. Polished Nickel hardware adds a modern feel while the faucet provides a vintage vibe in this traditional style home. Detailed planning of the design truly brings the style to life and offers a functional space to love for decades to come. At IBB Design, we are here to help with the process from start to finish.
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DESIGN TRENDS WHAT EXCITING TRENDS ARE YOU SEEING?
GOLD FEVER Today’s gold is subtle, soft and luxurious. These rich gold tones of brass and warm metallic are glamorous and coming up in lighting, accent tables and cabinets.
Afiya Kumar IBB Designer afiya@ibbdesign.com @theoriginalaha on Instagram
PALM BEACH CHIC Tropically-inspired pieces featuring bamboo elements and geometric motifs are a classic, yet fun way to add interest with a pop of color.
Jory Gattis IBB Designer jory@ibbdesign.com @jorya.gattis on Instagram
FUR IS ON FLEEK One of the most stylish trends right now is faux fur. My favorite way to use fur is in a chic throw blanket, fabulous toss pillow, or by stepping outside the box and applying it to furniture!
Kevin Twitty IBB Designer kevin@ibbdesign.com @designedfortoday on Instagram
MINERALS ROCK Minerals are making their way into homes in unexpected and beautiful ways. They are a marvelous design element to incorporate organic color and texture into your space.
James “JT� Turner IBB Designer james@ibbdesign.com @jrt1175 on Instagram
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COVER STORY
INTERIOR DESIGN Beth Rafferty Shay Geyer PHOTOGRAPHY Dan Piassick
GLAMOUR
& GORGEOUS VIEWS
When Dr. Field Harrison and his wife Sabrina decided to buy the penthouse at The Highland near downtown Dallas, they immediately called Beth Rafferty and Shay Geyer to design a space that would fit their young family’s lifestyle. Having worked with Beth and Shay on various projects before, including their business, MINT Dentistry, the team at IBB Design was familiar with the couple’s chic and fashion-forward taste. The gorgeous Dallas skyline takes center stage of the home and the Harrisons wanted the design to play up the views. The artwork in the entry introduces you to the home’s color palette of contrasting neutrals and metallics chosen to offer glam without detracting from the views. Patterned wallpaper with a threedimensional quilted effect, reminiscent of a Chanel handbag, was selected to envelope the space. Large scale gold-leafed lamps sit atop a console which emulates the wallpaper pattern. The glass rod sputnik chandelier makes a spectacular statement as you enter the home. IBB AT HOME 19 IBB AT HOME 19
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stylish &
comfortable
The design goal in the family room was to maximize seating using stylish and comfortable pieces. The main seating area is made up of a custom gray velvet sofa, a pair of velvet pin-stripe modern wing back chairs with metallic gold welt and brass nail heads, as well as a pair of wood framed swivel chairs. For a punch of pattern,
a zebra patterned cowhide rug was layered under a brass and glass cocktail table. A rectangular Swarovski crystal chandelier brings glam into the space, and its open design keeps the views from being obstructed. Metallic gold and silver discs were used to add an element of art on the large TV wall.
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Motorized striped sheer drapery was used across floor to ceiling windows in the dining room and family room to filter sunlight during peak hours. A chrome and black granite bar cart on wheels offers ease for entertaining and a segue between the two rooms. The dining room features a custom glass dining table which seats 12. Three acrylic and brass bases were used to support the 130-inch glass top. A geometric patterned fabric was used to create a stripe down the center of the black mohair dining chairs. Suspended chrome and glass balls were used as a modern lighting fixture over the dining table, while silver metallic cork wallpaper offers rich texture to the open dining room.
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MODERN
STATEMENT The modern kitchen features linear mosaic tile and a suspended sculptural chandelier. Custom chrome swivel barstools were upholstered in a metallic snakeskin patterned fabric for a fashionable statement at the bar.
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The lounge area is a perfect multi-functional space for the Harrisons. A comfy gray sectional, upholstered ottoman and playful striped slipper chairs compose the TV viewing area. A cantilevered shagreen table easily moves around the room to offer the perfect spot to place a drink.
Brass Êtagères flank a coordinating TV console which house metallic woven baskets to store toys for the kiddos. A cream lacquered and brass desk was placed against the back of the chaise sectional where Sabrina can catch up on work while the kiddos watch a movie or play.
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In the master bedroom, the bed wall was covered in a gorgeous metallic silver grass cloth that perfectly conceals the hidden door to Dr. Harrison’s closet. The brass chain link chandelier makes a bold statement above the four-poster mirrored bed. Rich texture was brought in with black faux fur Euro shams and blanket at the end of the bed. A modern
monogram on metallic linen personalizes the couple’s bedding. A comfy rounded swivel chair was used in the room’s sitting area. Brass elements were brought in with the floor lamp and end table. Motorized drapery stacks back to reveal the picturesque Dallas skyline and can be closed to offer hotel-like room darkening for the perfect slumber.
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HUNTINGTON HOMES MODEL HOME DESIGN BY IBB DESIGN FINE FURNISHINGS
FARMHOUSE
FRESH
For more than 25 years, IBB Design Fine Furnishings has proudly designed Huntington Homes’ model homes and recently installed a gorgeous project for them in Windsong Ranch in Prosper, TX. The IBB Design team is thrilled with the accolades it has since received. The home features a modern take on farmhouse style. The design layers textures and a neutral palette. The gray wide-plank wood floors help set the tone as part of the home’s finish out.
FOYER
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As you enter the home, you are greeted by soaring ceilings in the large foyer. A distressed antique reproduction was used as the entry cabinet, and large arched iron mirrors reflect the study across the hall. The study features a palette of black, white and gray. A cowhide rug is layered underneath the trestle writing desk. A gallery wall was created behind the desk using a faux skull in white and a mix of framed prints.
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DINING
ROOM FAMILY
ROOM
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KITCHEN
Charcoal gray linen side chairs surround a planked zinc top dining table. Frames of the burlap host and hostess chairs are highlighted with a rustic nail head. Storage was added to the niche space with an open-shelved étagère in iron and distressed wood.
floors continue into the family room and kitchen area. A sofa covered in white Sunbrella fabric and a pair of linen wing back chairs were used for seating in the family room. A large glass and metal cocktail table is also used to display accessories and other treasures.
Patterned tile and painted gray cabinetry in a rubbed finish were used to design the butler’s pantry between the dining room and family room.
In the kitchen, white painted cabinetry was chosen to highlight the island and interior doors in the gray paint with a rubbed finish. A wood and iron dining table was paired with skirted host and hostess chairs. The wood-framed wingback chairs communicate the farmhouse style.
The open floorplan is highlighted with vaulted ceilings with rich dark wood beams. The gray wide-plank wood
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MASTER
SUITE
The master bedroom has an airy feel in a palette of light taupe, creamy white and gray. A winged upholstered bed was used with distressed gray wood nightstands, and sheer fabric panels drape the windows. A decorative herringbone tile covers the tub and wall for a sophisticated design statement. A soft taupe paint was selected for the bathroom to complement the color palette of the floor tile.
GAME ROOM
Striped fabric panels were used on the game room’s windows. Those stripes were continued into the seating area by
painting larger stripes in the color palette on the walls. Metal and distressed wood furnishings were selected for the room.
Project: Huntington Homes Windsong Ranch Photos Courtesy of Huntington Homes
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ENTERTAINING
New Year's Eve party ideas
BY ANGIE STRANGE, OWNER POSH FLORAL DESIGNS POSHFLORAL.COM PHOTOGRAPHY BY: APRYL ANN, APRYL ANN PHOTOGRAPHY One of my favorite things to do to celebrate New Year’s Eve is to stay home and host a festive dinner party for my closest friends. As you decorate the table, think stunning and eye catching décor - it will set the tone for your event. Since the day is such a celebratory occasion, why not take the experience up a notch with stunning fresh flowers and a jolt of glitter and gold! There’s no need to buy new vases, just use those you already have on hand. Mismatched vases make a great arrangement too. Add a layer of basic craft glue to your vase, sprinkle gold glitter and you have instantly created sparkle for your table. You can even add glitter to the rim of a plastic charger
plate, or paint a black trim around the charger for a more formal look. Monochromatic floral designs will look perfect in the glitter vases. If you are not sure which flowers to buy, go with a fuller bloom like Hydrangeas, or use flowers in the same color family (as shown here). Larger blooms and unified colors in floral design are a practical way to impress your guests. Flowers at each place setting will create a beautiful and personal touch. Succulents can serve as place card holders and then guests can take them home at the end of the evening as a keepsake from their memorable New Year’s Eve!
{FAVORITE Tip} Enhance your table with candles! Keep a dozen votives on hand to quickly glam up the table with candlelight, or add candles of various heights to bring dimension to the table for a stunning visual.
For the perfect toast to the New Year, add edible glitter on the rim of your champagne flutes. A perfect idea for putting each guest’s name on the flute would be to use a permanent paint pen and then after the event use nail polish remover to remove the paint. Whether you do it up big or opt for a more simplistic look, remember to be thoughtful as you prepare for your New Year’s Eve event. Special details in your planning will be noticed, and make the guests feel welcomed and loved. Share your New Year’s party designs by tagging @posh_floral on Instagram with #IBBPOSHNYE. For vendor details, visit poshfloral.com
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RECIPE
BY CHEF STEPHAN PYLES | STEPHAN PYLES WWW.STEPHANPYLESRESTAURANT.COM
SEARED SALMON ON BLACK BEAN ROAST BANANA MASH WITH COCONUT-SERRANO BROTH INGREDIENTS
SALMON FILLETS • 4 six ounce Salmon Fillets • 2 tablespoons olive oil • Salt to taste
BLACK BEAN-ROAST BANANA MASH • 1 cup black beans, soaked ovenight • 4 cup chicken or vegetable stock • 2 bananas • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1/2 small onion, finely diced • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced • 1 tablespoon tomato paste • 2 tablespoons chili powder • 1 tablespoon lime juice • 1 tablespoon butter • salt to taste COCONUT-SERRANO BROTH • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1/2 medium carrot, peeled and roughly chopped • 1 celery stalk, chopped • 1/2 medium onion, chopped • 3 serranos, seeded and chopped • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin • 2 lemongrass stalks, chopped • 2 kaffir lime leaves • 1 cup sherry • 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk • 1 cup chicken stock • 1 cup cilantro leaves • 1/2 cup basil leaves • salt to taste
MANGO-TORTILLA SALAD • 3 cups vegetable oil • 2 yellow corn tortillas, julienned • 1 red corn tortilla, julienned • 1 blue corn tortilla, julienned • juice of 4 limes • 1/2 cup olive oil • 1 jicama, peeled and julienned • 1/2 mango, peeled, pitted and julienned • 1/2 red bell pepper, julienned • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves • salt to taste
DIRECTIONS
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. In a stockpot, combine the black beans and stock and cook over low heat until the beans are very soft, 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Roast the bananas in their skins in a pre-heated 350-degree oven until the fruit is soft and the skins are black, about 15 minutes. Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over mediumhigh heat until lightly smoking. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir constantly for 2 minutes longer. Add the chili powder and continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Place the beans and the bananas in a food processor and blend with the butter and lime juice until smooth, about one minute. Salt to taste, set aside and keep warm.
PASSION CHILE MARGARITA INGREDIENTS
• 2 ounces aged tequila • ½ ounce Cointreau® • ½ ounce jalapeño infused simple syrup • ½ ounce passion fruit puree • ½ ounce lime juice • crushed ice
GARNISH
1 medium lime, sliced, turbinado sugar, course sea salt, jalapeño chile
DIRECTIONS
Mix all margarita ingredients together in a cocktail shaker, shake vigorously. ENTREE CONTINUED: Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Saute the carrot, celery and onion for 3 minutes or until the onion is translucent. Add the serranos, cumin, lemongrass and the lime leaves; continue to sauté for 1 minute more.
Moisten the rim of a cocktail glass with a lime wedge, coat with equal parts sugar and salt. Strain the margarita into the glass and garnish with the jalapeño chile. Enjoy!
Deglaze the pan with the sherry and reduce to a glaze. Add the coconut milk and stock; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Place in a blender and puree until smooth, about 1 minute. Strain the broth through a fine sieve. Tie the cilantro and basil together and steep them in the broth. Season with salt to taste. Heat the vegetable oil in a medium sauté pan until lightly smoking. Fry the tortillas until crisp. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Pour the lime juice in a medium-mixing bowl. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking until emulsion forms. Season with salt to taste. Combine the jicama, mango, bell pepper, tortilla strips and cilantro in a large bowl. Toss with the vinaigrette and use to garnish the dish. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until lightly smoking. Remove the pan from the heat and gently place the salmon in the pan and return to the heat. Sear the salmon and cook for about 2 minutes. Turn the salmon over and continue to cook on the other side, about 2 minutes longer. Remove from the pan and serve with the warm Black Bean-Roast Banana Mash, Coconut-Serrano Broth and garnish with the Mango-Tortilla Salad.
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SEPTEMBER
2015
KIMBERLY SCHLEGEL WHITMAN MEET & GREET
SEPTEMBER
2015
UPCOMING EVENTS FEBRUARY 11, 2016 IBB Loves Local Shopping Event www.ibbdesign.com
MARCH 25, 2016 Fashion Stars for a Cause Gala benefiting the Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas www.sccenter.org
FEBRUARY 16, 2016 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon & Fashion Show benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society www.saintvalentinesdayluncheon.org
SPRING 2016 Kate Spade Home Collection Launch www.ibbdesign.com
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KIDS’ CORNER
BY JAYLIE GEYER Interior Design by Shay Geyer Renderings by Jane Gianarelli
I'M SO EXCITED ABOUT KIDS' CORNER FOR THIS ISSUE BECAUSE THIS TIME -- I'M THE CLIENT! MY MOM AND I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON A DESIGN FOR MY NEW ROOM AND SHE'S GIVEN ME THE OKAY TO SHARE OUR PLAN WITH YOU.
I've always been a big fan of Kate Spade and I love color and pattern, so we decided to use those as inspiration for my room. Even though my room is pretty big, it doesn't offer much storage or function. My mom came up with a great idea to take advantage of my 15-foot ceilings and double the amount of storage I have now. We are going to build a closet in my room with a bunk bed on top of it. The new closet will be almost twice the size of the one I have now and include adjustable closet rods and shelves.
A daybed will sit in front of the closet wall, and I'll have stairs to get up and down safely from the bunk. My mom has even designed a safety railing for the bunk which looks like the iconic Kate Spade bow. We'll paint the bunk bed in Benjamin Moore's Blue Seafoam, as this shade is my favorite color, and I've found prints to be framed in a gallery wall above the daybed. My mom is using durable Sunbrella fabrics on the daybed, since we know it will get a ton of use. It will be the perfect place to read or rest when I don't want to sleep in the bunk bed. The lighting and window treatments were inspired by different Kate Spade stores my mom and I have visited around the country. My favorite is the acrylic and brass sputnik chandelier to hang over the daybed. We're also having awnings made for the window treatments, just like you would see at a fancy boutique store.
One of my other favorite things in the room is the polka dot desk and bow chair which are actually from the new Kate Spade Home Collection. IBB will carry the new line and I feel very lucky to have these pieces in my room. Finally, the stairs by my desk will lead up to a small room which we are turning into a dressing and vanity area with built-in cabinets and adjustable shelving on either side of the vanity knee space. PAINT COLORS: 1. BLUE SEAFOAM 2056-60, BENJAMIN MOORE 2. JET BLACK 2120-10, BENJAMIN MOORE
Thank you so much for letting me share my new room design with you. For sneak peeks and updates follow my mom (@designershay) and IBB Design (@ibbdesign) on Instagram.
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