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House of the Month: 6428 Tulip Lane
Windows cover the front elevation of this fully redesigned and reimagined Preston Hollow modern Tudor, pouring natural light into the home at all hours of the day.
School Design Should Foster Connection, Collaboration
Tangram Interiors entered the North Texas market less than a year ago, acquiring BKM Total Office of Texas and bringing expertise in furnishings for medical, commercial, and educational spaces.
Fear of Missing Out at Christmas?
It is a weird sort of calculus, but the time when you most want to decorate for the season dovetails with the busiest time at work and school.
University Park-Raised Designer Talks Kips Bay Decorator Show House
Ashley Cathey’s University Park upbringing sparked her interest in design from a young age.
Check Out Modernized Mid-Century Style
Explore contemporary takes of classic mid-century modern design during the 16th annual AIA Dallas Tour of Homes, which includes a Preston Hollow rebuild with a tornado shelter.
Eggold Bringing ‘Culture Change’
Dallas Lutheran School’s new head of school looks forward to fostering a culture change on campus and rebuilding from the October 2019 tornado.
Heat Wave Have You Wanting a Pool? Consider These 4 Design Tips
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to watch pool trends come and go and help choose pool shapes, finishes, and pool furniture for my clients. Here are some things I’ve learned about pools during my career as an interior designer.
Real Talk: Amy Messer
Amy Messer of the Polsky Messer team at Douglas Elliman Realty, a native Texan, SMU alumna, and longtime Dallas resident, joined Douglas Elliman’s Dallas office along with Harrison Polsky in January.
Kips Bay Decorator House Returns to Dallas
The Kips Bay Decorator Show House is celebrating its third year in Dallas from Sept. 23 to Oct. 23.
Society
Wright, Allmans Partner in Service
For Allie Beth and Peirce Allman, supporting the S.M. Wright Foundation comes about as naturally as, well, selling houses.
Why Interior Designers Are Embracing English Style With Modern Design
English style has been making a comeback lately. I think it’s because English furniture is a little bit simpler than French or Italian-style furniture, so it mixes well with a modern home.
Voices
Detour Brings Over the ‘Moon’ Coffee Discovery
I relish in how easy it is to remember the directions to D Magazine’s office: left on Walnut Hill Lane, right on the tollway, and go straight until you see the tall office building with a big, red “D” on it.
Want To Add Wow to Your Gatherings? Make Charcuterie Boards
As summer winds down and autumn’s busy schedules loom, gathering with friends always takes on greater urgency for me in August.
Getting The Most Out of Outdoor Spaces Takes Proper Planning
When thinking about turning your backyard into an outdoor oasis, here are a few ideas to consider before you start calling contractors.
House of the Month: 4209 Arcady Avenue
Find this classic Tudor estate with 101 feet of frontage in the prestigious French Streets section of Highland Park.
Real Talk: Erin Allen
Erin Allen is the public relations and communications manager for JPI, a multifamily developer and builder that has completed or is in development on more than 342 projects with more than 100,000 units in 141 cities spanning 27 states and Canada.
Les Jardins Neighbors Come Together Over Owls
Marilou Simon spotted an owl flying out from the bushes and landing on her roof in 2012, and the Les Jardins neighborhood hasn’t been the same since.
Four-Step Checklist for Choosing the Best Hardwood Floors
Hardwood is the preferred choice for flooring among designers and homeowners alike.
Voices
Farmers Market Stroll Inspires Zesty Summer Cake
Summer is here, and with it, my craving for vibrant flavors that mirror the bounty found in farmers’ markets and grocery stores.
Tales of Novel Writing Persistence from Two Dallas Authors
My recent conversation with Dallas author Robert Lebovitz confirmed this as we shared our writing processes and experiences.