Think about your morning. The familiar path from your bedroom to the kitchen...the sound and smell of the coffee brewing. The morning light that skates across the kitchen counter, the surface glittering in the warm light. You smile as you run your fingers across the natural stone, whose veining and ... Continue Reading
The Hidden Perks of Remodeling With a Truly Elite Firm
Most of the time, we don’t realize how much we’re missing until we experience something new and unexpected. It’s only the new that clues us in and gets us imagining what’s possible. The same is true with remodeling our homes. For most folks, remodeling feels like a predictable sequence of ... Continue Reading
The Secret to Biophilic Design: Plants That Thrive Indoors
You carry a beautiful plant into your home. You tuck it into a bright corner, water it with care, and imagine how lush it will look in the background of your photos when people come over for the holidays... Then…the leaves yellow. The edges crisp. Within weeks, your “showpiece” sits in what’s ... Continue Reading
From Plastic Chairs to Performance Linen: The Outdoor Fabric Revolution
White plastic chairs. They sit for seasons upon seasons and end up warped under the Texas sun. Cushions stiffen and feel like canvas sacks, fading into washed-out stripes after just ONE summer. That was the look of outdoor furniture for decades: serviceable, but not inspiring. But that’s all ... Continue Reading
40 Questions to Ask Your Remodeler Before You Start a Project
When you decide to do work with ANY business, you probably know the basic questions to ask: These are go-to questions that we all know are important. You wouldn’t dream of skipping them, because they tell you right away whether you’re dealing with a fly-by-night outfit or a real ... Continue Reading
7 Types of Garages (and the Remodel Ideas That Make Each One Better)
If you live in any of the neighborhoods near us (like Southlake, Westlake, or Colleyville), chances are your garage looks a LOT like your neighbors' (at least on the outside). But how about inside? Maybe there are parked cars, bikes leaning against the wall, bins stacked with holiday décor, a ... Continue Reading
Should You Add Historical Elements to Your Home?
There’s something irresistible about design pieces with history. Maybe it’s the charm of wood that has already lived a lifetime (or several). Or maybe it’s the sparkle of a chandelier that lit dinner parties a century ago. Or perhaps it’s a family heirloom that tells a story near and dear to ... Continue Reading
Back to School: Room-by-Room Design Ideas That Make School Easier
Every parent wants the best for their kids, at home and in school. You drive across town for the right after-school activities...you sign them up for tutoring...you stock up on healthy snacks and fresh supplies. Y’all are in the thick of that now, because we’re well into back to school ... Continue Reading