DALLAS HOMES: BED & BATH

Ahhh-ha, Here we are with the last of my picks of beautiful Dallas spaces from DHome Magazine. For those of you who subscribe via email, I am sorry for the bombardment to your inbox. Hopefully not everyone will remove themselves! !

Moving  through the house, we come to the bedrooms and baths. The retreats. Here are some lovely examples of the subtleness and sophistication that does reside in Dallas. Not everything here is Big and LOUD!

Photography by Manny Rodriguez (he's great!)

Photography by Manny Rodriguez 

 The large drumshade chandelier and mirrors on the wall are all from Neiman Marcus. I like the off-balance of the room, the scale of the headboard is so small in comparison, yet somehow it all works.

Photography by Stephen Karlisch

Photography by Manny Rodriguez 

 A great solution as to where to put a bed, or create a space, in a big open room with windows for walls. I am not usually a fan of furniture set at angles, but I definitely like it here. Also, the tufting wall/headboard is fantastic. Headboard, bench, and Sabrina chair all from Jan Showers Collection. Chandelier by Vaughan, Lamps from Ralph Lauren.

Photography by Aimee Herring

 This has that elegant touch, probably because of the gorgeous fabric on that headboard, designed by Jan Showers. I've used that exact sunburst mirror before, and it is a classic in my opinion and inexpensive. I like the tape design on the corners of the long boudoir pillow. 

Photography by Aimee Herring

 This is a great example of how to incorporate vintage or heirloom linens into a space, without it looking stodgy. This bed has a 19th c. Italian macrame bedspread laying on top, but with a modern shaped headboard (designed by Ken Blasingame) it looks fresh and lovely!

Photography by Stephen Karlisch

 That gorgeous showstopper of a headboard? A 19th Century Portuguese fragment. The room has bits from all parts of the globe: The chandelier, France. The lamps, American. Mixed with a large suzani textile, this all works.

Photography by Danny Piassick (a favourite of mine!!)

Photography by Manny Rodriguez

A dark wood paneled room that isn't traditional at all. Instead this is a guestroom, and that is a MURPHY BED! 

Photography by Stephen Karlisch

The above bath and below both belong to the same home, and what do I love most about them? Those FLOORS! But that bold yellow painting hanging on the white-squared tile wall is fabulous too. Not to mention the vintage lucite vanity bench below. What don't I like about these baths?

Photography by Stephen Karlisch

Photography by Manny Rodriguez

And simplicity here brings peace and serenity. Or as Frank Costanza & Lloyd Braun both call it, SERENITY NOW!!!! SERENITY NOW!

DALLAS HOMES: BED & BATH

Ahhh-ha, Here we are with the last of my picks of beautiful Dallas spaces from DHome Magazine. For those of you who subscribe via email, I am sorry for the bombardment to your inbox. Hopefully not everyone will remove themselves! !

Moving  through the house, we come to the bedrooms and baths. The retreats. Here are some lovely examples of the subtleness and sophistication that does reside in Dallas. Not everything here is Big and LOUD!

Photography by Manny Rodriguez (he's great!)

Photography by Manny Rodriguez 

 The large drumshade chandelier and mirrors on the wall are all from Neiman Marcus. I like the off-balance of the room, the scale of the headboard is so small in comparison, yet somehow it all works.

Photography by Stephen Karlisch

Photography by Manny Rodriguez 

 A great solution as to where to put a bed, or create a space, in a big open room with windows for walls. I am not usually a fan of furniture set at angles, but I definitely like it here. Also, the tufting wall/headboard is fantastic. Headboard, bench, and Sabrina chair all from Jan Showers Collection. Chandelier by Vaughan, Lamps from Ralph Lauren.

Photography by Aimee Herring

 This has that elegant touch, probably because of the gorgeous fabric on that headboard, designed by Jan Showers. I've used that exact sunburst mirror before, and it is a classic in my opinion and inexpensive. I like the tape design on the corners of the long boudoir pillow. 

Photography by Aimee Herring

 This is a great example of how to incorporate vintage or heirloom linens into a space, without it looking stodgy. This bed has a 19th c. Italian macrame bedspread laying on top, but with a modern shaped headboard (designed by Ken Blasingame) it looks fresh and lovely!

Photography by Stephen Karlisch

 That gorgeous showstopper of a headboard? A 19th Century Portuguese fragment. The room has bits from all parts of the globe: The chandelier, France. The lamps, American. Mixed with a large suzani textile, this all works.

Photography by Danny Piassick (a favourite of mine!!)

Photography by Manny Rodriguez

A dark wood paneled room that isn't traditional at all. Instead this is a guestroom, and that is a MURPHY BED! 

Photography by Stephen Karlisch

The above bath and below both belong to the same home, and what do I love most about them? Those FLOORS! But that bold yellow painting hanging on the white-squared tile wall is fabulous too. Not to mention the vintage lucite vanity bench below. What don't I like about these baths?

Photography by Stephen Karlisch

Photography by Manny Rodriguez

And simplicity here brings peace and serenity. Or as Frank Costanza & Lloyd Braun both call it, SERENITY NOW!!!! SERENITY NOW!

DALLAS HOMES: DINING ROOMS

FOLLOWING my earlier posts on lovely Dallas Living Rooms and Entryways, Here comes some more sophisticated Dallas rooms: Dining. 

Photography by Aimee Herring

How can you not love the drama of this dining area? The plumed white plaster sconces against matte black walls, the softness of the blue silk on the dining chairs in contrast with bold Mastercraft brass host chairs, and mixing it up with some Napoleon III French Ormolu candelabras from Paris atop a custom designed Traditional inspired table by Woods & Butler.

Photography by Stephen Karlisch

This is probably one of the most loved dining rooms that DHome Magazine has ever featured. I don't know how you couldn't remember this room! Published in 2006, it was on the cover of the magazine. Very Federalist meets the Nouveau South. A true testament to the power of colour and paint!!

Photography by Stephen Karlisch

This dining room belongs in a 1940's Federal-style home. The stone table is by Michael Taylor, and although the art and furniture itself is classical, it looks fresh and modern with the choice of floor covering, fabric colours and lighting. 

Photography by Stephen Karlisch

I love spaces where a mix of styles co-exist peacefully. Note in the room above: A Knoll Saarinen table and the Kartell Ghost chairs sitting on a cowhide rug, atop Mexican tiled floors. 

Photography by Stephen Karlisch

This is a great example of custom art glass and how it can change a room. The glass wall was created by Bowman Glass, and enhanced with black modern/classic chairs by Kerry Joyce from David Sutherland Showroom. That Satin Glass chandelier is a nice elegant contrast to the black lines and designs around the room. 

Photography by Stephen Karlisch

On the above image, If you look real hard, you can see the console table agains the wall, slipcovered in Fortuny fabric.

Photography by Stephen Karlisch

This is a formal room, and although I am not personally fond of the fabric on the banquette, I do love the whole look together. Banquettes are the bomb. (Sorry, is that phrase so over now? What is the new saying? Where is my middle-school walking urban dictionary when I need him?) Antiqued mirror panels: timeless. Orientalist painting: love it. Very cozy and rich!

Photography by Manny Rodriguez

This last room, but certainly NOT least, belongs to the owner of Nest, here and Dallas, and Bel'Invito - a gorgeous engraved stationery company. I had considered putting antiqued mirror on my ceiling in our conference room, having not even seen this room before that, and it does look fantastic! Our glass provider would not do it, for safety purposes, but apparently they now make a plexiglass version that looks just like antiqued mirror. I wonder if that is what this is?

DALLAS HOMES: DINING ROOMS

FOLLOWING my earlier posts on lovely Dallas Living Rooms and Entryways, Here comes some more sophisticated Dallas rooms: Dining. 

Photography by Aimee Herring

How can you not love the drama of this dining area? The plumed white plaster sconces against matte black walls, the softness of the blue silk on the dining chairs in contrast with bold Mastercraft brass host chairs, and mixing it up with some Napoleon III French Ormolu candelabras from Paris atop a custom designed Traditional inspired table by Woods & Butler.

Photography by Stephen Karlisch

This is probably one of the most loved dining rooms that DHome Magazine has ever featured. I don't know how you couldn't remember this room! Published in 2006, it was on the cover of the magazine. Very Federalist meets the Nouveau South. A true testament to the power of colour and paint!!

Photography by Stephen Karlisch

This dining room belongs in a 1940's Federal-style home. The stone table is by Michael Taylor, and although the art and furniture itself is classical, it looks fresh and modern with the choice of floor covering, fabric colours and lighting. 

Photography by Stephen Karlisch

I love spaces where a mix of styles co-exist peacefully. Note in the room above: A Knoll Saarinen table and the Kartell Ghost chairs sitting on a cowhide rug, atop Mexican tiled floors. 

Photography by Stephen Karlisch

This is a great example of custom art glass and how it can change a room. The glass wall was created by Bowman Glass, and enhanced with black modern/classic chairs by Kerry Joyce from David Sutherland Showroom. That Satin Glass chandelier is a nice elegant contrast to the black lines and designs around the room. 

Photography by Stephen Karlisch

On the above image, If you look real hard, you can see the console table agains the wall, slipcovered in Fortuny fabric.

Photography by Stephen Karlisch

This is a formal room, and although I am not personally fond of the fabric on the banquette, I do love the whole look together. Banquettes are the bomb. (Sorry, is that phrase so over now? What is the new saying? Where is my middle-school walking urban dictionary when I need him?) Antiqued mirror panels: timeless. Orientalist painting: love it. Very cozy and rich!

Photography by Manny Rodriguez

This last room, but certainly NOT least, belongs to the owner of Nest, here and Dallas, and Bel'Invito - a gorgeous engraved stationery company. I had considered putting antiqued mirror on my ceiling in our conference room, having not even seen this room before that, and it does look fantastic! Our glass provider would not do it, for safety purposes, but apparently they now make a plexiglass version that looks just like antiqued mirror. I wonder if that is what this is?

DALLAS HOMES: ENTRYWAYS

Well, yesterday we wrote about GREAT Dallas Design, and in particular Dallas Homes and their Living Rooms (read here).

And I had so much fun looking at all the wonderful homes featured in our DHome Magazine  that I couldn't just leave it at Living Rooms, I had to share more of our local talent and good taste makers, and today it is going back to the beginning.... when you first walk into a home, and all your first impressions are made... the ENTRYWAY.

Photography by Stephen Karlisch

Lovely! I've used this same style of Capiz Chandeliers in a beach house's entrance, but I have always thought that it works anywhere, not necessarily limited to the coast. The only thing I would change is the artwork, but that is just my personal opinion, and with art it should be that way: Personal taste.

Photography by Manny Rodriguez

Photography by Aimee Herring

The entrance to an apartment in Dallas is gleaming with Macassar Ebony paneling installed by Nicky Oates, a prominent builder and remodeling business in Dallas. This whole space has such an Art Deco feeling to it, with the French 1930's console, Table lamps from Jan Showers, and a French Chandelier from John Gregory. I can only imagine if Hercule Poirot were alive today, and living in Dallas instead of Whitehaven Mansions, his entrance would look like this. Can't you imagine Miss Lemon answering that door?

Photography by Stephen Karlisch

I am not usually a fan of faux finishes in the home anymore, but this is a classic application that I have ALWAYS loved. The Eliot Hotel in Boston had these in their lobby, and the walls in this home's entrance are done with the same finish: Stone. Gorgeous!

DALLAS HOMES: ENTRYWAYS

Well, yesterday we wrote about GREAT Dallas Design, and in particular Dallas Homes and their Living Rooms (read here).

And I had so much fun looking at all the wonderful homes featured in our DHome Magazine  that I couldn't just leave it at Living Rooms, I had to share more of our local talent and good taste makers, and today it is going back to the beginning.... when you first walk into a home, and all your first impressions are made... the ENTRYWAY.

Photography by Stephen Karlisch

Lovely! I've used this same style of Capiz Chandeliers in a beach house's entrance, but I have always thought that it works anywhere, not necessarily limited to the coast. The only thing I would change is the artwork, but that is just my personal opinion, and with art it should be that way: Personal taste.

Photography by Manny Rodriguez

Photography by Aimee Herring

The entrance to an apartment in Dallas is gleaming with Macassar Ebony paneling installed by Nicky Oates, a prominent builder and remodeling business in Dallas. This whole space has such an Art Deco feeling to it, with the French 1930's console, Table lamps from Jan Showers, and a French Chandelier from John Gregory. I can only imagine if Hercule Poirot were alive today, and living in Dallas instead of Whitehaven Mansions, his entrance would look like this. Can't you imagine Miss Lemon answering that door?

Photography by Stephen Karlisch

I am not usually a fan of faux finishes in the home anymore, but this is a classic application that I have ALWAYS loved. The Eliot Hotel in Boston had these in their lobby, and the walls in this home's entrance are done with the same finish: Stone. Gorgeous!

THINGS I LOVE: FAVORITE DESIGN BOOKS ~ GUEST EDITION

We are thankful and proud to be able to share with you a twist on our "THINGS I LOVE" series. Instead of hearing the "same ole - same ole" from yours truly, please welcome Arcadian Lighting as our guest blogger today. Arcadian Lighting has been in the lighting industry for over 15 years, selling decorative home light fixtures and lamps on-line. They have quickly become one of the top internet retailers for home lighting products AND the best source for lighting fixtures and accessories at discount prices.

When they agreed to do one of my THINGS I LOVE posts, they chose design books, and I am so happy they did because I have never touched on this subject, but it is something I think is necessary to have in your book library. These books are more than coffee table decor: they offer advice, inspiration, and are in the very least a photography-filled feast for the eyes. I think Arcadian Lighting has come up with a FANTASTIC list of design books; an eclectic selection for sure, but all of them truly classics. So THANK YOU to Arcadian Lighting for being our guest...

"A list of things we love could not be complete without design books. There are design books we covet because of their beauty and inspiration, some that we return to over and over again for ideas for our next design project. Trying to narrow down our favorite design books is like Sophie's Choice - we just can't do it! So we tried to pick a selection of interiors -- old school and contemporary designers. We know we'll immediately think of 10 more books to add to this list so before we get carried away, so here is an abridged list of our favorite design books. You'll notice the majority of them are either from Taschen or Rizzoli, publishers of amazing books on art and design that are filled with gorgeous illustrations. Once you get your copies, grab a comfy seat, bright table lamp and mug of coffee and try not to drool on the pages!

Taschen (via)

Interiors, volumes 1 and 2, by Taschen, are a great resource and a must for any interior design enthusiast. Both volumes cover the gamut of interiors.

Taschen (via)

We had a hard time choosing between London Interiors and Paris Interiors by Taschen, but we decided to go with London. Both are filled with colorful rooms to inspire.

Amazon (via)

The influences of Bloomsbury are everywhere today in our love of layered patterns, colors and eclectic style. Charleston House is the most important remaining example of Bloomsbury decorative style.

Rizzoli (via)

The next three books are about three masters of interior design in America during the second half of the twentieth century. Albert Hadley: The Story of America's Preeminent Interior Designer covers the half century of Hadley's career, including the Parish Hadley partnership with Sister Parrish.

Decorati (via)

The second is about David Hicks (1929-1998), written by son Ashley Hicks, published by Rizzoli. We love Hick's geometric textile designs.

Rizzoli (via)

Known as the "Dean of American Decorating", Billy Baldwin (1903 -1983) mixed classical taste with modernism and brilliant color.

Decorologist (via)

Two of our favorite contemporary designers are Kelly Wearstler and Jonathan Adler. Kelly Wearstler's Domicilium Decoratus is a gorgeous tribute to the home and designer.

Hooked on Houses (via)

Jonathan Adler's Happy Chic just makes us smile. Gorgeous patterns and colors abound. He makes design and decorating feel attainable.

Did you enjoy reading this post as much as we enjoyed putting it together? Make sure to go to your local bookstore and grab a copy or two of the book(s) you love. Don't forget to sit by a bright light fixture so you can enjoy every beautiful image to its full potential!

Content provided by Arcadian Lighting, a site that specializes in top quality light fixtures at extremely affordable prices. Come visit us today!"

THANK YOU ARCADIAN ~  I hadn't heard of the book Charleston: A Bloomsbury House & Garden until now, and it looks like a book I would LOVE, so I'm putting it on my wish-list right now!