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?

PoP!

Is the weather dreary where you are? Feel like you need a little pop of colour? These images will do it for you, plus they are also very reminiscent of the Pop! Style of Art, so hope these give you a pick-me-up if it's grey outside!

"Rainbow Dress" by Thierry Mugler, c. 1990

Marilyn Cooperman "apostrophe" pin 

from DK Bressler/1st dibs

Photograph by Fernando Bengoechea

House Beautiful Art: Decorating with Art at Home

Hearst Books 2001

Balloona Stool

from MXYPLYZYK

Tower of Lace by Jean Dubuffet (1901-1985), French

Property of Nasher Sculpture Center

Double Glass by Roy Lichenstein (1923-1997)

Property of Nasher Sculpture Center

Designed by Tham & Videgard Hansson

Inspired by the Change of Seasons

Designed by Tham & Videgard Hansson

Table-scape designed for Diffa 

by Interior Designer Christopher Coleman and Fashion Designer Angel Sanchez

Photograph: Trevor Tondro/House Beautiful 8/09

Charles Jourdan clutch, c1980's

Judith Leiber Mondrian inspired lizard clutch

Speakers from Elac

Great Traditional Style

Meredith Books, 2006

Miami residence designed by Doug Meyer, the Sofa is covered in IKEA fabric

Photograph by Mark Roskams/Metropolitan Home 6/09

Dress by Emmanuel Ungaro

Photograph by David Glomb

House Beautiful Art: Decorating with Art at Home

Hearst Books 2001

PoP!

Is the weather dreary where you are? Feel like you need a little pop of colour? These images will do it for you, plus they are also very reminiscent of the Pop! Style of Art, so hope these give you a pick-me-up if it's grey outside!

"Rainbow Dress" by Thierry Mugler, c. 1990

Marilyn Cooperman "apostrophe" pin 

from DK Bressler/1st dibs

Photograph by Fernando Bengoechea

House Beautiful Art: Decorating with Art at Home

Hearst Books 2001

Balloona Stool

from MXYPLYZYK

Tower of Lace by Jean Dubuffet (1901-1985), French

Property of Nasher Sculpture Center

Double Glass by Roy Lichenstein (1923-1997)

Property of Nasher Sculpture Center

Designed by Tham & Videgard Hansson

Inspired by the Change of Seasons

Designed by Tham & Videgard Hansson

Table-scape designed for Diffa 

by Interior Designer Christopher Coleman and Fashion Designer Angel Sanchez

Photograph: Trevor Tondro/House Beautiful 8/09

Charles Jourdan clutch, c1980's

Judith Leiber Mondrian inspired lizard clutch

Speakers from Elac

Great Traditional Style

Meredith Books, 2006

Miami residence designed by Doug Meyer, the Sofa is covered in IKEA fabric

Photograph by Mark Roskams/Metropolitan Home 6/09

Dress by Emmanuel Ungaro

Photograph by David Glomb

House Beautiful Art: Decorating with Art at Home

Hearst Books 2001

LOVE These Homes

I always get inspired when I go through MLS listings and see beautiful homes, and it's especially interesting when the homes are ones in your town. These are some that have been my favourite houses for quite a long time, especially the first one (Italianate Villa - this entry is perfection), the Neo-classical home (with that antiqued mirrored backsplash in the kitchen), and the modern in Westover Hills (I could move in as is - just gorgeous) *sigh...they are just magnificent! Enjoy!

Italianate Villa, Dallas

Photograph & Listing: Allie Beth Allman

Italianate Villa, Dallas

Photograph & Listing: Allie Beth Allman

French Home, Dallas

Architect: Will Snyder, Builder: Christine Goff, Interiors: Ann Schooler

Photograph & Listing: Briggs Freeman

Limestone Neo-Classical, Dallas

Photograph & Listing: Briggs Freeman

The Kitchen of Limestone Neo-Classical Home, Dallas

Photograph & Listing: Briggs Freeman

Moorish Architecture with Spanish & Algerian Influences, Dallas

Photograph & Listing: Dave Perry-Miller & Assoc.

The same Spanish influenced house has 9 balconies!

Photograph & Listing: Dave Perry-Miller & Assoc.

One of the house's pools

Photograph & Listing: Dave Perry-Miller & Assoc.

The second of  the house's 3 pools

Photograph & Listing: Dave Perry-Miller & Assoc.

Modern in Westover Hills, Ft. Worth

Photograph & Listing: Kay Day Inc.

Entrance of Modern in Westover Hills

Photograph & Listing: Kay Day Inc.

Interior of Modern in Westover Hills

Photograph & Listing: Kay Day Inc.

Modern in Westover Hills

Photograph & Listing: Kay Day Inc.

Italian Renaissance Home & Garden, Dallas

Photograph & Landscape design by: Lambert's

Italian Renaissance Home & Garden, Dallas

Photograph & Landscape design by: Lambert's

Italian Renaissance Home & Garden, Dallas

Photograph & Landscape design by: Lambert's

Italian Renaissance Garden, Dallas

Photograph & Landscape design by: Lambert's

Italian Renaissance Garden, Dallas

Photograph & Landscape design by: Lambert's

Italian Renaissance Garden, Dallas

Photograph & Landscape design by: Lambert's