EYE ON STYLE: THE MODERN KITCHEN
Taking shape in a multitude of trending styles, the modern kitchen is, today, considered the activity hub of the home. From sleek and streamlined state-of-the-art appeal to traditional old-world elegance with refined classical detailing, this favorite gathering place is the perfect space for homeowners to express their individuality.
MEDITERRANEAN MODERN
The elevation of the home is long and narrow and allows for light to enter the interior from multiple angles. Although the footprint is far from rectangular, efforts were made to compose the overall massing of the home around a simpler, linear ridge. It would be a decidedly intuitive solution to blur the lines between […]
DREAM MAKER
Terri Becker is a creator of intoxicating spaces—a self-professed artist in constant pursuit of beautiful design. She is a specialist in both residential and commercial remodels who thrives on challenge, innovation and out-of-the-box creativity. A celebrated Dallas designer, Becker is also an ambitious self-starter whose inspiration to set out on her own began with a […]
BENT TREE BEAUTY UPROOTED
To say that Cheryl van Duyne, ASID, RID, is an interior designer would be a tremendous understatement. One would have to include descriptors like creative visionary, furniture designer, space planning and lighting designer, project manager and award-winning lifestyle specialist to fully capture the breadth of her talent. With 34 years of practical experience under her […]
RISKY BUSINESS
Embarking on a new business venture during the height of a global pandemic might seem a bit high-risk—even for the savviest entrepreneurs. But it seemed the sweet spot for longtime art collectors and dealers Patrick Jones and Reyne Hirsch when they unveiled The Patrick Jones Gallery in June 2021. The veteran collectors, each with a sharp […]
VISUAL IMAGING
Marsh King, oil on linen, 48″ x 60″ Charleston artist Wilfred Spoon has always had a love for the visual. Immersing himself in picture books, maps and paintings since youth, he was fascinated with studying how shapes interact. Eventually, he found he had a natural talent for painting and representing visual images. Spoon turned his talent […]
EYE CANDY FOR THE SOUL
Barbara kittrell and her husband, david, have long been captivated by the magical art of glassmaking. They opened their first stained glass studio in the Olla Podrida in North Dallas in 1980, where they taught classes, sold supplies and specialized in custom architectural leaded glass. In 1990, expanding on their love for the medium, they […]
RECLAIMED BEAUTY
This two-story 9,000-square-foot home in Westlake incorporates sustainable materials and repurposes old ones to make this home eco-friendly. For a pair of empty nesters who love to travel and entertain, starting a new chapter in a brand-new home seemed the perfect fit. Over the last eight years, the couple enjoyed their active lifestyle in […]
DREAMING IN FRENCH
Meticulously decorated, the dining room features carved antique French chairs with Aubusson tapestry upholstery, antique French terra-cotta cherubs, an 18th Century French chest and a portrait of the homeowner by Anthony Will. The color scheme of shades of butter and beige with a vibrant layering of rich jewel tones carries into the kitchen sitting […]
SANCTUARY IN THE CITY
Clad in wood siding with white wood trim accents and operable shutters, this charming, historical farmhouse seems surprisingly at home right in the heart of Dallas. With a sprawling backyard and located only a minute from North Park Mall, where the family often pops over for shopping or a quick movie, the property seamlessly blends the beauty of rural living with the ease of city life.
