ONE COMPANY, TWO DISTINCTIVE BRANDS

Casa Ispirata and Cavalletto Home are two wholesale, to-the-trade-only furniture brands launched in the United States at the June 2021 High Point Furniture Market. Owned by an Italian furniture designer and manufacturer that has been in business since 1984, the fledgling brands are attracting new clientele as they expand distribution throughout North America. “The driving […]

FRESH TAKE ON TEXTILES

The Loloi family calls Dallas home, but a passion for textiles often calls them to travel around the world. Cyrus Loloi, second-generation principal involved in the family businesses, wants to be sure local Dallas designers have access to all the beautiful textiles that his father, Amir, and he and his brother, Steven, source globally. That’s […]

REPEAT PERFORMANCE

Imagine walking into a new home with modern amenities but feeling like it is rooted in place and built many years ago, with an age-worn patina to its design elements. There’s something about antiquities in a home that’s comforting; they wrap their arms around you like an old friend. It’s not necessary to travel the […]

AHEAD OF THE CURVE

Lighting is arguably the most crucial design element in a room. The proper lighting sets the mood and ambiance; controls the emotion, energy and flow; and even makes small spaces feel more expansive. Though often an afterthought, lighting influences a room’s atmosphere more than any furniture or accessories. Nobody knows this better than Riki Lent, […]

A TAPESTRY OF HERITAGE

Walking through Nomads Loom in Dallas, customers embark on a journey through historic rug weaving centers. From decorative Serapi rugs hailing from the Caucasus region, Persian Bakshaish pieces and Moroccan rugs woven by Berbers to antique Oushak rugs from Turkey, the Sirinoglu family has created a collection of one-of-a-kind pieces. The family-run store is the […]

CUE THE COLOR

The main living spaces of this Texas-sized home open to an outdoor living extravaganza. From the dining room, the family pool is on full display. he world turned upside down in 2020 when covid drove everyone home for work and school and life looked just a little different for a while. Take that craziness and […]

URBAN OASIS

When architect Patricia Magadini’s clients decided to move from their traditional Texas Hill Country-style house in Dallas’ University Park, they wanted a more contemporary home in the same neighborhood that would better fit the way they live. Their list included a spacious home gym, a pool, an upper terrace, a downstairs master and a set […]

MITAL PATEL PHOTOGRAPHY

It’s clear from looking at Mital Patel’s photography that he has an incredible eye and a unique sense of perspective. Patel captures his subjects in a way that leaves the viewer staring in awe at this moment—this one incredible moment—that he has forever immortalized through the lens of his camera. That is the mark of […]

CONVERGENCE IN DESIGN

Homes are made for community. They are gathering places where family and friends can share a meal, celebrate a milestone or enjoy uplifting conversation. The idea of creating beautiful spaces to bring people together is central to Gary Riggs Luxury Furniture and Design, which has expanded its offerings since it was founded by artist and […]