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“We sleep. Do you?”
Think about how great you feel when you finally get a good night’s sleep. You look better, feel great, and want to tell everyone. This feeling is the passion that drives Hästens, and is why we handcraft and sell luxury beds made of the finest natural materials. So you can get true, natural sleep. Most humans on this earth have never even imagined the kind of SLEEP that we know is possible on a Hästens bed.
REINVENTED COLOR PALETTE FOR 2012
Light wood finishes, chairs upholstered in vintage grain sacks and dark leather in the central seating area contrast with pastel pillows and custom finished armoires at A. Hooper & Co., a Fort Worth fashion boutique, designed by Gibson Gimpel Interior Design. Farrow and Ball "Elephant's Breath" wall and ceiling color creates a soft ground to showcase the colorful spring fashion on display.
The New Year offers an opportunity to breathe new life into tired spaces. With trends toward lighter and softer palettes on the rise, designers are invigorating this new look by pairing these soft palettes with modern, saturated, bright colors. From the 2012 Spring Fashion Runway shows, to fabrics and paint colors, inspiration can be found in novel and unexpected color combinations. High contrast natural tones and textures mix with industrial materials and finishes to add drama to the design.
The New in Haute Hue: Tangerine Tango
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(items in photo: Cordova Lamp; Formosa Tray Table; Ikat Pillow; Marimeko Napkins; Panton chair; Clairemont Side Table; Draper Stripe Throw; Trina Turk Tiger Leaf Pillow; Thomas Paul Plate; Midnight Stemless Wineglass; Faceted Table)
A new year, and a new attitude, has been officially declared! Pantone has chosen Tangerine Tango to represent 2012. For almost fifty years, industry leaders have relied on the authority to forecast our color culture. Spring lines, within the fashion and cosmetics industry, will boldly introduce this enthusiastic color. The interior design trade has fearlessly embraced the haute hue! Pantone insists the featured shade “provides the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward.”
New Year, New Color with Denise McGaha Interiors
As we close out 2011 and look forward to the New Year, I am looking forward to the return of bold color in my designs. The Fall High Point market gave us a sneak peek of upcoming bright colors. With this year being an abundance of bright and vibrant colors, spaces are sure to be lively and one-of-a-kind. Denise McGaha of Denise McGaha Interiors enlightens Design Guide on some great pieces that she will be installing in projects this Spring.
Paloma Creations, LLC
To the trade only, Paloma Creations is a turn-key manufacturer of custom furniture and drapery. The fully equipped upholstery and woodworking shop, together with seasoned artisans, can produce a wide variety of upholstered seating, sectionals, tables, casegoods, bed frames, drapery and upholstered wall panels. Blending high quality design materials such as hardwoods, leather, marble, granite, ceramics, acrylic, glass, mirror, iron and metal together each piece carries the Paloma Creations signature of quality and price.
The Ellen S. Holt Corporation was formed in 1984, is based in Dallas, Texas and today is devoted solely to the production of high quality custom designed and colored beaded trimmings and tassels. Recognized nationally as the leading designer and producer of hand-woven tassels and fringes for residential interiors. Mrs. Holt's firm has also produced beautiful, commissioned replications of historical passementeries.
Elaine Williamson Designs
Elaine Williamson Designs is a full service, award-winning firm that specializes in high end custom interior design and style making for luxury residential and high rise properties, as well as commercial and retail projects nationwide.
With over 20 years experience and clients across the United States, Elaine’s reputation for creating distinctive, highly personalized designs that are elegant with maximum visual appeal, yet entirely functional, comfortable and livable have made her among Dallas’ most sought after interior designers.
Using Outdoor Fabrics, Indoors
While it is not the typical time of year to think about outdoor furnishings, it is always the time to consider the use of outdoor fabrics indoors. Thanks to textile industry advances in the last few years, fabrics manufactured to withstand the exterior elements are now stylish enough to withstand the indoor family and entertaining “elements”, such as kids, pets, and the occasional less-than-fastidious dinner guest.
See the Home Of Tomorrow, Today
The 2011 Texas State Fair is premiering The Home of Tomorrow, an exclusive world-class home exhibit exposing innovative and cutting edge design to a broader market. Consisting of two homes: The Net-Zero Energy Home of Tomorrow, interior design by Boudreaux Associates, and The Remodeled Home of Tomorrow, interior design by Denise McGaha Interiors are visually stimulating homes that broaden the concept of current interior design. The unique exhibit brings together local builders, architects, and interior designers with some of the world’s most advanced home product manufactures.
Dwell with Dignity Introduces Thrift Studio
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Thrift Studio is a bi-annual 30 day pop up shop created to provide financial viability and fundraising for Dwell with Dignity through selling the overstock of donated, gently used furniture, housewares, accessories and high end designer finds to the public.All proceeds to benefit the future work, growth, organization and structure of Dwell with Dignity!
Thrift Studio is open from October 1 to 29th, Monday – Saturday from 10AM – 5:30PM. Located at 1616 Hi Line in the old Central Hardwood Floors showroom. Don’t miss the Preview Party at the Thrift Studio on September 30th from 6PM – 9PM. $25 to enter.
