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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.
Making an Imprint: Textured Tiles
With customization and personalized décor becoming blazing trends in space design, tile applications are more interesting and innovative than we have seen before. A wide variety of tile materials and patterns are more representative of 3D shapes and textures. Schlosser Design Group, LLC discusses the trends in wall design.
Architerra Studio
Architerra Studio is a world-class tile and design studio in Austin, Texas. The diverse selection at Architerra make it the ultimate destination for those looking to remodel, build, or just add a little bit of spice. Architerra's South Austin showroom shares their studio with Architerra Handmade Tile, which produces their very own locally manufactured ceramic line.
Ask The Expert: Complexity Made Simple with Tileworks
With the wide variety of materials to choose from when making tile and countertop selections, making a final decision can be daunting. Not only is there a multitude of stone and tile materials, colors and patterns, but also a wide variety of installation choices that can further define your design style. With so much to consider, professionals like Tom Macaluso, Production Manager of Tileworks in Austin, can be a lifesaver! Known and recognized as an industry expert, Macaluso guides clients through what can be an overwhelming process with ease.
Flooring Decisions
Complexity Made Simple
With the wide variety of materials to choose from when making tile and countertop selections, making a final decision can be daunting. Not only is there a multitude of stone and tile materials, colors and patterns, but also a wide variety of installation choices that can further define your design style. With so much to consider, professionals like Tom Macaluso, Production Manager of Tileworks in Austin, can be a lifesaver! Known and recognized as an industry expert, Macaluso guides clients through what can be an overwhelming process with ease.
DG Gals Capture the Fun of Springboard to Design 2011
One of the best perks of being a DG Gal are the Design events we are invited to attend, and honored to help promote! We are privileged to be the media sponsor for many of the best design events around town, and we are always excited to participate in helping recognize the work done by Texas designers. Hosted by NEST Modern and co-sponsored by Design Guide, The Gallery Stores of Whit Hanks, David Alan Rugs, California Closets, Imago Dei, Exteriors Designer Showroom, Ferguson Showrooms, and Kravet, the Austin Community ASID held Springboard To Design for Austin & San Antonio Designers on May 18th. A full day of continuing education, prizes and fun, the design community came together to learn from one another. We were there with our cameras capturing the images that show a group of great designers who know how to have a good time!
Our Favorite Design Blogs
The wealth of online resources has changed the face of our design community. It was not that long ago that our daily exposure to design trends was based on our regional resources, so our design community was just that… regional. Exposure to national and international design trends was limited to a select group of uber successful designers, while the rest of the community anxiously waited each month to turn the pages of national publications such as Architectural Digest. Now that so much valuable information is readily available online, our design community has no borders. Now in combination with print, homeowners and design professionals alike can get up to the minute ideas, inspiration and sources through leading daily design blogs. For example, The Design Guide receives emails and requests from as far away as Dubai and Greece in search of resources, and we communicate via Facebook and twitter with Designers everywhere. We love to share the latest ideas, inspiration images and sources available in Texas, and in turn we have a list of blogs we are following that keep us informed from around the globe. Here are just a few of the blogs and online resources that our team loves to follow. Let us know your favorites.
Dallas Design Ovation 2011 Winners Announced
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First Place - Kitchen Traditional
Charlotte Comer, ASID - Charlotte Comer Interiors & Collectibles
Dallas ASID design professionals and industry partners flocked to the Pettigrew Associates showroom in the Decorative Design Center on May 20, 2011 to annouce and celebrate the ASID 2011 Dallas Design Ovation award winners. Winners project's were voted on by a designer panel in multiple categories and presented with a prestigious Dallas Design Ovation Award. The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is a community of designers, industry specialists, educators and students who are committed to the world of interior design.
