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Category Archives: Living Spaces
Purposing a Gathering Space
This highly visible room had become a catch-all space for family heirlooms, yet sat un-purposed, and relatively unused. We found a different “treasure”… a table crafted out of wood from the Medici Gardens in Italy, and surrounded it with stylish … Continue reading →
Posted in Area Rugs, Custom Furniture, Decorating, Design, Furnishings, Interior Design, Living Spaces, Transitional
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Tagged Brendan Bass, decorating, Design, Design Perspectives, Furniture, Interior Design, Interior Designer, Kravet, Lee Industries, Loloi, Redecorating, Sitting room, Transitional, Upholstery
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Acting on Staging Advice
Smart sellers have an open mind. These clients were very smart. They recognized that the 30-plus year old home they want to sell needs to appeal to today’s buyers. They “let go” of design selections they had made over several … Continue reading →
Posted in Accessories, Artwork, Flooring, Interior Design, Living Spaces, Paint, Real Estate, Staging, Uncategorized
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Tagged Accessories, Art, ASP Staging, Design Perspectives, Furniture, Home Staging, Interior Design, Interior Designer, Lighting, Real Estate, Remodeling, Renovating, Renovation, Selling Your Home, StagedHomes.com, Staging, Transitional
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The Importance of Color and Floors When Selling A Home
The sellers had the foresight to know that to sell at competitive pricing, dated wallpaper needed to come down in the dining room, all walls needed a fresh coat of neutral paint, but most importantly, they needed to focus on … Continue reading →
Posted in Decorating, Design, Entry, Flooring, Interior Design, Living Spaces, Paint, Real Estate, Remodeling, Transitional
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Tagged decorating, Design, Design Perspectives, Furniture, Home Improvement, Home Staging, Interior Design, Interior Designer, Redecorating, Remodeling, Renovating, Renovation, Selling Your Home, Transitional
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New from Milling Road
LOVE these new releases from Milling Road. A more affordable way to place Baker quality and sophistication in your home. Planning a new look for your living space?
Posted in Accessories, Area Rugs, Artwork, Contemporary, Decorating, Design, Furnishings, Interior Design, Lighting, Living Spaces, Transitional, Upholstery
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Tagged Accessories, Area Rugs, Art, Baker Furniture, Contemporary, decorating, Design, Design Perspectives, Furniture, Interior Design, Interior Designer, Lighting, Milling Road, Transitional, Upholstery
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Upholstery: Little Improvements Go a Long Way
New extra-long lumbar pillows not only solved for overly deep sofas, but lend a sleek and sophisticated look to the primary family gathering place. New Couture fabrics, rich in texture, selected for the lounge and accent chair pillows complete the “mini-improvement” that dramatically … Continue reading →
Posted in Accessories, Decorating, Design, Fabrics, Furnishings, Interior Design, Living Spaces, Pillows, Uncategorized, Upholstery
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Tagged Accessories, decorating, Design, Design Perspectives, Fabrics, Furniture, Interior Design, Interior Designer, Kravet, Pillows, Redecorating, Upholstery
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Save a Chair, Actually Two
Initially my client intended to toss these well-used chairs, but after shopping and learning the price tag of an equivalent chair, she opted to re-upholster what she had. The combination of new foam and Dacron wrap made the cushions look … Continue reading →
Posted in Custom Furniture, Decorating, Fabrics, Interior Design, Living Spaces, Uncategorized, Upholstery
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Tagged Chairs, decorating, Design, Design Perspectives, Fabrics, Furniture, Interior Design, Interior Designer, Kravet, Redecorating, reupholstery, Upholstery
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The Case for Re-Upholstery
Why re-upholster when you can buy new? Sometimes it doesn’t make sense, but frequently it does. If you invested in a high quality piece of furniture that is classic in style, it is frequently worth preserving. Secondly, when starting over with a … Continue reading →
Posted in Custom Furniture, Decorating, Design, Fabrics, Furnishings, Interior Design, Living Spaces, Pillows, Uncategorized, Upholstery
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Tagged decorating, Design, Design Perspectives, Fabrics, Furniture, Interior Design, Interior Designer, Kravet, Redecorating, Upholstery
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Luxurious Living Space in Southlake
The story in my client’s words: “I first chose Amy Anderson as my designer several years ago when our home was destroyed by a major plumbing leak. It was a big job which included replacing cabinets, trim, counters, flooring, rugs, … Continue reading →
Posted in Accessories, Area Rugs, Artwork, Custom Furniture, Decorating, Design, Fabrics, Furnishings, Interior Design, Lighting, Living Spaces, Paint, Remodeling, Tile, Transitional, Upholstery
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Tagged Accessories, Area Rugs, Art, Baker, Baker Furniture, Barbara Barry, Centerpieces, Contemporary, Daltile, decorating, Design, Design Perspectives, Fabrics, Feizy, Fireplace, Formal Living, Furniture, Global Views, Great Room, Home Improvement, Interior Design, Interior Designer, Kravet, Lighting, Living Room, Redecorating, Remodeling, Renovating, Renovation, Southlake, Tile, Transitional, Visual Comfort
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Step 2: Reinvented Chair and Ottoman
What an incredible difference fabric makes. This is Step 2, in an effort to lighten and brighten a family room decorated a decade ago. Step 1 was the new Berber White paint color in the background. Stay tuned for the … Continue reading →
Posted in Custom Furniture, Decorating, Design, Fabrics, Interior Design, Living Spaces, Upholstery
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Tagged Chair, decorating, Design, Design Perspectives, Fabrics, Furniture, Interior Design, Interior Designer, Kravet, Ottoman, Upholstery
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Fireplace Update Adds Drama and Space as a Bonus
“Ornate and overdone” is not my client’s style, so the fussy fireplace surround and mantel had to go. Clean-looking 12×24 porcelain tile from floor to ceiling lifts the eye to take in the 14′ ceiling. By eliminating unnecessary bookcases and clutter, we … Continue reading →
Posted in Accessories, Area Rugs, Artwork, Decorating, Design, Fireplaces, Furnishings, Interior Design, Lighting, Living Spaces, Tile, Transitional, Uncategorized
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Tagged Accessories, Area Rugs, Art, Baker Furniture, Barbara Barry, Cabinets, Daltile, decorating, Design, Design Perspectives, Feizy, Fireplace, Furniture, Global Views, Interior Design, Interior Designer, Lighting, Redecorating, Remodeling, Renovating, Renovation, Tile, Transitional
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