by Dixie Stark | Apr 26, 2017 | Category Name, Interiors, Trending
My friend, Dawn, always says, “Go Big or Go Home”! It so reminds me of a researching excursion this week of large format tile for a current modern interiors project. The trend has been porcelain tile that resembles a hardwood visual. The planks range in...
by Dixie Stark | Mar 31, 2016 | Interiors
Of course, I relate interiors to fashion. Many of my clients have heard me refer to hardware, in particular, cabinet hardware, as the jewelry of the home. I often explain that the cabinetry is the basic wardrobe or outfit and it simply needs jewelry to complete it....
by Dixie Stark | Mar 24, 2016 | Interiors
For centuries, painted hardwood floors have delivered a colorful, unique, and durable approach under foot. This smart paint solution was discovered long ago especially for softer species like pine or fir. I, personally love a painted floor! The beautiful white or...
by Dixie Stark | Mar 17, 2016 | Interiors, Trending
As I am working on my own projects and searching for new fashion tips for spring, I am realizing this white on white trend is going nowhere fast. The use of white layered with even more white is here to stay…at least for the near future. I must say, I am not...
by Dixie Stark | Mar 10, 2016 | Interiors
Many of my clients wrestle with the choice to reupholster existing pieces of furniture or opt to purchase new. When clients are moving into a different home, more often than not, we opt to purchase new as the scale and style will not always translate. However, if a...
by Dixie Stark | Mar 3, 2016 | Accessories, Interiors
I am not talking about the comic book character, the transformer, rather the underrated lampshade. I was recently preparing for an install of a few new pieces of furniture that were going to blend in with some of the client’s existing pieces. Among those...