Elaine Raffel

Elaine Raffel left the corporate world to become a freelance creative focused on real estate and design in Dallas.

Historic Highland Park Tudor Combines Classic Charm and Contemporary Design

By Elaine Raffel / November 13, 2024 /

Designed by famed architect Clyde Griesenbeck, this captivating Tudor offers a rare blend of historic elegance and contemporary upgrades.

A Go-To Guide to 2025’s Paint Colors of the Year

By Elaine Raffel / November 6, 2024 /

Ready for a new hue? The 2025 COTYs – colors of the year – are rolling in, just in time to give any space an instant update.

Next year’s selection is brimming with character – deep, saturated shades that experts predict will take center stage in the coming months.

This Rare, Move-In Ready Find Combines Modern Luxury Living With Hollywood Regency Charm

By Elaine Raffel / November 3, 2024 /

Envision a remarkable, move-in ready residence where contemporary flair meets timeless Hollywood Regency style. This newly listed Preston Hollow stunner pays homage to a glamorous era while seamlessly incorporating the comforts and convenience of modern living.

Tour-Goers Agree: The 2024 Kips Bay Decorator Show House is ‘Best Ever’

By Elaine Raffel / October 29, 2024 /

Design aficionados, mark your calendars. Now through November 13, this year’s Kips Bay Decorator Show House is open for viewing — and, trust us, it’s nothing short of a “wow.” The consensus among enthusiastic attendees: “It’s the best show ever.” For starters, this year’s venue is a grand, 25,000-square-foot French Renaissance-style estate in the heart…

A Rare Isamu Noguchi Table Headlines Heritage’s Fall Design Auction

By Elaine Raffel / October 25, 2024 /

Let the bidding begin. It’s time for Heritage Auction’s Fall Design Event, which officially opens for business on November 1. This season’s pièce de résistance: a rare, marble-topped table by renowned 20th century Japanese-American artist, designer, and sculptor Isamu Noguchi.