Designer’s Corner
By now we’ve all heard about supply chain issues—including a shortage of Christmas trees. If you haven’t already got yours, act fast. According to the American Christmas Tree Association (and yes, there really is such an organization), this is not the year to leave it to the last minute. What’s the problem? For starters, inclement…
Even before we finished the last of the Halloween candy, Christmas lights appeared—in spades. And why not? Holiday décor is fun and festive, not to mention, a hugely successful business for many local designers and entrepreneurs.
While décor and fashion trends come and go, one remains perennially in vogue: safari style.
Dallas Interior Designer Javier Burkle is a big proponent of setting a stylish table. His M.O. is to pick one favorite thing—china, a centerpiece, even something personal—and build a story around that. Say, for instance, china with a gold rim.
One of the standouts of this year’s Kips Bay Decorator Show House was Gil Melott’s multifaceted kitchen. From the totally on-trend palette (two expertly-paired shades of Benjamin Moore green) to cutting-edge, tech-savvy appliances, the thoughtfully-designed space checks all the boxes. Smart. Stylish. Functional. And especially important in post-pandemic design, immensely livable.
