Designer’s Corner

Quality is Key For Luxury Virtual Staging

By Elaine Raffel / August 22, 2020 /

Virtual staging is extremely valuable in helping to sell expensive homes that are vacant, sparely furnished, or in need of a refresh.

Trends: Let There Be Lighting

By Karen Eubank / August 16, 2020 /

Now that we are spending so much more time at home, we’re paying greater attention to our lighting situations. For most of us, they are sadly lacking. Fortunately, this is one of the most innovative industries in the design world, and there are beautiful solutions for every challenge. Lighting changes everything. The type of lighting,…

The Beauty of Modern Melamine: Durable, Eco-Friendly, Pandemic-Proof

By Elaine Raffel / August 9, 2020 /

We’re especially smitten with melamine, a durable, eco-friendly, design-savvy choice waiting to grace your patio table.

Made for Shade: Infinity Canopy Is The Smart, Stylish Solution

By Karen Eubank / August 2, 2020 /

Finding a shady spot in the Texas summer is like playing a game of Where’s Waldo. Game over, Waldo, because I’ve discovered Infinity Canopy. I’ve been searching high and low for ways to add more shade to my backyard for years. A large pecan tree provides a lot of coverage but there’s a patio you…

The Fine Art of Optimizing Home Value

By Elaine Raffel / July 26, 2020 /

How important is the artwork when it comes to selling a house? Just ask Briggs Freeman Realtor Janelle Alcantera. Her ultra-modern Paul Merrill-designed listing sold immediately after she replaced the home’s staged art with original abstracts by local artist Julie Shunick Brown.