Dallas Design District

Museum Looks And Sophisticated Architecture Dominate Modern Furniture For 2014, Says Jennifer Smink

By Joanna England / April 7, 2014 /

    As Autumn Smink heads off to Italy for the Milan Salone, we wanted to get a sneak peek at the trends that will hit this standard-bearer of Italian furnishings. The annual event is the launching point where manufacturers come out with their new and exotic designs, said Jennifer Smink.   So, what does…

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Watercolors Are Soft, Nostalgic, And Perfect For Decor Says Bernadette Schaeffler

By Joanna England / March 11, 2014 /

With soft edges and bright colors, McKinney artist Laura Moore‘s watercolor paintings are inspirational, especially to designer Bernadette Schaeffler. The artist, who painted Schaeffler’s Hi Line Drive storefront in 2012, has a way with color and form. With new digital apps on the market that can transform any photo into a watercolor painting, Schaeffler says the…

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Art And Decor Collide as SMINK Presents "Art of The Chair" in Dallas Design District Showroom

By Joanna England / January 21, 2014 /

Celebrate excellent design in a gallery setting at SMINK right now, as this Design District showroom celebrates “The ART of the Chair.” The exhibition is a brief introduction of incredible chair designs, including two classic pieces from Arflex and a few new designs from Tacchini. Mårten Claesson, Eero Koivisto, and Ola Rune joined forces to develop the…

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Art And Decor Collide as SMINK Presents “Art of The Chair” in Dallas Design District Showroom

By Joanna England / January 21, 2014 /

Celebrate excellent design in a gallery setting at SMINK right now, as this Design District showroom celebrates “The ART of the Chair.” The exhibition is a brief introduction of incredible chair designs, including two classic pieces from Arflex and a few new designs from Tacchini. Mårten Claesson, Eero Koivisto, and Ola Rune joined forces to develop the…

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Decorating For The Holidays: Bernadette Schaeffler Brings Germany to Dallas With Glitzy, Glamorous Results

By Joanna England / December 17, 2013 /

Of course, with a design repertoire like Bernadette Schaeffler’s, you know that when Christmas comes around, she pulls out the stops. Still, her decor is both traditional and glamorous, with metallic accents adding to the wow-factor of her bright red ornaments. Considering her home’s palette, this is a natural combination. Christmas in my home country…

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