DecRenew Interiors voted Top 15 Interior Designers in Dallas

 Thank you to BuildDirect for the  honor of including me as part of the 15 Best Interior Designers in Dallas.

Top 15 Designers in Dallas

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Congratulations to Barbara Gilbert, Shay Geyer, Sally Hammond, Abbe Fenimore, Margaret Chambers, Elaine Williamson, Jessica McIntyre, Traci Connell, Emily Johnston, Linda Baker, Susan Bednor Long, Amy Thomasson, Katie Reynolds and Denise McGaha

I'm humbled and honored to be a part of this list.  Dallas is an amazing place to live and I love making houses feel like HOME.  The best part of being a decorator is that we get to build relationships with people and help them make their spaces feel as UNIQUE AS THEY ARE.  What an honor!

Visit the link below and click each Designers website, they all have inspiring stories and gorgeous portfolio's of their work.

I would also so appreciate your vote at the end of their blog post!

http://blog.builddirect.com/the-15-best-interior-designers-in-dallas/

Creating homes as unique as you are!

 True fulfullment is being able to enrich a families life by creating a home that suits their lifestyle. My goal at DecRenew Interiors is to create a space that is as unique as the client.

 Our tag line is: "Creating homes as unique as you are."

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 I  met with this client after they had been living in their newly built home for a year.  This is the second home that I have had the opportunity to decorate for them.  It is always such a pleasure to work with the same client over and over again.

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 The drapery fabric (mainly the colors)  was my inspiration for pulling the entire room together.  I adore all the  vibrancy and so does  my client.  As you scroll through the after pictures below, you will see how I made sure these colors were all married together somehow.  Different textures, patterns, shapes, etc. together created a mixed up, eclectic style with a transitional flair.

They had some things that I knew we could repurpose.   These two club chairs were reupholstered because the client loved them and they were super comfy.

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 They just needed a makeover after being used in their gameroom surrounded by kids and all that goes with that!

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My goal is to use as much of what the client "already have" in order to save them as much money as possible.  Of course, only if the item was  still stylish :)  Often times, my clients will say "really, keep these old things" and I say "yes, they/it has HUGE potential."

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Ruthie Decorating tip:  Use unique items for your flowers. This candle holder was perfect for the fresh flowers on the coffee table.  Make sure that the item is not pourous if you place the flowers directly in the vase.  If it is, I put a small drinking glass inside the vase and use that for the flowers.  

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 We were going to redo these two ottomans.  As the room started to come together, I thought they could stay "as is" since they go beautifully with the animal print rug.  I'm crazy about the round side table.  Such great detail!

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Gus loves his new home too!

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 The coffee table is so unique and the texture and color make the reupholstered chairs united.  See how the detail of the book on the coffee table pulls together the ottoman color?

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Those are the details that I think about for days and days before the installation.  I often wake up in the middle of the night and get up and write things down.

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What color florals to use is also a huge decision.  

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Notice how these flowers make the entire room pop.

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The new gray sectional is perfect for their family life.  This family room is where everything happens in their house.

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The stripes and houndtooth patterned pillows add a masculine touch against the more feminine draperies.

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Adding unique wooden side tables makes the room feel warm and cozy.  With the high ceilings in this room, we needed that.  Also adds that shape that we needed to soften the edges.

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Unique lamps and a fun shade add personality, fun and a more relaxed feel.  The painting on the mantel is huge and is all the mantel needs to make a statement.  Less fussy!

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The chair pillows add a punch of turquoise without going over the top with this bold color.

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  I found a cake platter in one of the kitchen cabinets and created this vignette.

Ruthie Decorating Tip: Accessories placed in different heights make more of  statement and draws your eye into each item.  Look for bowls, books, boxes, etc. to raise things up.  It's more appealing to your eye. 

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This telephone was in their junk pile.  I rescued it because I think it adds some history to the room.

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I have a love for lamps and this one is to die for!

The family also enjoys playing batgammon.  I placed it out as decor since it is used often.  The kids loved seeing their treasures out and displayed.  I also placed some of their other items like family pictures, grandma's clock, etc.

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Paired with this cute piece of pottery that their son made a few weeks ago, it makes for a nice combination.

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So you probably want to see a totaly before and after right?

It's a hard room to get a good picture of the entire space because of the light that pours in (a good problem to have).  These are the best we could do but it gives you an idea of the dramatic transformation.

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I loved what my client said when she walked in her new family room.

 "Is this really my house?  I don't feel worthy of this gorgeous space!"  

Yes, you are worthy!!!!  I so appreciate the opportunity to work with such a wonderful, worthy family!  Thanks for trusting me and for allowing me to be part of this project.

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Thanks for joining me for this recap! I'll be posting before and after pictures of their dining room next.

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Best Dressed Fort Worth Dining Room

It's been about 2 months since I met with my client to present her design plan for her dining room. She has been beside herself excited for installation day and has been waiting patiently.  Finally, yesterday was the BIG day.  I absolutely LOVE installation day because all the visions that have been swirling in my head come to reality! 

 Lesley (my assistant) and I started first thing in the a.m. prepping for their install.  We went over our checklist and made sure we had everything ready.  It is amazing what work goes into making sure all the details are covered and I'm so grateful for Lesley!  I spend many nights tossing and turning before a project install and often get up to write things down that we can't forget to take or buy for that special day.

  I like to take things that are precious, breakable or anything that needs extra care in my vehicle.  My installers take very good care of my items but I'm a protective mama.
  
Of course, it was raining on the day we had lots to load which was a challenge.  I'm so grateful for an amazing storage facility where I can back my car right up to it, making it easier to manage.
 Yesterday, as I was getting into the car, my tennis shoe slipped and I totally fell to the ground, I mean totally flat on my back.  I was a bit stunned at first because it happened so fast!  However, once I realized I was OK, all I could do is laugh and laugh.   When I got in the car I did say "Oh Lord, please don't let this day continue like this."
We headed out to Fort Worth with our coffee in hand, ready for GREATNESS.
When we arrived, we unloaded and placed the rugs.  We then anxiously awaited the arrival of all the custom built chairs that my amazing upholsterer and I designed. We dominated the freight elevator for a while, that's for sure!
 My client already had the table and it was AMAZING so we had 10 chairs made to complete the room. Just imagine the fun dinner parties that are going to happen around this table.  
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Check out that wine display cabinet, it was just finished up last month!  It is stunning in person, all behind glass! There is a lot of height in this room because it's a loft condo.  The arrangement on the table brings your eye up and adds a splash of texture and a bit of glam.
The captain chairs are a bit taller than the rest of the chairs and they truly add a special touch to the entire look.
 I'm crazy in love with all the colors, stripes and geometrics. The velvet is so soft and has a beautiful sheen to it.
It was a successful day without any other falls!  I am very sore today though! 
Stripes and geometrics make an amazing marriage don't you think?
 Keep a watch out for the living room we did in this home the same day.  
 Take a peek below!
Happy weekend!  I'm hosting a birthday party here at the house tomorrow night for my hubby.  Look forward to having my home filled with all the family! Barbecue is on the menu with blackberry cobbler & ice cream for dessert.
My new website will be launched next week too so I'm incredibly excited about that.   
Visit my Website to see my Design Portfolio.

Christmas Decorating 2013

 

This year I was determined to decorate my home before the season began and I actually did it!

 
This is my front door swag and my Christmas tree.
 
 
I always place my tree in a garden urn to make it taller in my entry.  Fortunately I have a willing hubby who rigged this up for me to make it easy each year. 
 
 
He actually screwed the Christmas tree base into the top of the urn for easy installation.
 
 
I love admiring the ornaments my kids have made throughout the year.  I also have a collection of crystal ornaments that sparkle beautifully!
 
 
Each year I frame a photo of our family representing a significant event from that year.  It's so much fun to go back and look at each one and reminisce.  Last year we were at Disney and it was a Christmas of a lifetime.  It's fun to see our photo hanging on the tree.
 
 
My birdies always get their berry wreaths on their tails each year.
 
 
I love placing ornaments throughout my home, especially in my entry arrangement.
 
I filled my bowl on my dining room table with all my favorite large ornaments.
 
 
The gold deer is a new addition this year.
 
 
My cabinet in my kitchen got all decked out too with oversized ornaments, large pinecones and birds.
I did it in about 4 hours and said a sigh of relief when it was done!  Especially since about 1/2 our lights weren't working and had to be replaced.
 
 
 One of the tapestries I purchased in Paris even got a touch of sparkle.  My bust got a swig of pine too!
 
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After I finished MY HOME, I was off to do our Church decorating.
 
Deck the Halls is literally what we did all day a few weeks ago.
 
 
I recruited about 7 teenagers that willingly decorated their fingers to death!
We had some fantastic lady volunteers that joined us too!  Didn't they do an amazing job on the tree?  This was at the end of the day so you can see the exhaustion  written all over our faces.

 
I just love the fireplace in our lobby!  You feel like you are in a mountain lodge!  Now that it is all decked out with sparkly icicles and snow covered garland it is even more fantastic! 
 

My hubby and his friend spent a few hours on this lift fluffing wreaths and swags! That's dedication! They actually have a little "decorator" in them - Shh don't tell them I said that. They also took great instruction as I yelled and pointed from below.
 
I found these great big ornaments this year and they look amazing on the rustic mantel! The stockings were made last year by a grandma in the church.  I gave her a blanket I loved and asked her to make great big stockings out of it. She added black velvet to the top of each one and they look fantastic on this huge mantel.
 


My philosophy behind good Christmas decorating is to have large items and fewer of them.  Big ornaments always make a tree look fantastic! 
A fresh wreath is hung in my living room and smells divine.  Just hope it lasts till Christmas.
 
 
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We also decorated a business lobby a couple weeks ago.
 
 
 Lots of work but so rewarding to see the finished product.  Such gorgeous colors to match their corporate banners in their waiting area in the lobby.
 
 
I've been extremely busy the past few weeks and am looking forward to some down time this holiday season.   I've been enjoying my Christmas mugs each morning when I do my quite time by the fire.
Hope you are enjoying your season!
 
 
One more week and it's time to "check out" for a while!
 
 
 
 
 
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LUXurious, Chic Master Suite

 
Master Bedrooms are always my favorite rooms to redo.  So often we leave our master bedroom until last in our house, however, it's where we spend most of our time. 
 
 
When my I first met with my client, she had the bed and the sheets and a few pieces of furniture in this room.  She left all the old bedding behind when she moved from her Ranch. Decided it was time for a change.  The bed originally had draperies hanging all around it and I recommended she take them off and showcase the beautiful wrought iron work on the bed. She immediately did that and the room came to life!
 
 
We added Luxurious down pillows, a quilt and a down duvet cover.
 
 
The European shams are a great way to bring grandeur to your bed.
This picture was taken looking through the mirror. 
You can see how beautifully the color and patterns work together!
 

The client found the rug and wanted me to decorate around it.  Because the rug is vibrant in color and is a show piece in the room, I didn't want to overdo the bedding.  Instead, I chose a softer more CHIC style to compliment the rug.  For those of you who know me, I'm all about "mixing it up" so it looks really classy.  All the bedding pieces were purchased through different vendors, making it look interesting.  It's all about the layers!

 
I found the lamp bases and added new shades to them because the ones that came with the lamps didn't appeal to me.  The new gray shade really looks handsome.
 
 
 
So inviting, I almost spent the night.

 
The artwork above the bed with the white mats really looks fabulous with the white pillows.  My client already had the chocolate brown bed skirt so the euro shams with the embroidery all around the edge really  pulled it all together.
 
 
We moved the chair in from another room.  It wasn't anything too amazing but in great shape and the perfect reading chair.
 
 
By adding a vibrant, updated pillow to the chair it immediately made it stylish.
 
Great way to spruce up a chair is to add a pillow, can you see how this pillow makes the chair 
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Fun artwork display with items that were special to the client that she specifically wanted showcased.
 
We added splashes of the colors we used in the bedroom into the master bathroom too.
 
 
Who needs solid towels when there are such great patterns out there.  Mix solids with patterns to create a more interesting look.
 
 
New artwork to make it feel fresh and finished.

 
This little cabinet is in the hallway right outside the bedroom.  We made it look more modern by putting this sophisticated silver mirror above it.
 
 
Instantly gorgeous grouped with 3 glass vases on one of her silver trays.
 
 
Hope you enjoyed the tour!
 
I found out this week that I'll be having foot surgery sometime next week so I'm slowing down a bit because I'll have to be off it for 2 weeks, urgggg.   Working on 5 new design plans while I have to stay off my feet so I won't be doing any installs over the next few weeks. 
 
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