by Nancy Barrett | Oct 27, 2020 | Blog
Eight miles north of downtown, this story and a half estate with over 11,000 square feet was chosen for the inaugural Dallas show house location. Reminiscent of a villa in Provence, the exterior features ivy-covered natural stone, limestone accents, a steeply pitched...
by Nancy Barrett | Oct 26, 2020 | Blog
Some clients have a difficult time choosing the kind of countertops they want when building or remodeling their kitchens and baths. Consider personal preference on look, cost, heat and stain resistance, maintenance, ease of cleaning and, perhaps, resale value. (In...
by Nancy Barrett | Oct 16, 2020 | Blog
When I started in business 25 years ago, it was during a window treatment heyday. Oh, baby! Multi-layers with swags, cascades, sheers and panels ruled the day. For me it was a baptism of fire to get up to speed on how to design, select fabric, price and order soft...
by Nancy Barrett | Oct 16, 2020 | Blog
Window treatments fall into two categories. Part 1 will cover hard products which include shutters, blinds and shades. All are primarily used for privacy and/or sun control and my descriptions are about custom-made only because ready-made never really fits...
by Nancy Barrett | Jul 24, 2020 | Blog
June 2020 At home with Nancy Barrett in Chesterfield by Jim Winnerman After an initial career and education as a graphic artist, Nancy realized her true ambition was to be an interior designer. “As a teenager, my mom always let me decorate my own room, and later,...
by Nancy Barrett | May 16, 2020 | Blog
The 5-10-20 Home section featured the second home I designed for my client in Ladue. She tells me what she likes, “the color sea glass green and nature”, and I go from there. Since the furnishings in the Chesterfield house I designed for her were only 2 years old, I...
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