Visual Narratives

Visual Narratives

Interior designer Katie Davis matches décor to each home’s ‘story’. Article by Diane Cowen Originally published in Memorial Lifestyle Katie Davis may not have been thinking about interior design when she watched her parents’ kitchen get remodeled and she may not have imagined who created the beautiful spaces in shelter magazines she loved to peruse. But years later, when she and her husband, Billy Davis, an attorney, got their first home, she knew exactly how to express her own sense of style....

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Innovative Workspaces: How McCoy Rockford is Redefining Office Design in Houston

Innovative Workspaces: How McCoy Rockford is Redefining Office Design in Houston

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, office design fosters productivity, collaboration, and employee well-being. As companies in Houston seek cutting-edge solutions to enhance their workspaces, McCoy Rockford has positioned itself as a leader in redefining office environments with innovative design strategies, high-quality products, and unparalleled industry expertise. A Legacy of Excellence in Office Design McCoy Rockford’s story is one of heritage, innovation, and dedication to customer...

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In The Mix – Designer Shundra Adds Function to Homes And Offices

In The Mix – Designer Shundra Adds Function to Homes And Offices

Article by Diane Cowen Photography by Gracie Henley Originally published in River Oaks Lifestyle Shundra Harris was working as an aerospace engineer when she remodeled her own home. When friends saw how gorgeous it turned out, they asked for her help and her second career was born. She’s now the principal at Shundra Harris Interiors, handling a mix of commercial and residential projects. In February, Shundra will be inducted into the Houston Design District’s Leaders In Design program. “Since COVID, there’s been...

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Legacy in Design

Legacy in Design

Dillon Kyle’s architecture is inspired by art, history and beauty. Article by Diane Cowen Photography by Chris Luker Photography Originally published in Memorial Lifestyle The craftsmanship of stately homes, majesty of great buildings and true expression in beautiful art have always been in Dillon Kyle’s life, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that architecture would be his calling. Kyle, 58 and a fifth-generation Houstonian, grew up visiting his great grandmother’s home in Courtlandt Place and his...

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Curtis & Windham, classical & traditional style

Curtis & Windham, classical & traditional style

Architects’ work is found all over the city, especially River Oaks. Article by Diane Cowen Originally published in River Oaks Lifestyle When Bill Curtis and Russell Windham each moved to Houston in the early 1990s, the oil bust and recession of the 1980s was mostly in the rear view mirror and a large home commissioned by a wealthy Houston businessman had signaled to others that it was time to spend money again. Bill was a native of Longview and graduate of the University of Texas who had worked in San...

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