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...
Why You Should Choose The Houston Design District Members for Your Design Solutions
When it comes to finding innovative, quality design solutions, the Houston Design District stands out as Houston’s premier destination for design excellence. Home to an elite group of privately held firms with decades of experience, the Houston Design District members provide unparalleled expertise, exceptional service, and superior product offerings. A Trusted Network of Design Professionals The Houston Design District members aren’t just businesses—they’re a community of design experts...
Discover Timeless Elegance with Turkish Rug Co.: Handcrafted Masterpieces for Every Space
Founded in 2016 by Veli Soylemez, Turkish Rug Co. has quickly earned a stellar reputation for its artisanal approach to luxury home decor. Specializing in Turkish rugs that capture the essence of modern, transitional, and traditional styles, the company’s dedication to craftsmanship and innovation makes each rug a unique work of art. Veli, who moved to the United States to study language, brought a deep-rooted heritage in rug-making. His family has been crafting Turkish Oushak and flat weave rugs for over...
Leading A New Generation
Architect and professor Donna Kacmar considers both the indoor and outdoor environment.Article by River Oaks Lifestyle Staff Article by Diane Cowen Originally published in River Oaks Lifestyle Architect Donna Kacmar’s career has been about getting things just right, and convincing others to do so, too. As either an architect or teacher – in the architecture schools at Texas A&M (her alma mater), Rice and now the University of Houston, where she’s a tenured full professor – her goal has been to emphasize...
Raising The Bar
Connie LeFevre turned a passion for Interior Design into three hugely successful businesses. She shares insight into what makes her stand out from the crowd. Article by River Oaks Lifestyle Staff Photography by Photography courtesy of Design House Originally published in River Oaks Lifestyle Connie LeFevre, an established interior designer with over 40 years of experience, is the only Houston interior designer to own her own studio, furniture and décor showroom, and fabric and wallpaper supply, all in one...
Lucinda Loyas Style
Houston interior designer creates glamorous homes using fashion sense and serious design principles. Article by Diane Cowen Originally published in River Oaks Lifestyle Lucinda Loya’s Louisville, Ky., vacation home is intentionally eclectic, filled only with things that date back to its 1875 origin through 1976, the year her family moved away from that area. Loya, one of Houston’s most glamorous and approachable interior designers and a Houston Chronicle Best Dressed Hall of Famer, combines couture-level style...
Courtney Hill Fertita Branches Out
Longtime residential designer applies her good taste to Houston’s restaurant scene. Article by Diane Cowen Originally published in River Oaks Lifestyle Courtney Hill Fertitta is known for her elegant and timeless touch in residential interior design but lately she’s found a new outlet for her creativity at popular Houston restaurants. She’s been busy adding color and rich pattern to the original Carraba’s, which opened nearly 40 years ago, and to two of the city’s newer restaurants, Bludorn and Navy Blue, a...
A Life and Career of Grand Gestures
Kelly Gale Amen creates furniture, textiles, and, now, delicate pashminas. Article by Diane Cowen Originally published in River Oaks Lifestyle Kelly Gale Amen’s life is full of grand gestures, but his work is admired for the simplicity with which he approaches clients’ needs. They want to keep a favorite brown sofa or have stacks of books they can’t live without. Amen will make it work. He can change the energy in a room by adding color or shifting in furniture, hanging new art and mirrors or placing a new rug or...