Color and Style
Article by Diane Cowen Photography by Kerry Kirk Originally published in River Oaks Lifestyle A corkboard covered in fabric swatches hangs on a wall behind Lindsey Herod, the Houston interior designer known for her eclectic style using plenty of color and pattern. “I like rich saturated colors. And there are always florals unless the client doesn’t like them,” Lindsey said. “Teal, turquoise, plum, blues, pinks and chartreuse, lots of greens and blues and I use them all in the same room. I love a lot of bold...
A Well Designed Career
Article by Diane Cowen Originally published in River Oaks Lifestyle Architect Stephanie Millet loves residential projects, turning lines and curves into rooms and homes as clients dream out loud about the places they want to live. A native of California, Millet earned her bachelor’s degree in architecture at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo and worked for a residential architecture firm in California before moving to Houston to earn a master’s in architecture at Rice University. Once here, she decided to stay and...
Better Health & Great Design
On pages of glossy magazines and social media websites, the work of Houston interior designer Cindy Aplanalp Ruzicka dazzles. Article by Diane Cowen Photography by Courtesy of Chairma Design Group Originally published in River Oaks Lifestyle Well-appointed bars, charming pantries, beautiful kitchens and luxurious bathrooms are the stock in trade of Cindy and her team at Chairma Design Group. In recent years, her life and her work have turned toward better health. Cindy’s work has been honored by Houston’s...
Architectural details: Nadia Palacios Lauterbach sees buildings in the context of world history
Nadia Palacios Lauterbach sees buildings in the context of world history. Article by Diane Cowen Originally published in River Oaks Lifestyle When Nadia Palacios Lauterbach was a little girl, her father, a history professor told her bedtime stories about Julius Caesar and the Gallic wars. “In all of the stories, the connective thread was the structures. If he was talking about Greek democracy, I had to see the Parthenon,” said Nadia, 44 and a native of Nicaragua. “I had this idea that human life was played with a...
Redefining Luxury: Houston Based Nina Magon Studio’s bold rebrand and global expansion
Article by Alison Kartevold Photography by Nina Magon Studio Originally published in River Oaks Lifestyle The Nina Magon Studio’s client list encompasses individuals and companies from Conroe to Dallas and Houston to Milan. Now Nina Magon, an internationally renowned designer in Houston celebrated for her visionary collaborations with luxury brands such as Balmain and Saks Fifth Avenue, has unveiled a complete rebranding of her namesake studio. This comprehensive transformation includes a striking new...Shop Local for Brands and Design Services in the Houston Design District
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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....
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...