2017-12-19 20:04
An organized home is a happy home. In my work as a Dallas interior designer, I often recommend a home organizer to make rooms more livable, functional, and beautiful.
I’ve been w… Read More
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2017-12-15 14:00
Are you ready for Christmas in just over a week? I’m planning my holiday menu and the dessert planning gave me inspiration for this week’s Color Crush color palette: Christmas p… Read More
2017-12-07 14:00
At the end of a long day, what is better than walking into your bedroom and relaxing? Well, I think it would be relaxing with this incredibly luxe four-poster bed that is this week’s… Read More
2017-12-05 13:30
The holidays are upon us and if you’re having people over, your holiday centerpiece or tablescape is a beautiful component of entertaining. This can be as simple or ornate as you… Read More
2017-11-30 15:00
This week’s Color Crush color palette comes from an unexpected place: a deep space nebula. I was looking at something on Facebook and a friend had posted news about Voyager I. Launche… Read More
2017-11-16 15:00
When furniture is elevated beyond function into something beautiful and elegant, you’ve found the kind of pieces that will bring joy for years to come.
That’s exactly my opinion… Read More
2017-11-09 15:00
This week’s Color Crush color palette is inspired by the colors of autumn and its falling leaves. Is there a prettier sight? Even here in Texas, we’re seeing our trees turn, and… Read More
2017-11-08 15:40
The real estate market in the DFW region is absolutely booming, and developers are working hard to keep up with big demand for their enclave communities.
These subdivisions cr… Read More
2017-11-02 13:00
There’s something so special about a beautifully designed chair. It elevates the functional into high style and creates an element of design out of something so simple as a place… Read More
2017-10-26 13:00
The quiet of the morning with a sunrise on the lake is my inspiration for my Color Crush color palette, a bi-weekly feature here on my blog.
This week, I’ve looked to nature… Read More
2017-10-24 16:26
Luxury interior design for new construction homes is an exciting niche in my industry, an area in which I’m excited to offer my services at Barbara Gilbert Interiors. These custom home… Read More
2017-10-19 14:00
Every other week, I share design finds I love. This week’s Design Crush is the Belladonna six-light chandelier from Kalco Lighting. This gold chandelier is constructed on recycle… Read More
2017-10-12 20:21
Sometimes, the colors of nature are the best inspiration for a room design.
For this week’s Color Crush color palette, I’ve found a beautiful photo of dramatic ocean waves hitti… Read More
2017-10-05 18:54
Peafowl, like butterflies, are one of nature’s most showy creations. The male peacocks have spectacular plumage they’ll show off and strut from time to time, especiall… Read More
2017-09-28 13:00
Earlier this week, I wrote about creating a cozy, comfortable home that’s totally “hygge.” One of the elements I suggested is to use lots of candles. So for my Design Crus… Read More
2017-09-25 21:45
Last year was a huge time for hygge, Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2016. Hygge is the Danish concept for coziness and comfort, creating feelings of warmth, co… Read More
2017-09-21 14:00
Earlier this week, I wrote about interior decorating ideas to create a cozy fall atmosphere. Since the season starts tomorrow, I chose a festive fall photo for my Color Crush this week, too… Read More
2017-09-18 23:00
The first day of fall is this Friday, September 22, and I’m thinking about interior decorating ideas to make it feel like the season: cozy, comfortable, and intimate with the comforts… Read More
2017-09-13 14:00
Sometimes you need something sassy and fun for your space, and the Mitza transitional stool from Cyan Design is the perfect thing! This acrylic and faux fur accent piece is my Des… Read More
2017-09-11 14:00
Dream bedroom design is one of my favorite parts of being a Dallas interior designer. I enjoy creating stylish and relaxing retreats for my clients, tailored for their un… Read More
2017-09-08 19:03
Inspiration is everywhere when you’ve got your eyes attuned to it. Every other week, I share a Color Crush color palette here on my Barbara Gilbert Interiors blog. These are… Read More
2017-08-31 14:00
For my Design Crush this week, I’ve found the most shapely and lovely thing, the Wiggle Dining Chair from Global Views. She’s a curvy girl! This chair has so much personality an… Read More
2017-08-30 22:11
This is part two in our new series about Barbara Gilbert’s Dallas kitchen remodel. Read part one here.
I’m toward the end of a big kitchen renovation in… Read More
2017-08-24 14:00
Every other week, I share a Color Crush color palette here on the Barbara Gilbert Interiors blog. It’s so fun! This week, I’ve chosen a gorgeous hawk as a jumping off point… Read More
2017-08-21 14:23
“I never met a color I didn’t like.” — Dale Chihuly
Every year, major paint companies tell us their predictions for upcoming color trends. These are about more than a… Read More
2017-08-17 14:00
Every other week, I share my latest Design Crush here on the blog. Today, I’m crushing on the Embrace Modern Chandelier from Corbett Lighting.
This light offers a transitional ae… Read More
2017-08-14 13:00
Interior design may be one part inspiration and 99 parts perspiration, but that inspiration sure is important! I love looking at the designs of brilliant Dallas interior designers, as well a… Read More
2017-08-10 13:30
Every two weeks, I post one of my Color Crush color palettes here on the Barbara Gilbert Interiors blog. It’s such a fun project. This week, I’ve chosen the vibrant hu… Read More
2017-08-07 16:13
Well designed living rooms can vary in style from contemporary to southwestern, but they share some common elements. Elegant living rooms display great design without appearing flashy o… Read More
2017-08-03 14:00
Every other week, I share my latest Design Crush here on the blog. Today, I’m crushing on the Global Views open oval ring contemporary vases.
Part of what makes these contemporar… Read More
2017-07-31 15:59
My focus is Dallas luxury interior design, both residential and commercial office spaces. But just what goes into it? How can you distinguish it from other types? Here are my thoughts w… Read More
2017-07-27 14:00
I love creating color palettes for my bi-weekly Color Crush feature here on the Barbara Gilbert Interiors blog. This week, I’ve chosen one of my favorite subjects, a butterfly. I thin… Read More
2017-07-24 14:00
North Texas offers one of the most vibrant design communities in the country. Not only do we have a high caliber of professionals working here, but we also have a community of peop… Read More
2017-07-20 14:00
Every other week, I share my latest Design Crush here on the blog. This week, I’m loving the Cyan Design Facets gold contemporary rug.
Measuring 11 feet by 7.1 feet, th… Read More
2017-07-17 14:00
With so many spectacular tile options available today, there’s no reason to ever use boring beige squares.
I love using tile in unexpected and marvelous ways in the spaces I… Read More
2017-07-13 15:00
For this week’s Color Crush, a new bi-weekly feature on the Barbara Gilbert Interiors blog, I’ve found a fun photo of hanging, bright umbrellas. These inspire me with their… Read More
2017-03-28 14:00
Our completed vignette for the Dwell with Dignity Thrift Studio 2017.
One of my favorite nonprofits in North Texas is Dwell with Dignity. I am honored to be one of the Dallas inter… Read More
2017-03-21 14:15
Sideboards are an often-overlooked interior design element. These stylish furniture pieces have a fairly small footprint, but offer high-impact storage for your extra dinnerware, flatwa… Read More
2017-03-14 21:55
This month, Barbara Gilbert Interiors is featured in a ten-page spread in Dallas Style & Design Magazine. This is thrilling for all of us, a real dream come true! I want t… Read More
2017-03-10 21:28
It can be easy to get confused by interior design trends — what’s hot and what’s not? What will look great in five years, and what will seem dated?
This is a real question… Read More
2017-02-03 16:16
Barbara Gilbert Interiors has been a part of the Houzz design community since the website launched in 2012, winning “Best of Houzz” awards for design and customer service every y… Read More
2017-01-18 16:00
It’s time to redesign your kitchen or bathroom and you’re stuck: Quartz vs granite countertops? There are so many options and people tend to have very strong opinions about… Read More
2017-01-09 17:24
Natural light is one of the best accessories in any home. Close behind that is the light you bring into your home. Why settle for average or boring lights when these contemporary chandeliers… Read More
2017-01-03 15:29
Most homes have at least one small space you wish were a little bigger. That might be a living room, bedroom, or home office. Short of knocking out a wall or adding onto the room… Read More
2016-12-28 16:39
A New Year means time for some new ideas. How about making interior design resolutions to create a happier, healthier home for you and your family? I’ve got 7 interior design reso… Read More
2016-12-22 15:00
When people ask me why I enjoy being an interior designer, I have lots of answers. Interior design is creative and fulfilling, I love working with clients, and design is a natural… Read More
2016-12-15 23:05
If you’ve got design lovers on your holiday list this year, buying for them can be challenging. They tend to have great (and specific) tastes, and only creative genius will do.I’… Read More
2016-11-14 18:49
I’ve been paying close attention all year long to the trajectory of certain interior design trends, and I’m loving the direction I’m seeing. There is a lot of emphasis… Read More
2016-10-31 15:00
I’m thrilled to tell you about a brand new service I’m rolling out, Design in a Binder. I created this for people who love the look of a Barbara Gilbert Interiors-designed i… Read More
2016-10-26 16:57
It’s one of my favorite events of the year, the fall High Point Market in North Carolina, October 22-26. This is the largest home furnishings industry trade show in the world, with ove… Read More
2016-09-27 15:35
Creating a color palette for your home can be overwhelming and a little intimidating. How to choose from so many wonderful colors? Where to even start?
A lot of my clients feel this way and… Read More
2016-09-20 15:45
“Color is the place where our brain and the universe meet.” —Paul Klee
I absolutely love color, so this time of year is great because several major paint com… Read More
2016-09-01 20:48
This is an exciting summer! A few weeks ago, I launched Design on Demand, a new service that offers clients the opportunity to spend four hours with myself and another designer to… Read More
2016-08-26 11:00
People tend to think of their home’s color palette as a pretty accessory. But the colors they choose have a real impact on work, play, and life in general. The psychology of color is o… Read More
2016-08-17 18:00
This month, I’m introducing a new and exciting service at Barbara Gilbert Interiors. Design on Demand offers clients the opportunity to spend four hours with myself and another designe… Read More
2016-08-09 14:41
I recently had the pleasure of designing a tween bedroom for a special young lady. She is an 11-year-old who knows exactly what she likes and her favorite color is purple.
One essential part… Read More
2016-07-28 18:01
Defining your specific design style definitely comes down to personal preferences. You may think that the Modern style is much too sleek for your tastes. Or you might consider Traditional st… Read More
2016-07-20 16:16
Today, I’m bringing you a first look at a recent project, a kitchen remodel in North Dallas. This space went from outdated and not functional to Transitional chic with a ligh… Read More
2016-07-07 20:47
An entryway is one of your first chances to create swoon-worthy design in your home. The front door is like the front cover of a book, and your entryway design is your first p… Read More
2016-06-14 19:15
I recently shared a first look at a colorful DFW house my team and I designed. We had the fun challenge of creating a colorful, contemporary residence that didn’t go over the top… Read More
2016-06-08 15:30
We’ve gotten exciting news! Barbara Gilbert Interiors has been nominated by Addison Magazine for its 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards for favorite interior design company. Will you p… Read More
2016-06-01 22:08
Color abounds in this transitional home that leans toward the contemporary side. Today, I’m showing it off on the blog for the first time. My team and I had the exciting challenge of c… Read More
2016-05-25 16:14
As I mentioned recently, I’ve teamed up with Masonite as a Brand Ambassador and Influencer in their new campaign, Go Beyond. Our goal is to inspire conversations in the design and… Read More
2016-04-26 21:14
All photos: Michael Hunter PhotographyI often get asked for quick tips that can make a house look more put together and polished. There are so many tricks of the trade used by interior… Read More
2016-04-18 15:37
When some people are choosing neutral paint colors, they think beige looks too much like a Band-Aid and gray is a little to trendy.Enter greige, the paint color taking the interior desi… Read More
2016-03-30 20:36
Last week, I mentioned the Interior Design Society (IDS) National Conference in Dallas—it starts tomorrow morning and I’m so excited to welcome designers from around the cou… Read More
2016-03-21 09:59
We feature guest posts from time to time on the Barbara Gilbert Interiors blog. This guest post is written by the folks at Modernize, and focuses on a topic important to me, eco-friendly pai… Read More
2016-03-15 19:30
I’m counting the moments until our Interior Design Society (IDS) National Conference 2016 in Dallas at the Dallas Market Center (16 days!).We believe all attendees will… Read More
2016-03-09 20:56
Three panelists (and a moderator), including Barbara Gilbert, discussed how they use Houzz in their business. All photos courtesy of Lisa Stewart PhotographyLast week, I was thrilled to… Read More
2016-03-03 14:59
If you’ve ever had the misfortune of sitting on an uncomfortable sofa for a long evening—or worse, made the mistake of buying one—your backside can attest, not all sof… Read More
2016-02-19 17:22
What is transitional style?I get asked this question from time to time and since much of my design work with Barbara Gilbert Interiors falls into that category, I thought I’d give… Read More
2016-02-02 14:45
Chandeliers are a classic design detail making their way from the dining room to almost every room in the house.In my interior design work, I love to hang chandeliers in the entry… Read More
2016-01-28 23:13
It’s time to talk trends for 2016—based on what we saw at the Dallas Spring Market 2016 this week, it’s going to be a stylish year!I would describe the overall fe… Read More
2016-01-17 00:21
The new year is off to a remarkable start! Barbara Gilbert Interiors has received two Best of Houzz awards for 2016, as well as an award for 2016 best home theater design… Read More
2015-12-16 14:55
The psychology of color affects us all. That’s clear in the choices for 2016 color of the year by Pantone, Sherwin-Williams, and PPG. All three trend-makers chose shades noted for bein… Read More
2015-12-09 01:28
Starting an interior design job with a clean slate offers a lot of possibilities—and some exciting challenges. We are thrilled to be working in a stately home in University Park, Texas… Read More
2015-11-17 13:25
There are lots of reasons we love fall – the changing colors, the holidays and, of course, the cooler weather. But for interior designers, the best thing about fall is a visit to High… Read More
2015-10-27 21:24
From pumpkins to autumn leaves, orange is all around us this time of year. But why is a color that brings fall foliage tours and smiles to so many faces seldom used in interior design?S… Read More
2015-10-07 18:45
Feeling in the spirit this Halloween and want to create your own haunted manor? Jack-o-lanterns and hanging sheets are great for the kiddos, but they do little for those with more sophistica… Read More
2015-09-30 20:24
Can you blend rustic charm with contemporary design? Absolutely! And reflecting this unique union was the guiding principle in our latest project – a rustic contemporary design home bu… Read More
2015-09-17 17:27
Art and accessories may make a home look beautiful, but they do little to help us with everyday tasks. That’s where home appliances come in. And with today’s technologies and fin… Read More
2015-08-28 19:57
We had an amazing night recently at the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Awards Celebration. Industry designers and professionals from throughout the Texas Chapter gathered to r… Read More
2015-08-14 22:13
Do you want to know how to arrange your furniture to optimize socializing with friends and family?Or how to give old furniture new life, and add texture to a room to boost visual interest?In… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Can luxury and practicality coexist in the same house? Absolutely! Just because you’re at a stage in life when kids and pets rule the roost, doesn’t mean you have to live without… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Sometimes it’s impossible to leave work behind. And honestly, who wants to when work involves inspiring design?! Julie, our Project Manager at BGI, recently vacationed in Vail, Colorad… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The year 2014 just keeps getting better! We are thrilled to announce Barbara Gilbert Interiors has been honored with the “Best Of Houzz” award in Customer Satisfaction and D… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
We’ve talked about the future of design before and are always excited to see the latest innovations taking place around us. But I think it’s safe to say that no one anticipated t… Read More
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