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Welcome to the fall issue of IBB at Home !
Bring on my favorite season…Fall! This is about the time that I start to yearn for that crisp, cool air and the beautiful shades of red, orange, and cognac mixed with deeper shades of rust and emerald. Walking through our retail store is always inspiring for me since it gets updated daily with our newly arrived, instock furnishings, home décor, and accessories. It’s exciting to see what new fab finds arrived that week ready to become a part of a newly fashioned room vignette.
Our visual merchandisers keep us on our toes with new vignette looks and design inspiration. I especially love to shop with our clients as they discover new ways to finish out their rooms. Our white box rooms give our #teamIBB designers the ability to design a client’s room on a clean palette so that they can see what it could look like in their home with all the details in place. It also gives us the ability to swap out items as we shop the showroom floor for a new look. It is definitely one of my favorite ways to get motivated.
I’m excited to announce that IBB Design was recently honored as a finalist for the ARTS Awards “Best Furniture Store in the Country,” and we couldn’t have done it without you! The ARTS Awards honor top manufacturers, retailers, designers, and sales representatives each year, and we are humbled by being a finalist. Thank you for all your support!
Fall always brings an air of excitement for IBB, and we welcome you to come out and shop our showroom and retail store located at 5798 Genesis Court, Frisco, Texas 75034. It offers more than 90,000-square feet of unique designer furnishings from around the world! We are open Monday through Friday, 10 am – 5 pm and Saturdays 10 am – 6 pm. For a truly inspirational shopping experience, come see us at IBB Design Fine Furnishings! Get inspired, shop the latest in name-brand furnishings, or talk with one of our talented interior designers to help complete your home!
All the best,
My favorite thing to do in the fall is to cuddle up on our porch swing with my husband and our pups with a roaring fire and football on the TV screen. If our daughters our home, I beg them to join us, too! It’s a sight to see us all piled onto the swing, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world. There’s nothing better than us all at home together.
This fall, we have tons of design inspiration in store for you. Our cover story features a stunning contemporary home that IBB Designer Jory Gattis partnered with Ann Wright on.
For those who love color, we’re giving you ideas on ways to incorporate Ravishing Raspberry into your home. For the expectant mamas out there, IBB Associate Designer Bronson Berryman is showcasing the most fabulous girl’s nursery he designed. Karen Holloway divulges her favorite designer pieces, and Lauren Macnak takes us for a walk on the wild side with animal prints. I’m sharing three options for a bathroom we recently designed for a client and giving a sneak peek into my client’s new wine room design in their recently remodeled home. Angela Davidson lists her work-from-home must haves, and Shannon Gidney gets us beyond the gray. IBB Visual Merchandiser Rita Skagerberg offers mid-century vibes for your home, and Meghan Sebren shares seven tips to refresh your home.
Our model home team is featuring a brandnew Highland Homes model home in Celina that everyone is raving about. You will definitely want to see this home for yourself! Lyndsey Morgan from NEAT Method is back with us this issue to discuss drawer organizing, and Maegan Brown, The BakerMama, has some fall recipes that will tantalize your tastebuds!
We hope this issue inspires you to soak up all the fall vibes and live in style!
Happy Fall Y’all!
Shay GeyerOwner & Designer IBB Design Fine Furnishings shay@ibbdesign.com on Instagram
Photo by Audrie Dollins
PANTONE® 18-1754 TCX Raspberry gives off rich, vivid shades of fiery, magenta-like pinkish red that will energize your room. It brings in that pop of color to any neutral room needing some excitement this fall. Pair it with deep emerald accessories for an enjoyable and dramatic look or complement it with shades of olive and navy for a bolder expression.
Ravishing Raspberry as an accent wall paint, wallpaper, or statement art piece will liven up a room and make it more playful and chic without making it too overly feminine. Splashes of metallic gold throughout can turn it more regal, and placing raspberry accessories against a white bench will take your room from plain and simple to fabulous and eye-catching!
PRO TIP: Always sample the paint in your space before diving in and painting the entire room. Just because it looks fabulous in your friend’s home, doesn’t mean it will look equally as stunning in yours. There are many factors which influence how paint looks in a space.
Follow our “Ravishing Raspberry" board on Pinterest for more inspiration on using this beautiful color in your home. www.pinterest.com/ibbdesign/raspberry
raspberry fabric raspberry paint colors
Design by IBB Designer Lauren Macnak
Photo by Dan Piassick
BY BRONSON BERRYMAN, IBB ASSOCIATE DESIGNER bronson@ibbdesign.com | @bronson_berryman on Instagram Renderings by Bronson Berryman
Inspired by a playful and fresh feel, I wanted this nursery design to feel fanciful and appealing, yet comfortable. The wallpaper was created as the main focal point in the room. A hand-painted wallpaper is always the way to go for a showstopping moment. Since the clients wanted custom drapery, I went with a goblet pleat panel with a bow attachment to complete the look.
For added comfort, we included an oversized rocker chair and ottoman in a lightly colored
performance fabric ready to take on any potential spills (as well as endure the family pet). An ornate, tufted ottoman rests next to a grand plush giraffe embellished with a complementary bow.
The client wanted to keep the color palette super soft, so we made sure nothing jarring was in the space. We balanced the soft green and pink tones with sterling silver picture frames collected on a soft pink skirted side table.
An ornamental ribboned mirror in a metallic silver gives the room a regal touch of whimsy.
Seasons come and seasons go – as do the trends with design – so how do you possibly decorate your home for a more sustainable aesthetic? I like to say each room needs its “Romeo” – the furniture piece you just love and that loves you back! There are always pieces of good design that will serve this purpose. Opt for furniture that isn’t too traditional or too modern with scale/proportion on the moderate side so that they can carry over into other styles with just slight altering of color or with accessories.
BY KAREN HOLLOWAY, IBB DESIGNER karen@ibbdesign.comGreat pieces to accomplish this would be in the chest or cabinet category, or a display cabinet that can be used in a dining room, living room, bedroom, or even in a wide hall or niche. Shown is the same chest – one more traditional and the other more contemporary, differing simply by the change in the finish. Rugs and art aren’t usually those carry over “designer” pieces because they are generally definite colors and patterns to fit the trend at the time. If you need your “Romeo,” come to IBB, and one of the talented design staff would be happy to assist!
With fall quickly approaching and the arrival of pumpkin spice lattes, thick sweaters, and cozy patio season, it might be time for some interior adjustments for the season. A great way to add warmth to your home for fall is to incorporate warm animal prints. While still a neutral, they add pattern and texture to your space. A great option for applying animal prints is to add pillows or comfy chairs, as they mix well in most spaces. Another nice touch would be some faux fur throws in your home to snuggle up with by a fire in the cooler months. They are a great addition not only to your living area but to your bedrooms as well. Adding thicker, fluffier bedding for the fall will make for a leisurely morning. Large candles also add a layer of ambiance to your home by warming the senses and ushering in fall scents. Regardless of how you chose to celebrate the cooler weather, IBB can help guide you through the seasons of your home.
Photo by Audrie Dollins
Photo Courtesy of Lili Alessandra
Sometimes it’s hard for clients to grasp design options and understand what it will look like when it’s completed. Renderings are a helpful tool that allow for a visual of the completed space, helping them decide which options
they want to choose. Take a look inside one of our new build jobs and see three variations for one of our client’s bathrooms. Which one would you choose?
Our clients fell in love with the black marble and brass mosaic. They knew right away they wanted to surround the room in with? it. However, the rest of the details weren’t as clear to them, and they wanted to see options. Let’s face it - pottys aren’t pretty!
We wanted to do an integrated sink out of marble for the vanity, and with that and the gorgeous marble mosaic on the walls, the potty just kind of ruins it! This dilemma led us to designing a pretty partition to hide the toilet. With the walls being black, we opted for a mirrored partition surrounded in brass. This will allow light to bounce around the room and keep the space from feeling too dark. The choices we designed offer different options for flooring materials and for whether to paint or stain the vanity cabinet.
Option one utilizes a marble hexagon mosaic on the floors. A small format mosaic on the floor involves using more grout and thus providing more traction for a less slippery surface. In this option, we are suggesting painting the vanity cabinet in Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black.
For option two, we’re specifying white oak hardwood floors in a natural finish. The vanity cabinet will be stained to match the flooring.
Option three uses the same marble hexagon mosaic on the floors that we used in option one. The difference is the vanity. In this option, we are suggesting painting the vanity cabinet in Sherwin-Williams Snowbound.
Which one would you choose?
Make it your own by painting the walls a color you love. You may consider adding an accent wall for a pop of color.
1Dedicate a workspace in your home that inspires you. It should be comfortable and free from distractions.
Choose a desk or work surface that is functional and suits your style.
Invest in an ergonomic desk chair with adjustable lumbar support, seat height, and arm rests.
Purchase a task light for your desk to help with concentration and to alleviate eye strain.
Surround yourself with artwork that has meaning to you and accessories from places you have visited. Define your space with an area rug that makes your office feel warm and comfortable.
Increase productivity and boost your creativity by adding live or life-like plants.
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Fall is upon us, and it’s time to layer up!
Autumn is in the air which means it is time to pull out the lush, chunky blankets and faux fur throws to bring on the texture. Out with the linen pillows and in with those soft velvet ones. The organic nature of all things texture embraces that warm and comfortable feeling.
With fall comes the change of season, a perfect time to spruce things up around the home, add in a few new elements, and retire those dated pieces. So just what are we seeing as trends for the fall?
There is an insurgence of rich earthy tones that includes warm browns, caramels, taupes, and tans. We are not saying goodbye to grays, just adding in the warmth alongside them and perhaps shifting to
the warmer shades of gray.
Along with the earthy neutrals, consider deep greens, ruby reds, and rusty oranges, which are all making a comeback and embrace nature. Now would be a great time to layer in some new color and adopt those moodier color palettes. An easy way to do this would be by adding art, pillows, or accessories.
Rattan and caning are trending as well, but as with any trend, be conscious of how you use it. They are a fantastic way to enhance the natural tones and add textural elements to a space.
Mixing vintage and modern is all the rage now. Don’t be afraid to meld the two! Modern art can be a surprising, fun punch of life into a more traditional setting.
BY RITA SKAGERBERG, IBB VISUAL MERCHANDISER rita@ibbdesign.com
The design world uses the term Mid-Century Modern to classify a vast array of design styles, from describing spaceage furniture to color blocking. The term has a variety of applications and can sometimes get misinterpreted in the mix.
The technical definition of the term Mid-Century Modern (or MCM for short) refers to furnishings and design in response to a post-World War II world. Sleek and simple futuristic-looking forms dominated the interior design scene at the start of the 1950s. Designers were eager to develop new ideas that fused innovative mass production with a more optimistic outlook. New concepts such as indoor/outdoor living, the use of steel and other industrial metals, and incorporating more natural materials jump-started an explosive push toward
modernizing the interior look and feel of the American home. Even though it has been around for decades, the popularity of both vintage and new mid-century modern pieces shows that this style is here to stay. When I think of MCM design, I break it down to three major elements: Clean Lines, Vibrant Colors, and Natural Materials.
Mid-century furniture designers were modernists. They valued simplicity and creativity, and it shows in the furniture they designed. Gone were the days of elaborate, ornate pieces, as this new trend began to create a soulful vibe with a more modern feel that other period antiques couldn’t quite achieve. Unlike frillier ancestors, mid-century modern furniture and styling are much more straightforward. Chairs and tables consist of simple pieces of material, taking a more minimalist design approach by using sleek lines with a focus on functionality and keeping spaces uncluttered. Goodbye oversized sofas and frilly curtains. Hello, angled legs and simple upholstery. Think clean lines, elongated proportions, and curved corners. Opt for geometric shapes and slim, sleek designs. Choose furniture and décor that have a clear purpose and can easily be used for more than one function.
MCM design is all about turning heads, and making use of vibrant colors is a quick (and cost-effective) way to achieve this. Snappy reds, bright teals, and mustard yellow are a few of the obvious front runners, but these attention grabbers can’t do it alone. Tones of gray, brown, and white are needed to ground design, contrast colorful accents, and cultivate MCM's signature style. In keeping with the idea of combining indoor and outdoor, this color palette is rooted in nature, with earthy greens, bright fall oranges and yellows, muddy browns, sea blue-greens, and deep clay reds. This trend initiated unconventional color choices being used in ways never seen before— think back to avocado green shag carpet— I promise this will NEVER come back into style! Instead, use colors as a bold accent. An example includes painting a piece of furniture to stand out singularly in a room. Use paint for a bold color block design on a wall (or ceiling!) to differentiate spaces in a large open concept great room. Again, make sure geometric spaces and clean lines are utilized.
Bringing the outdoors in is a key component to achieving the emotional and warm feel people find so appealing in MCM design. Large picture windows, steel beams, and wood and grass cloth paneling are found in almost every early MCM home design. A way you can bring these elements into your home without investing in an Eames House (a girl can dream!) is by incorporating natural
materials. Blend case pieces like coffee tables and side tables made of natural wood. Leather upholstery and jute are accessible options to bring texture to your space. I love layering a neutral jute area rug over a brighter rug, allowing just the border to peak out to create interest and substance.
At the end of the day, striking a balance is key when it comes to incorporating MCM style into your space. You want your home to feel modern and comfortable, not like a museum of the 1960s! Less is more; don’t go overboard. Integrate two to three furniture pieces or a funky light fixture. Make use of bold colors and natural textures to give the room a cohesive feel. The entire heart of the MCM movement lays in function, so make sure any gorgeous pieces you acquire are also sturdy, comfortable, and practical enough for your everyday use.
Wine Rooms are a very popular request among our clients.
There are so many fabulous ways to create a unique design that give your home a true “Wow!” factor. While storage and functionality are an obvious must, the decorative elements are really what make these spaces stand out. We’re giving you a sneak peek into one of our latest wine room designs and how we achieved a show-stopping aesthetic that our clients’ family and friends rave about!
Texture! Wallpaper or decorative paint techniques can dress up the walls of a wine room and instantly take the space from boring to beautiful! For this design, we selected a metallic gold cork wallpaper. It gives the walls dimension but without a busy pattern that would visually compete with the wine bottles hanging on the wall.
Storage! We really wanted the elegant design details to be the focal point in this design, not the wine storage. We opted for individual acrylic wine holders which offer a simplistic storage solution that allows the other elements to shine.
3Fabulous lighting! Decorative lighting can act as jewelry in a space. For this wine room, we chose a crystal Sputnik-style chandelier. The crystal keeps it from feeling too heavy in a small space, and it really sparkles when it’s illuminated. We also designed the center console using backlit quartzite. It makes a beautiful statement and takes the design to the next level.
Artwork! Art provides the opportunity to add color to a space.
With art being such a subjective matter, it can also add a personal touch to a space. Use this as an opportunity to showcase a favorite painting or piece from one of your favorite artists.
Finishing details! With this wine room being part of a king hallway, we decided to frame the room with demilune consoles that offer additional serving space. Stunning emerald green lamps and hammered brass mirrors complete the symmetrical design.
*Wallpaper, lighting, art, and furnishings available through IBB Design Fine Furnishings.
With the upcoming season change, it’s natural to get the itch to transform your environment at home. Here are a few tips to switch up your living space:
Choose art that has multiple colors in it so you can pull different colors for different seasons.
Rotate your furniture! Move those ottomans from the game room to the living room to change the color story. The same can be done with pillows and accessories.
Beautiful twigs and leafy branches in a large vase can bring the outdoors in and add a casual, easy vibe.
Change your cocktail table books to reflect upcoming holidays or your new color story.
Repurpose furniture. If you have a small dining table you’re not using, use it as an end or center table. You can use a bench or ottomans as a cocktail table.
Switch your lighting. Try a floor lamp instead or finally change that ceiling fan to a chandelier.
Add texture. A chunky knit throw or a sisal rug adds dimension to a room.
Photo by Dan Piassick
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@designer_maxine on Instagram
One of my favorite tips for bringing a room to life is by using mirrors. There is always a wall or space that needs attention. Lining three or four rectangular mirrors across or designing a gallery of different shapes and finishes really opens up a room. Keep in mind, they will reflect the other side, so bring in the outdoors or show off a beautiful piece of art or furniture from a new angle.
BY PAM HOOD, IBB DESIGNER pam@ibbdesign.com
Small drink tables can add that special "jewelry" touch to your room settings. These are some of my favorite places to use them:
• Next to your tub in the primary bathroom
• In your entry beside a settee
• On each end and opposite sides of a bench or day bed
• Next to a chaise lounge by the window in your primary bedroom
• In your "Girls’ Retreat" room next to a built-in window seat
Finishing touches are often the last part of pulling a space together that people struggle with. I suggest picking one prominent color from your space and sprinkling it around the room. A picture frame, small sculptural accessory, or even a candle that ties this color in is an easy and almost fool-proof way to add that last little sparkle to your room. Conversely, sometimes the last touch is actually to remove an item. If you can’t seem to find the right final item, try taking one thing out.
BY ERIN LETRY, IBB DESIGN COORDINATOR
erin@ibbdesign.com @letryee on Instagram
Faux fur is a fun way to bring texture, warmth, and luxury to a space. Remember fur can bring a cozy, elevated feel by using it on accent pieces like ottomans, a bench, or even some pillows. Staying in more neutral tones will allow for longevity, but don't shy away from that pop of color either!
BY JORY GATTIS,
After two years of pouring her heart and soul into this build-out, Ann Wright of Lagniappe Designs reached out to partner with us on the furnishing of this super special Argyle home. After learning a bit about the amazing family who lives there and the unique property itself, I set to work creating a space that was not only unique to them but was also functional and flexible for their lifestyle.
When working with contemporary design, it’s easy for things to start to feel cold and borderline commercial, but with such a warm and wonderful family, I wanted to make sure the space felt both cozy and welcoming. This was executed primarily by blending more industrial metals and stone finishes in with super-relaxed and fun textiles.
In the Family Room, we did a stacked concept where half of the room is centered around the television that is concealed behind a large art piece, and the other half faces around the fireplace. A customdesigned S-shaped sectional divides the space off while simultaneously keeping things nice and open. A third, more intimate sitting area rests atop the stairs on the other side of the floating fireplace and offers another place to lounge that’s adjacent to the family room, dining room, and kitchen. Since the massive windows bring so much of the outside in, many of the staples are in earth tones to embrace the organic feel.
Ann Wright, who owns Lagniappe Designs, was integrally involved in every detail of the home from architectural drawings through the entire construction process and furnishings and décor selections. “It was such a joy to work in conjunction with Jory Gattis of IBB Designs on the furnishings and accessories.” — Ann Wright
The beautiful stone on the island and copper hood played heavily in the inspiration in the furnishings selected through the whole main area. Simple but sculptural counter stools were selected to keep things open and airy and to not compete with those beautiful architectural elements. We also kept the styling super simple in this space to keep it both clean and functional.
The crowning glory of this dining room is this stunning oversized dining table that was made from a tree that was on site! Taking inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright, high-backed banquettes flank the table to make this vast open space feel a little cozier and more intimate.
Yet again, we used juxtaposition to feature all of the beautiful rustic elements throughout this space. Cozy textiles and soft metallics are combined to create a warm and inviting room!
The striking black floating tub draws the eye straight back to the “artwork” in the space showcasing the picturesque view out of the floor-to-ceiling windows. Styling was kept super simple and leans toward the organic to embrace every bit of that striking view!
For her closet, she wanted a fun and special space. The bold fuchsia cabinet houses a one-of-a-kind swivel vanity that has a Chanel-inspired quilted gold vegan leather seat that is not only pretty, but also practical, as it will be resistant to makeup stains and everything else.
The owners have always had a screened porch off their bedroom, which is a special space for them. Even though this porch is fully enclosed, we opted to use some great outdoor products to create a fun, more contemporary room. The color palette carries out from the bedroom, and the neon sign can be seen not only there, but from all across the backyard, too.
A breathtaking under-lit stairwell takes you right up to a fun loft area while the remainder of the upstairs branches off.
Her study is right off of the family room which leads to the primary bedroom. The view in from the family room showcases an amazing alpaca chair and ottoman that face an organic glass-top desk with a striking stone curved wall. An additional “Highness” gold chair around the side of the room serves double duty not only as a chair but also as a beautiful feminine sculpture.
In sharp juxtaposition to her study, this gentleman’s den features many of his trophies from hunts over the years. A pair of contemporary cognac recliners faces a television anchored with an asymmetrical console made out of his grandfather’s anvil. The bathroom vanity top was also fabricated from wood sourced from the property. This is an all-around masculine but extremely stylish space!
Even in the gift-wrapping room, where utility is key, a stunning tile and hardware story create an inspiring space. In staying true to all the beautiful natural hides, we’re bringing some organic glamour to the party with an acrylic counter stool complete with a yummy Mongolian lamb seat.
The crowning glory of their son’s bedroom is a pair of amazing lounge chairs featuring very special hides that belonged to the homeowners. I partnered with the manufacturer to even feature the tails from the hides creating yet another one-of-a-kind piece! Power shades allow this space to have privacy and light filtration in the evenings without having to clutter this space up with draperies.
We also wanted to make sure their daughter's bedroom felt special. We did this by incorporating some bold and beautiful colors. The jewel tones palette reads very sophisticated and polished for her and her husband when they visit.
This media room is the pinnacle of cozy in home entertaining. There is ample seating throughout and additional floor cushions that leave extra room for the little one to curl up and lounge.
This pantry doubles as an extra home office on the main floor.
This outdoor space couldn’t be better for entertaining! Multiple break-off areas create opportunities for lounging, swimming, sunning, TV watching, dining, and chatting! Multiple entrance points including the stairwell, family room, and screen porch and all lead to different and unique spaces.
A vibrant pool bath features a dash of the signature cobalt blue that is splashed around the TV Cabana. Fun retro prints bring an unexpected pop to this space!
Welcome to our Mustang Lakes project. It optimizes the gorgeous relationship between strength and beauty, both inside and out. From the tall soaring gables to the subtle detail of basketweave brick, we invite you to take in all the creativity and love that we have poured into this home.
In design, we often draw inspiration from nature. In this case, we started with a palette of sage greens. We then began layering pops of color, paneling, texture, and modern shapes to give a traditional color palette a brand-new feel.
With this amazing open floorplan, it was important to us to create cohesion between the dining space, family room, and kitchen, but to also allow each space its own personality.
The luxurious Anna French drapery fabric was the tangible inspiration platform for the entire home. It’s such a lush combination of blushes, rusts, and greens!
“Elegance at ease” is the theme of the dining area. It is light and airy with a gorgeous built-in entertainment hutch. Chairs in coral velvet and a grand gold chandelier take this already stunning space to the next level.
Let there be COLOR! The ample natural light and tall ceilings in the family room provide the perfect canvas to mix and match color and pattern. Notice the softer greens in the rug and the touches of aqua in the leopard-patterned chairs. Coral-patterned wallpaper was added to the bookcases to balance the room in color and to add another layer of luxury. The vibrant design is grounded by bookending it with rich wood floors and ceiling beams.
The light and color display are carried into our cheerful kitchen. We selected a gorgeous natural stone with tons of movement in creams, caramels, and even splashes of green to be the centerpiece. Having such a beautiful stone, we decided to carry it up the walls as the backsplash.
We mixed the shapes of our cabinet pulls in brushed gold to accessorize the kitchen and carried the coral velvet to the comfy barstools as a color pop.
A great design happens in layers. The foundation of our Primary Suite is the rich wood flooring and beams and walls painted in Sherwin Williams Accacia Haze. The second layer is the rug in deep bold colors. Next is the gorgeous bed. The frame’s curves add femininity to the more masculine room base. The crisp white linen gives texture and light, and the trim work in dark wood ties it all together.
Art, bedding, and accessories in layered patterns and colors and touches of gold are the final touches in this sophisticated design.
Sophistication and relaxation spill right into the bath from the bedroom. We kept the palette clean and simple with Carrara porcelain tiles, crisp cabinetry, and gold accents.
Sophistication and modern style moments abound in this study. We carried the rich wood color into the bookshelves and dressed the windows in a dark sage velvet. To give this more traditional look a modern twist, we added a geometric wallpaper and chairs.
DESIGN NOTE: With a darker base, keeping the ceiling of a room white is a great way to keep the room light and bright.
The media room in this home is right off the family room. We, therefore, created a room that continues the elegance of the family and dining spaces, yet screams “Entertainment”! The energy of the classic black and white movie prints and leopard ottomans are our elegant way of announcing that something exciting is about to happen.
Each of these spacious secondary bedrooms includes an en-suite bathroom. Whether a soft soothing guest room or a kid’s rooms in splashes of colors, we had a blast bringing each room to life.
The crowning jewel of this floorplan is the second primary suite. In this space, we took the natural green and brown tones in the home and developed a classic look.
As families, we spend so much time in our utility rooms. Why not make them a fun space to be in? Cabana stripes on the wall add both contrast and charm to the room.
The upstairs wet bar was designed with the sophistication of the home and dressed with pops of color and candy befitting a space meant for entertaining.
Let’s be honest, no matter how luxurious a house is, life happens in home. The loft space was designed with living in mind! Lounge on a comfy leather sofa and play your favorite games around the table. Two study desks are even tucked into the back providing a separate area for all the things that come with school, work, and everyday living.
The Mustang Lakes project has been a marvelous Team IBB effort, and we invite you to come and see all the details of the design.
To view this model in person and other available homes, log on to: https://www.highlandhomes.com/dfw/celina/mustang-lakes
You know that drawer in your house that you avoid opening because it's a black hole of clutter? We've all been there... and it's frightening, not to mention impossible to find what you need. Take back control of your space with a simple approach and a few tried and true organizers for a drawer of any size.
Define the purpose of your drawer. This is easy enough to do with a flatware or dish towel drawer, but what about the dreaded "junk" drawer? First things first; give it a new name. Let's call it the "utility" drawer. Utility drawers should only house items that assist in frequent tasks. Junk is NOT allowed. This is your new mantra.
Next, empty and edit the contents to support your drawer's new purpose in life. Sort everything into
categories, including trash/recycle, donate, and relocate. Most important, don't be afraid to say goodbye to items that are well-loved, or that you own a surplus of. An organized drawer will still look cluttered if you are storing too much.
In order to keep your drawer neat over time, you'll want to add organizers to create boundaries for your different categories. There are so many options out there, and we've tried a LOT of them. Here are some of our favorite organizers for every type of drawer:
Modern homes are full of really deep, wide drawers. These can be perfect for baking dishes and sets of cookware, but can feel too large to store almost anything else. Our suggestion? Divide and conquer. Our Deep Acacia Drawer Dividers come in two different lengths that compress to fit snugly between your categories.
The simplest solution to a wide drawer is to add one or two expandable drawer inserts. Our oil-rubbed Acacia Drawer Inserts come in three different configurations to fit almost any assortment of categories, and they have rubber feet, so they won't shift.
Our smallest sized Oxford Bins were designed with your top dresser drawer in mind. Easily streamline intimates, socks, tank tops, and baby clothes with these upholstery-grade, fabric bins.
We consider a drawer shallow when it is less than 2" in height. We often come across these drawers in bathrooms, and while it can be difficult to find organizers that fit, it’s not impossible. Our White Oak and Everyday Drawer Organizers are the perfect solution for almost every drawer. Just be sure to measure and record the width, height, and depth of your drawer to ensure a perfect fit.
• 1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1 (8 ounce) round Brie cheese
• 1-2 tablespoons fig jam
• 2 fresh figs
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• Thyme sprigs, for garnishing
• Crackers
• Marcona almonds
• Dried apricots
• Honeycrisp apple, sliced
• Tiger figs
1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. On a cutting board, unroll the crescent dough and firmly press perforations to seal.
3. Using a mini cookie cutter, cut 10 leaf or flower shapes out of each end of the crescent dough and then trim the dough ends so that it is even.
4. Place the Brie cheese on the center of the dough and top with the fig jam.
5. Chop the figs so you have about 10 small pieces. Press the fresh fig pieces into fig jam.
6. Pull crescent dough over the top of the Brie wheel and bunch together, leaving a round opening on top with the figs and fig jam peeking through.
7. Transfer the Brie to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon water. Brush all over the dough with the egg wash.
9. Place mini cut-outs around the opening of crescent dough and brush with egg wash as well.
10. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the baked Brie from the oven and let set for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving board or platter.
11. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve alongside crackers, nuts, dried apricots, apple slices, and fresh figs.
PREP TIME: 5 MIN. | COOK TIME: 40 MIN.
• 1 pound fresh Brussels sprouts
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (or other high-heat oil such as grapeseed)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Prepare the Brussels sprouts by cutting off the base of each sprout, slicing it in half from top to bottom and removing the excess or loose exterior leaves.
3. Soak the cut Brussels sprouts for a minute in water to clean them.
4. Drain and spread Brussels sprouts out on a paper towel to dry while the oven is preheating.
5. Cover a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil (makes cleaning it easier later) and spread the Brussels sprouts out on the pan.
PREP TIME: 5 MIN. | SERVES 8-10
• 16 oz. aged bourbon (2 cups)
• 16 oz. apple cider (2 cups)
• 16 oz. ginger beer (2 cups)
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1. Combine the bourbon, apple cider, ginger beer, and ground cinnamon in a large pitcher. Stir vigorously to combine.
• 8 slices of apple, for garnishing
• 8 cinnamon sticks, for garnishing
• ice, for serving
2. Serve over ice and garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks.
6. Generously drizzle the Brussels sprouts with the oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. Stir with your hands to ensure all well-oiled and salted. Arrange in an even layer with the sliced sides facing up.
7. Place in the oven on the top rack and roast for about 40 minutes. Shake the pan every 10 minutes to ensure all sides get crispy and charred.
PREP TIME: 10 MIN. | COOK TIME: 40-45 MIN. | 1 LOAF, SERVES 8-10
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups pure pumpkin puree
• 1 cup canola or vegetable oil
• 2/3 cup water
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease and flour two 9×5-inch loaf pans and set aside.
2. Mix dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
3. Make a well in the center and add the eggs, pumpkin, oil, and water. Mix well.
4. Divide batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until baked all the way through.
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