Meet Mary Strong. Mary has over 20 years experience in residential and commercial interior design. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Nesbitt School of Design at Drexel University. Strong relocated to the Houston area in 2008 from New York, and loves the diversity of Houston because it allows her to work with many different home styles. She enjoys interacting with people, and her skills and experience create beautiful results for her new and returning clients. Mary's preferred style is what she calls “today's traditional.” It is a mix of old and new; a fresh version of traditional design. One of her specialties is window treatments. She works closely with Star's drapery designers to create custom treatments for her clients' homes. Contact Mary Strong and let her know that you found her on Houzz.com. Webpage: https://www.starfurniture.com/mary-strong Address: Star Furniture, 16666 Barker Springs Road, Houston, TX Phone: 281-492-5494 Email: mstrong@starfurniture.com

The colors of the sea, sand and surf fill this secluded master with the right mix of contentment and calm. Warm creams and tans meld with effortlessly with light blues to showcase an upholstered king topped by Kamala bedding. Carefully selected grommet drapes draw the eyes upwards,toward the vaulted ceiling, while three thick stripes in each panel create discrete, yet dynamic interest. photo credit: Proclaim Interactive

Kitchen - transitional u-shaped gray floor kitchen idea in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

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Dining room - contemporary dining room idea in San Francisco

Meet Mary Strong. Mary has over 20 years experience in residential and commercial interior design. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Nesbitt School of Design at Drexel University. Strong relocated to the Houston area in 2008 from New York, and loves the diversity of Houston because it allows her to work with many different home styles. She enjoys interacting with people, and her skills and experience create beautiful results for her new and returning clients. Mary's preferred style is what she calls “today's traditional.” It is a mix of old and new; a fresh version of traditional design. One of her specialties is window treatments. She works closely with Star's drapery designers to create custom treatments for her clients' homes. Contact Mary Strong and let her know that you found her on Houzz.com. Webpage: https://www.starfurniture.com/mary-strong Address: Star Furniture, 16666 Barker Springs Road, Houston, TX Phone: 281-492-5494 Email: mstrong@starfurniture.com

Meet Mary Strong. Mary has over 20 years experience in residential and commercial interior design. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Nesbitt School of Design at Drexel University. Strong relocated to the Houston area in 2008 from New York, and loves the diversity of Houston because it allows her to work with many different home styles. She enjoys interacting with people, and her skills and experience create beautiful results for her new and returning clients. Mary's preferred style is what she calls “today's traditional.” It is a mix of old and new; a fresh version of traditional design. One of her specialties is window treatments. She works closely with Star's drapery designers to create custom treatments for her clients' homes. Contact Mary Strong and let her know that you found her on Houzz.com. Webpage: https://www.starfurniture.com/mary-strong Address: Star Furniture, 16666 Barker Springs Road, Houston, TX Phone: 281-492-5494 Email: mstrong@starfurniture.com

Meet Mary Strong. Mary has over 20 years experience in residential and commercial interior design. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Nesbitt School of Design at Drexel University. Strong relocated to the Houston area in 2008 from New York, and loves the diversity of Houston because it allows her to work with many different home styles. She enjoys interacting with people, and her skills and experience create beautiful results for her new and returning clients. Mary's preferred style is what she calls “today's traditional.” It is a mix of old and new; a fresh version of traditional design. One of her specialties is window treatments. She works closely with Star's drapery designers to create custom treatments for her clients' homes. Contact Mary Strong and let her know that you found her on Houzz.com. Webpage: https://www.starfurniture.com/mary-strong Address: Star Furniture, 16666 Barker Springs Road, Houston, TX Phone: 281-492-5494 Email: mstrong@starfurniture.com

Trapezoid shaped site, hill range towards the north and the access road are the elements that form the character that the building takes on. At ground level, two stand-alone blocks taper towards the narrow end of the site; but on the two subsequent floors, the blocks are connected by communal spaces to form a “U” shaped building and creating generous open courtyard between the blocks. Residents are provided with spaces for formal and social activities. The second floor of the communal area features a gym, a small lounge and a plunge pool that overlooks the courtyard and the distant hills. The development is designed to read as a composition of simple lines, framing full height glass and textured finished elements that quietly animate the elevations. The goal of the development is to create a series of townhouses, where the sense of place is strong and expressed with a series of playful interactions between all the dwellings. The building’s facades appear homogeneous with terraces and planes used to highlight each apartment. Zigzagging terraces and stone cladded screen walls are dominant features used in the scheme to echo the ridges and texture of the hills beyond.

Oversized pendant lights suspended above the kitchen island introduce a clean, contemporary statement while maintaining the kitchen's refined, understated elegance. Their sleek silhouettes complement—rather than duplicate—the carefully selected light fixtures in the dining room and breakfast area, creating a layered lighting plan that feels curated, cohesive, and distinctly designer. This intentional mix of complementary fixtures adds visual interest while seamlessly connecting the adjoining living spaces. Painted and lightly distressed swivel bar stools reinforce the home's soft, nature-inspired color palette while adding warmth, texture, and everyday comfort. Their 360-degree swivel design encourages conversation between the kitchen, breakfast area, and adjacent gathering spaces, making the island a welcoming destination for casual dining, entertaining, and family interaction. Together, the thoughtfully coordinated lighting and seating create a luxury kitchen that balances timeless style, exceptional functionality, and effortless hospitality.

Thoughtfully designed to inspire creativity, imagination, and connection, this luxury children's playroom seamlessly blends elevated design with everyday functionality. Created for a busy multigenerational family, the space features a calming neutral palette, durable life-proof materials, ample storage solutions, and thoughtfully curated furnishings that encourage both independent play and family interaction. Soft textures, timeless finishes, and intentional organization ensure this organic modern play space remains beautiful, practical, and adaptable as children grow, creating a nurturing environment designed to evolve alongside the family for years to come.

Thoughtfully designed to inspire creativity, imagination, and connection, this luxury children's playroom seamlessly blends elevated design with everyday functionality. Created for a busy multigenerational family, the space features a calming neutral palette, durable life-proof materials, ample storage solutions, and thoughtfully curated furnishings that encourage both independent play and family interaction. Soft textures, timeless finishes, and intentional organization ensure this organic modern play space remains beautiful, practical, and adaptable as children grow, creating a nurturing environment designed to evolve alongside the family for years to come.

This beautiful bamboo kitchen won the NARI 2013 National Contractor of the Year Award for kitchen remodels between $40,000 and $80,000. The new kitchen layout was developed to remove the wall between the kitchen and living room to access the water views and allow interaction between the cook and guests. Contemporary bamboo cabinets with light reflecting black Silestone countertops are the focal point of the home now, with open seating at a spacious island allowing the cook to carry on conversations with his guests while creating gourmet kitchen masterpieces.

This young family needed to be able to open up their home to allow for the way they live. I removed the wall between the kitchen and dining area in order to create an open floor plan. Small cutouts were also made on each side of the range wall to allow the cook to interact with the family room in the lower level of the home. The space used to be a small kitchen area with eat in space. By removing the eating area and building in a large island table, I was able to almost double the cabinet storage. The sink was relocated to under a new centered window. A large step in pantry was also able to be added for more storage.

A lack of counter top space, and the original layout which included an exterior door, and wall separating the dinning room and kitchen, really demanded a new design and complete update. The doorway to the exterior (which is where the triple windows are currently located) took up valuable work space in the kitchen. A wall separated the dinning and kitchen area. The wall was removed and the room was opened up for a space that was much better for entertaining and human interaction. Otherwise, whoever was cooking was walled off from the rest of the house. The medium toned natural birch cabinetry along with the lighter maple floors created an open, warm and inviting room. Mike Kaskel Photography.

Peter Rymwid Photography My young professional clients loved everything about their townhouse on the Hudson except for the cramped, dark, uninviting kitchen. During their frequent dinner parties they were always separated from their guests. Light which filled the rest of the living area never made it into the kitchen. Their most important request in this remodel was to create a bright, contemporary, light filled kitchen where their cooking would take center stage. We started by removing a large portion of the wall separating the kitchen and dining area. This integrated the kitchen into the living space and allowed interaction between cook and guests. Next we removed a side wall to gain more cabinet and countertop space. Existing drop ceilings were removed giving extra height in the wall cabinets. A raised waterfall end eating counter keeps the visual line clean and provides ample counter space for dining or wine tasting. Bright white painted cabinets with recessed panels and a crisp white quartz counter create a bright contemporary space. Blue white and taupe subway tiles made from recycled glass add a feel of waves to the back splash. A coordinating blue paint adds to the beachy vibe of the room. Shiny easy to clean stainless appliances are both functional and attractive especially as they are seen from the entire living area. The new engineered wood flooring was continued up the wall under the eating counter. The material provides a more durable surface than painted sheet rock. Recessed LED ceiling lights and under cabinet lights provide all the task lighting needed to prepare meals while using very little energy. Instead of installing any hanging fixtures which might block the open feeling, smaller can LED lights were installed over the raised counter.

A lack of counter top space, and the original layout which included an exterior door, and wall separating the dinning room and kitchen, really demanded a new design and complete update. The doorway to the exterior (which is where the triple windows are currently located) took up valuable work space in the kitchen. A wall separated the dinning and kitchen area. The wall was removed and the room was opened up for a space that was much better for entertaining and human interaction. Otherwise, whoever was cooking was walled off from the rest of the house. The medium toned natural birch cabinetry along with the lighter maple floors created an open, warm and inviting room. Mike Kaskel Photography.

This elegant workspace showcases luxury office interior design Dubai, combining contemporary aesthetics, thoughtful planning, and professional functionality. The streamlined executive desk, integrated shelving, warm accent lighting, and refined finishes create a sophisticated environment for focused work and business meetings. The contrasting tones and carefully organized layout balance visual appeal with everyday practicality, while the guest seating creates a welcoming setting for client interactions. At LCD Interiors, we develop bespoke office interiors that reflect each business's identity through intelligent space planning, refined design concepts, and meticulous execution. يعكس هذا المكتب مفهوم التصميم الداخلي الفاخر للمكاتب في دبي، حيث تجتمع الأناقة العصرية مع التخطيط المدروس والوظيفة العملية. يضفي المكتب التنفيذي والأرفف المدمجة والإضاءة الدافئة والتنسيق المتناسق أجواءً احترافية راقية. كما توفر المقاعد المخصصة للضيوف بيئة مريحة لاستقبال العملاء وعقد الاجتماعات. تقدم LCD Interiors تصاميم مكتبية مخصصة تجمع بين التخطيط الذكي والجمال الراقي والتنفيذ المتقن لتعكس هوية كل شركة. #LuxuryOfficeInteriorDesignDubai #LCDInteriors #LuxuryOfficeDesign #ExecutiveOffice #OfficeInteriors #CommercialInteriorDesign #OfficeFitOutDubai #DubaiInteriorDesign #ModernWorkspace #BespokeInteriors #CorporateInteriors

Frozen by Jon Allen - A brilliant icy blue wall sculptures with aqua blue tones will have any space looking cool all year long. This unique hand-carved metal wall art is painted in stunning blue jewel tones that will leave you breathless. Measuring 64" x 24" x 2" (162.56 cm x 60.96 cm x 5.08 cm) including 1" spacing between the panels, this large five panel piece of metal wall art is the perfect centerpiece for your home decor. Jon's signature-defined hand textured intricacies and carvings into the metal capture and reflect surrounding light sources creating enhanced interaction with dramatic illusions of depth and 3D movement as viewed from different angles. Hang it in your living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, office, or outdoors! This abstract metal art will wow and impress your guests! Display under natural light or add track lighting or gallery spotlights to add dramatic flare and declare this piece the centerpiece of any room.

Depending on your kitchen layout, island sinks can save you space and functionality. One of the main reasons for the main sink in the island is how much time you spend at the sink. If you tend to socialize more in the kitchen while doing tasks, island sinks may be for you! Since this was a family home reno project, a ton of interaction will take place in this area! We made sure to create an inviting space along with Etch Design Group. There was a full gut of the kitchen. This included all cabinetry, countertops, and backsplash. The main focus in this kitchen part of the reno was moving the sink location from the wall to the newly installed island. The new layout included new cabinets painted a beautiful shade of timeless white, on top of those polished Statuario quartz countertops with light veining were installed. These new custom cabinets were customized to the homeowners' specifications for her kitchenware items. Electrically, we installed 6 new LED recessed canned lights and added new outlets to the island to add more lighting in the home.