Photography by John Bessler Top priority for this young couple, having recently leap-frogged from cozy salt box to rambling tudor estate, was the creation of a nursery for their first child (arrival eminent!). Next up? Imbuing the grand scale with intimate charm, in a family-oriented common space to accommodate baby plus their three dogs! Blending his love for all things rustic, and hers for a “glam-sophisticate” splash or two, the result is a beautiful and practical space fit for the whole tribe.

Large eclectic nursery photo in New York

Interior design by Heather Garrett Interior Design. Photography by John Bessler.
Bedroom - mid-sized transitional light wood floor bedroom idea in Raleigh with gray walls

The chance to build a lakeside weekend home in rural NC provided this Chapel Hill family with an opportunity to ditch convention and think outside the box. For instance, we traded the traditional boat dock with what's become known as the "party dock"… a floating lounge of sorts, complete with wet bar, TV, swimmer's platform, and plenty of spots for watching the water fun. Inside, we turned one bedroom into a gym with climbing wall - and dropped the idea of a dining room, in favor of a deep upholstered niche and shuffleboard table. Outdoor drapery helped blur the lines between indoor spaces and exterior porches filled with upholstery, swings, and places for lazy napping. And after the sun goes down....smores, anyone? John Bessler

Family Room Detail
Example of a transitional home design design in Dallas

Dining Room with black accents. New photograph, Vintage metal accessories for table and buffet. Black throws and lumbar pillows.
Inspiration for a rustic dining room remodel in New York

Wood Dining Table with Upholstered Chairs
Example of a mid-sized minimalist enclosed dining room design in New York

Bathroom - bathroom idea in Raleigh

John Bessler

Office Detail
Inspiration for a transitional home design remodel in Dallas

This was a bachelor pad I did in Austin that was done fairly quickly and on a budget. The pieces were mixed in with the owners style and made it more livable and ready for entertaining.

John Bessler
Example of an eclectic living room design in Raleigh

Making a few small changes to this space. First one was the side tables. These nice black marble and satin nickel tables make the room more elegant! more to come.

Interior design by Heather Garrett Interior Design. Photography by John Bessler.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master carpeted bedroom remodel in Raleigh with gray walls and no fireplace

Living Room Detail
Home design - transitional home design idea in Dallas

A growing family, a rambling Georgian estate. The question: how to imbue tradition with a fresh spirit? The charge was to maintain the idea of old school charm without the interior feeling just… old. An illustration could be found in picture molding (which we added, then painted to disappear into the walls) or a modern plaster sculpture teetering upon an old barrister bookcase. Charm, with a wink. Photography by John Bessler

Interior Design by Heather Garrett Interior Design
Bedroom - eclectic medium tone wood floor bedroom idea in Raleigh with white walls

Interior design by Heather Garrett Interior Design. Photography by John Bessler.
Example of a mid-sized transitional carpeted bedroom design in Raleigh with gray walls