Meet Marta Herbert Marta comes to Star Furniture from the mountains and valleys of the West where she specialized in turning apartments into lofts, cabins into lodges and houses into estates. From cozy, to chic, to expansive, Marta's fluency with color, texture, and lighting in perfect balance is a gift first noted by professors at The American River College in Sacramento, and has evolved over the past three decades into the ability to translate the desires of her clients into classic statements of style. As an avid student of design and proponent of continuing education, Marta has remained at the forefront of her profession gathering broad knowledge about exotic woods, fabrics, fine carpets, and the vast assortment of leathers. She understands the elements needed to create personal spaces that welcome use. "Let me bring your vision of your room to life...it's not just a room, it's the place you want to live." Contact Marta and let her know that you found her on Houzz.com. Webpage: https://www.starfurniture.com/marta-herbert Address: Star Furniture, 18107 North Freeway, Houston, TX 77090 Phone: 281-440-3330 Email: mherbert@starfurniture.com

We’re enthusiastic proponents of taking big chances in small rooms. A bold design choice won’t be overwhelming in tiny doses, so why take the safe route of a white kitchen when you can have soft blush? This NYC galley kitchen sports Farrow and Ball’s “Calamine” in a velvety matte sheen. The delicate hue is grounded by honed black granite countertops and a black range. Though the pink and black scheme may be reminiscent of 50’s-era bathroom tiles, there’s nothing retro about this space. Frameless full-overlay cabinets maximize interior storage capacity, and the stepped Shaker doors lend contemporary flair. Continuity is maintained by the paneled appliances. Streamlined knobs and pulls feature a brushed gold finish. To temper both the pink and black, a white geometric backsplash tiles were selected; the white metal hood virtually disappears against them. A cozy window seat with a wide drawer below is a focal point in the room; it’s flanked by custom cabinets that extend down to the seat and combine open and closed storage. The surprise element is the pop of thick natural white oak display shelves over the sink. The whole look is completed with metal dome pendants, spray painted to match the cabinetry. This project was designed in collaboration with Weil Friedman Architects. Photography by Josh Nefsky.

Kitchen Sink Retrofits - Single Bowl or Double Bowl? That is the Question. Hate your double bowl sink? Want a single bowl sink but think you have to replace the countertop? Many times you do not have to replace the countertop. Just simply fabricate a larger opening! I have been in the Kitchen and Bath industry for 25 years and have always been a huge proponent of single bowl sinks. Unless you are filling one side with soapy water to wash and rinsing in the other side, the double bowl sink is a thing of the past. Single bowl sinks allow you to soak a casserole dish in the sink rather than the countertop or one half at a time. Single bowl sinks make it much easier to clean a saucepan with a handle and cookie sheets without contorting your body! A single bowl sink allows everything that does down the drain to run through the disposer. With just one drain at the disposer, you open up more storage space under the sink, too! Upgrade your faucet in the process! Try the new touchless options. Add a disposer air switch if your sink is in the island to make controlling the disposer easier. Don't forget the soap dispenser! If you have a double equal double bowl sink that you would like to replace with a single bowl sink, give me a call and let’s see what we can do to make your dream come true! Heather Mullally, AKBD Divine Details Kitchen | Bath | Organization 214-316-0996 DivineDetailsLLC@gmail.com #ItsAllAboutTheDetails #DreamHome #DivineDetails

We’re enthusiastic proponents of taking big chances in small rooms. A bold design choice won’t be overwhelming in tiny doses, so why take the safe route of a white kitchen when you can have soft blush? This NYC galley kitchen sports Farrow and Ball’s “Calamine” in a velvety matte sheen. The delicate hue is grounded by honed black granite countertops and a black range. Though the pink and black scheme may be reminiscent of 50’s-era bathroom tiles, there’s nothing retro about this space. Frameless full-overlay cabinets maximize interior storage capacity, and the stepped Shaker doors lend contemporary flair. Continuity is maintained by the paneled appliances. Streamlined knobs and pulls feature a brushed gold finish. To temper both the pink and black, a white geometric backsplash tiles were selected; the white metal hood virtually disappears against them. A cozy window seat with a wide drawer below is a focal point in the room; it’s flanked by custom cabinets that extend down to the seat and combine open and closed storage. The surprise element is the pop of thick natural white oak display shelves over the sink. The whole look is completed with metal dome pendants, spray painted to match the cabinetry. This project was designed in collaboration with Weil Friedman Architects. Photography by Josh Nefsky.

Kitchen Sink Retrofits - Single Bowl or Double Bowl? That is the Question. Hate your double bowl sink? Want a single bowl sink but think you have to replace the countertop? Many times you do not have to replace the countertop. Just simply fabricate a larger opening! I have been in the Kitchen and Bath industry for 25 years and have always been a huge proponent of single bowl sinks. Unless you are filling one side with soapy water to wash and rinsing in the other side, the double bowl sink is a thing of the past. Single bowl sinks allow you to soak a casserole dish in the sink rather than the countertop or one half at a time. Single bowl sinks make it much easier to clean a saucepan with a handle and cookie sheets without contorting your body! A single bowl sink allows everything that does down the drain to run through the disposer. With just one drain at the disposer, you open up more storage space under the sink, too! Upgrade your faucet in the process! Try the new touchless options. Add a disposer air switch if your sink is in the island to make controlling the disposer easier. Don't forget the soap dispenser! If you have a double equal double bowl sink that you would like to replace with a single bowl sink, give me a call and let’s see what we can do to make your dream come true! Heather Mullally, AKBD Divine Details Kitchen | Bath | Organization 214-316-0996 DivineDetailsLLC@gmail.com #ItsAllAboutTheDetails #DreamHome #DivineDetails

Bathroom photo in Charlotte

Inspiration for an eclectic staircase remodel in San Francisco

White subway glass tile backsplash counter-to-ceiling wrapping around the cabinets and window frame.
Eat-in kitchen - small modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen idea in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

While being the new kid on the block, this home was designed to be a good neighbor to it's older surroundings. Progressive in materiality, fenestration and detailing but sympathetic in scale and form. It provides the homeowners privacy from the street but is very open to the backyard and the southern sun exposure afforded there. While the home is not certified, it subscribes to many Passive House principles which means it provides a very comfortable environment with good indoor air quality as well as reducing energy consumption. To further tread lightly on the planet, the home is all electric thereby directly excluding the use of fossil fuels. Alternative energy is provided by geothermal and solar photovoltaic systems. The homeowners are also big proponents of local bike culture and have prioritized bike use with an attached bike garage that also serves as a space for training and repairs, and a small bike trail looping the urban property.

While being the new kid on the block, this home was designed to be a good neighbor to it's older surroundings. Progressive in materiality, fenestration and detailing but sympathetic in scale and form. It provides the homeowners privacy from the street but is very open to the backyard and the southern sun exposure afforded there. While the home is not certified, it subscribes to many Passive House principles which means it provides a very comfortable environment with good indoor air quality as well as reducing energy consumption. To further tread lightly on the planet, the home is all electric thereby directly excluding the use of fossil fuels. Alternative energy is provided by geothermal and solar photovoltaic systems. The homeowners are also big proponents of local bike culture and have prioritized bike use with an attached bike garage that also serves as a space for training and repairs, and a small bike trail looping the urban property.

Inspiration for a kitchen remodel in DC Metro

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard concrete paver patio remodel in San Francisco with a fire pit and no cover

While being the new kid on the block, this home was designed to be a good neighbor to it's older surroundings. Progressive in materiality, fenestration and detailing but sympathetic in scale and form. It provides the homeowners privacy from the street but is very open to the backyard and the southern sun exposure afforded there. While the home is not certified, it subscribes to many Passive House principles which means it provides a very comfortable environment with good indoor air quality as well as reducing energy consumption. To further tread lightly on the planet, the home is all electric thereby directly excluding the use of fossil fuels. Alternative energy is provided by geothermal and solar photovoltaic systems. The homeowners are also big proponents of local bike culture and have prioritized bike use with an attached bike garage that also serves as a space for training and repairs, and a small bike trail looping the urban property.

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room remodel in Chicago with yellow walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

While being the new kid on the block, this home was designed to be a good neighbor to it's older surroundings. Progressive in materiality, fenestration and detailing but sympathetic in scale and form. It provides the homeowners privacy from the street but is very open to the backyard and the southern sun exposure afforded there. While the home is not certified, it subscribes to many Passive House principles which means it provides a very comfortable environment with good indoor air quality as well as reducing energy consumption. To further tread lightly on the planet, the home is all electric thereby directly excluding the use of fossil fuels. Alternative energy is provided by geothermal and solar photovoltaic systems. The homeowners are also big proponents of local bike culture and have prioritized bike use with an attached bike garage that also serves as a space for training and repairs, and a small bike trail looping the urban property.

Stripped of its original charm with sagging floors and water leaks, this 1900 row house was prime for a full renovation. While the staircase and marble fireplace are original, everything from the white oak flooring, crown, applied, and base moldings, to the archways and brass door hardware is new; yet they all feel original to the house. Other projects included removing soffits and tucking away randomly placed support beams and posts, relocating and expanding the kitchen, renovating each bathroom – and adding a new one, upgrading all the mechanical, electric and plumbing systems, removing a fireplace, and regrading the back patio for proper drainage and added greenery. The project is a perfect study of juxtaposing new and old, classic and modern. Photography Stacy Zarin Goldberg

While being the new kid on the block, this home was designed to be a good neighbor to it's older surroundings. Progressive in materiality, fenestration and detailing but sympathetic in scale and form. It provides the homeowners privacy from the street but is very open to the backyard and the southern sun exposure afforded there. While the home is not certified, it subscribes to many Passive House principles which means it provides a very comfortable environment with good indoor air quality as well as reducing energy consumption. To further tread lightly on the planet, the home is all electric thereby directly excluding the use of fossil fuels. Alternative energy is provided by geothermal and solar photovoltaic systems. The homeowners are also big proponents of local bike culture and have prioritized bike use with an attached bike garage that also serves as a space for training and repairs, and a small bike trail looping the urban property.

Matthew Harrer Photography
Example of a small classic white tile and ceramic tile marble floor and gray floor bathroom design in St Louis with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls and a pedestal sink

This fireplace is also adorned in Moravian Tile. The Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, a National Historic Landmark, is maintained as a "working history" museum by Pennsylvania's County of Bucks, Department of Parks and Recreation. Handmade tiles are still produced in a manner similar to that developed by the pottery's founder and builder, Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930). Mercer was a major proponent of the Arts & Crafts Movement in America. He directed the work at the pottery from 1898 until his death in 1930.