“Our kitchen is the anchor of our house. It is the heart and soul and it tells everyone passing through exactly who we are. My wife and I created the kitchen to show our love for the Texas hill country. The sounds of Willie, Waylon, and Jerry Jeff Walker are often heard over a cup of coffee. This is where family and friends gather to cook wonderful meals, plan vacation trips, and talk about our lives. It is big and sturdy, it is sophisticated, but more important—it’s comfortable. This is what I enjoy doing for my customers. Creating a place in their home that says… ‘this is me’!”

“My favorite designs can be found right in our showroom. We sell right off of the floor, so our vignettes are constantly evolving. With a large staff of talented designers, our showroom is a creative collaboration of a multitude of design styles showcased in the vignettes throughout the store. I love this bedroom vignette because of the fresh purple paired with the spunky tangerine. The bed makes quite a statement on its own. However, I’d have to say that my favorite thing here is the square white & orange bench ottomans that add a stylish yet functional “pop” at the end of the bed.”

“Comfort, family, and friends make a house a home. I personally enjoy entertaining, having a great meal and gathering in the kitchen to catch up on events with family and friends. I love the whole idea of entertaining—from the recipes I choose; to the center piece; to selecting the perfect garnish—everything works together to make preparing and sharing a meal a memorable occasion. Creating a kitchen environment that facilitates entertaining and also provides a functional space for an entire family is one thing I aim to bring to each one of my clients. In my kitchen, the large island is irreplaceable—whether my guests choose the bar stools or the granite top to sit on—conversation is always good company. Well it’s pretty much a necessity for this cook!”

Over the years I have been pleased with several of the interior and exterior living spaces I have designed for my clients. Although each of these projects is unique in their expression, they ultimately reflect the style and personality of the homeowner. The one space that truly reflects my lifestyle and has become my refuge for escaping the day is my master suite. The size of the space allows me to have a sitting/living area as well as a comfortable place to fall asleep at night. Most importantly, this room has become the gathering place for our family. Often times, our grandchildren will pile on the bed with popcorn in hand to watch a movie with grandma and grandpa. These are the times we cherish and wouldn’t trade for anything.”

“I chose to shoot in the Antique Stop showroom for this editorial because to me it’s the epitome of what I like to surround myself with daily—talented and passionate designers, fine furnishings, opulent custom draperies, fabulous original art work and one-of-a-kind antiques. Antique Stop isn’t just about one person’s preferences or design aesthetic—it’s about the entire Antique Stop team working together to bring the best possible artistic vision and customer service to our clients.” Pictured from left to right: Melissa Allsops, Interior Designer, Randy Herrera, Merchandising Manager, Mark Lafferty, Owner, Larry Lawson, General Manager, and Lorie Kindle, Interior Designer.

When I designed this house for my client we had already worked on two previous homes together. The only items we brought from the previous home were two 18th century temple chests on acrylic pedestals from a palace in Asia. They set the tone for the entire home. I love the formality of the entry and the living room and the views of the backyard and swimming pool. It is like being in a five star hotel everyday.”