By Jane Humphrey By Jane Humphrey | January 22, 2020 |
There’s no place like home, so let’s make sure you enlist help from the very best.
BEST PLACE TO FILL YOUR BOOKSHELVES
Mecox An oasis for all things a decophile could ever dream of, the newly relocated Mecox sits pretty in a 3,600-square-foot space in Inwood Village. Stock up on unique pieces including pink quartz resin bookends, Lucite frames, porcelain succulents and many more. mecox.com
BEST GROUP TO DO GRASS WITH
Proper Yard Embodying a leading female-owned synthetic grass installation company, these ladies will provide a project plan tailored to your new home and will be on-site throughout the entire process, all the way through the installation. They specialize in both residential and commercial lots. properyard.com
MOST COLORFUL DESIGN HUB
IBB Design Fine Furnishings Anyone who has met Shay Geyer can immediately tell from her sunny disposition that she offers a breath of fresh air to her clients. Owner of IBB Design Fine Furnishings, located in Frisco, Geyer lends her personality to the 85,000-square-foot mecca of fine furnishings where colors abound—as does creative inspiration. ibbdesign.com
BEST HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Long Cove Spanning more than 1,000 acres with 6 miles of shoreline of Cedar Creek Resevoir, Long Cove was created by Don McNamara to offer a luxury lakefront community that is just close enough to the city but far enough away for an escape. longcovetx.com
BEST PLACE FOR FLOWER POWER
Gezellig Green With the intention of helping people become successful plant parents, Alex Bark launched Gezellig Green (translates loosely as “cozy and green”), a full-service consulting company to help fill her clients’ homes with the ideal plants. “Houseplants purify our air, relieve stress levels, help lift our mood and boost our memory,” shares Bark. “Simply put, plants make us happier and healthier.” Basically, she’ll have your houseguests green with envy. @gezellig.green
BEST PLACE FOR HIGH-END ANTIQUING
Wolf Hall Take one step into the Design District location and be transported into another world. Pour through layers of vintage finds and rarities fit for a queen. wolfhallantiques.com
BEST HOMEBUILDER
Barringer Homes Leading the charge in luxury, new-home construction, Sheri and Reagan Barringer just recently celebrated 20 years. This dynamic husband-and-wife duo aim to turn dreams into a reality... building not only a home but a future for their clients. barringercustomhomes.com
BEST PLACE FOR THAT MODERN TOUCH
Cantoni One of the top purveyors of modern furniture and decor, this design hub is your go-to for all things cutting edge. The newly debuted location in the Design District features furniture and state-of-the-art accessories for your home—both inside and out. cantoni.com
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