Category Archive for "Home Decor"

Area Rug Trends

Posted on January 21, 2015 at 2:41 am.

Last week I stopped in at Capel Rugs. For a long time, Capel has been one of my favorite Dallas-area retail suppliers of area rugs. They have everything from reasonably priced machine made rugs, to exquisite hand knotted masterpieces. But the best part, is that the rugs are all hanging instead of laying one on top of the other on the floor. I can take my time and flip through the selections at my own pace. Once I want to see one on the floor, the staff is fast and accommodating.

I loved seeing all the new arrivals. Here’s a few of what I saw.

Yellow and gray, one of my favorite combinations, continues to be popular in home decor.

Dorsch Interiors, LLC Receives “Best of Houzz 2015” Award

Posted on January 20, 2015 at 3:41 am.

Written by Alba Dorsch

We are excited and honored to receive Best of Houzz 2015. I’ve always known we have the best clients! Thank you, we are extremely grateful for your continued faith and support of our talents.

“Houzz connects people with the best home professional for their project by providing the only 360-degree view of a professional, from their portfolio, client reviews, awards and accreditations to their work style and expertise based on their participation in the Houzz community,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of Industry Marketing for Houzz. “We’re delighted to join our community in recognizing the talented professionals on Houzz who are delivering incredible designs and delightful customer experiences.”

Please Visit Our Houzz Profile for our most recent projects.

2015 Color of the Year

Posted on January 7, 2015 at 5:19 pm.

Written by Alba Dorsch

Every year during this time the three “Giants of Color” announce their picks for Color of the Year. These colors will aide the design industry, the fashion industry, the floral industry and many other consumer-oriented companies to guide their designs and planning for future products. This year the 2015 colors are:

PANTONE: Marsala 18-11438

“Much like the fortified wine that gives Marsala its name, this tasteful hue embodies the satisfying richness of a fulfilling meal while its grounding red-brown roots emanate a sophisticated, natural earthiness. This hearty, yet stylish tone is universally appealing and translates easily to fashion, beauty, industrial design, home furnishings and interiors. Continue reading…

50 Shades of White

Posted on December 28, 2014 at 11:35 pm.

Written by Alba Dorsch

A white room is indeed a luxury. It’s also the ultimate in sophistication! Unfortunately it does come with practical limitations, but if your circumstances allow you to surround yourself in white, you are indeed fortunate.

2014 Designs – Dorsch Interiors

Posted on December 28, 2014 at 10:01 pm.

Written by Alba Dorsch

Looking back at 2014 fills me with excitement and anticipation for the coming year. It has been a year full of amazing projects, for both old clients and new friends. The diversity of styles made for delicious opportunities to design, create, learn and grow.

Yes, it has been an amazing year! Of course, I have the best clients in the world, and I am keenly grateful to them for continuing to trust and promote my talent. We are ready for 2015!

Hope I’ve Inspired!

My Upside-Down Christmas Tree

Posted on December 17, 2014 at 2:41 am.

Written by Alba Dorsch

For the past 6 years I’ve been hanging our tree upside-down from the ceiling. And while I acknowledge that it’s not for everyone, everyone always smiles when they see it. And isn’t that what Christmas is all about? My family and I love the way it looks. But mostly, we love the way it makes our holiday feel…fun, exciting and open to new adventures.

Christmas Decorating with Bryer Carolers

Posted on December 17, 2014 at 2:07 am.

Written by Alba Dorsch

Christmas decorating is a big part of the holiday season, with the tree being the indisputable focal point. But most people don’t stop with just the tree! There are countless of collectibles available that are festive and fun to collect.

My mom had a collection of Dickens Village. I have a small collection of nativity scenes, and one of my dearest clients collects Bryer Carolers. This year I helped her decorate her highrise apartment and couldn’t help cranking up the Christmas music and singing along.

Florida Summer Homes

Posted on November 11, 2014 at 4:44 am.

Written by Alba Dorsch

If you’ve lived in South Florida, you’re probably familiar with the “snow birds”. Every year flocks of Northerners descend by the thousands on the Florida coasts, turning typically sleepy beach towns into vibrant, bustling beach destinations. For many this is an annual migration and most have summer homes ready to inhabit between the months of December through April.

Last August I spent a few days in Bonita Springs located on the west coast. My sister has a condo there so it’s a familiar destination for me. Bonita is a relatively small beach town with it’s fair share of summer homes. This particular street is lined with Royal Palms and flanked on both sides with amazing Florida homes, each as unique as the next one. Some have permanent residents, but most are boarded up and serve as the summer homes of the snow birds! I share with you some of my favorites.

When To Invest and When To Skimp

Posted on November 4, 2014 at 3:18 am.

Written by Alba Dorsch

When decorating your home, you will always have a multitude of options no matter what it is you’re needing. Most products come in a variety of styles, colors, sizes, and price. So which one do you get?

I have heard it said in the design industry that, “You never want to skimp on what you sit on, what you walk on or what you sleep on.” A general statement, but certainly an accurate one. Here’s a list of my recommendations for when to invest , and when to skimp.

Invest In:

Seating Furniture That Is Used Daily

When it comes to seating furniture, especially those you use daily, quality does make a difference. So do invest in the best quality your budget will allow. If you can wait the 6 to 12 weeks, custom ordering upholstered furniture will allow you to choose more durable fabrics, which will hold up longer and are easier to clean. For daily used furniture, investing in more durable pieces is well worth it in the long run.

Sherwin Williams Colormix 2015 at Dallas Market Center

Posted on September 25, 2014 at 8:43 pm.

Written by Alba Dorsch

On September 23, Sherwin Williams and 10 Sponsors presented the design community with a special color forecast event: Colormix 2015

Hundreds of designers showed up for the event at Dallas Market Center. The speaker was Jackie L Jordan, Director of Color Marketing for Sherwin Williams. Wine was served as the guests mingled and viewed several stunning vignettes from select showrooms, then a sit-down lunch followed by the presentation.