New-School vs. Old-School: Top Designers in Dallas Weigh In
The best designers in Dallas share their takes on what s trendy (like smart-home technology and temporary wallpaper) and what s timeless (like real leather and natural stone).
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D Home
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March-April
2021
Photography by Cody Ulrich and Timothy Kolk
This story is part of The Best Designers in Dallas 2021 feature. Click here to see the 2021 winners.
You can’t stop progress and that’s (mostly) a good thing. In the world of home interiors, materials and technology have come a long way in recent years, giving designers and homeowners more choices than ever when it comes to outfitting their homes. A great deal of modern-day tools and trends are improvements over the iterations from generations past. But in some cases, the tried-and-true methods have yet to meet their match. So which new-school items get an A+, and which old-school items can’t be beat? Designers weigh in.