Magic Tree HouseA Lafayette couple builds for the future on a bayou-front lot steeped in memories of the past Architect Chase Marshall Architects, ChaseMarshall.com Designer Mary Beyt, instagram.com/MaryBeyt Cabinets Cajun Cabinets, CajunCabinets.com Woodworks… Apr 01 22April 01, 2022Article at Acadiana Profile
Dreams Come TrueDesigners Dona Sonnier and Leslie Wooters outfitted the dining and main living space with luxe neutrals that complement the home’s contemporary aesthetic. The show-stopping staircase was designed by Azalea Design Studio and built by Advanced… Dec 01 21December 01, 2021Article at Acadiana Profile
La Maison: Art HouseA home in the heart of Lafayette provides a fresh start, while preserving precious memories Downsizing is daunting, especially after living in the same home for 30 years. Combine that with a homeowner whose lifelong passion includes art and… Mar 25 20March 25, 2020Article at My New Orleans
La maison: Out of the BoxA new build in Youngsville strikes the perfect chord, featuring family-friendly functionality, designer details and plenty of character to go around dream home, she envisioned a beautiful space, but wanted to avoid making it “feel like a museum.” In… Jan 30 20January 30, 2020Article at My New Orleans
Pour la maison: Metal HarmonyFollow these designer tips and you’ll be mixing metals like a pro Ask any designer for advice about creating a classic look, and chances are they’ll talk about mixing: old with new, highs with lows, bolds with neutrals. Just like your mawmaw’s gumbo,… Jan 30 20January 30, 2020Article at My New Orleans
La Maison: Welcome, This is a Farmhouseis a Farmhouse A new build in one of Lafayette’s oldest neighborhoods pays homage to tradition while reaching for new heights When their real estate agent called to tell them a rare empty lot opened up in the Saint Streets, Tanya and Gil Zaunbrecher… Nov 25 19November 25, 2019Article at My New Orleans
Pour la maison: Sur la tableOne of the best gifts you can give this holiday season is a seat at your table children. Dutifully filling ice water glasses or carefully creasing napkins is a rite of passage in many Southern households. Although our daily dining habits may not call… Nov 25 19November 25, 2019Article at My New Orleans
La maison: It’s What’s on the Inside that CountsA veteran designer helps a Lafayette family’s dream home reach its full potential After 12 failed attempts to purchase the perfect sofa, an exasperated client contacted Monique Breaux, hoping the interior designer could offer a fresh perspective on… Oct 01 19October 01, 2019Article at My New Orleans
La Maison: Tower on the TecheRediscovering a neoclassical-meets-midcentury family home on the banks of the bayou The home’s original owner — a shipbuilder — wanted to craft a staircase for the house in his boat manufacturing plant (now the Episcopal School of Acadiana’s… Aug 01 19August 01, 2019Article at My New Orleans
Pour la maison: Happy Paper TrailsCreate a smartly-designed entryway to combat the back-to-school blues For anyone with school-aged children, the end of summer means a shift in entryway litter. Sometime around mid-August, wet bathing suits and towels get replaced by backpacks, lunch… Aug 01 19August 01, 2019Article at My New Orleans
La maison: Building CharacterWhat do you get when couple of coffee lovers build their dream kitchen? A breezy floor plan with not one, but two, cafe-worthy perches. Leaving the original layout in the (demo) dust, the reconfiguration features an open island with seating for… May 31 19May 31, 2019Article at My New Orleans
La Maison: Passion ProjectIberia Parish designer brings the outside in to create a modern masterpiece Designer Joel Breaux spent almost a decade conceptualizing and building his one-of-a-kind residence, which doubles as a physical metaphor of his design philosophy. “Most… Apr 01 19April 01, 2019Article at My New Orleans
Pour la maison: Command CentralBlur the lines between ‘home’ and ‘office’ for a hardworking space in the middle of the action There’s a reason most of your work (and mail) gets tackled at the kitchen table. Despite the best intentions of tidying up, without an organization system… Apr 01 19April 01, 2019Article at My New Orleans
Pour la Maison: Hang TimeAdd personality to a blank wall or showcase the latest piece in your collection with this design guide for mastering the art of smart hanging “I tell my clients to look for pieces that evoke a memory,” says Hebert. “Buy art on vacation or use local… Feb 01 19February 01, 2019Article at My New Orleans
Paint companies are bringing inspiration (and swatches) from your Instagram feed to your doorIn the direct-to-consumer product revolution, all it takes is a few swipes and taps to get house plants, comforters and mattress samples delivered from your Instagram feed directly to your front door. Now two start-ups are vying to turn one of the… Jan 30 19January 30, 2019Article at Washington Post
Do-it-yourselfers are turning livestock watering tanks into backyard pools. Here’s how.In a secluded corner of Joshua Tree, Calif., a livestock tank painted white, surrounded with cactuses and crowned with black string lights serves as an outdoor tub for ultrahip Airbnb "The Shack Attack," owned by Kathrin and Brian Smirke. The tub,… Jul 17 18July 17, 2018Article at Washington Post
How A. Hays Town continues to shape Lafayette’s vision of homeIt is woefully inadequate to say renowned architect A. Hays Town’s work belongs in a museum. When, as anyone who has driven past the shadows of his majestic installation on St. Mary Boulevard already knows, his work is a museum. Luckily, this meta… Jul 11 18July 11, 2018Article at The Current
How subway tile became the go-to solution for farmhouse chicIt's Season 4, Episode 11 of HGTV's smash hit, "Fixer Upper," and Joanna Gaines is walking her husband, Chip, through her vision to transform an abandoned, turn-of-the-century flower shop in Waco, Tex., into a Parisian-inspired cupcake cafe. The… Jan 16 18January 16, 2018Article at Washington Post
Do your dinner parties look more like tailgates? Here’s how to elevate them, affordably.Disposable plates and red Solo cups are fine for frat parties and tailgates, but a host or hostess on a budget shouldn't have to resort to a sweep of the paper goods aisle. Take a cue from the experts and focus your efforts on little upgrades that… Nov 15 17November 15, 2017Article at Washington Post
10 items that will make a first apartment feel like homeChances are you’ll spend more waking hours in your first cubicle than your first post-college apartment. But as any 9-to-5er knows, the last thing you’ll want to come home to is another cookie-cutter space. “No matter how small your budget or… May 03 17May 03, 2017Article at Washington Post
