Jolie Carpenter studied interior design and is a native Texan. For
the past 10 years, she has worked closely with publisher Brian
Carabet as an associate publisher for high-end home furnishings
publications. Jolie fulfilled her dream of producing her first
book, Spectacular Homes of Texas, in 2003, and continues to use
her lifelong passion for furniture, art, and interior design as the
driving force behind her book concepts. Beautiful Homes of Texas
is yet another impressive collection of Texas’ finest offerings.
Jolie currently lives with her husband and affable golden
retriever, Max.
Beautiful Homes of Texas is an impressive showcase of
over 40 of the finest interior designers and decorators in
Texas. On these pages, you will preview some of Texas’
most beautiful homes and meet the talented designers who
created them.
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The homes featured in Beautiful Homes of Texas have been
selected by the designers as some of their best work. Whether
it’s the designer’s home or that of a client, all of the interiors
possess exceptional style.
Have you ever wondered how gorgeous rooms are designed
and what inspires the people who create them? Now for the
first time, meet these people behind the scenes. You will be
captivated by their artistry, discover their secrets, and even learn
about the design elements they suggest you avoid.
Beautiful Homes of Texas is sure to inspire and motivate you.
Enjoy our presentation as we applaud some of Texas’ finest
decorators and interior designers and the breathtaking homes
their extraordinary talents have produced.
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Farina & Sons, Inc.Victor Farina - President3432 Edgewater DriveOrlando, FL [email protected]
Keller Outdoor IncorporatedRichard Keller - Vice President2150 Marquette AvenueSanford, FL [email protected]
Phil Kean DesignsDesign/Build 201 West Canton Avenue, Suite 275Winter Park, FL 32789407.599.3922contactus@philkeandesigns.comwww.philkeandesigns.com
Porsche of OrlandoAndrew Parkinson - General Manager9590 S. Highway 17-92Maitland, FL [email protected]
Randy Suggs Landscaping, Inc.Randy SuggsP.O. Box 1141Apopka, FL 32704407.886.8835randysuggs@earthlink.netwww.randysuggslandscaping.com
Southern Pool DesignsJohn Kirkland - Owner201 Specialty PointSanford, FL 32771407.339.5800johnk@southernpooldesigns.comwww.southernpooldesigns.com
S A R A S O TA , F L O R I D A
Top of the Town Directory is an exclusive
collection of elite professionals-professionals
recommended as the best-of-the-best by
their clients and peers alike. Selected
for their outstanding craftsmanship and
unbeatable service, these professionals
have a reputation for setting the bar in their
respective trades; for delivering exceptional
quality in every detail of every job.
Brooks Interior Design, Inc.Interior Designer
Southern Pool DesignsPool and Spa Design and Remodel
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Appliances
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting GalleryRyan Vincent1200 Alden RoadOrlando, FL [email protected]
Southeast Steel Appliance ShowroomStuart Kimball63 West Amelia StreetOrlando, FL [email protected]
Architect
Nasrallah Design Group, Inc.Mark Nasrallah1400 W Fairbanks Avenue, Suite 102Winter Park, FL [email protected]
Cabinetry
Cabinetry Creations, Inc.Brendan O’Mahony - President538 Virginia DriveOrlando, FL 32803407.897.8988brendan@cabinetrycreationsinc.comwww.cabinetrycreationsinc.com
BOA Construction Inc.Home Builder and Remodeling Contractor
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Custom Doors
Millwork International, Inc.David Chauvin3031 S Mellonville AvenueSanford, FL 32773407.585.3470david@millworkinternational.netwww.millworkinternational.net
Custom Millwork
Millwork International, Inc.David Chauvin3031 S Mellonville AvenueSanford, FL 32773407.585.3470david@millworkinternational.netwww.millworkinternational.net
Drapery and Window Treatments
Custom Shutter ShopLloyd Beery - President1347 W Pine StreetOrlando, FL 32805407.849.1202lbeery@customshuttershop.comwww.customshuttershop.com
Superior Custom ShuttersDavid Daniels620 Douglas Avenue, Suite 1302Altamonte Springs, FL 32714407.949.1969ddaniels@superiorcustomshutters.comwww.superiorcustomshutters.com
Driveway Gates and Fences
Klahm & Sons, Inc.Jack Klahm2151 NE Old Jacksonville RoadOcala, FL [email protected]
Flooring
JDH Wood Floors & StairsJoe Harrigan - President2028 Harmon AvenueWinter Park, FL 32789407.645.1613southeasthardwood@hotmail.comwww.justdohardwood.com
Stone Tile DirectChris Guadagnoli - President935 Orange Avenue, Suite 103Winter Park, FL 32789407.628.8540design@stonetiledirect.comwww.stonetiledirect.com
Furniture
Robb & Stucky Interiors and PatioBonnie Kern - General Manager351 South State Road 434Altamonte Springs, FL [email protected]
Judy Fox InteriorsInterior Design
Nasrallah Design Group IncArchitect
Comstock Design, LLCInterior Designer
John Unrue PhotographyPhotography
Design SpecificationsInterior Designer
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Judy Fox InteriorsInterior Design
Nasrallah Design Group IncArchitect
Comstock Design, LLCInterior Designer
Historic Renovations
Klahm & Sons Inc.Jack Klahm2151 NE Old Jacksonville RoadOcala, FL [email protected]
Olde World Walls & CeilingsRandy Clark - OwnerOrlando, FL [email protected]
Home Automation
Lake Shore Automation & Digital MediaBarbie Landt - President200 S. Park AvenueSanford, FL [email protected]
Home Builder and Remodeling Contractor
CAHILLSteve Cahill - President131 Park Lake StreetOrlando, FL [email protected]
Farina & Sons, Inc.Victor Farina - President3432 Edgewater DriveOrlando, FL [email protected]
Pellegrini HomesLinda Pellegrini - President/Owner5728 Major Boulevard, Suite 176Orlando, FL 32819-7944407.352.9100linda@pellegrinihomes.comwww.pellegrinihomes.com
Southpoint HomesWyatt Anderson131 Park Lake StreetOrlando, FL 32803407.422.8828ccahill@southpointhomes.comwww.southpointhomes.com
John Unrue PhotographyPhotography
Design SpecificationsInterior Designer
Home Theater Design & Integration
Feature PresentationTim Lavey4189 L.B. McLeod RoadOrlando, FL [email protected]
Lake Shore Automation & Digital MediaBarbie Landt - President200 S. Park AvenueSanford, FL [email protected]
Interior Designer
Anne Rue InteriorsAnne Rue - President746 Stirling Center Place Ste 1108Lake Mary, FL 32746407.322-6742anne@annerueinteriors.comwww.annerueinteriors.com
Brooks Interior Design, Inc.Angela Brooks - President/Design Principal ASID670 N Orlando Avenue, Suite 1001Maitland, FL 32751407.539.2655angela@brooksinteriordesign.comwww.brooksinteriordesign.com
Design Specifications, Inc.Wendy Kensler1304 North Maitland AvenueMaitland, FL [email protected]
Kitchen Design and Remodel
Cabinetry Creations, Inc.Brendan O’Mahony - President538 Virginia DriveOrlando, FL 32803407.897.8988brendan@cabinetrycreationsinc.comwww.cabinetrycreationsinc.com
Robb & Stucky Interiors and PatioFurniture
Altgelt & AssociatesLandscape Design
Phil Kean DesignsArchitect
Aztec Marble & GraniteCountertops
Lake Shore Automation & Digital MediaHome Automation
In-site Design GroupInterior Designer
Robb & Stucky Interiors and PatioFurniture
Altgelt & AssociatesLandscape Design
Phil Kean DesignsArchitect
Landscape Architect
Joe Knight - Landscape Architect, ASLAJoe Knight1745 Flamingo DriveOrlando, FL [email protected]
Mills Design Group, Inc.Corey Mills - Landscape Architect ASLA1030 Weaver DriveOviedo, FL [email protected]
Paul L Verlander - Landscape Architect ASLAPaul Verlander706 Turnbull Avenue, Suite 201Altamonte Springs, FL [email protected]
Susan Hall Landscape Architect - ASLASusan Hall4425 Crooked Mile RoadMerritt Island, FL [email protected]
Landscape Contractor
City Beautiful Landscaping, Inc.Rusty Woodall - President4801 Patch RoadOrlando, FL 32822407.381.1910Rusty@citybeautifullandscaping.comwww.citybeautifullandscaping.com
Keller Outdoor IncorporatedRichard Keller - Vice President2150 Marquette AvenueSanford, FL [email protected]
Randy Suggs Landscaping, Inc.Randy SuggsP.O. Box 1141Apopka, FL 32704407.886.8835randysuggs@earthlink.netwww.randysuggslandscaping.com
Lawn Maintenance
Keller Outdoor IncorporatedRichard Keller - Vice President2150 Marquette AvenueSanford, FL [email protected]
Aztec Marble & GraniteCountertops
Lake Shore Automation & Digital MediaHome Automation
In-site Design GroupInterior Designer
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Aztec Marble & GraniteCountertops
Lighting
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting GalleryRyan Vincent1200 Alden RoadOrlando, FL [email protected]
Outdoor Furniture
Robb & Stucky Interiors and PatioBonnie Kern - General Manager351 South State Road 434Altamonte Springs, FL [email protected]
Outdoor Kitchens and Fireplaces
Southeast Steel Appliance ShowroomStuart Kimball63 West Amelia StreetOrlando, FL [email protected]
Outdoor/Landscape Lighting
Outdoor Lighting PerspectivesLisa Jewell18 South Riverside Drive #103Indialantic, FL [email protected]
Painting, Decorative & Fine Finishes
Artisan Inc.Sarah Pelfrey - Artist/Owner403 Westchester DriveAltamonte Springs, FL [email protected]
Aztec Scenic DesignsGabriel CollazoP.O. Box 941059Maitland, FL 32794321.228-3008gabriel@aztecscenicdesign.comwww.aztecscenicdesign.com
Pavers & Hardscape
Booth’s Cobblestones Inc.Mark Booth - President1733 Benbow Court, Suite 1Apopka, FL 32703407.521.2823jennifer@boothscobblestones.comwww.boothscobblestones.com
Photographer
John Unrue PhotographyJohn Unrue490 Shoreview AvenueWinter Park, FL [email protected]
Scherer Metals, Inc.Metal Fabrication
Closet FactoryClosets and Storage
Kaye Puckett Interior DesignInterior Designer
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Aztec Marble & GraniteCountertops
Scherer Metals, Inc.Metal Fabrication
Closet FactoryClosets and Storage
Kaye Puckett Interior DesignInterior Designer
Artificial EnvironmentsPool and Spa Design and Remodel
TreeLine Homes, Inc.Home Builder and Remodeling Contractor
Porsche of OrlandoPremium Auto Dealerships
Diamond Back Billiards & GamesPool/Billiards and Game Tables
Hindlemann Architecture, LLCArchitect
Artificial EnvironmentsPool and Spa Design and Remodel
TreeLine Homes, Inc.Home Builder and Remodeling Contractor
Plastering
Olde World Walls & CeilingsRandy Clark - OwnerOrlando, FL [email protected]
Plumbing Fixtures
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting GalleryRyan Vincent1200 Alden RoadOrlando, FL [email protected]
Pool and Spa Design and Remodel
Artificial Environments Inc.Dante Corrente - President490 North Street, Suite 112Longwood, FL [email protected]
Paradise Pools by DesignWes Holland - V P5224 W SR 46 #378Sanford, FL 32771-9230407.625.7467wholland@paradisepoolsbydesign.comwww.paradisepoolsbydesign.com
Portrait Artist
Kelly Portrait Studio & GalleryTim Kelly5420 Carter RoadLake Mary, FL 32746407.829-4483timkelly@timkellyportraits.comwww.timkellyportraits.com
Premium Auto Dealerships
Mercedes-Benz of Orlando in MaitlandAlan Trepanier - Internet Sales Manager810 North Orlando AvenueMaitland, FL [email protected]
Porsche of OrlandoAndrew Parkinson - General Manager9590 S. Highway 17-92Maitland, FL [email protected]
Tile and Stone Installation
Castro Floor & Wall Installation, Inc.Gonzalo & Maria Castro - President & VP1677 GrandeFlora AvenueClermont, FL [email protected]
Porsche of OrlandoPremium Auto Dealerships
Diamond Back Billiards & GamesPool/Billiards and Game Tables
Hindlemann Architecture, LLCArchitect
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Landscape Architect
Joe Knight - Landscape Architect, ASLAJoe Knight1745 Flamingo DriveOrlando, FL [email protected]
Mills Design Group, Inc.Corey Mills - Landscape Architect ASLA1030 Weaver DriveOviedo, FL [email protected]
Landscape Contractor
City Beautiful Landscaping, Inc.4801 Patch RoadOrlando, FL 32822407.381.1910Rusty@citybeautifullandscaping.comwww.citybeautifullandscaping.com
Randy Suggs Landscaping, Inc.P.O. Box 1141Apopka, FL 32704407.886.8835randysuggs@earthlink.netwww.randysuggslandscaping.com
Lawn Maintenance
Keller Outdoor Incorporated2150 Marquette AvenueSanford, FL [email protected]
Scan Design Contemporary FurnitureFurniture
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Scan Design Contemporary FurnitureFurniture
Anne Rue InteriorsInterior Designer
S&W Kitchens, IncKitchen Design and Remodel
Paul L. VerlanderLandscape Architect ASLA
Nick Tsontakis AIA Architecture & InteriorsArchitect
Plastering
Olde World Walls & CeilingsRandy Clark - OwnerOrlando, FL [email protected]
Plumbing Fixtures
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting GalleryRyan Vincent1200 Alden RoadOrlando, FL [email protected]
Pool and Spa Design and Remodel
Artificial Environments Inc.Dante Corrente - President490 North Street, Suite 112Longwood, FL [email protected]
Paradise Pools by DesignWes Holland - V P5224 W SR 46 #378Sanford, FL 32771-9230407.625.7467wholland@paradisepoolsbydesign.comwww.paradisepoolsbydesign.com
Portrait Artist
Kelly Portrait Studio & GalleryTim Kelly5420 Carter RoadLake Mary, FL 32746407.829-4483timkelly@timkellyportraits.comwww.timkellyportraits.com
Premium Auto Dealerships
Mercedes-Benz of Orlando in MaitlandAlan Trepanier - Internet Sales Manager810 North Orlando AvenueMaitland, FL [email protected]
Porsche of OrlandoAndrew Parkinson - General Manager9590 S. Highway 17-92Maitland, FL [email protected]
Tile and Stone Installation
Castro Floor & Wall Installation, Inc.Gonzalo & Maria Castro - President & VP1677 GrandeFlora AvenueClermont, FL [email protected]
Candelaria DesignsArchitect
J.T. Building CorporationHome Builder and Remodeling Contractor
D&E CreativeWater Features, Fountains and Ponds
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Pool and Spa Design and Remodel
Paradise Pools by DesignWes Holland - V P5224 W SR 46 #378Sanford, FL 32771-9230407.625.7467wholland@paradisepoolsbydesign.comwww.paradisepoolsbydesign.com
Southern Pool DesignsJohn Kirkland - Owner201 Specialty PointSanford, FL 32771407.339.5800johnk@southernpooldesigns.comwww.southernpooldesigns.com
Portrait Artist
Kelly Portrait Studio & GalleryTim Kelly5420 Carter RoadLake Mary, FL 32746407.829-4483timkelly@timkellyportraits.comwww.timkellyportraits.com
Premium Auto Dealerships
Porsche of OrlandoAndrew Parkinson - General Manager9590 S. Highway 17-92Maitland, FL [email protected]
Tile and Stone Installation
Castro Floor & Wall Installation, Inc.Gonzalo & Maria Castro - President & VP1677 GrandeFlora AvenueClermont, FL [email protected]
Verona InstallationsBobby Guadagnoli8513 Fulton CourtOrlando, FL 32835321.297.2787bguadagnoli@veronainstallations.comwww.veronainstallations.com
Water Features, Fountains & Ponds
D&E Creative, Inc.David Watts - Sales & Design716 West MontroseClermont, FL [email protected]
S&W Kitchens, IncKitchen Design and Remodel
Paul L. VerlanderLandscape Architect ASLA
Nick Tsontakis AIA Architecture & InteriorsArchitect
Candelaria DesignsArchitect
J.T. Building CorporationHome Builder and Remodeling Contractor
D&E CreativeWater Features, Fountains and Ponds
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Publisher: Brian G. CarabetPublisher: Jolie M. CarpenterAssociate Publisher: Karla SetserArt Director: Michele Cunningham-ScottDesigner: Ben QuintanillaEditor: Sarah Toler
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Beautiful Homesof Texas
A COLLECTION OF THE FINEST DESIGNERS IN TEXASby Jolie Carpenter
with Sarah Toler
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DESIGNER: Susie Johnson, Susie Johnson Interior Design, Inc., Page 43
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Table of ConTenTsDAvID BRAvo ....................................................... 11Bravo Interior Design, LLC
LAURA BURToN .................................................... 13Laura Burton Interiors
SUSAN CoNNoLLy ................................................ 15Doug Connolly Builder, Ltd.
MARK CRAvoTTA .................................................. 19Cravotta Studios
JULIE EvANS .......................................................... 23JEI Designs, Inc
MIKE FoRwooD & LINDy CoLTER. ....................... 31Louis Shanks of Texas
PAM BARRETT HART .............................................. 39PMB Interiors
SUSIE JoHNSoN .................................................... 43Susie Johnson Interior Design, Inc.
LINDA MCCALLA ................................................... 47Linda McCalla Interiors
MAUREEN MILLER ................................................. 51Miller Manor Homes, Inc.
SHARoN RADovICH .............................................. 55Panache Interiors
vICToRIA REED ..................................................... 57Victoria Reed Design
PATTI RILEy-BRowN .............................................. 61Patti Riley-Brown, ASID & Associates
MoLLy SCoTT ....................................................... 65Molly Interiors
SANDy SENTER ..................................................... 67Senter Construction and Design
ASHLEy ASTLEFoRD .............................................. 73Astleford Interiors
DoNN BINDLER ..................................................... 77Donn Bindler ASID
ANNE MARIE BoSTRoM ........................................ 81A.M. Bostrom Interiors
DAvID CADwALLADER.......................................... 85Cadwallader Design
DEBBIE CHIRILLo ................................................... 91The Artec Group, Inc.
DAvID CoRLEy ...................................................... 95David Corley Interior Design
CATHERINE DoLEN ................................................ 97Catherine Dolen & Associates
PAUL DRAPER ........................................................101Paul Draper and Associates
CHERI ETCHELECU .................................................103Cheri Etchelecu Interior Design
SHIRLEy FLABIANo & RoGER LEIGHToN ...............105SAS Interiors
MARCo FRENCH ....................................................109Marco French Studio
SHERRy GARRETT ..................................................113Sherry Garrett Design
SHERRy HAySLIP ...................................................115Hayslip Design Associates, Inc.
BoB JoHNS ...........................................................121The Kitchen Source
ALLEN KIRSCH .......................................................125Allen Kirsch & Associates, Inc.
DIANE LINN ...........................................................127Linn & Associates, Inc.
JoHN MARRS ........................................................131John Phifer Marrs, Inc.
BARBARA J. MCCUTCHIN ......................................135Barbara J. McCutchin & Associates
RoByN MENTER ....................................................137Robyn Menter Design Associates, Inc.
KIM MILAM ...........................................................143KL Milam Interior Design
DEBRA owENS ......................................................145Debra Owens Interiors, Inc.
GARy RIGGS ..........................................................149Gary Riggs Interiors
NANCy ANDERSoN RoSS......................................157Dallas Design Group Interiors
STACy SAwyER .....................................................161Sawyer Design Associates
ANN SCHooLER ....................................................165Schooler, Kellogg & Company
MARy ANNE SMILEy .............................................169Mary Anne Smiley Interiors
NEAL STEwART & DoUG HoRToN ........................173Neal Stewart Design Associates, Inc.
MARILyN RoLNICK ToNKoN .................................177Marilyn Rolnick Design Associates, Inc.
RICHARD TRIMBLE .................................................183Richard Trimble & Associates, Inc.
STACy URTSo........................................................185A Rare Find
CHERyL A. vAN DUyNE .........................................189Cheryl A. Van Duyne, ASID, Interior Designer
DENNIS wATERS ....................................................195Dennis Waters Design, Inc.
RoDNEy wooDS & JULIE BUTLER .........................201Woods|Butler, Inc.
JoANIE wyLL ........................................................207Joanie Wyll & Associates, Inc.
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HoUsTonKELLy GALE AMEN ................................................215KGA
GINGER BARBER ....................................................219Ginger Barber Design Incorporated
JANE-PAGE CRUMP ................................................221Jane Page Design Group
CHANDoS DoDSoN ..............................................229Chandos Dodson Interior Design
SyLvIA LoNGoRIA DoRSEy ...................................233Longoria Collection
SUzANNE DUIN .....................................................237GB Design, Inc.
LoUISE B. GIRARD .................................................241Girard Interior Design, Inc.
JANET GUST ..........................................................245Twins Design II
RICHARD HoLLEy ..................................................249Richard Holley, Inc.
LyNNE T. JoNES .....................................................251Lynne T. Jones Interior Design
KEN KEHoE ..........................................................255KMK Interiors
SHEILA LyoN .........................................................261Sheila Lyon Interiors, Inc.
SHANNoN MANN .................................................265Mann Designs
MICHAEL PILIE’ ......................................................267Pilie ́
J. RANDALL PowERS .............................................273J. Randall Powers Interior Decoration
EDwINA vIDoSH ...................................................275Edwina Alexis Interiors, Inc.
JANUARI woRKS ...................................................279Design Works
san anTonIoERNESTo BUSTAMANTE ........................................285Domain Design Inc.
LoRI CALDwELL ....................................................291Lori Caldwell Designs
oRvILLE vAN DoRN CARR& CHARLES A. FoRSTER........................................... 293Orville Carr Associates, Inc.
BRyAN KRUSE ........................................................297SPS Designs
ToNI MCALLISTER ................................................301McAllister Designs
CHRISTI PALMER ....................................................305Palmer Todd, Inc.
JoHN TARR ............................................................309John Tarr and Associate
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DESIGNER: Paul Draper, Paul Draper and Associates, Page 101
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InTRoDUCTIonThis book represents a few things I love: second chances, friends and Texas. It is the second edition of
Spectacular Homes of Texas, and it’s brimming with all the professionals I originally approached to be
in my first book. I don’t blame them for questioning my vision—it was grand and full of dreams. But
they didn’t know if they should take a leap of faith on a concept I could only describe to them in words.
Luckily, Spectacular Homes of Texas, a dream come true, was a huge success. In its second printing,
it is still found on bookstores throughout Texas—which is why we had to change this books’ title to
Beautiful Homes of Texas.
Thank you to all the decorators and designers who trusted in my vision for this second-edition book
and allowed your beautiful work to grace the pages of what is now the largest collection our publishing
group has ever produced to date.
Each chapter is lavishly illustrated with photos that feature beautiful furniture, art and a wealth of
other luxurious interior furnishings. Whether it’s the designer’s personal home or that of a client,
the photographs define exemplary decorating and design excellence. There is something for all to
appreciate, from a breathtaking French-style mansion in Houston to a contemporary and sophisticated
high-rise penthouse overlooking the Dallas skyline.
A home is not truly beautiful unless it’s filled with love, which may be the love of an art collection,
the love of entertaining family and friends or the love of antique family furniture. In my home, love
is in the moments spent with friends I adore, who inspire my creativity and who bring me peace,
the smell of my golden retriever’s head when I lean down to kiss him, the sound of laughter over
wine with my girlfriends and the feeling of soft white cotton sheets. I encourage you to surround
yourself with whatever material comforts you love and also with cherished friends and family who
make a home truly beautiful. On the following pages, you will find plenty of inspiration to motivate
the decorator in you.
All the best,
Photograph by Emily Kattan
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AustinDESIGNER: Sandy Senter, Senter Construction and Design, Page 67
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David bravoB R A V O I N T E R I O R D E S I G N , L L C
C elebrating the recent opening of his firm, David Bravo has captured
the imagination and loyalty of a growing clientele. After graduating
from the University of Texas at Austin, David began his innovative career in
the design industry more than �7 years ago. Flourishing as a top designer in
the Austin area, David has gathered an impressive portfolio of both residential
and commercial projects ranging from Old World to soft Contemporary.
David’s work can be seen across the country, including projects in San Diego,
Las Vegas and a spectacular mountain-top home in Colorado with views for
miles. But, you can tell that David is a true Texas designer by his desire for
excellence. “The philosophy that drives my firm is to always design beyond my
clients’ expectations.” With sophisticated architectural features, David leaves
no detail to chance, creating a signature sensory experience, combining both
the rural and refined.
Capable of a gallery of styles, David’s signature approach and juxtaposition
of elegant and rustic elements have won him rave reviews in publications
such as Austin Home & Living and Austin House & Home. His work has also
been showcased in several Austin Symphony and Home Builders Association
showhouses, earning him much deserved recognition.
BRAvo INTERIoR DESIGN, LLCDavid Bravo, Allied Member ASID4412 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite 101 Austin, TX 78759512.372.0700 f: 512.372.0702
ABOVE:Natural light infuses the arched hallway of a Tuscan-style, waterfront home.Photograph by Tom McConnell
FACING PAGE:From ceiling to floor, every detail reinforces the European countryside ambience. The design was featured in the 2006 Parade of Homes.Photograph by Mark Knight
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