Brick and Mortar Report

Retail Roundup: Hemline Heights Is Here; Hellos and Goodbyes at River Oaks District

Plus, a chic rebrand for a local textiles designer.

03/10/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Space City

In with the Bold: A Makeover Brings New Life to an Old House

A Memorial-area family finally got their dream house, but it was stuck firmly in 1967. So they gutted the place, remodeled it, and—with the help of a great designer—added whimsical wallpaper, lush textures, and pops of color galore.

10/28/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Woman Crush Wednesday

#WCW: Laura Umansky

This is the story of how one Seguin-raised girl became a highly sought-after interior designer.

02/06/2019 By Layne Lynch

Awww

Watch Deshaun Watson Surprise His Mom with a Renovation of His Childhood Home

The Texans quarterback and self-described "mama's boy" stars in the 2019 premiere of "My Houzz."

01/31/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Designing Woman

Paloma Contreras's Decor and Design Shop Is Finally Here. We're Kind Of Obsessed.

Get to know the self-made mogul behind River Oaks' Paloma & Co.

01/24/2019 By Laura Furr Mericas

Prime Real Estate

On the Market: A Luxe Heights Abode

The dreamy four-bedroom, circa 1935, is listed for $1.3 million.

01/04/2019 By Abby Ledoux

They Didn't Knock it Down!

We're Seriously Crushing on the Interior Design at The Star

Thoughtful historic conversion is the name of the game for downtown's former Texaco building, transformed into luxury apartments with gorgeous amenities.

11/29/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Woman Crush Wednesday

#WCW: Margaret Naeve

The native Houstonian talks going from shopgirl to self-taught interior designer.

08/01/2018 By Abby Ledoux

World Domination

Houston-Based Interior Designer Launches International Collective

The Jillian O'Neill Collective will operate interior design hubs in Houston, Chicago, and London as an extension of the designer's namesake firm.

08/01/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Real Estate

On the Market: A Famed Defense Attorney's $1.8M Townhouse

Could Kent Schaffer's Rice-area abode be your new dream home?

04/10/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Woman Crush Wednesday

#WCW: Nina Magon

Meet the designer who wants to elevate Houston’s interiors and put the city on the map.

03/07/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Woman Crush Wednesday

#WCW: Marie Flanigan

The interior designer with a national clientele talks Houston's design community, her evolving aesthetic, and being a mom.

02/21/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Home, Sweet Home

Bring the Color of the Year into Your Home in 2018

If redecorating is your New Year's resolution, consider ultra violet.

12/28/2017 By Abby Ledoux

What's Old is New Again

Theta Design Weekend is Not Your Grandma's Antiques Show

In its 65th year, the annual Houston event is less Antiques Roadshow and more West Elm showroom.

11/28/2017 By Abby Ledoux

Space City

Working from Home in Independence Heights

An artist and a commercial developer transform an old warehouse into a modern space.

01/23/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen Photography by Peter Molick and Jack Thompson

Home & Design

Interior Design Gets a Dash of DIY

Houston designer Meg Lonergan has a new stripped-down service for those with tight budgets and expensive taste.

06/30/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Best Places to Work

Office Space: Latha Ramchand

This dean’s office decor spotlights Hindu gods and Steve Jobs.

11/03/2015 By Steven Devadanam

Best Places to Work

Office Space: James Nelson

This creative’s space is home to custom masks and kinetic art.

11/03/2015 By Steven Devadanam

Best Places to Work

Office Space: Aimee Woodall

You’ll find bullhorns and bubbly in this boss’s office.

11/03/2015 By Steven Devadanam

Space City

Meet the Designer Behind Houston’s Coolest Restaurants

Interior decorator Gin Braverman has the recipe for fine designing.

09/29/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen