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CLIENT: European Antiques Dealer, East End Salvage
PROJECT: Create SEO evergreen blog content.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS: SEO
THE MOST VERSATILE ANTIQUE
If you want to invest in an antique that’s versatile and can move from room to room, then the chest of drawers is calling your name. More casually called a dresser, this piece of furniture can make a statement in the bedroom or walk-in closet (classic), a kitchen (daring), a bathroom (elegant), or in the dining room (unexpected).
Bedroom
Add old world charm to the bedroom, by bringing in an antique dresser. We prefer this option over a vintage bed frame or headboard because retrofitting a headboard or frame can be complicated and we are big fans of modern day mattresses! If you plan on using the dresser to store everyday items, look for drawers that are in working order and handles that can take the daily use. Dovetail joints are a good sign that you’ve picked a winner.
Walk In Closet
Here are two words you’ll rarely find spoken together: walk-in-closets and historic home. We give thanks to ALL the modern day storage, but when you gravitate towards the warmth of old-world-charm, the walk in closet can feel boxy and cold. Add an antique chest of drawers instead of another row of built-ins. Opt for a design that feels flirty and curvy which will bring a softer, feminine feel to the square (albeit functional) lines of a closet. Line antique drawers with acrylic dividers like these….from the Container Store to safely tuck away precious accessories.
Dining Room
Thanks to Mad Men, the cocktail cart has been resurrected, but the thought of wheeling tiers of glasses and spirits from room to room peaks my anxiety. I like my bar set-up to be stationary and easy on the eyes.
Enter the ‘bar dresser” which is hand down, my favorite design trend to pop up recently. Aged worn wood makes glass decanters shine brighter. It’s that contrast and texture design rule. Add cut marble or a handled tray to protect the wood and style with your favorite stemware. Add a lamp or sconce for late night, speak-easy vibes. Apartment Therapy nailed this trend last year with THIS article.
Kitchen
If you really want to shake up design expectations, repurpose an antique dresser as a kitchen island. Look for a real showstopper; maybe a burled wood piece with beautiful handles and exaggerated lines that will contrast, but complement, your cabinets.
Look for one that’s the appropriate height to prep on or hire a craftsman to add height. You don’t want to injure your back by bending over while cooking. I would recommend adding a loose piece of marble or a zinc top and storing items that you don’t use everyday in the drawers. It takes a brave soul to pull this one off, but when it’s done right, it’s all your guests will talk about at your next dinner party.
Bathroom
Sigh...A few years ago, EVERYONE was adding a sink to a 1970’s faux-french vanity, coating it in a few layers of poly and calling it a day. Similar to the ball jar trend, our collective design aesthetic has moved on from this DIY misstep.
But let’s not throw the baby out with the bathwater. By using a TRULY one-of-a-kind unique dresser, you can still make a beautiful, classy design statement. I think the key here is to use a high quality antique (European or American Pine) with lines that are unusual; on either end of the spectrum (either minimalist or maximalist). Then keep the sink shape and faucet design clean and simple.
You can also add a chest of drawers to the bathroom as a functional furniture piece for storage. Style the top as you would a vanity and store extra linens and towels in the drawers.
Foyer
Emily Post emphasizes that all guests to your home should be greeted with warmth and enthusiasm. An entry should be designed well, giving those that enter a small preview of the style and hospitality they will find once inside.
But modern times call for modern solutions; a spot to throw your keys, stash the dog leashes, or place a package you don’t want to forget to mail are must-haves. Using an antique dresser in an entry space gives you an area to simultaneously show off your style AND provide a centralized location for small things, ensuring you never lose your keys again.
CLIENT: Dallas Home Builder
PROJECT: Create long form, SEO evergreen content to capture potential clients relocating from Northern states.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS: SEO
Moving to Irving, TX
If you’re ready to hang your hat in the Lone Star State, moving to Irving, TX is the best, under-the-radar, city to call home. Smack dab in the middle of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Irving, TX boasts industry, arts, education, sports and more. Only in Irving, TX can you ride a gondola, see the world’s largest mustang sculpture AND be at the airport in less than 10 minutes. Everything is bigger (and better) in Texas.
Founded in 1903 as a railroad link between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, Irving is 12 miles west of Big D (Dallas) and 26 miles from Cowtown (Fort Worth). If you’re a northerner relocating to Irving, TX, consider this your first lesson in Texas lingo. #yallnotyouguys
Irving and neighboring Las Colinas are in the beating heart of North Texas. A hotbed of convenience and culture, anything you want is possible here: dining, shopping, outdoor activities, water features, a robust arts scene, renowned art museums, and world class entertainment is at your fingertips. And with quick access to two airports, you’re an Uber ride away from your next beach vacation. The city of Irving’s Dart Rail infrastructure even has a dedicated line directly into Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Irving’s water features are the most unique in the DFW metroplex. Hike, bike, stroll or run Lake Carolyn’s 2.8 mile loop. Grab dinner at the water’s edge, take a gondola ride (yes, a gondola) up the Las Colinas Mandalay Canals, and spend Saturday morning learning how to stand up paddleboard with the family. Future house guests will be impressed and you’ll never be bored.
Moving to Irving, TX for a job?
Relocating for a job opportunity is exciting and nerve wracking. You may be moving to Irving, TX for either a vertical or lateral move in your company, but what if you feel unfilled a few years down the road in the same position? Or you worry about buying a new home in Irving, putting down roots, and then wanting to change careers? What do you do then?
Irving, TX is the “Headquarters of Headquarters”.
The city of Irving’s commitment to corporate recruitment and retention means employment security for trained professionals. The city calls itself the “Headquarter of Headquarters'' because eight Fortune 500 corporations call Irving home, while 53 other companies on the 500 list have offices there. The city is home to 8500 companies total, many of which are on the Forbes 1000 list, and that’s just within the 68 square mile city limits.
The latest in the list of corporate moves to the Lone Star State is the relocation of Caterpillar headquarters from Peoria, Illinois to Irving, TX.
Want the opportunity to learn new skills? Highly regarded, The University of Dallas is down the street. And if you’re raising a family in Irving, there are public, private and charter schools to prepare your children for their brightest future.
Irving, TX is the OG Home of The Cowboys
Irving is the original home of the Dallas Cowboys football team. From 1971 to 2008, fans donning blue and silver star jerseys cheered, screamed and sometimes wept from the Irving stadium stands, just within view of our new luxury home community, Grand Braniff Park. Since leaving Irving, the Cowboys have yet to make a Superbowl appearance. Maybe Irving was their good luck charm.
Grand Braniff Park-Luxury New Homes for Sale in Irving, TX
Our latest neighborhood of new construction homes for sale in Irving TX is called Grand Braniff Park, and located a few miles from where Irving’s found mayor, Otis Brown built Irving’s first home in 1903. The southern portion of the city is where it all started, and we’re proud to lay the foundations for 100 luxury new construction homes.
Until now if you wanted to live in southern Irving, a historic or older home was your only choice. The Grand Braniff Park community will feature 16 different award winning luxury floor plans, all within a stones throw of everything DFW has to offer.
Award Winning New Homes For Sale in Irving, TX
The designs of our new homes in Irving, TX have won awards; real awards, not “just-sounds-cool-to say” awards. The Grand Home architects have intentionally designed 16 floor plans your family will thrive in: spaces to rest, entertain, work, play, and be inspired. Intentional spaces focused on your family’s comfort and well-being.
All Grand Homes are semi-custom which means you get to experience the fun of a custom home build, but none of the stressful pitfalls. Change your selections at any time, make minor changes to the floor plan to accommodate YOUR unique lifestyle, and meet the builder assigned to oversee the construction of your new Irving home. Our family owned company has been building homes in Dallas, TX for over 30 years, earning the trust of thousands of first time and repeat home buyers. Read our testimonials.
Energy Efficient New Home for Sale in Irving, TX
Our new construction homes for sale in Irving, TX are Energy Star rated. A Grand Home is beautiful, but what you can’t see is important too, directly impacting your monthly utility bills. High r-rated Insulation and air tight seals means your energy bills are low and you’re comfortable whatever “season” Texas is in. #iykyk
Only 100 New Homes for Sale In Irving, TX: Grand Braniff Park
The Irving housing market is on fire, with no signs of cooling. Buying a new home in Texas is a smart investment with an average increase of 10% in your new home’s value every year.
The Early bird really does get the worm . Our neighboring new construction community in Irving has only 1…yes ONE lot left. Grand Braniff Park is offering only 100 new construction Irving homes in the master planned community. Quiet streets and beautiful exteriors to come home to everyday. Pick your lot and your floor plan and grow roots with us.
Contact a member of our home team today.
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