Thursday, June 24, 2010

Contemporary Designer Profile: Elaine Williamson

Decorating a large house with big rooms, tall ceilings and imposing architecture isn’t an easy task, but we’ve sure found a designer who’s made it look easy—her designs are stylish, sophisticated and interesting, and her rooms are full of inspiration and great ideas. Who is this designer? Elaine Williamson of Dallas-based Elaine Williamson Designs.



We’re really loving the luxurious and large-scale projects this Texas designer has tackled. Deep, rich and earthy colors dominate color palettes. Styles range from traditional to transitional with a hint of contemporary and modern. Textures are sumptuous. Patterns are bold. Designs defy fear. You could even describe her interiors as very elegant, as they are never over the top.



She’s also well-loved by her clients not only because of her ability to construct fabulous-looking rooms that are just what the clients want, but they also herald a great level of functionality. Storage is ample, all furnishings are needed and used, and designs make sense, not wasted. She takes large, impersonal spaces and maximizes their ability to feel like a warm, comfortable home.


Though Williamson obviously shows a large amount of natural talent in this field, she also has plenty of real-world and school experience to back her designs up. She has over 20 years of experience in luxury residential and high rise properties, commercial and retail projects all over the country. Originally from Mobile, Alabama, Williamson spent many years as a successful designer in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she no doubt picked up many fabulous style inspirations from that great hub of design. Later moving to Dallas, she once has several very successful design retail establishments, but soon decided to focus primarily on design with her firm.


As if she hasn’t sounded impressive enough, she’s one many awards as a designer, including: numerous “Excellence Awards” from the Home Builders Association of Dallas recognized at the Annual Arts Awards and “Best of Business” by Frisco Style. You can find tons of inspiration on her website.
 

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