Fab Front Doors

These fabulous front doors showcase a hot trend in home design

In one of our recent posts, we shared some of the most popular home design trends for the year, one of which is the design statement many homeowners are making via their front doors. To that end, we thought it would be inspiring to spotlight a handful of the city’s most detailed and gorgeous front doors.

Take a look at the interior and exterior detail of the front door at 4346 Park Ln., located in Preston Hollow. Framed in metal, the tempered glass front door features ornate iron sculpturing that ties in beautifully to other interior accents, such as the entryway staircase and the black diamond detailing in the Venetian tiling. The iron design is also matched with the delicate railing lining the side of the front steps.

5110 Meaders Ln. boasts double glass front doors that allow for ample sunlight to illuminate the entryway, and they perfectly complement the wall of windows at the back of the house. The rectangular gold hardware carries through the pattern of the glass, while the white door frame adds to the bright, open, airy design of this ranch-style property.

The home at 3624 Bryn Mawr Dr. in University Park features an imported antique wooden front door, complete with handsome black iron hardware and exceptional ornamentation and paneling. This oversized and unique double-door entry makes a bold yet inviting statement.

The door at 6229 Aberdeen Ave. exemplifies a study in mixed materials. The top of the door is designed with tempered glass and swirling black iron detailing, while the bottom half is solid wood embellished with carved paneling. The black and tan coloring of the door flows through the interior with the staircase’s patterned carpeting as well as the railing, accented with black iron swoops.

Is there a front door in your neighborhood that you’re especially fond of? Share your thoughts in the comment box below.

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Plastic Container News

Dallas-based Container Store joins wave of stores filing bankruptcy

Container Store

Another seemingly popular retailer has filed for bankruptcy: According to a release, the Container Store has filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, effective December 22.

The company is not closing down, says president and CEO Satish Malhotra in a statement.

“The Container Store is here to stay," Malhotra says. "Our strategy is sound, and we believe the steps we are taking today will allow us to continue to advance our business, deepen customer relationships, expand our reach, and strengthen our capabilities."

The Company has filed a motion with the Bankruptcy Court that will allow it to make timely payments to vendors, suppliers, and other trade creditors in full.

The stores and website will continue to operate as normal; all customer deposits and orders will be honored and delivered as normal.

At least 90 percent of the company’s loan lenders have pledged their support. A recapitalization will provide millions in new financing as well as debt service relief. This will strengthen their balance sheet and liquidity position, so they can meet commitments to partners and vendors.

Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Coppell, the Container Store offers organizing solutions and in-home services, with more than 10,000 products to complete any space, sold at more than 100 locations nationwide and a flagship online store.

When they first debuted, they were an utter revelation with all of their various plastic containers and tubs — a market that is now also filled by cheaper knockoffs sold at a much lower price at places like Target.

“We are particularly excited about the future of our custom space offerings, which continue to demonstrate strength," Malhotra says. "We intend to maintain our strong workforce and remain committed to delivering an exceptional experience for our customers while we execute this recapitalization and for many years to come.”

The Chapter 11 process does not include the Company’s Elfa business in Sweden, which continues to operate as usual.

There is starting to be a wave of bankruptcy filings of retailers that include Big Lots, which is holding going-out-of-business sales in anticipation of a company-wide closure; and Party City, which is closing its stores at the end of February.

The Container Store has created a dedicated website for stakeholders to get information about the Chapter 11 case at www.futureforcontainerstore.com.

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