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    Love where you live

    4 breezy ways to bring the allure of the beach to your Dallas home

    Holly Beretto
    Jul 3, 2019 | 5:10 pm

    Summer's in full swing in Dallas, and that may have many people considering a refresh of their homes to fully embrace the season. For many, summer means beach breezes and long sunny days in the sand and surf.

    For the best way to bring that beach feeling indoors, Texas design expert Teri Pugh of Teri Pugh Design Studio offers expert advice on how to achieve an iconic style.

    "Coast style is peaceful," the Houston-based designer says. "It really evokes this feeling of being on vacation or being at leisure. And it's about creating peaceful spaces."

    According to The Spruce, coastal design is one of the fastest-growing design trends. And why wouldn't it be? Natural fibers, lots of light, and beautiful accents can call to mind a weathered cottage on Cape Cod or an airy Gulf Coast beach house, maybe even a sun-baked terracotta terrace along the Mediterranean. While all of those styles are different, they stem from the same idea that living by the water allows for relaxation and a feeling of escaping the everyday.

    "[Coastal style] is a state of mind," Pugh says.

    Let the light shine
    Pugh says one of the most essential elements of transforming a home into a coastal oasis is natural light.

    "I like using sheers on the windows," she says. "But I also like just opening up the windows first to let in as much light as you can. I think that really helps your mood."

    Airy, sheer curtains not only provide a stunning filter for Dallas' bright sunlight, they also make a space feel breezy and casual, like a chill day spent on the dunes. Wide open windows without curtains make a room feel bigger and brighter, an open canvas onto which tropical accents can rest.

    Wooden plantation blinds or fiber shades can filter light, giving a room a soft yellow glow, while still evoking elements of coastal communities. And homes with skylights have a built-in edge when it comes to achieving this decorating style, letting summer light spill on in.

    "There are a lot shading options," Pugh explains. "I use a lot of the Hunter Douglas Silhouette [shades]. They offer a soft, beautiful light, and I think that the light we get in these summer months is some of the most beautiful."

    Coastal color
    For Pugh, paint is a natural partner to the need for light in creating the coastal look. She recommends white or other neutral tones. White or off-white walls allow decorators to have a blank canvas that can easily be transformed, a great idea for those who want to frequently update their space.

    "I know it sounds simple," she says, "But these lighter whites and off-whites are popular right now. We're [even] seeing a little bit of a gray, but not quite as much. I'm going back to a classic, timeless look that endures. Those colors are something that I think can go through decades."

    Having a neutral backdrop doesn't mean a room looks boring. Pops of accent color in beachy greens or blues, even the vibrant pinks and oranges that dot Caribbean communities make for an eye-catching visual partnered with white walls. Those neutrals also offer a great foundation on which to seasonal artworks.

    That reedy seascape that works so well in August can be easily removed and replaced with an abstract print in autumn tones once summer slides into fall, because an off-white wall works well with nearly every decorating decision.

    A sea of possibilities
    Pugh loves how accent pieces not only help transform a space into a beach house fantasia, but also how they can reflect an owner's own personality. Plus, she says, it's a super easy fix.

    "Sea glass beads are really popular right now," she says. "And we use them in a tray or in a bowl or something like that. Some have a hemp or a natural fiber. Those I love. You can put them on a cocktail table, you can put them in a little vase. And the other thing I like is changing our your cocktail table books to make those be something coastal."

    That might mean a book of art postcards filled with beach scenes, or it might be a stunning pictorial volume of gorgeous beach houses from around the country. Maybe it's a novel set by the sea with a stunning over that showcases its locale, or a collection of vintage photographs of pier-side fun.

    Clear and light-colored glass vases or beach glass reflect light, and add an ethereal soft summer brightness to a room.

    "Consider using light fixtures that cascade like a waterfall, tropical plants or prints, or patterns that mimic fish scales," Pugh advises. "Or throw down an outdoor rug with a nautical coral theme."

    Know when to right the ship
    Pugh acknowledges that some people are natural DIYers, and they've learned how to make their vision a reality. Most folks, though, need a little guidance, which is why she recommends working with a designer.

    "A designer can help you really put together a theme that makes sense and has balance," she says. "They'll interview you to find out what your goals are, what you like and will help you achieve a beautiful space at the end of the day."

    Natural light and accessories continue the theme.

    Love Where You Live coastal style tips
      
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    Swedish Meatball News

    Sleek furniture store IKEA to open first location in Dallas

    Teresa Gubbins
    Apr 11, 2025 | 1:09 pm
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    IKEA's signature Billy cabinet

    Dallas finally gets its own IKEA store. According to a release, the Swedish-born furniture company is opening a new location — the first in Dallas proper — to debut in late 2025.

    Called IKEA Dallas - University Park, the store will be located at The Shops at Park Lane, the center at US-75 and Park Lane that's home to stores such as Whole Foods Market, American Girl, Saks Off 5th, and Home Goods.

    The address is 8080 Park Ln., and they're not specifying exactly which storefront it will occupy, but it will be a smaller-format store at 63,000 square feet than its suburban siblings such as Frisco where the square footage is 310,000 square feet.

    IKEA is on a journey to become more accessible, affordable, and convenient, with smaller "urban" stores that have a limited inventory of items sold on site: 3,200 articles.

    IKEA's entire range will not be available for immediate takeaway; big furniture items like beds and couches, for example, can only be ordered online, with options for store pick-up or home delivery at a minimal fee.

    Nonetheless, the Park Lane will be two levels and will be the 11th store in Texas: Currently, there are five full-sized IKEA stores, three "Plan and Order Points with pick up, and two smaller-format stores opening in San Marcos and Rockwall.

    IKEA Rockwall, which just celebrated its groundbreaking, will comprise 108,875 square feet and the store be built from the ground up. IKEA Dallas-University Park will be built in an existing building at The Shops at Park Lane, which building it is, they do not say.

    The Rockwall store will have a new Swedish Deli cafe where they'll serve meals onsite, as well as their Swedish Bistro takeout concept, serving their signature Swedish meatballs which they also offer in a delectable plant-based version as well, you should totally try it if you have not already.

    Park Lane will have food, as well, although no word on whether there'll be a cafe.

    "At IKEA, we want to create a better everyday life for the many people and one way we can do that is by bringing IKEA close to where people live, work, socialize and shop, says IKEA US CEO Javier Quiñones in a statement. :The opening of IKEA Dallas - University Park is a perfect example of our strategy to develop smaller, more accessible urban store formats, bringing a more connected and accessible IKEA experience to everyone."

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