D Home January-February 2004

The response to our Viking Kitchen of the Year contest was overwhelming. After long nights and heated debate, we present the best of the best.

We asked more than 2,800 members of the design community to tell us who inspires them, what they love/hate about Dallas, what’s in, and what’s out. Plus our exclusive list of the best 71 best designers in Dallas.

Designer Michelle Nussbaumer creates a light and airy Swedish design in a couple’s West Highland Park cottage, along with sources for recreating this casual look in your house.

Oilman and art collector Vernon Faulconer fills his Turtle Creek townhouse with a stunning collection of contemporary art. Plus expert advice on incorporating art into your own Dcor.

An insider’s guide to the high-rises along Turtle Creek Boulevard—as well as its famous (and infamous) residents.

Local interior designer Noëlle Petty transforms an unattractive estate sale ottoman with a little paint and fabric.

Our guide to Dallas-Fort Worth art galleries is an invaluable resource for novice and longtime collectors alike.

A quick lesson in auctions and bidding.

These bowls will make you crave seconds.

Gourmet comfort food recipes—think aged Gouda mac and cheese—from Chef Kent Rathbun’s new restaurant, Jasper’s.

Responses to our first Dallas Design Survey were hilarious, thought provoking, and catty as hell.

Baby, it’s cold outside. Check out these cold weather finds that will really warm you up!

The story of a well-used and well-loved roasting pan.

Our New York editor’s take on the newest design and home décor products—the good, the bad, and the ridiculous.

What to plant, what to prune, and what’s in bloom now in Dallas gardens.

Horticultural expert Michael Cheever’s best design tips for a pet-friendly garden, plus a list of plants that are hazardous to your pets’ health.

After our crash course on Louis XIV-style chairs, you’ll be able to recognize one in the dark.

Some news on the hot new stores just opening in Dallas.

Readers request their favorite recipes from the best Dallas restaurants.

Local interior designer Eric Prokesh mixes brilliant colors and ingenious design solutions to transform a dated lake house into a Mediterranean escape.