Instead of chasing a signature aesthetic, Dallas-based Studio Thomas James creates singular spaces that reflect each homeowner’s tastes and lifestyle. Headed by principal and founder Philip Thomas Vanderford, the studio’s diverse portfolio spans an array of rich projects, each with their own unique mood and elevated twist on the expected.
Vanderford and his team work hand in hand with clients, from inception to installation, to create spaces that are rich in color, pattern, scale, and texture. The result is seemingly understated, but highly detailed and executed to perfection. A trusted source in Dallas and beyond, Studio Thomas James is a recurring name on D Home’s Best Designers list. Vanderford was named HGTV’s Designer of the Year in 2021. He was also a featured designer in the inaugural Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas in 2020 and in Kips Bay Palm Beach in 2023. In February 2024, he designed a tablescape for the New York Botanical Garden’s illustrious Orchid Dinner at The Plaza.
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