A black accent wall serves as a backdrop for a mix of modern and antique dining room furniture. The table is a hand-me-down from Lindsey's parents, and the antlers are a lucky find from a friend's basement. Lindsey decorates her home piece by piece and says, "It takes a lot of time and patience to get your home just right."
Paint: Caviar, Sherwin-Williams; pendant light: Lamps Plus; midcentury chairs: antiques store in Hudson, New York
by Sarah Greenman Paint: Caviar, Sherwin-Williams; pendant light: Lamps Plus; midcentury chairs: antiques store in Hudson, New York
"I am inspired by places that I've been to, and it truly comes through in my decorating style," says Lindsey. This sitting room with a gallery wall of Asian art is inspired by travels through Asia, the hallway by Morocco and the living room by travels to Africa.
Camel-back sofa: antiques store in Hudson, New York
by Sarah Greenman Camel-back sofa: antiques store in Hudson, New York
Apart from sourcing things for their home on their travels, the Edisons frequent antiques stores in Hudson, New York, and the Brimfield Antique Show in Massachusetts. "My family has a home in upstate New York, so I go every summer to shop and then U-Haul it home," says Lindsey.
Paint: Manhattan Mist, Behr; armchair fabric: Sultana Lattice, Calico Corners; bar cart: West Elm
by Sarah Greenman Paint: Manhattan Mist, Behr; armchair fabric: Sultana Lattice, Calico Corners; bar cart: West Elm
Over in the living room, Lindsey praises an oversize Restoration Hardware couch providing a neutral backdrop for the couple's collection of African throw pillows and artifacts. "I couldn't live without this couch," she says. "It's the most comfortable place in the house." With the extended size of the sofa, the couple nixed a coffee table, which would have presented a hazard for their toddler anyway.
Paint: Greek Villa, Sherwin-Williams
by Sarah Greenman Paint: Greek Villa, Sherwin-Williams
Upon moving in, the couple painted every wall in the house, installed hardwood floors and changed the light fixtures. "It felt like home the second I started decorating," says Lindsey. "Stephen is very handy, so any creative idea I had, we would discuss it and figure out a plan."
by Sarah Greenman
Stephen completely revamped an existing built-in by removing the existing "gingerbread" details and giving the lower cupboards an update. He backed the shelves with black paint to highlight the books and items displayed.
by Sarah Greenman
Stephen, who grew up watching This Old House, is fearless when it comes to home improvement projects. He says, "If something needs to be remodeled or fixed, I just Google it and go from there. If I really mess it up, I can always hire someone to fix it."
The kitchen overlooks the living room and has a wide bar area connecting the two spaces.
Bar stools: Restoration Hardware
by Sarah Greenman The kitchen overlooks the living room and has a wide bar area connecting the two spaces.
Bar stools: Restoration Hardware
The kitchen was updated by the previous owners and was the main selling point of the house. Lindsey says, "The kitchen is perfect for entertaining, which is my favorite thing to do."
Dark gray cabinetry mixes well with a white beveled subway tile backsplash and a traditional area rug.
by Sarah Greenman Dark gray cabinetry mixes well with a white beveled subway tile backsplash and a traditional area rug.
The kitchen also has space for a small eat-in dining area. Floating shelves on the back wall provide space for stemware and other serving pieces. The farm table and chairs are antiques that the Edisons found while traveling through Ohio.
by Sarah Greenman
Stephen is most proud of this clever DIY project. The couple wanted a place for displaying family photos without creating clutter. Stephen upcycled a wood shipping pallet, mounted it to the wall and transformed it into a photo board using paper clamps.
by Sarah Greenman
The couple was stumped by the house's small hallway, which has eight doors. Ultimately they decided to punch up the hall with bright blue paint. Lindsey says, "We also highlighted the door motif by framing pictures of cool, colorful doors from Morocco down the hall."
Paint: Blue Blood, Sherwin-Williams
by Sarah Greenman Paint: Blue Blood, Sherwin-Williams
The master bedroom lies in stark contrast with the bright hall. Soft furnishings and low light lend an atmosphere of Southern charm and elegance. "My grandmother always had red toile in her home, and so this is my little homage," says Lindsey.
by Sarah Greenman
All of the furnishings in the master bedroom are heirlooms from Lindsey's family home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She says, "I've reupholstered things, but I'll never get rid of them."
by Sarah Greenman
As is common in Dallas ranch houses, the hall bath has an anteroom and a vanity. The Edisons brightened this formerly dark spot with new sconces and an emerald green accent wall. They are hoping to further update the area with new countertops, a sink basin and new flooring.
by Sarah Greenman
Walker's nursery is decorated in soft shades of green in a Peter Rabbit theme. Simple furnishings and well-made playthings keep Walker comfortable and happily occupied.
Curtains, bed skirt: Carousel Designs
by Sarah Greenman Curtains, bed skirt: Carousel Designs
Lindsey, Stephen and Walker on their porch. The couple moved to Texas in 2011 while Lindsey was pregnant with their son and found Dallas to have just the right mix of Southern sophistication, food, art and people. "There is an overwhelming sense of community in our neighborhood," says Lindsey. "My home is my reminder of all the people, places and things I love."
by Sarah Greenman
Latest Ideabooks
People found the photos in this ideabook after searching for:
View over a million photos:
basements · bedrooms · dining rooms · entries · family rooms · garage and sheds · halls · home offices · landscapes · laundry rooms · powder rooms · wine cellars and more.
Find Local Pros by Category:
Architects & Designers · Carpet and Flooring · Closet & Home Storage Designers · Design-build Firms · Fireplaces · General Contractors · Home Media Design & Installation · Interior Designers & Decorators · Kitchen & Bath Designers · Landscape Architects & Designers · Landscape Contractors · Specialty Contractors · Tile, Stone & Countertops
Find Local Pros by Metro Area:
Atlanta · Austin · Baltimore · Boston · Chicago · Dallas · Dc Metro · Denver · Detroit · Hawaii · Houston · Las Vegas · Los Angeles · Miami · Minneapolis · Nashville · New Orleans · New York · Philadelphia · Phoenix · Portland · Salt Lake City · San Diego · San Francisco · Seattle · St Louis
It's rare to find a pair of them like that in the wild, so I assume they came from an elk on a game farm.