INTERIOR DESIGN ARTICLES
Worth The Money | Custom Home Splurges
When building or remodeling your dream home, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the choices, decisions, and the constant balancing of budget versus desires. However, there are certain splurges that not only elevate your home's overall aesthetic but also enhance its functionality, making them well worth the investment. Here are a few custom home splurges that stand out..
Country Living | Marble vs. Quartz Countertops
Country Living—Marble vs. Quartz countertops. Which one is the best choice for your kitchen countertops?
Culture Map | Going Coastal in a Sophisticated Application
Culture Map {Going Coastal} Houston designer's tips for embracing coastal design without going overboard…
TRENDING PAINT | 2025
Our firm offers expert advice on trending paint colors in 2025. Sources such as Pantone and Benjamin Moore have released the color palette, we are sure to see more of in this new year and years to come.
2025 Bedroom trends
Our firm predicts to see in 2025 for bedroom designs and decor. Warmer colors, contrasting wall and trim paint colors and more.
HOMES & GARDENS | are tiled backsplashes still in style?
Additional materials…are…making a statement in high-end kitchen ideas, says interior designer Paula Dixon…
Christmas decorations
Christmas traditions can be personalized to suit your family’s preferences. Our family builds gingerbread houses together annually, creating memories with nostalgic decor.
Martha Stewart | 21 Beautiful Stone fireplACE ideas, from rustic to elevated
[Limestone fireplace surround] stone that looks like a solid can add a subtle texture. ‘“Limestone fireplace surround creates a textural feature wall—topped with Venetian plaster—to reflect light like…”
Real Simple | 6 Custom Decor Splurges Worth the Money
Panel-ready appliances can make a significant difference in your kitchen, according to Paula Dixon of Paula Dixon Design. “Investing in appliances that blend with cabinetry…”
Martha Stewart | These 8 Flooring Trends Will Dominate 2025
Biophilic design…will…extend all the way down to the floor. The trend is the result of a shift towards a more eco-friendly outlook, says interior designer Paula Dixon…
Martha Stewart | 7 Bedroom Trends Will Dominate 2025
[Double drenching] is a trend that’s on fire right now. ‘“Using two different colors—one for the walls and another for trim and baseboards—is gaining popularity…”
Furniture 101: Reupholstering
Reupholstering and refinishing furniture are excellent methods to rejuvenate a space, giving a fresh look and new life to an existing piece.
Paint 101: Finishes
Paint is the easiest way to update a space or furniture. In this post, I’ll tell you all about the different finishes: gloss, semi-gloss, eggshell, matte, and flat.
Projects Underway
Here’s an update on a current project we have been working on since the spring. We are redoing our client's living room and wanted to give the fireplace wall a nice focal point.
Toilet Talk
Let’s talk about the TOILET. Some brands for toilets include: TOTO, Kohler, DXV and the list goes on. TOTO is by far one of the best brands for toilets. Why?
Branding My Interior Design Business
Come behind the scenes to understand all about the business of the business. How did we come up with our branding? Read about our core values, logo, and graphic design…
Hi! I’m Paula Dixon.
For those of you that don't know me let me start by saying I am a Jesus-Lovin', wife, momma of two, athlete, and life-long learner. Thats a mouth full! I started my creative journey by being a hair stylist, while I went to college to earn my first bachelor's in business-marketing.