17
Oct
Things are moving right along & the new design for the Brazil's nursery is starting to take shape.
Let's chat about some of the design elements we've selected for the room. I'm very excited about...
interior design
10
Oct
It's week 2 & the nursery plans are well underway. Why do I feel like the clock is ticking 100 times faster than usual? Oh, right!!! We are down 2 weeks with just 4...
03
Oct
Here we go! I'm very excited to be taking on another project and participating as a featured designer in Calling it Home's One Room Challenge. If you're not familiar with the ORC, then click...
12
Apr
BY SHAY GEYER
OWNER & DESIGNER
shay@ibbdesign.com
@designershay on Instagram
“Arrows” was one of the first patterns that I developed for my new fabric collection. I wanted it to have a painterly effect where the brushstrokes were evident....
15
Nov
The big day is here! I finally get to share the full room & all of the details with you for the One Room Challenge sponsored by House Beautiful. I was very honored to...
25
Oct
Well folks, things are getting crazy around here! It’s week 4 and we’re past the halfway point. HOWEVER, for the first time in One Room Challenge history, they are granting a one week extension....
04
Oct
It’s that time of year! The Calling it Home One Room Challenge is back! If you read this blog or follow me on instagram, then you know that I am a big fan of...
29
Apr
I’m a bit behind on blogging about the updates in our study 😬. Hopefully you’ve been following along on Instagram though & you’re enjoying the behind the scenes & sneak peeks on Instagram stories....
10
Nov
Okie dokie! The room is done. Woohoo!!! My “planning ahead” got the best of me when I booked my photographer to shoot the room this week thinking that the Big Reveal was actually next...
20
Oct
We’re half way there! OMG! We’re halfway there!!! It seems like we have a lot of details left to complete before Brookie’s room is done & time is ticking!
This was a bit of a...
13
Oct
Our design plan is starting to take shape & my little princess couldn’t be more excited! Let’s go over a few details going into her room.
1) Two of these pendants will hang over her...
06
Oct
It’s that time of year again! I’m very excited to be participating in the One Room Challenge for the third time. If you’re joining our blog for the first time, you can check out...
12
May
What a difference a week makes! A whole lot has happened at casa de Geyer. We’ve officially moved into our new house & we couldn’t be more excited!If you’re just joining in on...
05
May
Eek!!! There is officially one week left until the big reveal! This week has really been a blur as I had two out of town client project installations. I was really excited to...
28
Apr
So this is the week when it feels like there is so much left to be done but nothing. seems to be happening. I’m not sweating the small stuff, but so much still...
21
Apr
I’ve been away at market for a week & it was fun to come home & see progress being made & even a little surprise from my hubby. The cabinets and ceiling have...
14
Apr
I’m continuing to fine tune the details for our laundry room & mud room but my game plan is still far from solid. Things are very busy at IBB Design with client projects &...
07
Apr
Here we go again! Clearly I’m a glutton for punishment because I’m diving into this challenge again during one of our busiest times of the year. We’re designing & installing 3 out of...
20
Dec
Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. We have several family traditions during the holidays. I’m planning our menu & tablescapes today so I was looking back thru old photos...
12
Nov
Well, the past six weeks have certainly flown by. My daughter and I have had a blast working on her new room together for the One Room Challenge. There are many challenges of creating...
29
Oct
Happy Thursday! It’s time for another weekly update on my One Room Challenge.Well, this is about the time that I start getting super giddy during a project. All of my visions are beginning to...
28
Oct
Happy Wednesday everyone! We’re very excited to announce that the nursery I designed for the Latham twins has been selected as a finalist for Project Nursery’s October Room of the Month 🙂We are currently...
22
Oct
We’re starting week 3 which marks the half-way point for the One Room Challenge. I honestly can’t wait for it to all be done. This is the point where all of the little details...
13
Oct
We’re making progress! Jaylie’s new bathroom tile is all in & we’re so excited about how it turned out!I used an aqua penny round from tilebar to cover her entire vanity wall & carried...
08
Oct
Hey everyone! It’s been a minute 😉 Things have been crazy busy around IBB & we haven’t been blogging as frequently as we should. That’s all about to change though because I’ve decided to...
27
Jan
Happy Tuesday everyone! Things are moving right along with the progress of moving my mom into her new home. You may have had a chance to see a few sneak peeks here. I wanted...
08
Jan
I find inspiration for my designs in all facets of life. Travel, art, friends, family, fabrics you name it. As we’re just now seven days into the New Year, I’m finding different areas of...
25
Aug
Tips for a Stylish Family Friendly Design:1) Keep your larger pieces neutral to allow you flexibility to switch out your accent colors more easily in the future.2) Use an upholstered ottoman as a cocktail table. ...
30
Jul
I’m very excited about my recent partnership with Metrie! You see, I’ve got a few renovation projects on my brain and their gorgeous architectural elements have my heart racing! I was turned on to...
04
Jun
I love it when the magic of design comes together for a client and brings out a deep connection between their life & their home. Today, I’m offering you a sneak peek inside a...
09
Sep
IBB designer, Shannon Gidney, recently transformed the master bedroom for some of her clients. Take a peek at what the room looked like before.The room felt dated & needed a new fresh look!Shannon selected...
31
Aug
Yesterday on Good Morning Texas, I showed the viewers a few different ways to get inspired to jump start their design projects. The vignette I took to GMT involved these fabulous & oh-so-comfy zig-zag...
29
Aug
I’m often asked about how I feel about accent walls and wall treatments. Should people use them or not? Yes! I am a fan of accents & wall treatments. I actually have an entire...
23
Aug
TGIF design devotees! I have a BIG announcement for you all! I’m so excited to have been invited back to be a part of the Style Spotters program ~ Style Spotters Rewind ~ for the...
09
Aug
The weekend is here & there’s a good chance you have entertaining on the brain. Half of the fun of entertaining with friends or throwing a party is setting up for it! I love...
02
May
Don’t be afraid of color! Have no fear, bring in the color for fresh and fun cheer!!You see vibrant colors and room combinations all the time and may find yourself saying, “Wow! This is...
05
Feb
Happy Tuesday design devotees! I’m letting IBB Designer, Kevin Wild take over the blog today. He’s offering up some easy tips to kicking off your design projects in 2013. Take it away Kevin…Anyone who...
19
Jan
Last night I had a blast gathering at a cocktail party with local design bloggers for the Dallas Market Center’s Sneak Peek at the January home & gift market.With @DeniseMcGahaWith Lisa Robison & Kim...
17
Jan
Happy Thursday everyone! If you caught my segment on GMT last Friday, then you got to see a sneak peek at one of our latest design installations. We featured the family room area of...
30
Nov
Happy Friday design devotees! I have a treat in store for you today! I’ve asked Kevin Wild, one of IBB’s designers, to guest blog for us today. He’s giving us a quick peek into...
19
Oct
There were many spectacular pieces at the Fall 2012 High Point Home Furnishings market, but this one takes the cake. My jaw literally dropped when I turned the corner in the John Richard showroom...
13
Oct
We had a fabulous first day at the High Point Home Furnishings market. I was super excited to walk into several showrooms today & see one of our favorite color palettes featured – turquoise...
25
Aug
I’m in the midst of a dramatic whole house remodel with some of my clients. It’s turning out beautifully. I thought I’d share a little sneak peek with you today on how it’s coming...
03
May
Well my friends, the fun is almost over. I’ve had such a blast pinning all of my fabulous finds for the Style Spotter contest
29
Apr
One of my favorite stops at market is Vanguard Furniture. I love the fresh design aesthetic of their furnishings. They have several designer collaborations, but I’m particularly fond of Thom Filicia’s collection. And yes,...
27
Apr
I am very happy to report that color was abundant at the Spring 2012 High Point Home Furnishings market. Lots of saturated color! If you follow our work, then you know we (at IBB)...
10
Mar
For today’s sneak peek Saturday, I wanted to give you a look inside a fun project we just completed out in Craig Ranch in McKinney, TX.The project is a 4,292 sq ft 2 story...
08
Feb
I just have to give a quick shout out & HUGE thank you to my fabulous friend Emily Johnston of Material Girls for the post on IBB she featured earlier.Check out the post here.http://materialgirlsblog.com/dallas/2012/01/11/a-tour-of-ibb/IBB...
20
May
Summer is almost here & the kiddos will soon be out of school. A bedroom or playroom makeover is the perfect summer project! Involve your little one in the planning & let their imagination...
02
May
Hello my design devotees! I’m working from home on this dreary Monday Dallas morning. One of my little princesses is home sick. I’m sourcing for a couple of different projects I am working on...
01
Mar
That will be the word of the day ~ Oscarlicious! Why, you ask? As far as design inspiration goes, I was particularly drawn to two dresses at the 2011 Academy Awards worn by Gwyneth Paltrow &...
05
Feb
Today’s sneak peek is a look at what has been going on in the study/home office in our new house. This room is much larger than the one in our previous home. A coffered ceiling, paneled...
03
Feb
Baby, it’s cold outside! Freezing is more like it. Much of the country is facing fierce winter storms. Many in Dallas & surrounding suburbs have been snowed in since Monday night & the kiddos...
10
Jan
We’re kicking off the new year with some bold color! Friday on Good Morning Texas, I unveiled the color of the year for 2011 and showed a few ways you could incorporate it into...
01
Oct
Today on Good Morning Texas I featured a beautiful living room with a silvery gray & luscious purple color palette. Click HERE to watch the segment. The chairs are covered in a rich patterned...
31
Aug
Finial: an ornament at the top of a piece of furniture, lamp, spire or gable, or used as decoration at the ends of drapery rodsCan you say fabulous???!!! Hand blown glass drapery rod finials...
17
Aug
A bergere (pronounced burr-jair) is an upholstered French enclosed armchair which originated in Paris around the 18th century. Traditionally styled bergere chairs call for a separate seat cushion. The sides, back & arms are...
11
Aug
You may remember that last year’s color of the year was Mimosa, a warm sunny shade of yellow. At IBB, we love color. There’s nothing better than seeing neutrals come alive with beautiful pops...
04
Aug
Yearning for a quick makeover that won’t cost you a dime? It’s time to edit! Update your traditional style by de-cluttering & ridding your home of out of date accessories. Today’s design styles call...
26
Jul
Our last #IDzinechat was so successful that we decided to make this a regular thing! I am very excited to announce that I am taking over the hosting duties for tomorrow night’s event founded...
23
Jul
If you’re around a professional designer for any period of time, chances are you will probably hear them use the term “case goods”. This industry term refers to home furnishings that are made primarily...
15
Jul
Do you have cushions on your kitchen chairs or barstools? For a quick update, say “Bye Bye” to bows & tassels. Clean it up with a simple twist & tuck!Wrap the cushion ties around...
17
Jun
I’ve got exciting news my fellow interior design aficionados! I’m thrilled to announce my editorial debut & partnership with ON magazine. Now, you’ll be able to get my latest design tips & trends in...
12
Jun
Having been in business for over 30 years now, IBB has designed quite a diverse range of projects for our clients. Today’s Sneak Peek Saturday is a look inside of a private jet we...
03
Jun
Who do you turn to when you need custom upholstery that not only looks hot, but is also comfy & cozy? On a project I recently completed for a client in California, I turned...
11
May
If you have yet to be informed, let me dazzle you with some exciting news… Wallpaper is back & with a vengeance I must say! I asked my good friend Shelly Rosenberg to give...
06
May
Hello design friends! I apologize for being MIA over the last week or so. After I returned from furniture market in North Carolina, I hopped right back on a plane to go install my...
24
Apr
Today’s Sneak Peek Saturday is from IBB designer Shannon Gidney. Shannon is just weeks away from delivering her first child, a baby girl. We are all so excited & can’t wait until baby Morgan...
15
Apr
I was so excited to receive a sneak peek at Barbara Barry’s new accessory introductions for Global Views that I had to share it with you all right away! The elegant line contains ceramics,...
14
Apr
The weather in Dallas in absolutely gorgeous right now! Aside from the wind, I have been dreaming up ways to try to do my job poolside.Springtime usually gets us all in the mood for...
13
Apr
You read it right! Gray does not have to mean boring, drab or dreary! Gray is actually quite the glamorous neutral. It serves as a wonderful back drop for colors that pop like a...
07
Apr
Accessories help tie your room’s whole look together. Lamps, art, rugs, floral arrangements, and other decorative items can add color and style to a
06
Apr
Last Friday on GMT, I gave viewers some helpful pointers on things to look for when shopping for upholstery. I have to give a big shout out to my Twitter friend Carl for suggesting...
30
Mar
Almost every day I see an item or fabulous home furnishing that arrives at IBB & my mind starts rolling on where & how to use it. So, I’m creating a new section on...
26
Mar
Today on Good Morning Texas, I gave a few quick tips for choosing the perfect coffee table for your room. It’s important that you select a coffee table for your home that not only...
25
Mar
Dear Designer Detective,I often hear you refer to a welt cord when pointing out things on the furniture you showcase on Good Morning Texas. What exactly is a welt cord?~Tina D.McKinney, TXDear Tina,Great question! ...
23
Mar
I’ve got answers!!! I will be answering viewer questions on an upcoming GMT segment. Post your questions here on the Designer Detective blog now! If your question is used on the show, you’ll get...
20
Mar
Today’s Sneak Peek Saturday is from a super fun project I’m working on right now. We’re converting this vintage claw foot bathtub into a fun reading area for the family’s kiddos. The adjoining bedroom...
19
Mar
Today on Good Morning Texas, I featured a sofa by Century that has everyone around IBB white hot! With style that seems to channel Chanel, this beauty will have you swooning when you see...
11
Mar
Hello friends! I owe you all a super big apology for my absence here on the blog over the last 2 weeks. You see, some big changes have been occurring in my life recently. ...
20
Jan
Remember, my 2 P’s tip to instantly update your home? Paint & Pillows! Well, I just have to share this new pillow line I came across last week at the Dallas Market. It’s called...
11
Jan
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01
Jan
Woohoo! 2010 is here! I hope you all had a fun & safe New Year’s Eve. We had a very quiet & lovely evening. We sipped champagne in the hot tub, watched movies &...
17
Dec
Good morning friends! I know many of you are probably running around crazy like me trying to get last minute Christmas & Holiday shopping done! How about putting a room makeover on your list? ...
15
Dec
Kravet, one of my very favorite “go to” fabric lines had a wonderful post today on their blog about selecting the right fabrics for upholstery. Even as a design professional, I found the knowledge...
08
Dec
I am giddy with excitement today! Pantone, the global authority on color, announced that 2010’s color of the year is… drum roll please… TURQUOISE! Can we say YIPPEE!!!??? As I told you previously, my...
20
Oct
I am super excited to share a fabulous new book with you! It’s called Style And Substance, The Best of Elle Decor. If you want style inspiration for your home, this is where to...
24
Sep
Hey fellow design lovers! I need your help! I am working on an upcoming Good Morning Texas segment where we will feature viewer questions. Here’s your chance for some free design advice! Shoot me...
21
Sep
As I was walking through our showroom today, my eye was caught several times by this gorgeous apple green that’s so hot right now. It’s all over the design world. From fabrics to pillows...
11
Aug
If you are looking for some new ideas in wall coverings, then take a look at this. Talk about luxury. This is not your everday
28
Jul
O happy day!!! O happy day!!! Check this out! OMG, I am having a blast playing around with my latest iphone app. Paint selection just got a little easier thanks to Benjamin Moore. That...
27
Jul
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Could the way you place your furniture in your home really affect your productivity and emotional well being in
16
Jul
Dear Designer Detective,We are looking to purchase a new sofa for our family room. My husband refuses to have anything but a leather sofa. I really want the room to feel like we took...
29
Jun
I am so excited to have been chosen as one of a handful of Dallas designers to be featured in a spread in On Magazine. They asked us to where to find our favorite...
12
Feb
Think Navy is an outdated color? Well, think again. Browse thru your local mall today & you will find the classic blue hue in
09
Jan
I am in love, love, love with this look. I am SO into color & this definitely emanates color! As a matter of fact, this room consists of all of my favorite colors. All...