One of the current home decor trends is to bring natural elements into your home. There are so many creative ways to add plants to your interiors, the containers are as interesting as the greenery!...
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Welcome to the hpd architecture + interiors blog. You’ll find the latest blog articles here on topics such as, architectural advice, home decor and maintenance, architectural interest, and architecture as a profession.
Decorating Tips to Transition Away From Bachelor Pad
Bachelor pads are a single man’s oasis—his hideout, his lair, his crib. But what happens when “his” place becomes “our” place? Or maybe you're not quite to the “me” becomes “we” bit, but are...
An American in Paris, Working to Save a 1,000-Year-Old Church
It's no secret that architects Laura Davis and Holly Hall of hpd architecture + interiors share a passion for architectural historic preservation, however the American idea of historic preservation...
Spring Trends in Home Decor
It’s springtime and if you’re like me, you’re all revved up and ready to freshen up your home—not only opening up those doors and windows, but also freshening up the energy, color and textures....
From Tidying Up to Totally Organized
If you subscribe to Netflix then you've probably heard of or watched the increasingly popular "HGTV-esque" television series, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo released in January 2019. Each episode...
Tips for Architecture Students and Emerging Professionals
Getting and Making the Most of Your First Architecture Job If you are an Emerging Professional, securing your first architecture job seems like a tough task. We've been there. We get it. The...
Home Renovation Restrictions Your Property May Be Hiding
How do you know if a home is going to be easy to renovate? What secrets could your home (or future home) be hiding? Each time a new client approaches us with a home remodel or addition project, we...
How to Declutter your Home and Restore your Joy
Do you feel like you are drowning in STUFF? Do your possessions stress you out instead of bringing you joy? It’s time to break down the steps for sorting, purging, donating, and organizing your...
The Alexander Mansion – A Home Restoration Love Story
Help save the Alexander Mansion and support its restoration by attending one of the upcoming holiday events hosted by the Dallas Women’s Forum.
When Do I Really Need an Architect?
Who do you call when you are about to start a home renovation project? A contractor? An interior designer? An architect? All three? This list of questions will help you decide if you need an...
Residential Architect vs. Commercial Architect
The difference between a residential architect and a commercial architect My husband, Bob Davis is a commercial architect at HDR Architecture, Inc. in Dallas, Texas. And I am a residential...
California Solar Panel Mandate in Residential Construction – A Texas Architect Responds
Recently, Holly Hall, owner, architect, and interior designer at hpd architecture + interiors was quoted in an article about the new solar panel mandate in California. Solar panels on the roofs of...
Designing a Home? Take a Vacation
There are a few situations that cast a magnifying glass on family dynamics better than a family vacation. Make that a vacation with ten family members, across three generations, in a two bedroom...
5 Tips for Do-It-Yourself Home Projects
As a residential architect, I’ve seen the results of bad owner do-it-yourself home projects. Here are my top 5 DIY tips for homeowners.
Behind the Scenes at Fixer Upper
We admit it: we’re unrepentant Fixer Upper junkies. It’s as gratifying for us as it is for non-architect viewers to see rooms and houses take shape over just a few weeks. Because we’re curious,...
HGTV: Reality or Unreality TV for Those Looking to Remodel Their Home
A huge shout-out to HGTV! Thanks to hours and hours of binge watching, we think we now know how to remodel a home. We had just been going about it the wrong way! Day One: Purchase home. Day Two:...