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Tate Studio Featured in The Dallas Morning News: Designing Kids’ Spaces You’ll Both Love
Kids’ spaces are some of the most joyful rooms we design, and it was an honor to be included in a conversation that celebrates thoughtful, playful design.
Jan 2


Remodeling Bathrooms: What We’ve Learned After Years of Designing Them
Over the years we’ve learned a lot about what works, what doesn’t, and where clients should invest their budget for the best results. Bathrooms are one of the hardest working rooms in the home, and thoughtful decisions about materials, layout, and lighting can make a huge difference in both function and beauty. Below are some of the most common questions we get from clients when planning a bathroom renovation. How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost? The cost of a bathroom remo
Rachel Buxkamper
Apr 94 min read


From Builder Safe to Bold and Personal
Our clients' new build had beautiful bones - white walls, light oak floors in a herringbone pattern, warm wood cabinetry, a generous marble island, tall ceilings, and thoughtful architectural details. It was polished. Elevated. Well-built. And completely neutral. The kind of home that photographs beautifully for closing day… but doesn’t yet tell a story. Our clients didn’t want to change the architecture.They wanted to change the feeling. And that’s where we began. The Entry
Rachel Buxkamper
Feb 163 min read


Tate Studio Featured in The Dallas Morning News: Designing Kids’ Spaces You’ll Both Love
Kids’ spaces are some of the most joyful rooms we design, and it was an honor to be included in a conversation that celebrates thoughtful, playful design.
Rachel Buxkamper
Jan 22 min read


From Dallas to the Rockies: Our Aspen Project
Our work outside Aspen began in a way we didn’t quite expect — over coffee with a Dallas client. They were building a second home on a gorgeous stretch of land in the heart of Colorado’s central Rocky Mountains, and they wanted it to be more than just a mountain getaway. They wanted it to feel layered, artful, and deeply personal.
Rachel Buxkamper
Aug 26, 20256 min read


Get Your Home Holiday-Ready with These Easy Fall Upgrades and Timely Tips
Thanksgiving is just 16 weeks away ! While that may sound distant, in the world of custom design , that timeframe is short . As the...
Rachel Buxkamper
Aug 10, 20253 min read


Tradition Meets Today: Updating a Family Home for the Next Chapter
What once felt current and cozy was beginning to feel dark, dated, and disconnected from how the homeowners now use their space. This remodel and design update was about honoring the life that had been lived here, while bringing the home into alignment with who the family is today.
Rachel Buxkamper
Apr 24, 20258 min read


A Bold & Bohemian Remodel: Transforming a 1939 Gem
With bold patterns, eclectic thrifted treasures, we set out to bring our vision to life in this bohemian home remodel.
Rachel Buxkamper
Mar 26, 20254 min read


A Multifunctional Craft Room & Guest Retreat in a Sun-Drenched 1920s Tudor
A vibrant, personality-packed room that embraces color, vintage charm, and thoughtful design details.
Rachel Buxkamper
Mar 24, 20252 min read


An Historic Tudor Home Gets a Facelift
Just shy of its 100 year birthday, the refresh of this M-Streets Tudor built in 1926 fell into our laps. Renovating old homes is always...
Rachel Buxkamper
Jul 10, 20244 min read


Exploring the Allure of Affordable Art in Interior Design
At Tate Studio, we believe that great design doesn't have to come with a hefty price tag. In fact, incorporating unique and affordable...
Rachel Buxkamper
Jan 24, 20244 min read


Style Spotting: 10 Banquette Styles to Elevate Your Kitchen and Dining Room Décor
A banquette provides an excellent way to add seating in a small space. Both cozy and also chic, here are some banquette designs we have...
Rachel Buxkamper
Nov 20, 20232 min read


British Style: Your Ultimate Guide to Key Design Elements
Are you ready to take a walk with us through what we consider to be some of the key elements of British design? Let's go!
Rachel Buxkamper
Oct 30, 20234 min read


Austin Project: Update of a Traditional Historic Home
The thing I enjoy most about my job is the unique nature of each project. Getting to know each client and the rhythms of their lives,...
Rachel Buxkamper
May 3, 20233 min read


On the Border: Using Trims for Big Impact
While we don't espouse the "trendy" as a general rule, we do love spotting new style details! We have been following some very fun border...
Rachel Buxkamper
May 2, 20232 min read


Transition to the Teens: Bedroom Design Tips for Teenagers
One of our favorite things to do is to help families transition their children's rooms from "little kid" to rooms that reflect the ages,...
Rachel Buxkamper
Mar 30, 20232 min read


Start with Art: The Role of Art in Interior Design
I've meant to write a post about art for so long. I delayed because there is so much art that I love and thre are so many things to say...
Rachel Buxkamper
Mar 21, 20234 min read


Style Spotting: She's Got Curves
Scallops and curves are capturing our attention! Once the prissy territory of the girliest of girly girls, a new edge is accompanying...
Rachel Buxkamper
Feb 24, 20232 min read


Style Spotting: Think Pink
We are seeing pink in a whole new light as of late. Shades of pink add a feminine touch to a room, but we love it when it's done in ways...
Rachel Buxkamper
Feb 14, 20232 min read


La Bella Casa
This project was such a fun exploration of color, pattern, and texture. Our clients wanted to incorporate their love of travel into each...
Rachel Buxkamper
Feb 13, 20234 min read


Wrapping Paper Round-Up!
I have always loved wrapping presents (as a child I sometimes insisted on wrapping my own) and I’m a paper fanatic so the holidays always...
Rachel Buxkamper
Dec 8, 20221 min read


Saving the Best for Last: Bedroom Goals
Credit: Courtesy of Firmdale Hotels Why is it that our most personal spaces are sometimes the last to be decorated? The most common...
Rachel Buxkamper
Sep 16, 20223 min read


Pulling Back the Curtain
Window treatments are commonly overlooked in decorating but they deserve our full attention! They can be either functional or decorative...
Rachel Buxkamper
Apr 28, 20223 min read


A Family Escape on Lake Kiowa
One of our largest projects to date has to be this incredible home on Lake Kiowa, only a 90 minute drive from Dallas. This home was built...
Rachel Buxkamper
Apr 8, 20222 min read


Love Fest on the M-Streets!
We knew we were in for a FUN and colorful project from the first meeting. Our client, an executive by day and killer knitter by night,...
Rachel Buxkamper
Nov 23, 20212 min read
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