The winners of the 2023 Paper City Design Awards in Dallas were recently announced, and I am delighted that several of my design clients made it to the list! It's an honor to witness their hard work and dedication get recognized.

The 2023 Paper City Design Awards honors outstanding projects by the best interior designers and architects in Dallas and Fort Worth. The winners were selected from hundreds of submissions in 21 categories, and their projects represent the very best in Dallas.

WINNERS

Singular Space: Bath - Laura Lee Clark Interior Design.

Singular Space: Dining Room - Pickering House Interiors.

Singular Space: Living or Great Room, Entertainment, Recreation and Media Room - Chad Dorsey Design with additional recognition for Blume Architecture.

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Residential Landscape Design - Melissa Gerstle Design.

Residential Interior Design Under 3500 Square Feet - Heidi Arwine Interiors.

Singular Space: Living or Great Room, Entertainment, Recreation and Media Room - Laura Lee Clark Interior Design.

Use of Small Space - Powder Bath, Bar, Laundry, Foyer - Janet Gridley Design.

Janet Gridley Design

Laura Lee Clark Interior Design

Heidi Arwine Interiors

Congratulations to the winners at the 2023 Paper City Design Awards in Dallas! It's always a treat to see local designers and architects come together to showcase their incredible talents.

All interior photographs by Stephen Karlisch.

See all of the winners of the 2023 Paper City Design Awards here

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Chad Dorsey Design with additional recognition for Blume Architecture.

We are enjoying a flurry of recent press coverage highlighting recent interior photography projects!

I always get a charge out of seeing my photographs featured in both print magazines an online articles, and I love interacting with talented designers and stylists. I am so honored to work with these amazing designers and publications!

A huge thank-you to Country French, Southern Home, Luxe Interiors+Design and Frederic!

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Country French magazine – Fall/Winter 2022

Traditional Twist - A backdrop of playful colors and patterns gives a designer’s beloved French antiques a fresh new look

Writer: Paula M. Body
Photographer: Stephen Karlisch @stephen_karlisch_photo
Interior Designer: Tori Rubinson @torirubinsoninteriors
Stylist: Melanie McKinley

Tori Rubinson contacted me a few years ago to take some new photos of her home in Ft. Worth, Texas.  From that early photoshoot we have been working together on several large projects in Texas, including her new home and also a showhouse in Ft. Worth.  

The evolution of Tori as a designer and leading interior design firm in Texas and beyond has been a fun one to witness and I have been fortunate to document. Her style is timeless, she is loved by so many, and working alongside her is about as great as it gets from a photographer's perspective. I can only imagine how much growth she will have in the next few years, the word is out and her team is growing.  See the full feature from Country French and on Tori in a recent Creative Focus blog post.

To learn and see more of Tori Rubinson Interior talents please visit Tori Rubinson Interiors website and be sure to follow her instagram.

Southern Home September-October 2022 | Check out our REEL featuring the images.

Houston Heights – Architect George Tracy’s design for a new Houston home evokes the grand cathedrals of Europe. For designer Ben Johnston, the task was to make a home within the lofty spaces. 

Written by Lydia Somerville
Photography: Stephen Karlisch @stephen_karlisch_photo
Stylist: @jennyoconnorstudio
Floral Design: Haile Wossen
Interior Design: @benjaminjohnstondesign
Architect: @tracydesignstudio
Builder: @irajtaghicustomhomes
Landscape: @gregoryhenrylandscapeanddesign

I recently photographed this amazing home designed by Houston’s own Benjamin Johnston, currently featured in the September - October issue of Southern Home Magazine. Working on this shoot with Benjamin Johnson in Houston was a highlight of early 2021. Teaming up with my old friends Jenny O'Connor (Stylist) and Haile Wossen (Floral Design) made this shoot a success. Benjamin is turning Houston into his playground, knocking out more residential projects than anyone I know. And they are all on a scale fit for special client. The main living room really shows off what is possible when deciding to live in a home that is a statement piece on its own. The primary bath could fit 20 people comfortably at once, reminiscent of an old roman bath or communal spa. 

See more of Johnston’s work at Benjamin Johnston Design

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Luxe Interiors+Design – Austin + San Antonio, September 2022

Returning to your Roots – A designer’s renovated Austin abode honors her own history while nodding to its former owner.

Written by Kate Abney
Photography by @Stephen_Karlisch_photo
Interior Design by Shazlynn Cavin Winfrey @scw_interiors
Styling by @FrancesBailey

Shazalynn Cavin Winfrey updated this beautiful, historic home by making it more functional without losing its connection to the past. This was the first time shooting and working with Shazalynn and we started with a very personal assignment, her own home. Needless to say, no pressure here! Ha! Working with the talented Frances Bailey (Stylist) on this, we had a wonderful time during this two day shoot in Austin. The backstory of this house is worth checking out from the article. Seeing how she has transformed this into a comfortable, sprawling home, with surprises around every corner, showcases her style and skill as a top designer. 

Excited to feature this spread and interview we did on Shazlynn in our series, Creative Focus.

See more of Cavin Winfrey’s beautiful design work | SCW Interiors

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Frederic Design Feature - August 2022 

Josh Pickering Creates a Verdant Aerie in Downtown Dallas – The designer drew on lush greens to harmonize a couple's mix of brand-new pieces, treasured heirlooms, and personal artworks.

Photography by Stephen Karlisch
Designed by Josh Pickering
Written by Kate Bolick
Produced by Tori Mellott

Joshua Pickering's style is in full effect in this Turtle Creek, Dallas, high rise condo. Situated in a classic building with rooms on a smaller scale, Joshua brings a sense of calm to each area, building on a theme repeated throughout the residence. 

See Pickering’s recent projects | Pickering House Interiors