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December 2023
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Dallas, USA
Find a Dallas-Area Interior Designer Who Specializes in Your Personal Home Style: Modern Interior Design
Written by Ryan Conner
There’s a local talent perfect for your project, whether you’re looking for modern minimalism, traditional design or something else altogether.
North Texas pros to know: Mil Bodron of Bodron/Fruit | Joshua Rice of Joshua Rice Design | Ginger Curtis of Urbanology Designs
At its core, modernism focuses on simplicity and functionality in the architectural elements, light and dimensions of a home. That means clean lines, natural materials and open floor plans. Midcentury modern, which reflects the design between the early to mid-20th century, fits into this category; modern Scandinavian design is also a part of this movement. Today’s designers often draw inspiration from renowned names such as Eames, van der Rohe, Knoll and Le Corbusier.
“In architecture school, I was introduced to the great masters of modern design, both in architecture and interior design,” says Mil Bodron, founding principal and designer with Bodron/Fruit, an architecture and design firm that has worked on many well-known modern homes in Dallas. “Ever since, I’ve continued to study the works of significant past and present designers.” Bodron’s design philosophy is centered around beautiful interiors that remain free of trends. “I am always very conscious of scale, composition and proportion of things used together in a room and of the room,” he says.
For designer Joshua Rice, owner of Joshua Rice Design, his love for the midcentury design period developed at the outset of his career. “Very early in my life, I was naturally drawn to more unusual and eclectic spaces — think late ’70s brutalism and the overall weirdness of that era — but I was fortunate to start my design career right out of college with a very sophisticated, modern architecture and design firm that worked on elite-level homes,” he says.
From there, Rice honed his own design style. “My philosophy centers around avoiding the use of ornamentation for its own sake. This principle extends to the items that inhabit the space as well. Whether it’s a piece of furniture, artwork or any object, I believe it should have a purpose for being there — be it functional, intriguing or simply beautiful,” he says.
Many modern designers are inspired by nature, much like Ginger Curtis, founder and CEO of Urbanology Designs. “The essence of our approach lies in a relaxed modern design style, characterized by a blend of organic, biophilic elements,” she says. “This affinity for nature serves as a constant inspiration, grounding our creations in a connection to the natural world.”
Curtis and her team often fuse vintage and antique pieces with modern artwork. “We take pleasure in the juxtaposition of bold architectural furniture that makes a statement alongside more minimal elements within a space. This intentional mix creates a dynamic and layered environment that reflects our philosophy of seeking the extraordinary in every detail.”
Photography: Robert Tsai
