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Tour Perot's penthouse at Victory via AD

9:25 AM Wed, Feb 13, 2008 |
Paige Phelps   E-mail   News tips

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Architectural Digest reports on the splendor of Sarah and Ross Perot, Jr.'s (pictured) penthouse at Victory designed by Interior Designer Emily Summers. Warning: if you are prone to covetous behavior, please do not read on.

An excerpt:

"People with luxurious carpets often complain about visible footprints; Summers decided to use the markings of heavy traffic to her advantage. The custom-made silk carpet in the master bedroom actually derives its richly luminescent texture from footprints. 'I love how the shadows create a dappled effect, so that it almost looks like a blanket of autumn leaves,' she says."

Uh-huh. Please see entry on cheap rugs here.

Anyway, if you feel like you'll never be able to witness amazing work like this in situ, you're wrong. The Dallas Arboretum's Camp House was remodeled by Emily Summers and tours are available. You should take a peek if you haven't, it's stunning.

Kristina Bowman Photography




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