Heights - River Oaks - Montrose Edition | July 2023

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HOME IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE

ASK AN INTERIOR DESIGNER

Casey Brand is the CEO and principal designer with Cassandra Brand Interiors, which can be found in the Houston Design Center on Old Katy Road.

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allows for a [talk] about money and their comfort level with the investment they are about to make. ... I have the project mapped out as soon as a new client signs on, so we can prepare each phase of the process and schedule meetings ahead of time so they are not feeling so out of the loop. WHAT IS SOMETHING THAT IS COMMONLY OVERLOOKED IN COMING UP WITH A CONCEPT FOR A ROOM? In a world where we have so much exposure to things like Pinterest and HGTV, I feel like what’s overlooked is the reality of all it takes to achieve what people are seeing. ... As designers, we can see the whole space and the layers needed to achieve their ideal look, as well as the ins and outs of the details it takes to get there. ... When the client/ designer trust is there, it’s incredible how much further the project goes.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE LATEST TRENDS YOUR CLIENTS ARE SEEKING WHEN DESIGNING THEIR HOMES? It seems like families have gotten much more interested in the way their home interacts with them, meaning what each space has to oer, rather than the typical setup of “formal dining and formal living rooms.” They are using much more of their homes than in the past, and truly getting to how they want to live in each space, which is really exciting. ... In terms of decor, it is taking a turn into a richer, more textured direction. WHAT IS YOUR PROCESS WHEN FIRST GETTING STARTED ON A NEW JOB? When I rst get started with a new client, I like to nd out as much as I can about how they truly live in their current home and how they would like to enhance that in their new place. This deep dive also

ASK A HOME AUTOMATION EXPERT

Dick Rozic is the president of Aveon, a full-service custom audio/visual and home automation systems integrator with a showroom that can be found near River Oaks.

confusing switches in favor of a keypad with simple one-touch presets for setting lights throughout the house. WHAT SHOULD A HOMEOWNER THINK ABOUT WHEN CONSIDERING AUTOMATION FEATURES? If you are building or remodeling your home, take advantage of the opportunity to plan and install low-voltage wiring. Your TVs, speakers, cameras and video doorbells all work much better with hardwired connections. ... Even if you don’t already have in place what you need, retrotting new low-voltage wiring is usually worth the eort in the long run.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE LATEST HOME AUTOMATION FEATURES AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET? Lighting controls are one of the most popular but not always an intuitive category of home automation. Security lighting is especially important for urban neighborhoods, and lighting control systems can provide automatic timeclock scheduling to turns lights on and o whether you are at home or not. Use exterior lights to provide a blanket of security throughout the night. With new homes, or even a major remodel, lighting controls can help eliminate banks of

Dick Rozic President Aveon 2405 Norfolk St., Houston 713-529-2282 www.aveon.com

Casey Brand CEO and Principal designer Cassandra Brand Interiors 7026 Old Katy Road, Houston 682-552-4576 www.cassandrabrandinteriors.com

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OLD KATY RD.

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$59 Exam retail price $115 (ADA Code D0150). Digital X-rays retail price $170 (ADA Code D0210). New cash patients only. There may be future costs based on diagnosis. Or, $100 off dental services when you purchase dental services with combined ARV (actual retail value) of $300 or more. Valid for new patients and once per person. Offer is not redeemable for cash or credit. Valid on non-covered services only. Not valid on services for which reimbursement is limited due to deductibles, maximums, co-insurance, or other insurance restrictions. See office for complete pricing information. All offers are subject to change and cannot be combined. Treatment for all offers must be rendered by 12/31/23. Model is not a patient. Modern Dental Professionals - Houston, P.C., Jeffrey Eakin, DDS. Gloria Iwuala, DDS. ©2023 Smile Brands Inc. All rights reserved.

Formerly Southern Dental Associates 281.817.1245 310 W 19th St., Houston, TX 77008

HEIGHTS RIVER OAKS MONTROSE EDITION • JULY 2023