Power of pattern and color

Dallas interior designer Jim Bacy creates synergy in his home by using lively shapes and hues.

Nothing stands still at Jim Bacy's residence. His creative juices are always flowing, and that's never more apparent than in his own home. Just like the energetic, East Texas-born gallery and furniture store owner, things here are constantly in motion. In an established, quiet Dallas neighborhood, the sensations of movement and boundless energy radiate out of the Bacy home. From blocks away, the contemporary structure sings color on its exterior. One can easily tell it's a stand-up-and-shout kind of dwelling.

Bridging Rooms With Color Connectors

Inside the multilevel residence, Jim ties together solids and lattice patterns, history-filled accent pieces, and vivid art to create a fresh, futuristic look. He has developed a sense of continuity with pattern and style, festive images, and a combination of lime, lemon, cranberry, plum, blueberry, and orange furnishings. Every vibrant detail dances across a bright, whitewashed backdrop.

"I like to accessorize with color," Jim explains. "I love white, especially on walls; it's very elegant and relaxing. If I ever use color on a wall, it is only a hint. I strive for a balance between the two."

Jim's artistic expression doesn't stop there-just look down. A blackand-white tile checkerboard floor provides a strong focal point that flows from room to room.

"The space is overlapping and useful for entertaining," he says. "Guests feel free to walk through the house, and they sense a connection."

Unexpected, Contrasting Details

In the sitting room and sunroom, even the furniture implies motion. Jim accents the space with bold artwork and decorative drums and masks. "I'm always searching for unusual things with color. Everywhere I travel I buy something and bring the whole universe home with me."

Kitchen Continues the Theme

"I love to cook for people," Jim says. "Because the kitchen is the most used room in the house," he adds, "it makes sense for it to become a conversation piece. I just dressed up the home's already fantastic elements, such as the glass block wall.

"The cabinets were originally whitewashed wood. I painted them a sassy cranberry red. It's such a powerful color and one of my favorites."

From Jim's perspective, color and pattern create a synergy that everyone is drawn to. "I like to think each room is magnetic. Sometimes at the end of the day, I can't decide where to sleep."

POWER OF PATTERN AND COLOR Page 118: Interior design by Jim Bacy, Dallas, (214) 946-4045.

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