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In 2 0 2 1 , a tech entre preneur and his wife toured the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, not expecting to meet the designers of their dreams. Captivated by Bryan and Mike Yates' moody, Prohibitioninspired Inner Circle room, they kept Yates Desygn in mind — and later enlisted them, along with senior designer Georgina Valenzuela, to reimagine the interiors of their grand estate in Old Preston Hollow. Designed by architect Robbie Fusch, who is known for his faithful European flourishes, the châteaustyle mansion, with its slate mansard roofs and grand turrets, might have been plucked from the French countryside. Or a fairy tale. That chance connection with Yates Desygn led to a crisp, contemporary update of the couple's 19,000squarefoot residence, illustrating how showhouses can spark real projects. "It's been exciting because our Kips Bay space resonated with so many people. We've gotten client after client from it," Bryan Yates says. Built in 2000, the house's OldWorld details include solid limestone walls and floors, a sweeping stone staircase with ornate wroughtiron railing, and arched openings that reveal paneled rooms with carved friezes, providing a rich backdrop for the designers' updated vision. To soften the formality of the architecture, Yates Desygn layered the interiors with mohair and velvet upholstery, sculptural furnishings, and relaxed seating arrangements, and introduced contemporary lighting throughout. Custom furniture blends with masterfully crafted designs from workshops in Mexico City and makers such as Christophe Delcourt, the French designer whose impeccably detailed furniture has been described as functional art. The layered design, Yates says, was inspired by historic European homes, where interiors evolve over generations, enriched Built in 2000, the house's Old World details include solid limestone walls and floors, a sweeping stone staircase with ornate wroughtiron railing, and arched openings that reveal paneled rooms with carved friezes. by collected furnishings and personal treasures. Like their European counterparts, the rooms are designed to be both relaxed and sophisticated enough for families and guests. "Every room has its own identity," Yates says. "It's cohesive and functional, 102