Great design is about more than how a space looks. It's about how it feels, how it functions, and the stories it tells. For Dallas-based interior design firm Layered Dimensions, that philosophy has been at the heart of their work since founder Christina Garcia Lysaught established the studio in 2018.
Specializing in high-end residential design, Layered Dimensions brings a thoughtful balance of creativity, craftsmanship, and everyday livability to each project. Alongside Principal Grayson Knight, Christina leads a team that believes the most beautiful homes are the ones that feel personal, collected over time, and uniquely connected to the people who live in them.
From custom cabinetry and architectural details to carefully selected furnishings, art, and textiles, their approach considers every layer of a home. The result is interiors that feel sophisticated without being overly designed, where timeless elements and unexpected details come together naturally.
This year, Layered Dimensions is bringing that signature approach to the 2026 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, where they're taking on an unexpected design challenge: transforming the home's staircase, landing, and adjoining hallway into an immersive experience.
Rather than treating these areas as simple passageways, the designers saw an opportunity to create something entirely different. A space that invites visitors to slow down, discover unexpected details, and experience design in a new way.
A Collected Approach to Design
For this year's Show House, Layered Dimensions is exploring the balance between familiar and unexpected. Their vision centers on creating a space that feels warm, curated, and rich in color while maintaining the comfort and livability that define their residential work.
Drawing inspiration from fashion, emerging color trends, and contrasting personalities, the designers are embracing the idea that opposing styles can come together beautifully. Think classic architectural details paired with unexpected proportions, modern furnishings alongside antiques, and bold color choices that still feel timeless.
Looking ahead to the design directions of 2026 and 2027, the team is experimenting with color, scale, and texture while staying grounded in the classical influences and architectural elements that are central to their work.
The result is a concept that feels both familiar and intriguing. A space that welcomes visitors with a sense of comfort while introducing surprising details that encourage a closer look.
Turning a Passageway Into an Experience
A staircase is typically a place to move from one room to another. Layered Dimensions wanted to challenge that expectation.
With the staircase, landing, and hallway as their canvas, the designers saw an opportunity to experiment with proportion, scale, texture, and color in ways that might not always be possible in a traditional residential project.
The goal is to create more than a seating area or transitional space. It's about transforming the journey itself into an experience.
As visitors approach the staircase, they will enter an immersive environment filled with rich colors, textured wall installations, and custom architectural details. The design unfolds as guests ascend, with each transition introducing a new element to discover.
A custom rug developed with The Rug Company will feature a progression of pattern, creating a visual transition as visitors move upstairs. At the landing, the atmosphere shifts into a more relaxed setting, where antiques, modern furnishings, and thoughtfully selected artwork invite guests to pause and take in their surroundings.
Custom wallpaper, stained wall paneling, impactful paint colors, and distinctive lighting details will further bring the concept to life.
Rather than experiencing the staircase as a simple passageway, visitors are encouraged to notice the details, explore the contrasts, and discover something unexpected at every turn.
Familiar, Yet Entirely Unexpected
One of the most interesting aspects of Layered Dimensions' concept is the balance between comfort and curiosity.
The designers wanted visitors to feel immediately at ease, as though they were entering a home with a story to tell. At the same time, they wanted to introduce elements that challenge expectations and encourage a second look.
This balance of opposing ideas, or the yin and yang of design, is central to their vision. From the contrast of antique and contemporary furnishings to the interplay of bold colors and classic architectural elements, every detail contributes to a space that feels both cohesive and unexpected.
The Show House also provides an opportunity for the firm to showcase both sides of its expertise: the architectural and construction details that shape a space, and the furnishings, textiles, and finishing touches that give it personality.
Together, these elements create an environment that feels as though it has evolved over time, even when every detail has been carefully considered from the beginning.
Bringing the Dallas Design District Into the Details
For Layered Dimensions, the Dallas Design District plays an important role in bringing their Show House vision to life.
The designers have incorporated pieces and materials from some of the District's established design resources, adding another layer of craftsmanship, texture, and personality to the space.
Lighting and furniture from Allan Knight & Associates bring distinctive silhouettes and thoughtful details to the design, while fabrics and textiles from Cowtan & Tout introduce richness, pattern, and depth. A custom rug from The Rug Company further connects the different areas, using evolving patterns to create a sense of movement and transition.
Together, these elements reflect the firm's signature approach to layering, combining materials, periods, and styles to create something that feels collected rather than decorated.
As a Dallas-based firm, Layered Dimensions represents the creativity and craftsmanship that continue to define the city's design community. Their participation in this year's Show House is also a celebration of the resources found throughout the Dallas Design District, where showrooms, artisans, and designers come together to bring ambitious ideas to life.
Experience Layered Dimensions at Kips Bay Dallas 2026
This year's Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas invites visitors to experience the work of leading design firms, each bringing a distinct perspective to a historic Dallas residence.
For Layered Dimensions, the opportunity is about more than making a statement. It's about changing the way visitors experience a space, creating moments of discovery, and proving that great design can be both unexpected and inviting.
Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas 2026
Dates: November 14 – December 6, 2026
Location: 2999 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Dallas, TX
Proudly sponsored by the Dallas Design District and HN Capital Partners, the Show House benefits the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, Dwell with Dignity, and The Crystal Charity Ball.
Discover the creativity of Layered Dimensions and experience their vision firsthand at this year's Show House. Purchase your tickets and explore the 2026 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas.
