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My Houzz: Elegant, Resort-Style Home in Texas
An ocean-inspired color palette helps turn a four-bedroom San Antonio house into a dreamy home with the feel of a boutique hotel
Sara Cukerbaum received her B.A. from New York University in 2004. She later returned to study Interior Design at The Harrington Institute of Design in Chicago. After graduating, Sara worked as a designer at several high-end residential firms on a variety of published projects in Chicago, New York, and Dallas. She then returned to her home state of Texas where she founded SLIC Interiors in Austin.
Sara Cukerbaum received her B.A. from New York University in 2004. She... More »
If you combined the elegant feel of Mumbai and Manhattan and put the two cities on a remote lot with an ocean view, you would get Naveen and Reema Shroff's San Antonio, Texas, home. After living in four different homes over six years, the couple was eager to settle down. "When we sold our previous home, we sold every piece of furniture and accessory, down to the picture frames and candles. We basically moved in with our baby and some clothes," says Reema. Starting with a completely blank slate, they enlisted the help of HGTV "Design Star" Trent Hultgren of Cabana Casa.
"My husband and I love weekend getaways, and I absolutely adore boutique hotels," Reema says. "I always wanted a home that looked like a hip hotel with a cool, inviting lobby and relaxing yet sexy bedrooms." Hultgren came up with an ocean-inspired color palette, focusing on blue, turquoise, coral and white to transform their suburban home into a dreamy resortlike getaway.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Naveen and Reema Shroff and their 3-year-old daughter, Kaajal
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Size: 5,100 square feet; 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
That's interesting: The wallpaper-like accent wall in the master bedroom was hand-painted with a stencil.
"My husband and I love weekend getaways, and I absolutely adore boutique hotels," Reema says. "I always wanted a home that looked like a hip hotel with a cool, inviting lobby and relaxing yet sexy bedrooms." Hultgren came up with an ocean-inspired color palette, focusing on blue, turquoise, coral and white to transform their suburban home into a dreamy resortlike getaway.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Naveen and Reema Shroff and their 3-year-old daughter, Kaajal
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Size: 5,100 square feet; 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
That's interesting: The wallpaper-like accent wall in the master bedroom was hand-painted with a stencil.
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"My favorite spot in the house is my living room. It features a gigantic chandelier, gray velvet sofas and a cream shag rug. It's the perfect lounging spot where we spend time with our friends sipping on Champagne," says Reema. In the corner is a wine fridge, and glass floating shelves showcase glassware. The sofas are from Jonathan Adler, and Hultgren added cerulean and yellow decorative throw pillows as colorful accents. The light fixture is by Santa Maria.
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"We were tired of all the Tuscan and Texas-ranch-style decor in the homes in San Antonio, and we liked this house because it was open, bright and airy. The previous homeowners were from Hawaii, and it was the perfect foundation for our style," says Reema.
Reema and Naveen saw black and white iridescent crystal rocks at a few hotels and were inspired to remove the traditional wood and create a chic and elegant outdoor seating area. The limestone fireplace surround is original to the home.
Outdoor furniture: One Kings Lane
Reema and Naveen saw black and white iridescent crystal rocks at a few hotels and were inspired to remove the traditional wood and create a chic and elegant outdoor seating area. The limestone fireplace surround is original to the home.
Outdoor furniture: One Kings Lane
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| Reema's solution to clutter? Moving! "We moved homes so often, we were somewhat forced to toss or donate items. My husband is a minimalist and absolutely detests knickknacks. Also, we have a three-year-old and we really try to keep her toys contained to the game room and her bedroom," says Reema. The kitchen features a Sub-Zero refrigerator and Thermador appliances. Reema found the clean and modern pendant lamps online. |
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Reema enjoys juxtaposing modern elements with interesting textures. She paired this gray marble Saarinen table found on eBay with sturdy modern chairs upholstered in burlap.
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Hultgren painted wide horizontal stripes on the hallway walls, leading to the media room and bedrooms.
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| In the master bedroom, Hultgren kept to a white, turquoise and metallic palette. "At first, my husband was really nervous to see so much turquoise in our bedroom, but then after Trent put it all together, he loved it," says Reema. Armchair, ottoman and ivory bed linens: Restoration Hardware; shell chandeliers: West Elm; silver plate: HomeGoods |
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Reema's biggest design dilemma was deciding what to splurge on. "My biggest splurge was lighting. The best advice Trent gave me was to remove the ceiling fans in the bedrooms and add gorgeous lighting instead. It instantly changed the look and feel of the bedrooms," she says.
Hultgren hand-painted the accent wall using a stencil to add a custom feel to the room.
Hultgren hand-painted the accent wall using a stencil to add a custom feel to the room.
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| Hultgren introduced a dark color scheme to the media room, creating a more intimate feel for family movie nights. Sofas: CB2; silver lanterns: HomeGoods and World Market |
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| A new light fixture and a bright orange and white trellis-patterned bedding set add a resortlike personality to the guest room. Nightstands: One Kings Lane; chandelier: Overstock.com |
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The backyard is filled with lush greenery, adding to the home's tropical feel. While the backyard is already in great condition, Reema and Naveen would like to revamp the pool and add a lounge area. "We have a pool with cascading waterfalls, but I would like to make the entire backyard look like a tropical oas," Reema says. "Maybe add some tented, shaded areas, firepits and more areas to lounge and relax."
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Ideabook updated on March 31, 2012.
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p:s:- Im glad im not the only one who has ever purchased house items from ebay lol