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My Houzz: Streamlined, Contemporary Texas Home
An in-house darkroom, stainless steel accents and a flowing layout make this Austin home a graceful retreat
Austin based home tour contributor for Houzz; freelance photographer.
Austin based home tour contributor for Houzz; freelance photographer. More »
Jacquelyn Lawrence and Jeremy Levine always wanted a home on Bridle Path, located in a beautiful and serene part of west Austin, Texas. They found their 1976 house while driving around their favorite neighborhood and jumped on the opportunity to make it their own. A photographer currently studying fine art and printmaking, Jacquelyn added a darkroom and applied the principles of photography — spacial balance, color placement and pleasing lines — when designing her home. "Strong, vertical lines have great appeal to me," Lawrence says. "As a family, we are not of the mind-set that we need to own a lot of things. We like clean, open spaces with abundant natural light."
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Jacquelyn Lawrence and Jeremy Levine; daughter Esme Skye
Location: Tarrytown neighborhood of Austin, Texas
Size: 2,750 square feet; 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
That's interesting: Jacquelyn learned to make prints with a professor who was once photographer Robert Frank's printer. Many of the prints framed in the home are from her time studying with him.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Jacquelyn Lawrence and Jeremy Levine; daughter Esme Skye
Location: Tarrytown neighborhood of Austin, Texas
Size: 2,750 square feet; 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
That's interesting: Jacquelyn learned to make prints with a professor who was once photographer Robert Frank's printer. Many of the prints framed in the home are from her time studying with him.
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| The inviting living room features stacked end tables and multiple seating options, ideal for entertaining. This round stainless steel coffee table from Copenhagen Living ties in with stainless steel in the kitchen and bathrooms. |
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| A wall of windows in the kitchen looks out at the front yard, which is lined with Austin's signature live oak trees. "I love to cook for my family and friends," Jacquelyn says. "All we needed to make this house our own was [to] have our close friends over. I cooked all day to my favorite music, and by the time our last guest left, the house really felt like it was ours." |
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| The family feels most at home in their kitchen. All the cabinetry and appliances are stainless steel, and the countertops are made of recycled glass. Although plenty of natural light streams into the home, Jacquelyn says, "If money were no object, I would splurge on converting the home to solar energy." |
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The entry to the home flows into this dining area, where a simple black table contrasts the cherry-stained wood floors.
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| Two soft red leather chairs, from Austin's Skandinavia, form a cozy sitting area. |
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| A neutral painting behind the sofa, from Austin's Four Hands, complements the simple yet warm design of the family room. Jacquelyn says, "I don't have a philosophy when it comes to decorating, except that for any item to come into our home it must be functional, well made or have a special aesthetic." Coffee table: Skandinavia |
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| Jacquelyn learned to make prints with a professor who was once photographer Robert Frank's printer. She made these prints, and the ones in the guest bedroom, while studying with him. |
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| Jacquelyn keeps some of her most cherished items in her home office. "I have a box of negatives and pictures and a tiny turquoise inlaid box given to me by a friend, where I keep my daughter's baby teeth," she says. "Two photographers I admire are Hiroshi Sugimoto and Keith Carter," Jacquelyn adds. "Sugimoto for his exploration of light and prolonged exposures. One feels that the science of photography fascinates him as much as the art. Keith Carter could live anywhere in the world, and he lives, works and photographs Texas. He finds poetry in backyards and small towns." Desk: Design Within Reach |
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| This black and white photo, taken by Lawrence, shows her personal darkroom for developing her photographs by hand. |
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| The simple, contemporary master bedroom has a white, black, gray and green color palette. The next home project Lawrence and Levine would like to complete is adding solar panels. |
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The master bathroom has marble tile and a deep soaking tub. Lawrence says, "My bathroom is very peaceful. My cats approve of it." Zen-like statues from Four Hands complete the space.
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The reflective bathroom cabinets are stainless steel.
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| The guest room continues the peaceful vibe of the house, with patterned bedding from Peacock Alley. The three framed black and white photos were taken by Lawrence in Seattle. "I put them specifically in the guest bedroom for when my Seattle friends visit," Lawrence says. |
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The small and simple guest bathroom features glass tile detailing.
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| The family's favorite spot in their home is the outside patio. "We eat as many meals as possible outside," Lawrence says. The patio was added to the home when it was remodeled in 2006. The fence matches the clean lines of the home's interior. What Lawrence loves most about Austin is the artistic energy. Some of her favorite things include, she says, "BookPeople, celebrating Thanksgiving drinking margaritas in summer clothes, meeting new people that defy stereotypes, and the incredible talent living in this city." |
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| Lawrence took this portrait of daughter Esme in their front yard. |
Ideabook updated on April 23, 2012.
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