A captivating transformation in the coveted neighborhood of University Park, Dallas The heart of this home lies in the kitchen, where we embarked on a design endeavor that would leave anyone speechless. By opening up the main kitchen wall, we created a magnificent window system that floods the space with natural light and offers a breathtaking view of the picturesque surroundings. Suspended from the ceiling, a steel-framed marble vent hood floats a few inches from the window, showcasing a mesmerizing Lilac Marble. The same marble is skillfully applied to the backsplash and island, featuring a bold combination of color and pattern that exudes elegance. Adding to the kitchen's allure is the Italian range, which not only serves as a showstopper but offers robust culinary features for even the savviest of cooks. However, the true masterpiece of the kitchen lies in the honed reeded marble-faced island. Each marble strip was meticulously cut and crafted by artisans to achieve a half-rounded profile, resulting in an island that is nothing short of breathtaking. This intricate process took several months, but the end result speaks for itself. To complement the grandeur of the kitchen, we designed a combination of stain-grade and paint-grade cabinets in a thin raised panel door style. This choice adds an elegant yet simple look to the overall design. Inside each cabinet and drawer, custom interiors were meticulously designed to provide maximum functionality and organization for the day-to-day cooking activities. A vintage Turkish runner dating back to the 1960s, evokes a sense of history and character. The breakfast nook boasts a stunning, vivid, and colorful artwork created by one of Dallas' top artist, Kyle Steed, who is revered for his mastery of his craft. Some of our favorite art pieces from the inspiring Haylee Yale grace the coffee station and media console, adding the perfect moment to pause and loose yourself in the story of her art. The project extends beyond the kitchen into the living room, where the family's changing needs and growing children demanded a new design approach. Accommodating their new lifestyle, we incorporated a large sectional for family bonding moments while watching TV. The living room now boasts bolder colors, striking artwork a coffered accent wall, and cayenne velvet curtains that create an inviting atmosphere. Completing the room is a custom 22' x 15' rug, adding warmth and comfort to the space. A hidden coat closet door integrated into the feature wall adds an element of surprise and functionality. This project is not just about aesthetics; it's about pushing the boundaries of design and showcasing the possibilities. By curating an out-of-the-box approach, we bring texture and depth to the space, employing different materials and original applications. The layered design achieved through repeated use of the same material in various forms, shapes, and locations demonstrates that unexpected elements can create breathtaking results. The reason behind this redesign and remodel was the homeowners' desire to have a kitchen that not only provided functionality but also served as a beautiful backdrop to their cherished family moments. The previous kitchen lacked the "wow" factor they desired, prompting them to seek our expertise in creating a space that would be a source of joy and inspiration. Inspired by well-curated European vignettes, sculptural elements, clean lines, and a natural color scheme with pops of color, this design reflects an elegant organic modern style. Mixing metals, contrasting textures, and utilizing clean lines were key elements in achieving the desired aesthetic. The living room introduces bolder moments and a carefully chosen color scheme that adds character and personality. The client's must-haves were clear: they wanted a show stopping centerpiece for their home, enhanced natural light in the kitchen, and a design that reflected their family's dynamic. With the transformation of the range wall into a wall of windows, we fulfilled their desire for abundant natural light and breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Our favorite rooms and design elements are numerous, but the kitchen remains a standout feature. The painstaking process of hand-cutting and crafting each reeded panel in the island to match the marble's veining resulted in a labor of love that emanates warmth and hospitality to all who enter. In conclusion, this tastefully lux project in University Park, Dallas is an extraordinary example of a full gut remodel that has surpassed all expectations. The meticulous attention to detail, the masterful use of materials, and the seamless blend of functionality and aesthetics create an unforgettable space. It serves as a testament to the power of design and the transformative impact it can have on a home and its inhabitants. Project by Texas' Urbanology Designs. Their North Richland Hills-based interior design studio serves Dallas, Highland Park, University Park, Fort Worth, and upscale clients nationwide.

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This main floor renovation turned out very unique and elegant. Each room has a beautiful sense of what we would call a modern farmhouse style, and it all came together perfectly. The kitchen is the perfect mix of modern, rustic, and traditional. It has lots of staple elements, such as the black and white cabinets, but also other unique elements, like the lived edge counter and floating shelves. Wall features like the gorgeous wood panelling in the hall all the way up to the ceiling adds a ton of character. The main bathroom is also very classic and simple with white subway tile and beautiful countertops to match. We can't get enough of this one!

This main floor renovation turned out very unique and elegant. Each room has a beautiful sense of what we would call a modern farmhouse style, and it all came together perfectly. The kitchen is the perfect mix of modern, rustic, and traditional. It has lots of staple elements, such as the black and white cabinets, but also other unique elements, like the lived edge counter and floating shelves. Wall features like the gorgeous wood panelling in the hall all the way up to the ceiling adds a ton of character. The main bathroom is also very classic and simple with white subway tile and beautiful countertops to match. We can't get enough of this one!

This main floor renovation turned out very unique and elegant. Each room has a beautiful sense of what we would call a modern farmhouse style, and it all came together perfectly. The kitchen is the perfect mix of modern, rustic, and traditional. It has lots of staple elements, such as the black and white cabinets, but also other unique elements, like the lived edge counter and floating shelves. Wall features like the gorgeous wood panelling in the hall all the way up to the ceiling adds a ton of character. The main bathroom is also very classic and simple with white subway tile and beautiful countertops to match. We can't get enough of this one!

This main floor renovation turned out very unique and elegant. Each room has a beautiful sense of what we would call a modern farmhouse style, and it all came together perfectly. The kitchen is the perfect mix of modern, rustic, and traditional. It has lots of staple elements, such as the black and white cabinets, but also other unique elements, like the lived edge counter and floating shelves. Wall features like the gorgeous wood panelling in the hall all the way up to the ceiling adds a ton of character. The main bathroom is also very classic and simple with white subway tile and beautiful countertops to match. We can't get enough of this one!

This main floor renovation turned out very unique and elegant. Each room has a beautiful sense of what we would call a modern farmhouse style, and it all came together perfectly. The kitchen is the perfect mix of modern, rustic, and traditional. It has lots of staple elements, such as the black and white cabinets, but also other unique elements, like the lived edge counter and floating shelves. Wall features like the gorgeous wood panelling in the hall all the way up to the ceiling adds a ton of character. The main bathroom is also very classic and simple with white subway tile and beautiful countertops to match. We can't get enough of this one!

This main floor renovation turned out very unique and elegant. Each room has a beautiful sense of what we would call a modern farmhouse style, and it all came together perfectly. The kitchen is the perfect mix of modern, rustic, and traditional. It has lots of staple elements, such as the black and white cabinets, but also other unique elements, like the lived edge counter and floating shelves. Wall features like the gorgeous wood panelling in the hall all the way up to the ceiling adds a ton of character. The main bathroom is also very classic and simple with white subway tile and beautiful countertops to match. We can't get enough of this one!

This main floor renovation turned out very unique and elegant. Each room has a beautiful sense of what we would call a modern farmhouse style, and it all came together perfectly. The kitchen is the perfect mix of modern, rustic, and traditional. It has lots of staple elements, such as the black and white cabinets, but also other unique elements, like the lived edge counter and floating shelves. Wall features like the gorgeous wood panelling in the hall all the way up to the ceiling adds a ton of character. The main bathroom is also very classic and simple with white subway tile and beautiful countertops to match. We can't get enough of this one!

This main floor renovation turned out very unique and elegant. Each room has a beautiful sense of what we would call a modern farmhouse style, and it all came together perfectly. The kitchen is the perfect mix of modern, rustic, and traditional. It has lots of staple elements, such as the black and white cabinets, but also other unique elements, like the lived edge counter and floating shelves. Wall features like the gorgeous wood panelling in the hall all the way up to the ceiling adds a ton of character. The main bathroom is also very classic and simple with white subway tile and beautiful countertops to match. We can't get enough of this one!

This main floor renovation turned out very unique and elegant. Each room has a beautiful sense of what we would call a modern farmhouse style, and it all came together perfectly. The kitchen is the perfect mix of modern, rustic, and traditional. It has lots of staple elements, such as the black and white cabinets, but also other unique elements, like the lived edge counter and floating shelves. Wall features like the gorgeous wood panelling in the hall all the way up to the ceiling adds a ton of character. The main bathroom is also very classic and simple with white subway tile and beautiful countertops to match. We can't get enough of this one!

This main floor renovation turned out very unique and elegant. Each room has a beautiful sense of what we would call a modern farmhouse style, and it all came together perfectly. The kitchen is the perfect mix of modern, rustic, and traditional. It has lots of staple elements, such as the black and white cabinets, but also other unique elements, like the lived edge counter and floating shelves. Wall features like the gorgeous wood panelling in the hall all the way up to the ceiling adds a ton of character. The main bathroom is also very classic and simple with white subway tile and beautiful countertops to match. We can't get enough of this one!

This main floor renovation turned out very unique and elegant. Each room has a beautiful sense of what we would call a modern farmhouse style, and it all came together perfectly. The kitchen is the perfect mix of modern, rustic, and traditional. It has lots of staple elements, such as the black and white cabinets, but also other unique elements, like the lived edge counter and floating shelves. Wall features like the gorgeous wood panelling in the hall all the way up to the ceiling adds a ton of character. The main bathroom is also very classic and simple with white subway tile and beautiful countertops to match. We can't get enough of this one!

This main floor renovation turned out very unique and elegant. Each room has a beautiful sense of what we would call a modern farmhouse style, and it all came together perfectly. The kitchen is the perfect mix of modern, rustic, and traditional. It has lots of staple elements, such as the black and white cabinets, but also other unique elements, like the lived edge counter and floating shelves. Wall features like the gorgeous wood panelling in the hall all the way up to the ceiling adds a ton of character. The main bathroom is also very classic and simple with white subway tile and beautiful countertops to match. We can't get enough of this one!

This main floor renovation turned out very unique and elegant. Each room has a beautiful sense of what we would call a modern farmhouse style, and it all came together perfectly. The kitchen is the perfect mix of modern, rustic, and traditional. It has lots of staple elements, such as the black and white cabinets, but also other unique elements, like the lived edge counter and floating shelves. Wall features like the gorgeous wood panelling in the hall all the way up to the ceiling adds a ton of character. The main bathroom is also very classic and simple with white subway tile and beautiful countertops to match. We can't get enough of this one!

Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2015 Houzz Master Bathroom, main house Design team: Saxony Design Build
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Cohesively updating and modernizing this home built in the 1990s were the goal in this remodel. Several elements throughout the house like the traditional golden oak original stair railing in the main entry were too colonial for the homeowner as their taste was trending more modern. The golden oak used on trim, fireplace mantle, and baseboards trapped this home in a time warp. The original Kitchen had cabinetry with a traditional door style, painted cabinets, and laminate countertops which also caused it to look dated. The clients expressed a desire to integrate more modern elements into their home in a cost effective way without having to rip everything down to the studs. Our design/build team proposed and executed many elegant cost effective design solutions that involved changing paint, cabinetry, finishes, and fixtures to achieve the desired modern feeling throughout the home. To overcome the difficult obstacle the pervasive use of old fashioned looking woodwork throughout the house we proposed using paint to avoid material waste and save the client money. The main staircase in the entry was transformed and modernized by painting it a dark bronze enamel color. Trim and baseboards were also enameled in this color to carry the modern feeling throughout the home and also creating continuity from one space to another. This solution proved green and cost effective by preserving these elements in the home which prevented unnecessary demolition waste and new material cost while enhancing the existing structure aesthetically. Photography: Jill Greer

The suspended porch overhang detail was designed to coordinate with a new rain screen application, using Timber Tech Azek vintage collection mahogany finish siding. Defining the first and second floor is a black metal I-beam detail that continues across the front of the home and ties into the front porch overhang perfectly.

In a wooded area of Lafayette, a mid-century home was re-imagined for a graphic designer and kindergarten teacher couple and their three children. A major new design feature is a high ceiling great room that wraps from the front to the back yard, turning a corner at the kitchen and ending at the family room fireplace. This room was designed with a high flat roof to work in conjunction with existing roof forms to create a unified whole, and raise interior ceiling heights from eight to over ten feet. All new lighting and large floor to ceiling Fleetwood aluminum windows expand views of the trees beyond. The existing home was enlarged by 700 square feet with a small exterior addition enlarging the kitchen over an existing deck, and a larger amount by excavating out crawlspace at the garage level to create a new home office with full bath, and separate laundry utility room. The remodeled residence became 3,847 square feet in total area including the garage. Exterior curb appeal was improved with all new Fleetwood windows, stained wood siding and stucco. New steel railing and concrete steps lead up to the front entry. Front and rear yard new landscape design by Huettl Landscape Architecture dramatically alters the site. New planting was added at the front yard with landscape lighting and modern concrete pavers and the rear yard has multiple decks for family gatherings with the focal point a concrete conversation circle with central fire feature. Everything revolves around the corner kitchen, large windows to the backyard, quartz countertops and cabinetry in painted and walnut finishes. The homeowners enjoyed the process of selecting Heath Tile for the kitchen backsplash and white oval tiles at the family room fireplace. Black brick tiles by Fireclay were used on the living room hearth. The kitchen flows into the family room all with views to the beautifully landscaped yards. The primary suite has a built-in window seat with large windows overlooking the garden, walnut cabinetry in a skylit walk-in closet, and a large dramatic skylight bouncing light into the shower. The kid’s bath also has a skylight slot with light angling downward over double sinks. More colorful tile shows up in these spaces, as does a geometric patterned tile in the downstairs office bath shower. The large yard is taken full advantage of with concrete paved walkways, stairs and firepit circle. New retaining walls in the rear yard helped to add more level usable outdoor space, with wood slats to visually blend them into the overall design. The end result is a beautiful transformation of a mid-century home, that both captures the client’s personalities and elevates the house into the modern age.