Inspired by the majesty of the Northern Lights and this family's everlasting love for Disney, this home plays host to enlighteningly open vistas and playful activity. Like its namesake, the beloved Sleeping Beauty, this home embodies family, fantasy and adventure in their truest form. Visions are seldom what they seem, but this home did begin 'Once Upon a Dream'. Welcome, to The Aurora.

This multi-story home perched on a cliff overlooking Lake Travis was a get-away home for a repeat client in Houston. The client wanted a fun and relaxing retreat with the lake views being the focal point. Warm woods, metals, and fabrics with bright and organic colors were used to create a comfortable, transitional feel. In the game room, a tabletop arcade, popcorn machine and game table bring the “fun” indoors after a long day on the lake.

The bonus room in this home is made comfortable with soft carpet flooring and welcoming furniture. The white walls and 12' ceiling open up the space.

This re-design took a dated split level and transformed it into an attractive and functional home to meet the needs of a growing family. Additional square footage was added to incorporate a larger master suite and a second garage. The front entry became a bright and open space, with an open to below music room above it. The master suite took advantage of the large trees in this established neighbourhood giving it a feeling of being in a secluded treehouse. See this project and more at www.beginwithdesign.com Photos: Carol Ellergodt

Each window has a unique view of the stunning surrounding property. Two balconies, a huge back deck for entertaining, and a patio all overlook a lovely pond to the rear of the house. The large, three-bay garage features a dedicated workspace, and above the garage is a one-bedroom guest suite

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As you enter the kitchen from the bar side, this is the view of the island with built in sink and drain board with custom sliding cutting boards and drain baskets. The drawers below the Wolf 48" cooktop are stainless steel for cooking utensils. There is a swivel TV hung from the ceiling that serves the kitchen, dining, and bar. The curved suspended lighting system wraps around the ceiling of the room for downlighting as needed. This project was a major transformation to the existing residence. It contained an addition of a two car garage, another bay at the back for an artist shop, laundry room and mud room off the garage connecting with a new front entry on the main level. The front entry has a grand stair that splits half way up serving the existing house and a new access to the master suite as well as the second level of the garage addition. This second level contains an art studio with close off rooms for grandkids a sitting area, and a full bath with two sinks. At the same time, the entire existing house was remodeled and most all rooms were relocated and re-arranged to accommodate a new kitchen, a family room, two guest rooms with baths on suite and a new master bedroom and bath on the upper level.

Tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers are planted above yellow melampodium. Learn how to grow easy vegetables that look great on your patio from the book "Easy Container Combos: Vegetables & Flowers." See a free, 24 page sample of the book at www.pamela-crawford.com. in the 'Books' section. Pamela Crawford designed and photographed the planter. Pamela designs landscapes throughout Palm Beach County, FL, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, the town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Wellington.

This photo is looking from the family room at the counter height bar and kitchen counter. At the left is a custom glass pocket door with stainless steel pull for the pantry, next is the bar china cabinet and then flowing into the three sided kitchen with island. This project was a major transformation to the existing residence. It contained an addition of a two car garage, another bay at the back for an artist shop, laundry room and mud room off the garage connecting with a new front entry on the main level. The front entry has a grand stair that splits half way up serving the existing house and a new access to the master suite as well as the second level of the garage addition. This second level contains an art studio with close off rooms for grandkids a sitting area, and a full bath with two sinks. At the same time, the entire existing house was remodeled and most all rooms were relocated and re-arranged to accommodate a new kitchen, a family room, two guest rooms with baths on suite and a new master bedroom and bath on the upper level.

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Maple recessed panel doors with Tricorn Black conversion varnish finish. Delicatus Extra granite countertops with a standard edge.
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This re-design took a dated split level and transformed it into an attractive and functional home to meet the needs of a growing family. Additional square footage was added to incorporate a larger master suite and a second garage. The front entry became a bright and open space, with an open to below music room above it. The master suite took advantage of the large trees in this established neighbourhood giving it a feeling of being in a secluded treehouse. See this project and more at www.beginwithdesign.com Photos: Carol Ellergodt

Up close shot of the fence, house numbers, front door, and the stock tank planter.
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