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HOUSTON

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APRIL 2014

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Editor’s Note Calendar Before & After: Teen Space to Guest Room Project: Decorating With Color Editor’s Picks: Spring-time Favorites Gardening: Using Plants as Screens

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Good Brick Award Winners Home Tour Living Large and Stylishly in Small Spaces Spring Home Tours

ON THE COVER Bruce Richards and Ken Marshall open the doors to their remodeled home during the Garden Oaks Home Tour set for April 27, from noon to 6 p.m. Their new backyard pool is by Premier Pool & Spa. Photo by Miro Dvorscak

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Want free plants?

Actually, the enticing offer to win up to $1,500 worth of plants is extended to community gardens or other nonprofit “greening” projects dedicated to improving the local environment.

Do you know of one? If so, pass along the word that the 2014 Nature Hills Nursery Green America Awards is currently accepting nominations. For information, visit: www.naturehills.com/greenamerica-awards.

First, second and third prizes are $1,500, $750 and $250 in plants, respectively.

The deadline to enter is April 17.

So, good luck to those rescuing wildlife habitats, using plants to control erosion, and reclaiming abandoned lots for community gardens.

Speaking of plantings, look for the vibrant Texas state flower – the bluebonnet – to blanket parts of the state in rich indigo blue this month. Beginning with drives around Brenham and into the Hill Country, you’ll discover more than one “Kodak moment.”

If you’re looking for a day-trip ...

Chappell Hill, an hour’s drive up Hwy 290, hosts its 50th annual Bluebonnet Festival April 12 & 13.

Riley Bucko’s parents captured this “Kodak moment” in a field of bluebonnets last year.

Closer to home, you’ll find plenty of inspiration with the various home and garden tours open to the public this month. For a listing and preview, go to page 68.

It’s springtime, at last!

Enjoy, Susan (wth Sam) HOUSTON

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CALENDAR The Marburger Farm Antique Show (www.roundtopmarburger.com) is April 1 – 5 in Round Top, TX. The Round Top Vintage Market (www.roundtopvintagemarket.com) is open now through Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Lone Star Gallery also is currently open through April 5, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (www.thelonestargallery.com)

Gardening The Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center hosts a “Successful and Sustainable Landscapes” seminar on April 16, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the United Way office at 50 Waugh.

Partnering with the center is Urban Harvest and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Info: www.ohbaonline.org Urban Harvest gives a hands-on demonstration on “How to Construct a Fruit and Vegetable Garden” at the Westbury Community Garden on April 12, at 11:30 a.m. Come prepared to help. Receive info on site, soil, irrigation and building materials. Info: www.urbanharvest.org The 2014 Garden Oaks Home & Garden Tour is scheduled for Sunday April 27.

Art & Design The River Oaks Chamber Orchestra (ROCO) celebrates compositions written for the oboe, bassoon and piano with French Salon Performance on Sunday, April 27, at 4 p.m. at the Gremillion & Co. Fine Art Annex, 2504 Nottingham. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $10 for students. Info: 713-665-2700 or www.rocohouston.org/events/frech-salon/

Home & Backyard Home Tours Spring ushers in a few home tours around town; they include The Heights, Garden Oaks, Cross Creek Ranch, in addition to 20 backyard and pond gardens. For times and info on these, turn to page 62.

The 15th International Biennial of Photography and Photorelated Art continues through April 27, at various participating galleries and spaces throughout Houston. The focus this year is on “Contemporary Arab Video, Photography and Multi-media.”

Info: www.fotofest.org The Rice Design Alliance holds its “Anything that Floats” competition, as part of the Sesquicentennial Promenade, on April 12, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Teams construct their crafts out of discarded and donated materials that they then set sail in a race across Buffalo Bayou. Open to public. Teams must register.

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Antiques & Salvage Looking for reclaimed flooring, old windows, hardware, garden items, bathtubs and doors? If so, Historic Houston opens the doors to its salvage warehouse on April 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4300 Harrisburg Rd. Info: www.historichouston.org The Water Garden and Pond Tour starts May 3 & 4.

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Festivals & Fun The Pearland Convention & Visitors Bureau sponsors the 2014 Pearland Crawfish Festival Friday, April 4, through Sunday, April 6. Come for the mudbugs and stay for the fun in Pearland, TX. Info: www.visitpearland.com The Chappell Hill, TX Historical Society’s 50th Bluebonnet Festival takes place April 12&13, beginning at 9 a.m. each day.

The Texas Legislature has declared it the “Official Bluebonnet Festival of Texas.” Info: www.chappellhillhistoricalsociety.com Ennis hosts its own Bluebonnet Trails Festival, April 12 & 13, and its annual 48th Annual National Polka Festival, May 23-25.

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In May The 15th Annual Antiques Festival will be in the historic downtown of Montgomery, TX, May 2-4. Look for both big and small items, repurposed and vintage. Info: www.experiencemontgomery.com On May 3, former football player Earl Campbell will lead the 2014 Walk to Cure Arthritis, a pain affecting 22 percent of the U.S. population. Funds raised at the 3- and 1- mile walk will benefit the Arthritis Foundation. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the walk starts at 9 a.m. – at the Tom Bass Park. Info: www.arthritis.org Preservation Houston hosts its first Good Brick Award Winner Tour, May 3 & 4, from noon to 4 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased online or at one of the tour locations. The tour includes various types of commercial and residential projects, in addition to architectural styles that include Art Deco, Victorian and Primitive. A kick-off party at one of the tour sites will be held on Friday, May 2.

Info: www.preservationhouston.org The Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) sponsors its 40th Annual Historic Home Tour event two weekends in May. The island’s treasure trove of 19th and early 20th century architecture will be on display May 3 & 4 and May 10 & 11, when private homes open to the public. Tickets may be purchased online or at one of the tour locations. Info: www.galvestonhistory.org/Galveston_Historic_Homes_Tour _2014.asp

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BEFORE & AFTER

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TEEN DREAM TO ADULT THEME

BY JOETTA MOULDEN • PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN

Decorator Transforms Daughter’s Teenage Space into Sophisticated Guest Room “If it’s paid for, let’s try to make it work.” That’s not just a catchy slogan I use with clients, but rather words I actually live by.

Those words inspired the transformation of my daughter Joelle’s teenage bedroom into a space suitable for her married lifestyle.

When I found out she and her husband, Dave, were flying in from Miami to stay with us during the holidays, my husband and I decided to surprise her with a “grown up” bedroom – with a larger bed for two! While the girlie look that had graced the cover of a national magazine had held up well, it was definitely time for a major spruce-up. (The princess twin bed was definitely not suitable for this sophisticated new, “couple” phase of her life.)

Like a lot of Houstonians, my husband and I live in a ‘50s ranch house. I did not want a huge bed to dominate this small room, so we opted instead for an affordable sleeper sofa to fit between the windows. Shopping for the best value, I found a washable, slipcovered Ecktorp sofa in Idemo Black at IKEA. Topped with an

AFTER: The striped-painted chest of drawers is made of two colors: the darker green is C2 "Pond Stone," 7531-M and Behr "Riviera Sand," and 320E-3 for the lighter stripe, both custom-matched in Sherwin Williams’ semi-gloss acrylic latex enamel. Adding black pulls from IKEA and painting the base semi-gloss black tied in the black accents in the room. The mirror was painted, then taken to my upholsterer who covered the lattice in sari fabric. With the addition of my mother’s lamp and new shade, accessories from different rooms and an indoor/outdoor rug the vignette was complete!

BEFORE: The feminine dresser, sconces, mirror, chair, bed and rug were too “girlie” for a married couple.

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AFTER: Picture molding and doorknobs added to doors keep the style consistent. Remnant sari fabrics add charm on a budget.

BEFORE: Boring closet doors, dated hardware, no crown molding and the very feminine fabrics and pillows spoiled this “girl’s room” now meant for a couple to share.

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The first thing I did was add architectural detailing to the space, with crown molding at the ceiling and picture molding added to the front of the hollow core closet doors. Next, working with my dear friend Kathryn Precourt (www.kathrynprecourthome.com) who was in town for a visit, we developed a lightning fast plan for recycling as many items in the room as possible.

AFTER: Adding a plinth base to the existing dresser, striped paint and new IKEA hardware transformed it. The addition of crystals and paint on the existing candle sconces, paint and fabric on the existing mirror, wall paint, pillows and framed artwork add masculinity to the room. BEFORE: The feminine dresser, sconces, mirror, chair, bed and rug were too “girlie” for a married couple.

TIP: My thought process was simple: reuse as many things in the house that were “already paid for.”

As she always has in the past, Kathy came up with some truly ingenious solutions, and helped me focus and tweak my ideas. The room already had the new black sleeper sofa, pickled bench, painted Chippendale chair with animal print cotton, end tables, IKEA lamps, chest of drawers, lattice mirror and sconces when Kathy saw it. I dragged out a brown twill remnant from Interior Fabrics and remnants of silk

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sari fabric Joelle had obtained from her job at Chateau Robert in New York City. I knew I wanted the room painted Benjamin Moore “Nantucket Gray” and that started an intense, brain-storming session and plan using fabrics that coordinated with the green walls. The trim was painted SherwinWilliams semi-gloss acrylic enamel in “Extra White” 6405-12562. The ceiling was painted Benjamin Moore “Lancaster Whitewash” HC – 17.

TIP: Recycle items like existing sconces, mirror, bench, lamps and dresser with paint, fabric, gimp braid and crystals.

I had Chandelier Experts on Richmond add crystals to the existing candle sconces, and I painted the existing sconces and wood mirror myself with Modern Masters Metallic paint collection ME 525 “English Brown,” available at Benjamin Moore stores.

My upholsterer covered the painted lattice part of the frame with silk sari-wrapped cardboard. We moved the burlap-skirted console table from my home office into the room; and later moved artwork and coconut head masks from closets and other rooms into the space.

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AFTER: The sconce gets a sophisticated look that makes it pop.

AFTER: The mirror was painted, then taken to my upholsterer who covered the lattice in sari fabric. My mother’s lamp was rewired and dressed up with a new shade.

BEFORE: Blues and pinks made this a sweet-looking light for a young girl’s room

TRADE SECRETS To save on artwork, buy stock-size frames and gallery mats that fit (these are from IKEA) and replace and recycle the artwork inside. Do the framing yourself.

Think outside the box and recycle, too: Existing candle sconces, mirror, closet doors and chest of drawers can be stripped, painted and dressed up with crystals, hardware, wood, paint and fabric.

Add personality to your room with artwork, lighting and personal collections, like these coconut head masks from Galveston’s seashell shops.

Do gather photos from magazines and books of remodeling projects you find appealing. They are a handy short cut to show to your design professional the exact look you want.

TIP: Spray-painting existing IKEA lampshades paper-bag brown (I found Krylon “Khaki” in Gloss Endura Enamel at Bering’s) and gluing black gimp braid from Interior Fabrics with Aleene's Tacky Glue at top and bottom really changed the store-bought lamps.

After I showed Kathy a photo of a striped-painted chest of drawers, together we selected two colors: a darker green, C2 “Pond Stone” 7531-M semi- gloss acrylic latex enamel and camel paint, custom- matched in Sherwin Williams’ enamel to Behr’s “Riviera Sand” 320E-3 for the lighter stripe. I filled the holes, primed, sanded and painted the chest the camel color before it was delivered to my faux painter to paint on 3-inch wide green stripes. Adding “Lansa” black pulls from IKEA and painting the base semi-gloss black tied in the black accents in the room.

The skirted console’s glass tabletop from my home office was accessorized with a white plaster sculpture from Glassel School of Art and an Earl Staley cactus head mask on stand, both from my home office. I found an affordable, square indoor- outdoor rug for the floor and the last step was finishing touches, which I love to add.

TIP: To save on the budget, I bought “Ribba” and “Fjallsta” stock frames and gallery mats at IKEA for $70 and did the framing myself. My mother’s lamp and a new lampshade from Alcon Lightcraft were added to the top of the dresser.

TIP: The most important advice when redecorating is to spend the majority of your budget on quality labor.

First, choose a professional to create a design plan, use a good upholsterer, sewing workroom and lastly, select excellent painters. Then save money by doing as much of the work as your skills allow: like stripping, sanding and base-painting furniture, sconces and mirrors, and shopping carefully for the best values on bedding, rugs, lighting, picture frames and accessories to make the space comfortable and personal.

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Nature inspires this scattered pops of pink-reds. Most greens serve as a neutral and often prove complementary to most colors.

The indigo blues in the painting offered owners a nice color option for the upholstered chairs. Courtesy of www.mariakillam.com

DESIGNER TIPS Finding Color Inspiration for Your Space Color is a powerful visual. Use it in small doses or go bold to change the look of a room without spending a bundle.

With a soft and supple palette, a bland bedroom becomes a harmonious retreat.

Without knocking down a single wall, light and bright hues create the illusion of space in small living quarters, while deep and dark colors transform a cavernous dining room into a space perfect for intimate conversation.

“Aside from defining an area or a space, color creates a mood,” says Kristina Wilson, the namesake and principal designer at Kristina Wilson Design in Houston.

Stumped on what colors to pick? Pros suggest taking cues from your own closet and what you often wear.

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Wilson is not afraid of using color – she opts for energetic and fearless combinations in her living rooms and kitchen designs and was even inspired by neon horseshoes she saw on a recent trip to Marfa. Still, she advises against taking the fast track from monochrome to many-chrome.

“I recommend people who are new to using color to take tiny steps at first. Bright or lively accessories constitute a small investment that can really change a space,” Wilson says.

The power of color cannot be overlooked but when used in excess, it confounds the senses.

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This bedroom achieves color balance with the repetitious use of the stronger hues. Courtesy, www.mariakillam.com

Take photos during travels. This bright wall found in San Miiguel de Allende relays how a bold color can add drama and interest to a space.

An explosion of soft pretty color was found in a garden located in Marfa, Texas. BELOW LEFT: This is what it looks like to go bold -- in Colorado.

ly, from the supporting parts to the standouts,” says Suzanne Duin, an ASID interior designer and the owner of Maison Maison Antiques in Houston.

In most cases, Duin reserves jolts of color – whether jeweltoned, coral or turquoise – to use in layers against a more subdued backdrop.

“I typically like to have bold color come out in accents and art; it helps to accentuate the key pieces – especially in that is largely neutral,” she adds.

Because color and light impact our perception of space, it is important to be mindful of the size of the room as well as how much light is available when making color selections.

Warm colors and dark colors appear closer, which is the reason designers use them to make large rooms feel cozier; cool colors have a recessive quality, which makes them useful in small spaces.

Duin advises against getting trigger happy when choosing a paint color. Her advice: take a step back and draw inspiration

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“I like to start with a fabric as the inspiration for a house. It might end up that that particular fabric never gets used, but I like to see the play of all the colors together,” she says.

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7 Tips to Help Find Your Color(s) • Look in your closet to see what colors you naturally gravitate toward.

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• Pull colors -- for your room -- from a favorite piece of art or rug already in the space.

• Clip photos from magazines you like . . . . You’ll probably notice consistency in what you like, in terms of styles – and colors.

• Begin introducing color into a room with accent pillows or throws. Try out a colorful or patterned rug that is returnable.

• Take a photograph of your room with and without your new accents; it helps you to see the space more objectively.

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• When doing accent walls, make sure to repeat that same color in other places within in the space (i.e. throw pillows, art, small chair) in order to create continuity and balance.

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FRIENDS OF PRESERVATION HOUSTON:

Welcome Dear Friends, For the past 35 years, Preservation Houston has presented the Good Brick Awards to recognize excellence in historic preservation. Many of you have wanted to visit these award-winning restorations and now you have the chance. We are proud to present the first-ever Good Brick Tour on May 3rd and 4th – and showcase an outstanding selection of restored, reused and renovated award-winning projects – ranging from a log cabin, lovingly restored by a group of passionate volunteers – to a midcentury industrial space, which patron-level ticket buyers will have the chance to experience at the Kick-Off Party on May 2nd.

We want to thank our many dedicated volunteers, led by our spectacular Good Brick Tour co-chairs Penny Jones and Bill Stubbs, as well as the multiple dedicated committee chairs and Board members, who helped to make this event possible.

We are grateful for our Good Brick Tour sponsors, who gave their generous support to Preservation Houston, which

helps further our mission of educating the community about the advantages of historic preservation in Houston and the importance of celebrating our shared history in progress. We are especially thankful to have Houston House & Home feature our very first Good Brick Tour in this April issue of their magazine. They are a special partner to us, indeed!

Most of all, we would like to thank you for attending the first Good Brick Tour and for supporting Preservation Houston with your membership in our organization and for your interest and involvement in our many exciting efforts to share the important work being done on behalf of architecture, history and culture in Houston.

All of us at Preservation Houston believe that showcasing these exceptional Good Brick Award-winning projects is one of the best ways we have to foster a preservation ethic for Houston, but you are ultimately our best advocates. After the tour, tell your friends and neighbors about the projects you’ve seen; nominate projects for

future Good Brick Awards; talk about the importance of local landmarks and historic districts in your neighborhoods; and let your elected officials know that you care about preserving Houston’s history.

And as always, to stay connected with all that’s happening to preserve Houston’s architecture and history, visit our website at preservationhouston.org or call us at: 713.510.3990.

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In 2011, NuSmile purchased the mid-century modern gem to renovate as an office space. The company worked with AMB Architects to maintain the structure’s historic value while reducing its carbon footprint and expanding to meet the company’s needs.

The 8,584-square-foot structure was expanded by 6,140 square feet to make room for offices and laboratory operations. Energy efficient windows were installed in the expansion and energy efficient light fixtures throughout. The redesign of the interior incorporated high-end finishes, open-concept offices and is staged with modern furniture by Knoll.

The NuSmile Building will be open only during the Good Brick Tour Kick-off Party on Friday evening, May 2 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m..

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1. The Edith L. Moore Log Cabin at Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary 440 Wilchester Blvd.

Houston, TX 77079 Edith Moore and her husband Jesse hand-built a log cabin in 1932 on the west bank of Rummel Creek, using native pines from the surrounding forest. As the years passed and the City of Houston expanded, Moore guarded her piece of nature and her way of life.

She bequeathed the log cabin and 17.5 acres of land to Houston Audubon Society, which has managed and protected the property since 1975.

In 2012, 23 years since the its last major renovation, the time came to address structural issues that plagued 80-year-old cabin. This included installing a cedar shingle roof, restoring cabinetry and original flooring, enhancing electrical wiring and lighting, improving plumbing and restroom design for accessibility, repairing and reglazing the split-pane windows and, perhaps the most challenging task, replacing five supporting logs.

Photos courtesy of Houston Audubon.

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2. Burnett House 219 West 11th St. Houston, TX 77008 Soon after losing his family in the 1900 Storm, George Henry Burnett moved to the Houston Heights. In 1904, he purchased the Craftsman home at 219 West 11th St., which was constructed on eight-foot brick piers on one of the highest lots in the neighborhood.

The one-story cottage was precut in East Texas and shipped by rail and wagon to Houston. It features a pyramidal hipped roof, lateral and front gables and a wrap-around porch.

The house was converted from a single family residence to a small office in 2003. Original long leaf pine flooring was repaired, sanded, and stained and the basement exterior was restored to its pre-1914 appearance. In 2009, it was enlarged and reverted back to a single family dwelling. The owners installed a gourmet kitchen and master suite at the rear of the house on piers matching the height of the original structure.

Photos at right by Sandra P. Ray. Photo above courtesy of Preservation Houston.

3. Meacham-Faraguna Residence 3008 Morrison St. Houston, TX 77009 Location sponsored by Heritage Texas Properties William Wilson began developing Woodland Heights in 1907 with the purchase of 136 acres just northwest of downtown Houston. The development included the house at 3008 Morrison St., which Wilson touted as "one of the finest specimens of the true bungalow type in Woodland Heights."

When the Meacham-Faraguna family purchased the 1910 bungalow, it lacked modern functionality.

The kitchen was remodeled to create better flow and more storage, but the biggest change was an addition containing a family room and screened-in porch.

The team at Newberry Campa Architects reviewed the original details of the house, aiming to keep the charm that Wilson intended while updating the structure to suit the family’s needs. The architects also took care to ensure the addition and existing structure felt unified.

Photos by Trey Hunter.

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4. Cook Paint and Varnish Company Building 2500 Summer St. Houston, TX 77007 Founded in 1913 by native Texan Charles Cook, Cook Paint and Varnish distinguished itself in the industry as a supplier to the Navy during both World Wars.

The company opened its Houston office in 1927 and by 1948 had expanded into a 48,000-square-foot, three-story manufacturing facility.

In 1965, Houston architects Kotter, Thorpe and Cowell designed a two-story, 25,000-square-foot structure to house the Southwest sales force.

The facility closed in the late 1970s and was vacant until 1993 when artist David Adickes bought it to use as a studio for sculpting and painting his well-known oversized works.

In 2011, Phil Arnett and Lawrence Chapman purchased the property and embarked on a major exterior renovation. Cisneros Design Studio designed and built a concrete boardwalk and porch with a retaining wall along the buildings’ front. The interiors have been left as is except for the third floor of the 1948 building, which was gutted to be used as an event space.

Top photo by Anthony Rathbun. Right: photo by Anne Marie D’Arcy Photography.

5. Four Square Design Studio 1810 Summer St. Houston, TX 77007 Otto Pech, a carpenter for the Houston and Texas Central Railroad, owned several houses in central Houston including the Queen Anne at 1810 Summer St., which he used as a rental property.

The house features a hip roof and a partial front porch with Folk Victorian detailing and square turned columns.

After the Pechs sold the house, the property underwent a series of reparations that robbed it of its character and began to creep toward decay. In 2009, the owners of Four Square Design Studio rescued the crumbling structure to restore as office space.

Though the floor plan remained essentially intact, all original trim and doors had been removed and filthy carpet masked the original pine floors. The new owners made it their mission to research and incorporate era-appropriate finishes into the restoration. Inspection of local houses of the same era allowed the owners to infer the original trim detailing, which they had milled to their specifications.

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6. Wilson Stationery & Printing Company Building 500 Fannin St. Houston, TX 77002 In 1932, the Wilson Stationery and Printing Company opened its office at 500 Fannin St., designed by William Ward Watkin in a “moderne” style. The significant openings on the east and north faces were glazed industrial steel sash windows, many of them operable. The upper floors rested on a plinth of stone and plate glass windows, each framing a storefront display of products.

Construction began in the fall of 2011 to restore the dilapidated building to full use. Ziegler Cooper Architects used Watkin’s original drawings as the basis for their design. Fretz Construction Co. carried out the project; Fretz was the contractor when the building was originally constructed in 1932 and the building has been repurposed as the Fretz company headquarters.

The project required a full restoration of the facades on Fannin and Prairie, windows to be replaced with products from St. Cloud’s historic commercial line, and the carful removal of paint layers to discover the building’s original green color, which was then analyzed to provide a perfect match.

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7. Bethel Park 801 Andrews Street Houston, TX 77019 Founded in the late 19th century by Reverend Jack Yates, Bethel Missionary Baptist Church has had three sanctuaries on the same site.

The most recent was designed by James M. Thomas, a prominent architect of African American churches, and was in service from 1950 until a devastating fire in 2005.

The City of Houston purchased the property in 2009 and installed temporary bracing. At that time, all that remained of the building was its concrete floor, support columns and four walls without a roof to connect them.

The scope of the work included construction of permanent bracing, restoration of the brick walls and window openings and installation of an interior courtyard, fountains, seat walls, benches, lighting, fencing, and landscaping.

The south wall was removed allowing visitors to sit on pew-like benches inside the former sanctuary with access to the garden. While it is no longer the main entrance, the front facade's classical architecture has been preserved and restored. Bethel Park is a project of the Houston Parks and Recreation Department and the Fourth Ward Redevelopment Authority-TIRZ #14.

Top photo by Jim Parsons. Below:Photo by G. Lyon Photography, Inc.

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8. Trinity Episcopal Church 1015 Holman Street Houston, TX 77004 Trinity Episcopal Church is fortunate to house a significant collection of stained-glass windows in its 1917-1921 historic church building. The five chapel windows over the altar were designed and installed by Jacoby Art Glass Company of St. Louis, Missouri, and date from 1936-1951. Most of the remaining windows are from J. Wippell & Company of Exeter, England, and were installed in the 1960s and 1970s in the nave, clerestory and on the west wall. Of note are two clerestory windows featuring Cloisters’ Unicorn Tapestries, one clerestory window featuring the Texas heart Institute, and west wall windows telling the history of the Diocese of Texas and the State of Texas.

Early in 2013, the parish undertook a stained-glass window restoration project resulting in a greatly improved exterior and more vivid detail from the interior.

One panel of a chancel window (1949) and the only rose window (1935) were removed for complete restoration and reinstallation.

Photo by Jim Parsons.

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BY MARSHA CANRIGHT • PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRUCE BENNETT In Texas where size counts, it’s possible to overlook the beauty and benefits of living large in less square footage.

For those who want to downsize or create an environment that is both energy efficient and quick to clean, designers agree that a small, well-designed living space can be cozy, comfortable, easy to navigate, and even rejuvenating.

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ABOVE LEFT: Artwork by Brian LeFay anchors Dodson's living area. Neutrals with pops of color make the room seem lighter and larger. Drapes are set high to give the room more vertical space, and a sisal rug from Creative Flooring adds texture.

The ottoman is a custom piece by the Joseph Company with fabric from Schumacher at the design center. Pampered pets are Bentley, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and Dillon, from Cocker Spaniel Rescue in Houston. Designer tip for pet lovers: invest in slipcovers.

A glass coffee table from Peck and Company opens the space. The carved wood table emerging from the wall is a Round Top find from the Marburger Market. The silver Chinese stool serves as extra seating and storage. The starburst mirror is from Area home furnishings.

“Psychologically, it can be liberating,” says interior designer Julie Dodson, who recently designed her own smaller living space, a 1,300-square-foot townhouse in Tanglewood.

“The key is to utilize all the space you have whether it’s 500 or 5,500 square feet. In many larger homes, there’s a certain amount of space that is rarely used. More space can attract more clutter,” she says.

For Houston-based designer Kara Childress, the key to creating a harmonious space begins with editing possessions.

Moving her parents from a five-bedroom home into a smaller condominium at the elegant Four Leaf Towers, signaled more than a change of address. It was the beginning of a new

lifestyle.

“I’m the queen of editing,” Childress says, after spending time selecting the most treasured pieces from her parents’ Dallas home to furnish the new location.

“The first day there were lots of tears but by the third day my mom was excited about her new, less encumbered life,” Childress says. “She was saying, ‘Let’s get rid of it.’”

For Childress, the editing process includes taking everything out, looking at every piece, and systematically deciding what is useful, what is most special and purging the rest. For example, her mom had hundreds of cookbooks – many well used – but these days, she doesn’t cook. So they kept a few, shared with 53

ABOVE: A sleek kitchen makes use of natural and reflected light. The white shelving rises to the ceiling creating vertical space and adding storage.

Turquoise rimmed white plates add color.

Countertops are white carrara marble and the backsplash is from Walker Zanger Tile.

LEFT: A corner shelf harbors favorite items.

Wooden angel wings are from the Atlanta market.

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friends and family, and donated the rest.

There was enough space for the pieces that fit and felt like home and also for those with true sentimental value, like her mother’s rocking chair.

If downsizing to a smaller living space is desired, make the most of its possibilities by trying simple techniques based on these designer tips: 1.KEEP IT LIGHT. Lighter furnishings and lighter walls make the space appear larger. Dodson recommends using a paint color like Benjamin Moore’s soft brown Baby Fawn to create a warm but airy feeling. Recessed lighting is especially important when natural light is limited. Add rugs or pillows for pops of color. Dodson says good retail sources for furnishing ideas include World’s Away and Bungalow 5; her custom pieces are from The Joseph Company.

2. KEEP IT INTERESTING. “I love to keep small spaces interesting. I combine old wood – whether on floors, walls or ceilings – with stone, mirrors and Venetian plaster,” says Childress. She works with clients to mix unusual light fixtures, objects d’art, modern furniture, antique accessories, and different textures for a soothing interior. “Timelessness is what I’m shooting for.”

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3. MAKE USE OF VERTICAL SPACE. Dodson says hanging drapes too low cuts the room off visually and makes it feel smaller. She recommends putting draperies as high as possible, just below the crown molding.

In her kitchen, Dodson took the cabinets to the top of the ceiling and installed glass fronts, which make the space seem larger. It also provides more storage in a compact area.

4. EDIT YOUR FURNITURE. The most common no-no in designing smaller spaces is using too much furniture. The solution? Pick out favorite pieces and design around those. Sell or donate the rest.

“It’s empowering to face it, go through it, and get rid of what you don’t need,” Childress adds.

Another error is having furniture (and appliances) that is too large for the space. The scale of furnishings must fit the size of a living space.

“No one enjoys letting go of large pieces, but sometimes it’s what is needed to have a comfortable space. Once they do, they say, that’s not so bad, that’s really nice,” Dodson says.

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ABOVE: Hand-painted magnolias by Segreto Fine Finishes form the backdrop for a feminine master bedroom. Blue silk taffeta drapes reach to the ceiling and a tufted king bed by the Joseph Company provides a luxurious retreat.

LEFT: The designer with Bentley and Dillon.

FAR LEFT: The dove above the door, also by Segreto, is a “something peaceful,” a reminder to Dodson that each day is a gift.

5. USE ARTWORK AS AN ANCHOR. Even very large pieces can work well in small settings. They draw the eye to a specific area. Blue tones create a spacious feeling. Dodson has a favorite piece from Laura Rathe that anchors her living room.

6. CREATE SPACE WITH MIRRORS. Mirrors reflect light and give the illusion of more space. “I mirrored the entire living and dining room in my parents’ new condominium to lighten and brighten it. The result is the space looks much larger than it is,” Childress says. There are varieties and sizes of mirrors for every style and space that add interest.

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A wall of mirrors behind the couch creates the illusion of a larger room. The walls are finished in a Diamond plaster from Segreto Finishes, and the trim is painted with Sherwin Williams “Softer Tan.” The rug from Turkish Carpets ties together the colors in the room and softens the hard wood floors. The framed botanicals are “keepers” from the original Dallas home. They were selected to bring something of the outdoors into the living space, since there is no yard.

7. KEEP FLOORING CONSISTENT. Carrying the same flooring from room to room keeps a small space from feeling choppy. Dodson’s dream floor is a soft grayish smoky-colored French Oak; Childress used Greg Manteris’ Creative Flooring with antique Turkish rugs from Melanie Frazier.

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9. LIMIT THE LEGS. Floor space is an important commodity in smaller places. Dodson says: be sure to limit the visible legs. She uses a burlap skirt for her dining room table.

10. CONFINE YOUR CLUTTER. If you live in a smaller space, you have to come to terms with books, framed photographs, electronics, and clothing.

Having similar frames for photos makes it possible to display more without causing a dizzy effect, Childress says.

She also recommends getting professional help when it comes to the tough spots like closets, pantries and storage space. She uses a Houston group called Squared Away that specializes in “making these areas very pretty,” explains Childress.

ABOVE: A Restoration Hardware clock gives the room a European feel atop an antique commode from Annette Schatte at 2620 Antiques. It has its original 19th century paint in a French green color and does double duty to store candles and catch-all items.

RIGHT: The antique Turkish rug adds character to a small, neutral kitchen. The vintage light zinc fixtures are from Jill Brown of BROWN. The counters are Caesarstone, an engineered quartz called “Linen.”

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Enter the cozy bedroom through an antique farmhouse pine door from Chateau Domingue. The bedroom color is Sherwin Williams Sensible Hue. The antique pine chest belonged to Childress’ grandmother and is perfect for storing extra blankets and pillows for the bed.

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Houston-area Homes and Gardens Are on Tour Garden Oaks The 1941-era Garden Oaks home once had seemed doomed by its own real estate ad, which sidestepped its potential by declaring it a teardown.

But owners Bruce Richards and Ken Marshall recognized its “good bones” and saw that by swapping out the original purpose of some of the rooms, it could be remodeled and saved.

Originally, visitors walked up to a side door on the covered front porch and entered inside through the living room.

Richards, a residential designer, had another idea.

By changing the entrance to the center of the porch, where two dining room windows once were, and creating a center-hall effect inside, he was able to achieve an immediate “wow” moment.

A lush and beautiful backyard and pool vista, straight down the newly carved-out corridor, greets guests as soon as they enter.

An outdoor-indoor connection was an important design concept for this Garden Oaks home. (Photos, above and below, by Miro Dvorscak)

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Inside!

BY SUSAN FOX

Wine racks line one side of the hall, and there is the entry into the master suite on the other.

The new L-shaped construction in the back of the house, done by Texana Custom Homes, connects together the kitchen, living and dining rooms.

Eight sliding glass doors in the back continue the visual feast on to the pool created by Premier Pool and Spa. On nice days, Richards and Marshall invite friends to enjoy the indoor-connection. And the scored concrete floors in the back area keep wet footprints from being an issue.

He did away with the upper kitchen cabinets to keep the five windows there unencumbered, light and clean looking.

It went from being 1,300-square-feet to one that is now more than 2,100, encompassing three bedrooms and two baths.

The public is invited to tour the Richards-Marshall house at 730 West 41st, during the Garden Oaks Home and Garden Tour, Sunday, April 27, from noon to 6 p.m.

There are five other houses on tour, ranging from old to new and remodeled. Additionally, the community showcases four gardens.

Garden Oaks is nestled among towering pines and grand magnolias, located just north of the 610 Loop, and between Ella and Yale.

The designer-owner at 730 W. 41st wanted the pool (above and lower right) to evoke a clean-looking ‘60s retro feel. He purposefully omitted upper kitchen cabinets (below left) in order to welcome in as much light into the space as possible. (Photo by Miro Dvorscak)

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The Houston Heights Home & Garden Tour

Just south of Garden Oaks, enthusiasts find six architecturally diverse homes on tour in the Houston Heights on April 5 & 6, from noon to 6 p.m. Two of the featured homes: One is the redbrick home located at 401 West 9th, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was once a neighborhood grocery store. The current homeowners were attracted to the openness of this space, which had been converted into a residential loft-like space by a previous owner.

After the owners of 718 E. 19th St. purchased their house in 2012, they embarked on an eight-month renovation with the twofold goal of embracing the bungalow style while also preparing to meet the pace needs of their growing family.

When the Houston Heights, located just south of Loop 610 North, was founded, it was a streetcar suburb of Houston that attracted people who did not wish to live in the dense city. It had its own municipality until the City of Houston annexed the Heights in 1919.

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The Annual Houston Pond and Water Tour includes 20 backyard pond and water gardens, which will be open to the public May 3 & 4, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The tour includes everything from 300-gallon goldfish “puddles,” multiple ponds connected by streams and waterfalls, to sophisticated tanks housing show-quality koi – all surrounded by breath-taking landscapes and wildlife shelters.

Pond owners will be on hand to answer questions about pond construction, koi show competitions, gardening and more.

The self-guide tour spans the Houston metro area.

Two of the pond and water gardens, above and below on tour, May 3 & 4.

(Photos courtesy of the Houston Pond Society)

Tours at a Glance Garden Oaks Home & Garden Tour April 27, from noon to 6 p.m.

Info: www.gardenoaks.org Houston Heights Home & Garden Tour April 5 & 6, from noon to 6 p.m.

Info: www.houstonheights.org The Annual Houston Water & Pond Garden Tour May 3 & 4 Info: www.houstonpondsociety.org

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Owners bought the Heights cottage at 718 E. 19th St. to remodel. The results of their efforts can be seen on this month’s tour.

Below is the former grocery store, located at 401 W. 9th St. (Photos by Anthony Rathbun)

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GARDENING

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When visitors come exploring your garden, it’s great to hear the comment: “I don’t feel like I’m in the middle of Houston.”

One contributing factor to making your garden feel as natural as possible is hiding what’s not within your property line. This requires a combination of interesting plants that grow fairly fast, in addition to a welcoming design that invites all to explore. Step one is to evaluate any existing trees and shrubs.

You may not want your sanctuary’s spell broken with predictable suburban pickets. Natural privacy solutions more easily help erase the reminder that there are millions of people just outside the fence line – not to mention a sprawling visual cacophony of telephone poles/wires, neighbor’s rooflines and over zealous night lighting.

What types of plants will also deter a snoopy “Mrs. Kravitz,” or the so-called “bad guys?” Thorny choices protect while also looking gorgeous and showy.

Layer the landscape edges with tall, medium and short bushes, trees and vines. Important considerations center around: (1). Growth speed (2). Natural lighting availability (3). Soil needs (4). Ultimate growth size (5). Evergreen, semi tropical, tropical or deciduous selections (6). Perennials choices (7). Color/flowers needs (8). Watering requirements (9). The shape AND size of the full habit – top or bottom heavy, dense or open? (10). Size of the beds Vortex-proof evergreens, bloomers, unusual leaf colors/shapes, berries or fruit should also be considered. There are many from which to choose.

Below are a few more interesting drought-tolerant ones. Most won’t go down in multiple hard freezes. There are 100 more that might work, and certainly are worth the risk if planted alongside the tougher ones. They all hide the pickets, beautifully without being fussy or boring.

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