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Editor’s Note Calendar: Glass Show and Build Expo Project: Home Improvement Loans Product: Artistic Home Furnishings Recipe: Summer’s Best Scoops Editor’s Picks: New From Design Fairs Gardening: Plants That Take the Heat Pets of the Month: Romeo and Molly
56 FEATURES 38 ASID TXGC River Oaks Show House 46 Albarran Architects’ East Coast Dream 56 New in the Heights: Life Begins at Home 64 Designing Women Share Remodeling Tips ON THE COVER
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f your family has finally outgrown your home but you love the neighborhood, or you’re just tired of that worn sofa, faded drapes and Kool-Aid stained carpet, then maybe it’s time to embark on a remodeling or redecorating project. These endeavors are made infinitely easier by engaging a professional: not only do they have knowledge about products, finishes and trusted contractors, pros can keep you from making expensive mistakes. Consider this issue of Houston House & Home your handy guide from start to finish, with information about insurance and home improvement loans to tips and tricks from expert designers. Don’t miss our feature about a Southside Place expansion by designbuild firm Albarran Architects. What was once choppy and dated has been imbued with an East Coast feel that delivers farmhouse modern with a light-filled ambience. The ASID TXGC River Oaks Show House last month was a stunner, with eye-popping décor by 21 talented designers (think gold hardware, lacquered paint, illuminated onyx and couture fabrics). From outdoor living spaces to windowless laundry rooms and everything in between, you won’t want to miss these inspired designs. At 6,886 square feet, this house is massive, so we’ll showcase some of the photos in this issue and more in August.
We were so excited by the new construction we saw during the Houston Heights Association 2019 Spring Home & Garden Tour that we had to dig deeper. Check out the photographs of this modern design by CONTENT Architecture™: it makes living a joy and seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor spaces. In the mood for furniture shopping? Well, so are we. In Editor’s Picks we present a curated sampling of new furnishings and products from design fairs this season, while our Product story looks at home furnishings that blur the lines between art and utility. Then mark your calendars for events this month and next: a home staging workshop, the Designer Sample Sale, the Vintage Glass and Antique Show, the Fall Katy Home & Garden Show, and the Houston Build Expo. Has Houston’s heat got you down? Peruse our Recipe section for summer’s best frozen treats, then freshen those gardens with plants that will actually thrive under extreme temps. Last but never least, check out the sweet pair of adoptable dogs over at the Houston SPCA. Both Romeo and Molly are looking for their forever homes; read more in this issue. From our home to yours, Susie Tommaney
PUBLISHER ............................Mike Harrison, Ph.D. EDITOR ........................................Susie Tommaney CONTRIBUTING WRITERS ........................................ Shirley Barr, Anne Breux, Sam Byrd, Barbara Canetti, Marsha Canright, Mar y Chavoustie, Natalie de la Garza, Susan Fox, Joshua Kornegay, Katricia Lang, Barbara Kuntz, Paris Permenter & John Bigley, Whitney Radley, Robin Barr Sussman CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS........................ Brad Coleman, Miro Dvorscak, Kohanowski Studio, Dragana Harris, Ben Hill, Katya Horner, Illumine Photographic Services, Joshua Kornegay, Morris Malakoff, Paula Murphy, Julie Soefer, Becca Wright ART DIRECTOR ................................Robert Coplin SALES DIRECTOR ..............................Gia Montalto ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE ....................Christina Garza PRINTING ............................................RR Donnelly
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It’s a landmark year for the Houston Glass Show’s Vintage Glass and Antique Show and Sale, celebrating 45 years this August. Photo by Maria Eklind/Flickr via CC
CALENDAR DESIGN/INTERIORS JULY 17: Staging to Sell — What Every Agent Should Know Shelley Barndollar of Showhomes Houston presents this valuable course that will help real estate professionals decrease the time a home is on the market; realtors will receive three continuing education credits, designation as a RESA Certified Staging Advocate, and brunch. Stewart Title Company, 2925 Richmond Avenue, Suite 1500, facebook.com/showhomeshouston JULY 20: Summer Design Sip + Stroll Meet leaders in design at this swanky event that honors Audrey Drought, Linda Eyles and Tami Owen, co-present-
ed by the Houston Design Center and Modern Luxury Interiors Texas. Reservations are requested. Somerset Green, 7002 Old Katy Road, summersipandstroll.eventbrite.com AUGUST 21-24: Designer Sample Sale If you’re looking for something other than the same ol’, same ol’, then don’t miss amazing buys, design lectures and food trucks, with unprecedented savings on floor samples, furniture, rugs, art, antiques and accessories. And remember, it only happens once a year. The Houston Design Center, 7026 Old Katy Road, 713-864-2660, thehoustondesigncenter.com
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AUGUST 22-23: Access/Design Get advice from some of the city’s top interior designers and tour stylish home décor showrooms, while enjoying delicious bites from some of Houston’s top food trucks. The Houston Design Center, 7026 Old Katy Road, 713-864-2660, thehoustondesigncenter.com OCTOBER 19-20: AIA Houston Home Tour 2019 Mark your calendars for this annual tour that demonstrates excellence in design. 713-529-0155, aiahouston.org NOVEMBER 2-3: Preservation Houston Good Brick Tour Don’t miss this perennial showcase of restored and repurposed historic homes, structures and murals. 713-510-3990, preservationhouston.org/awards
ANTIQUES AUGUST 16-18: Houston Glass Show 45th Annual Vintage Glass and Antique Show and Sale It’s the highlight of the year for the Houston Glass Club and its members, attracting more than 30 dealers from across the United States and showcasing depression era glass, American crystal, dinnerware, kitchenware, silver, pottery and early American pattern glass (EAPG). Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, 4310 Highway 36 South, Rosenberg, 281-240-0382, houstonglassclub.org SEPTEMBER 7-8: Fall Katy Home & Garden Show and Vintage Market Learn about chalk painting, explore a tiny home village and shop the vintage market. Merrell Center, 6301 South Stadium Lane, Katy, fallkatyhomeandgardenshow.com
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LEFT: Preservation Houston hosts a walking tour of historic Glenwood Cemetery on August 24. Photo by Jason Trbovich/Flickr via CC RIGHT: Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo lunar landing when Discovery Green hosts “A Giant Leap” on July 20. Photo courtesy of NASA
EVENTS JULY 13: Home Buyer Seminar Take the fear out of purchasing your first home with tips and tricks that will help navigate the process. Information includes the buying process, inspections, negotiation, and preparing for the big move. Century 21 Olympian - New Construction, 2915 South Sam Houston Parkway East, facebook.com/century21Olympian NewConstruction JULY 17: Home Retention & Investment Class Maximize the value in home ownership with this curated course that offers vital resources and information on how to properly invest in your home and find its hidden value, presented by NAACP Houston Branch Housing Committee. NAACP Houston Branch, 2002 Wheeler, 713-526-3389, naacphouston.org JULY 20: “A Giant Leap” Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo lunar land-
ing with space-themed exhibitions, stargazing, photo opps, a film screening and a spectacular paratrooper landing. The Houston Metropolitan Research Center will be on hand, sharing historic artifacts, while the astronauts currently orbiting on the International Space Station will send a video message. Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney, discoverygreen.com/moonlanding JULY 20, AUGUST 17: Flea by Night presented by Green Mountain Energy® Treasure hunt at this destination market with artful kitsch, vintage items, midcentury modern furniture and recycled or repurposed items from local artisans and designers. Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney, discoverygreen.com/flea JULY 26: Macrame Hanging Planters Workshop Using scissors and creativity, transform rope into gorgeous macrame hanging planters, making a stylish boho acces-
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sory for any home. Learn how to measure rope, tie new knots and care for ferns and other houseplants in this Pop Shop America workshop. Greenhouse Catering Company is providing the small bites and light cocktails. Art Cellar Houston, 1460 Eldridge Parkway #120, popshopamerica.com JULY 30: First Time Home Buyer Seminar If you’re ready to say “no” to rent and “yes” to home ownership, then check out this course that looks at the steps needed to buy a home, including the lending process, inspections and insurance. KJ Capital Realty Group, 19708 Northwest Freeway, Suite 2800, facebook.com/KJCapitalRealtyGroup AUGUST 2-4: Houston Abilities Expo Explore technology and gadgets that level the playing field and allow those in the disability community to do extraordinary things, even play sled hockey or dance with Auti Angel. With interactive events, informative
workshops and the latest in tech and disability products, it’s time to make this the year of “yes I can.” NRG Center, 1 NRG Park, abilities.com/houston AUGUST 2-4, 6-11: Houston Shakespeare Festival Step back in time with presentations of betrayal and secrecy in Julius Caesar and hilarious madcaps in As You Like It when the Houston Shakespeare Festival returns to the hill in this University of Houston production. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive, milleroutdoortheatre.com AUGUST 14: DIY Downtown: Origami Join Pop Shop America and the Downtown District to learn how to fold cranes, dragons and other artful creations. Local Foods Downtown and Phoenicia are providing light bites for this workshop. Julia Ideson Library, 500 McKinney, downtownhouston.org/diydowntown
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AUGUST 3: Home Buyer’s Class The Eblen Real Estate team offers this class that looks at downpayment assistance programs in the Houston area, while also answering questions about how to qualify, what credit score is needed, and navigating the best program for your situation. Eblen Real Estate, 340 North Sam Houston Parkway, facebook.com/RealtorJessicare AUGUST 14-15: Houston Build Expo Sales guru Tom Woodcock is the keynote speaker, presenting lectures and workshops on construction sales and networking. Other forums cover website strategies, tax savings, estimating, green building and laminated timber. Gain the edge on your competitors and seal the deal at this annual show. NRG Center, 1 NRG Park, 877219-3976, buildexpousa.com
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AUGUST 24: Historic Glenwood Cemetery Walking Tour Preservation Houston hosts this walking tour of the historic Glenwood Cemetery, established in 1871, strolling past the final resting places of Houston’s founders including banker B.A. Shepherd, grocer Henry Henke, and railroad tycoon Paul Bremond. Glenwood Cemetery, 2525 Washington Avenue, 713-5103990, preservationhouston.org AUGUST 24: AIA SandCastle Competition More than 60 teams are competing for the coveted Gold Bucket Award, trying to topple reigning champs Kirksey + Metzger for last year’s “Scarytales,” a phenomenal construction that also brought home the win for greatest feat of structural integrity and tallest standing structure. East Beach, 1923 Boddeker, Galveston, aiahouston.org/v/sitehome/AIA-Sandcastle/3m
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Navigating the murky waters of home improvement loans and insurance? Our advice is to first get your ducks in a row. Photo by JD Hancock/Flickr via CC
Smart Decisions Cover Those Bases With Home Improvement Loans and the Right Insurance
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hanging your home's décor can give it a fresh feel for summer. However, if your to-do list is more extensive than adding a few throw pillows, it may be time to consider applying for a home improvement loan. Here are valuable tips to consider before signing on the dotted line.
GET YOUR DUCKS IN A ROW Start by estimating the total cost of your home improvement project. This is a critical step before applying for a loan. Ask for estimates from three to five contractors to be certain you are getting a reasonable price. Be sure to give the final number a little cushion — about ten percent extra — as unexpected costs sometimes arise during a renovation. Also, get acquainted with your credit history, which is a substantial part of whether or not you receive a loan. In the United States, you are allowed one free credit report each year; access it at annualcreditreport.com. 20 house& home | July 2019 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
CONSIDER YOUR OPTIONS It's important to know the different types of loans that are available for home renovations. Generally, there are two categories of home improvement loans — those that use the equity in your home and those that require a down payment.
HOME EQUITY LOAN / LINE OF CREDIT Home equity loans offer higher loan amounts as a lump sum. Most of the time lenders are looking for homeowners to retain a 15 percent equity stake after the loan, so you’ll need considerable equity in your home to qualify. A home equity line of credit (HELOC) provides a source of funds that is available as needed. Unlike home equity loans, which are fixed rate loans, a HELOC will have an adjustable rate of interest. If you plan on using your home’s equity to secure a loan,
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If done right, the rewards are great. Consider your options when making a decision about how to best fund that home improvement project. Photo by Sherwood CC/Flickr via CC
you will probably be required to get an appraisal. This will determine the amount of equity you have accrued; critical information that the lender needs for processing the loan.
original foundation remains. What the money can't be used for are so-called luxury items like a swimming pool or a fire pit.
GO COMPARISON SHOPPING DOWN PAYMENT LOANS If you don't want to use the equity in your home, there are also down payment loans, which are ideal for projects costing up to $50,000. These types of loans may come in smaller amounts with higher interest rates, short repayment terms and a balloon payment. The Federal Housing Administration’s solution to this issue is the FHA 203(k) loan program. These loans are designed to benefit both borrowers and lenders; FHA insures these loans, both fixed and adjustable, and will cover the acquisition and rehabilitation of a property. Homeowners can put down as little as 3.5 percent and pay it off in either 15 or 30 years. These types of loans can be used to redo a kitchen or bathroom, finish an attic or basement, change out the floors, buy new appliances or build an addition. They can even be used to rebuild a tear-down as long as the 22 house& home | July 2019 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
It’s important to shop around before you apply for a loan. To be on the safe side, stay away from loans that put you in debt greater than 80 percent of the market value of your home. Look for the lowest interest rate, but also be sure to know the annual percentage rate (APR). The APR makes it easier to compare lenders and loan options.
SAVE, SAVE, SAVE While it would be ideal to pay for the cost of home updates without having to get a loan, this scenario isn't always realistic for everyday homeowners. Still, it’s prudent to save money for renovations and use cash on top of a home improvement loan. Before you apply for any loans, determine whether you will be able to pay for any part of the project with cash. This will lower the amount you need from a lender, reducing the total interest.
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It’s not always sunshine and rainbows. Protect your home with the right insurance, and consult your agent when making improvements to your home. Photo by Alex Beattie/Flickr via CC
PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT Lastly be sure you have protection for your home, which is most likely your largest asset. Even if you’re not in the 100year or 500-year floodplain, the events of recent years indicate that flood insurance might still be warranted. Make sure your coverage is up to date, review your current coverage and consult with your insurance agent before embarking on a remodeling project. When selecting a contractor, check their license and proof of insurance and make sure they will be able to adhere to codes and ordinances and pull the required permits.
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LEFT: Using sustainably sourced exotic woods, Contour Functional Art partners with artisans in East Africa to create handcrafted furnishings like this Mtangatanga dining table. Photo by Bado Bahaji. RIGHT: Makerchair (Polygon) by Joris Laarman, produced by Joris Laarman Lab, was seen last year in “Joris Laarman Lab: Design in the Digital Age” at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. © Photo by Joris Laarman, courtesy of Joris Laarman Lab and MFAH
FUNCTION MEETS FORM Home Furnishings That Blur the Lines Between Art and Utility
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rt furniture — those pieces that combine creativity with functionality — command attention in any room. Furniture artists use their imagination to handcraft chairs, tables, ottomans and shelving as well as flower pots, mugs and mirrors into statement pieces that are useful as well as interesting in the home. “I’m all over this,” says Ann Marie Vancas, a Houston artist who creates tables that are suitable for serving and eating as well as to admire as art. “This is just another medium and part of your life. Everything [in showrooms] is so sterile but this is touchable and useable art.” Vancas says she was inspired to this artform after doing research on the international Bauhaus movement, started 100 years ago by German architect Walter Gropius, with the idea of reimagining the material world to reflect all of the arts: design, architecture, painting and sculpture. That union of art and design has given an opportunity to artists to show their personal expression in a medium that usually focuses solely on functionality. The concept also has been elevated to museum quality pieces, such as those viewed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston in recent exhibits for Joris Laarman and contemporary Dutch designers.
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For local craftspersons, the opportunities are endless. Chad Kimball creates new pieces from discarded lengths of wood at his Austin studio. Cypress-based Contour Functional Art partners with artisans in East Africa. Houstonian Eddie Hall designs footstools and ottomans that he refers to as conversation pieces; his work can be found at the Copper Shade Tree in Round Top. Conroe-based artist Karsten Lee uses his hands, brain and heart to create exquisite furnishings, while retailers M. Naeve and Karma Living provide outlets for a variety of artisans. Large pieces of driftwood or tree trunks mounted under heavy glass table tops are a popular item for foyer or entrances, as well as the base for a dining table or coffee table. Sleek tables with interesting angles and geometric shapes become not only functional parts of the room but also the centerpiece. Sinuous curvy legs, dramatic designs for countertops and sculptured forms draw immediate attention and accolades from visitors as well as owners. Because most pieces are unique and handcrafted, their quality is often superior to mass produced furniture. Artists bend wood, roll metal, carve limbs or paint surfaces to create an art-filled statement. “I use these pieces as blank canvas and make them bold,” says Vancas. “You can have a stark house and add a pop of color, a pop of spontaneity or a spot of whimsical and that changes everything.
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ABOVE: What’s not to love about Karma Living’s handmade home décor and accessories that borrow from southwestern and Mexican textiles. Photo by Vishnu Jagid. BELOW: Interior designer Margaret Naeve blends one-of-a-kind French and Belgian antiques with contemporary pieces at her M. Naeve store on Westheimer. Photo courtesy of M. Naeve
“The house can be the canvas itself.” — Ann Marie Vancas The house can be the canvas itself.” She says she also paints and designs coffee mugs or plant pots to make them art pieces as well as utensils, giving a little extra pizazz to traditionally mundane objects. “My philosophy is to first try to make something and make it fun. If it doesn’t work, well, then go buy what you need. But try to make it first yourself,” she says.
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rowing up in Houston, Baskin-Robbins was the city’s go-to ice cream parlor unless you churned your own, and many did, especially on summer holidays. Hand crafted ice cream has become fresher, easier and tastier with the rise of local milk and cheese producers, coffee roasters, chocolate makers and seasonal produce available at farmer’s markets. It’s that time of year when nothing else satisfies: We all scream for local ice cream!
HONEYCHILD’S SWEET CREAMS Fresh-from-the-farm house made frozen custards are the name of the game at this creamery owned by chef Kathleen Morgan, who grew up making homemade ice cream. Prepared with organic, local ingredients, the custards — which are featured on menus all over Houston — are churned with seasonal juicy flavors like peach cobbler, dewberry and fig. Other decadent combos to make your mouth water: black chocolate, pecan praline, and buttermilk pie. Several local coffee shops and markets sell pints and, if you live in the Heights, you can get your craving delivered to your doorstep; instant gratification. 979-877-5461, honeychildssweetcreams.com 30 house& home | July 2019 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
FAT CAT CREAMERY A pioneer in the hyper-local movement, the kitties behind Fat Cat create their magic with ingredients sourced from a long list of local purveyors. Convict Hill oatmeal stout is used to prepare the milk chocolate stout ice cream, a top pick, and Texas Waterloo gin revs up the Waterloo strawberry buttermilk with strawberry jam (for adults only). Ever-changing intense flavors like salted butter caramel and Amaya coffee and cream can be addictive. Also anticipate novelties including ice cream sandwiches, push-up pops and sundaes, as well as dairy-free chai tea coconut ice cream. Something for every cat! 1901 North Shepherd, 713-869-1080, fatcatcreamery.com
DOLCE NEVE Inspired by local ingredients at the farmer’s market, Dolce Neve opened its first emporium in Austin before bringing Houston its Instagram-worthy Italian gelato. The owners, hailing from Italy and New York, not only love gelato but are devoted to local purveyors including Pure Luck Dairy, Good Flow Honey and San Saba pecans to make their dreamy treats. The cloud-like creations are available in traditional Italian flavors — think organic hazelnut and
Other frozen desserts at Dolce Neve include Italian shaved ice, like the strawberry granita shown here, as well as gelato bars, sandwiches and affogatos. Photo courtesy of Dolce Neve
Find Honeychild’s frozen custards at favorite stops like Phoenicia, Antidote, and Retrospect Coffee Bar. Photo by Lauren Marek
stracciatella — or Texas-inspired combos like sweet potato, organic Meyer lemon sorbet, and goat cheese pecan ice cream. 4721 North Main, 832-767-2183, dolcenevegelato.com
CLOUD 10 CREAMERY Pastry chef Chris Leung deploys his classical culinary training to craft lush ice creams and sorbets, which might not be made strictly from local ingredients, but the final product is crafted in Houston. Even the high quality mix-ins, sauces, waffle cones and the cookies for ice cream sandwiches are made in-house. Expect 16 delightfully surprising combos like red currant mascarpone, toasted rice, and sour green apple sorbet along with sundaes, ice cream pops, ice cream cakes and the signature banana split. Look for the newest location at 3502 South Shepherd. 711 Heights Boulevard, 713-485-5106; 3201 Louisiana, 713-485-4770
It’s hard to go wrong with the crisp taste of lemon. Dolce Neve’s staples and rotating and seasonal flavors include custard with lemon zest, mascarpone and lemon, and organic Meyer lemon sorbet. Photo courtesy of Dolce Neve
The banana split is a signature specialty at Cloud 10 Creamery. Photo courtesy of Cloud 10 Creamery
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2 pints dark chocolate, strawberry with strawberry jam, or your favorite Cloud 10 flavor of ice cream, slightly softened Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a mixer, combine the sugars, butter and margarine until blended. Add the vanilla and eggs, and stir together.
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Take one scoop of ice cream and place it on the flat side of the cookie, then top with a second cookie, pressing to allow the ice cream to spread slightly. Wrap each cookie individually in plastic and freeze until the ice cream is very firm, at least four hours. Yield: 18 sandwiches
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omeowners, influencers and industry pros discovered innovative decor during this year’s Show House, courtesy of the Texas Gulf Coast chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers. Established and emerging designers created breathtaking solutions that utilized high-end fabrics, diamond plaster finishes, dream fixtures from Circa Lighting and custom window coverings from The Shade Store. Linda Eyles of Linda Eyles Design, Inc. imbued the formal dining room with rich jewel tones, embellished with free form crystal wall art by Paul Fleming (Barbara Davis Gallery), a Joseph Company table given a faux marble treatment by Segreto Finishes, stunning wallpapered ceiling by Area Environments and a faceted Bonnington large linear chandelier by Aerin. First impressions make all the difference, and Talbot Cooley of TC Interiors welcomed visitors to the foyer with a lacquered paint on the walls, comfy pillow and throw from Tribute Goods, and paintings by Dimmitt Contemporary Art. Notice how the lucite entry table from Somar Creations blends perfectly with the Quincy Sputnik chandelier by E. F. Chapman. OPPOSITE: Cindy Aplanalp-Yates of Chairma Design Group had just enough of this crush-worthy fabric — Tradescant & Son Hummingbird Stripe on oyster linen — to create a custom bar valance for this butler’s pantry and bar area. Teal paint, a vinyl grasscloth backsplash in the pantry, and a small globe lantern by Aerin blend to create a space that is both joyful and refined.
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ABOVE: Missy Stewart of Missy Stewart Designs knew this all white kitchen needed a pop of color, and selected plush blue seating from Creative Style Furniture. Satin bronze accents and a linear pendant from E. F. Chapman finish the space. BELOW: Jennifer Harbison of Cobalt Living Co. incorporated natural elements — bamboo, cork and grasscloth — to add warmth to the mud room, powder room and charming wine grotto.
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ABOVE: Lauren Ashley of LA Weddings & Interiors designed this light and bright front powder room. A bold Caviar paint from Sherwin-Williams (SW 6990) balances the handpainted wall by Decorative Faux Finish and Sequoia mirror from Uttermost. ABOVE RIGHT: Curated antiques, a dedicated conversation space and traversing drapery panels result in a luxurious space for enjoying life’s pleasures, courtesy of Mary Lindsey Wilson of Live Beautifully, LLC. BELOW: A chinoiserie headboard with Asian print, Hampton chandelier by Aerin, grasscloth fronted dresser by Lam Bespoke and a pair of Chinese red lamps create a relaxing guest retreat by Tiffany Edwards and Ashley Arter of Edwards Interiors and Design. RIGHT: Cristina Robinson of iii Design created a modern lounge where play takes center stage with board games, a gaming chair and console, and a maxed out television. This talented designer even painted original art for the space: look closer to discover Pac-Man and Mario Bros.
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Bowman Design Studio Brooke Bowman bowmandesignstudio.com
Live Beautifully, LLC Mary Wilson 713-201-8313 livebeautifully.net
Canaima Design Yesely Love 346-800-4080 canaimadesign.com CDB Interiors Cheryl Baker 281-546-3249 cdb-interiors.com Chairma Design Group Cindy Aplanalp-Yates 832-649-8656 16535 Hollister, Suite G chairma.com Circa Lighting 713-526-4100 2427 Westheimer circalighting.com Cobalt Living Co. Jennifer Harbison 832-272-5401 The Design Firm Anna Pack 281-494-4433 13013 Southwest Fwy thedesignfirm.com Edwards Interiors and Design Tiffany Edwards and Ashley Arter 832-437-2614 440 Cobia, Suite 1201, Katy edwardsinteriordesign.com Elima Designs, Inc. Saima Seyar elimadesigns.com iii Design Cristina Robinson 713-446-3960 Jennifer Barron Interiors Jennifer Barron 214-642-6110 2705 1/2 Bammel Lane jbarroninteriors.com Kirby and Z Interior Design Lilly Powell 281-734-0638 kirbyandz.com LA Weddings & Interiors, LLC Lauren Ashley ladesigneraffair.com Linda Eyles Design, Inc. Linda Eyles 713-520-7426
Missy Stewart Designs Missy Stewart 713-936-4265 missystewartdesigns.com The Shade Store 832-924-6598 5120 Woodway, Suite 1070 346-444-9977 4022-B Westheimer theshadestore.com Sherrell Design Studio Sherrell Neal 832-794-4536 sherrelldesignstudio.com TC Interiors Talbot Cooley 713-294-5506 9055 Gaylord, Suite 112 talbotcooley.com Terravista Interior Design Group Sherry Millien 832-264-6081 18010 Norwood Oaks, Spring terravistaidg.com Torregrossa Interiors Tiffany Montgomery 346-701-0003 4740 Intersoll, Suite 202 torregrossainteriors.com Twenty Two Fifty Interiors Teena Caldwell 281-265-2250 2250 Lone Star, Sugar Land twentytwofiftyinteriors.com Wimmel Design & Construction Roxanne Wimmel 713-977-6060 x232 701 Shepherd wimmel.com Texas Gulf Coast American Society of Interior Designers 713-626-1470 7026 Old Katy Road, Suite 285 txgc.asid.org River Oaks Show House, 2104 Chilton, listed by: Welch Builders & Brokers Rallin Welch 713-960-9925 4605 Post Oak Place, Suite 210 welchbuildersandbrokers.com
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One look and it’s hard to believe this Southside Place dream home was once choppy and dated.
EAST COAST DREAM Southside Place Expansion Transforms Traditional Home Into Farmhouse Modern Story by Natalie de la Garza PhotoS by Jeffrey dJayaSaPutra, bayou City 360
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ho says you can’t take it with you? Not contractor and builder Franco Albarran, AIA of designbuild firm Albarran Architects LLC. When a couple of Connecticut transplants approached him about recreating the look and feel of their previous home, Albarran knew exactly what he needed to do: Bring a little East Coast-style to Southside Place, Texas. Albarran describes the five-bedroom home his clients bought as traditional in style, typical of homes built in Houston around the mid-1990s, and “very choppy” with a story-and-a-half living room in the back of the house with a sloped ceiling. He knew the space would need reshuffling,
ABOVE: Franco Albarran, AIA of Albarran Architects LLC added 1,500 square feet to this mid-1990s home, then painted the exterior white to create a modern farmhouse look. BELOW: The property before and during renovation.
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and he soon found his inspiration: a big, beautiful oak tree in the back yard. “The living room was already backing up into it, so you could see it,” says Albarran. “I thought that it would be nice if the master bedroom had a direct view of that tree, too.” Albarran envisioned a two-story, 1,500-square-foot addi-
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tion that included a larger and completely redesigned kitchen, living room, family room, breakfast area and outdoor porch downstairs, and an all-new master suite (bedroom, bath and closet) upstairs that would feel “like you were in the middle of a treehouse.” With the idea to push everything back and toward a view of the back yard, Albarran says they got rid of the living
The entire home looks out onto the back yard with its magnificent oak tree, which served as inspiration for the project. Changes to the downstairs resulted in a larger kitchen, living room, family room, breakfast area and an outdoor porch that serves as an extension to the living room.
room in the front of the house and the study in the middle, converting the space into one big party room with a pool table and shuffleboard. Adjacent to the living room is the outdoor porch, which Albarran sees as an extension of the interior room. “It flows,” says Albarran, “and even though it’s an exterior space, it’s really connected to the living room.”
The kitchen, Albarran found, was not only “very small, very narrow and condensed,” but “you had to cut across it multiple ways to get around.” This made circulation, or how you move through a space, a priority. So, in addition to creating a peninsula with an oversized island in the middle – one that is a larger version of what the homeowners had in Connecticut – Albarran created new path-
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The kitchen was made larger and was completely redesigned, adding a peninsula, oversized center island and inset doors in the white cabinetry — a nod to their home back in Connecticut — as well as Miele, Sub-Zero and GE Monogram appliances.
“We’re big proponents of natural light..” — Franco Albarran, AIA ways around the kitchen. And because the homeowners liked an East Coast traditional look, the cabinet doors are inset, reminiscent of what you would see in the 1800s. Just beyond the kitchen, a breakfast room juts out, windows on all three sides. Albarran says there was an initial concern because instead of being backed up to an outside wall with a window, the kitchen sink overlooks the breakfast area, which overlooks the backyard. But they found that “even though you’re ten, 12 feet away from that glass, it feels like you’re there.” Upstairs, the new master suite features a vaulted ceiling with an exposed, stained mahogany beam in the middle and
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one large center window, flanked on both sides by two smaller windows. “We’re big proponents of natural light, and I think it really opens up the space,” says Albarran. “And even though that wall faces west, it’s shaded by the tree.” Albarran says the homeowners wanted more of a modern look in the bathroom, which he accomplished with white walls and off-white trim. Though clean and refined, the details in the cabinets, base trim and moldings hint at something a little more traditional, while the addition of marble adds a chic touch. The old master bedroom, located in the front of the
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ABOVE: Improvements/additions to the upstairs resulted in an all new master suite with bedroom, bathroom and enviable closet. OPPOSITE: The old master bathroom was made smaller, a decision that allowed the addition of a new laundry room and storage space.
house, was converted into a bedroom for the homeowners’ daughter, and the bathroom and closet were redesigned and made smaller, allowing Albarran to add a laundry room and an eight-by-12-foot storage space that also houses the water heater. And lastly, the entire house was painted white, giving it “a more modern farmhouse look,” says Albarran, with the black of the windows adding a bit of contrast. Looking back, Albarran admits that the project was challenging, both in terms of dealing with existing conditions and a three-month setback due to change orders and Hurricane Harvey. But as his is a design-build firm, he can even better appreciate the house’s transformation. “We see it as it’s being ripped apart, and then we see it as it’s being put back together, and then we see it when it’s done,” says Albarran. “I think the part that always amazes me is that for as much technology as we have, at the end of the day houses are still built by people. People’s hands put houses together. “I think that’s what makes every project unique. It’s the people who put it together.”
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The master suite overlooks the back yard from its second story perch, creating a serene treehouse feel to the elegant and soothing space.
RESOURCES Albarran Architects LLC (Contractor, designer, architect) Franco Albarran 832-687-0178 4306 Yoakum Boulevard, Suite 325 albarranarchitects.com Andersen Windows & Doors (Windows, patio doors) 1-800-426-4261 andersenwindows.com Baldwin Hardware (Hardware) 1-800-566-1986 baldwinhardware.com The Detering Company (Custom front door) 713-869-3761 6800 Helmers detering.com
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC (Lighting, plumbing fixtures and hardware) 713-626-3300 4211 Richmond Avenue ferguson.com Morales Brothers Construction Services, Inc. (Custom millwork, cabinetry) 281-232-0622 1116 Radio Lane, Suite 207, Rosenberg moralesbrothers.net
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n a tree-lined street in the heart of the Heights, Amy and Josh Wolfshohl have built a serene, contemporary homestead fit for their active family. Designed by Houston architect Jesse Hager of CONTENT Architecture™ to accommodate the lifestyle and aesthetic of the owners, the 4,000-square foot house has indoor-outdoor areas for entertaining, an open kitchen at its center, and three bedrooms floating above on the second level. All the rooms offer a view and feature abundant natural light. It took almost two years to plan, design and build but now the couple, their son and dog Harley have been in the house for more than a year. It was a group effort between Hager and the homeowners, who were deeply involved. “Josh and Amy enjoy being outdoors. They like to entertain outside, so we decided to orient everything to the north and create a large side yard on the south side,” says Hager.
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“They like to entertain outside, so we decided to orient everything to the north and create a large side yard on the south side.” — Jesse Hager, AIA A horizontal fence made of rich brown Brazilian hardwood encloses the space that contains a sleek pool, spa and an outdoor kitchen equipped for a special family pastime: smoking brisket. A long covered breezeway flanks the south side of the structure. “One of my favorite features is the porch and the long entry into the house. I love the sound of the wood deck as you pass the entire public space of the home. On a sunny day, everything is thrown open and it’s beautiful,” says Hager. It also works well for a busy family. “When Josh and Amy come home, they are completely tucked away in their own private zone. They tell me they can look through the glass wall onto the expansive landscape and truly relax,” Hager says. He says the family chose the Heights because they love the neighborhood. Such a new, contemporary structure might seem out-of-place in an enclave of classical revival and Craftsman-style houses, but Hager says his team of architects made a focused effort to blend the façade of the new house with surrounding homes. “Our goal was to make sure that it fit in,” he says. They did a typical window pairing — one that echoes houses on the street — and used fiber cement siding on the
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upper floor, HardiePlank®, to connect to the neighborhood. The durable material is made more playful by varying its height. “The house has been well-received by neighbors. They can see it's well done and thoughtful. That was important to us and important to the homeowners,” he adds. On the ground floor the ceilings are ten-foot, four-inches in height, with nine-foot ceilings on the second level. The house has a neutral color palette and a well-considered storage plan that contains clutter. The kitchen is more than a place to prepare food; it’s a common gathering area in the center of the house. “People always seem to gather in the kitchen so Josh and Amy decided to embrace it. They envisioned a social area that makes it possible to cook while participating in what’s happening around them on all sides. That’s why there is a wraparound peninsula instead of a wall that separates the kitchen from the living room.” The kitchen is equipped with Thermador and Wolfe appliances and Silestone countertops in White Zeus Extreme. Another useful space that “lives” well for the family is a mudroom adjacent to the garage that doubles as a utility room and study. “The room has an island where you can put your feet up and take off your shoes, and there are cubbies with cushions for the dog to sleep,” Hager says. The downstairs flooring is sealed concrete throughout, finished by Dungan Miller Design. The upstairs flooring is white oak. The stairway to the second story is based in the kitchen, while the stairs were poured by Amy's father who does
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ABOVE: Architect Jesse Hager, AIA oriented everything to the north to create a large yard on the south side of the property. BELOW: Family comes first in this new construction where life begins at home.
industrial concrete work. He wanted to do something special for his daughter, Hager says. The upstairs master suite has oversized windows that allow the couple to wake up with a view of the large live oak across the street. The suite includes a small exercise room and a spacious, comfortable bath. “They can get up and do yoga or make coffee while they’re getting ready for the day,” he adds.
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RESOURCES CONTENT LLC, CONTENT Architecture™ (Exterior, interior, hardscape) Jesse Hager, AIA 2017 AIA Houston Ben Brewer Young Architect of the Year 2017 Texas Society of Architects Award for Young Professional Achievement 713-230-8867 3221 Milam, Suite 1 contentarchitecture.com Alisa Dawson Design (Landscaping) alisadawson.com DD&L Enterprises (Builder) Don Welsh 713-899-9006 19 River Hollow Lane ddl-enterprises.com Dungan Miller Design, Ltd. (Concrete finish) 713-447-1720 dunganmiller.com Fractal Structural Engineering 832-404-2280 16365 Park Ten Place fractalstructural.com
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Debra Cruz of Designs by Debra Cruz found warmth and balance between the dark floors and furnishings of the living room and the antique stained cabinetry of this open concept kitchen. Photo by Christy Armstrong
DESIGNING WOMEN Learn To Love Your Home Again Through Remodeling and Redecorating By Katricia Lang
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hether you do it yourself or play it smart and hire a professional, embarking on a remodeling or redecorating project can be both frustrating and overwhelming. Success is possible, according to four talented Houston designers, who share their top tips here.
DESIGNS BY DEBRA CRUZ Debra Cruz of Designs by Debra Cruz says the first step is to create your budget. For limited budgets, consider redecorating, which works for a smaller budget. You can rejuvenate your home with a paint makeover, window treatments and new, restored, or salvaged furnishings. Remodeling, on the other hand, is more permanent and therefore a more expensive transformation.
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For remodeling, Cruz suggests treading carefully if remodeling the kitchen or bathroom. While these are the most commonly remodeled spaces, they also are the most expensive areas of a home to remodel. Cruz’s advice is to keep the same basic footprint, a decision that can yield greater cost savings. Everything in moderation — even moderation. A smaller budget is not always the best budget, Cruz tells us. If you’re truly unhappy with how the space performs for you, your family and your lifestyle, a bigger budget can be just as economical with the right scaled-back choices. Let social media be your friend; Pinterest has become a major hub for decor ideas and can be a handy resource for helping to determine your own style. Cruz, who posts
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much of her work on Instagram under the handle @designsbydebracruz, says more and more designers are moving away from traditional websites in favor of social media. Not only can social media help you determine what style, look or products you want to incorporate in your project, it gives you a way to screen interior designers for potential hire.
HOME DESIGN BY MADELEINE BANKS LLC Use feng shui to reorient your environment. “Feng shui is a natural way to feel good and harmonious in your home. It’s really about creating good energies,” says Madeline Banks, interior designer and owner of Home Design by Madeleine Banks LLC. “When clients talk about a feeling that they want the room to have, they might not be able to put into words exactly how they want it, and by using some feng shui techniques, we are able to reach that goal.” Decluttering also yields positive results. Redecorating 66 house& home | July 2019 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
doesn’t have to mean adding furnishings to a space. Clutterclearing is liberating, says Banks, and only keeping the items you love creates good energy. Try removing the non-essentials and restoring items in your home that are still good, but have become worn over time. Be sure to prepare for your first meeting with an interior designer. Banks likes to start the design process by asking about the function of the room you intend to redecorate or remodel. The goal, she says, is to arrive at the ultimate design direction.“That’s where we end up based on a lot of work: getting to know the client and her preferred style, questionnaires, budget, perhaps limitations of the room, home and more.” Finally, let there be light. A good lighting plan incorporates as much natural light as possible, says Banks. Use artificial light sparingly and choose the color and strength of your bulbs carefully.
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Julie Downey, ASID, NCIDQ, RID, LEED GA of Downey Design LLC agrees with Banks about the importance of light. According to Downey — who teaches a color and lighting workshop — when choosing a paint color for a room, look at the room’s lighting first. The lighting type, direction and reflective properties should all be taken into account. Downey’s process is full service, beginning with an initial consultation that will cover the project scope and an analysis of the budget. The preliminary design presentation will include design sketches, color study, space planning and the selection of furniture and finishes. For her, the project isn’t complete until she’s overseen procurement, installation and construction management.
If you are going to DIY, start small. More than 30 percent of all jobs home remodelers perform are the direct result of failed do-it-yourself projects, according to the National Association of Home Builders. So if you’ve chosen the DIY route, proceed carefully. It’s difficult but not impossible to hang your own wallcoverings, says Julie Young, The Wallpaper Lady. When it comes to paper hanging, the wallpaper maven suggests trying a single accent wall before tackling an entire bathroom. Also, don’t believe everything you read. You will get plenty of advice from friends, family, blogs, and instruction pamphlets. Some of the information you receive will be accurate, but much of it will be wrong warns Young, who is known as the picky paperhanger. “Many people hear or read
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This inviting kitchen is just one component of a much larger project. Debra Cruz added warm touches to almost every space in the house for this five bedroom home in Montgomery. Photo by Christy Armstrong
one thing and latch onto it and accept it as gospel truth,” says Young. “If you’re going to DIY, it’s imperative to learn as much as you can from a variety of sources.” Be sure to invest in the right tools. If you’re hanging your own wallpaper, the proper tools include quality paper, primer, paste, tape measure, and laser level. And if you’re going to hire a professional, says Young, peruse that person’s website, read reviews, and talk to him or her to see if you feel comfortable with their level of expertise and how they plan to tackle the job.
SUCCESS IS IN YOUR HANDS Befor embarking on a remodeling or redecorating project, make sure that you communicate effectively with your contractor. Be very clear about what you want and can afford, and listen carefully to their needs, expectations and timeline. Get proposals in writing, ask in advance about the change order process (in case it is needed), and be flexible while your home is undergoing upheaval. Finally and for your own protection, request a written lien waiver upon completion of work. 70 house& home | July 2019 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
RESOURCES Designs By Debra Cruz Debra Cruz 936-828-7095 12621 Highway 105 West, Conroe designsbydebracruz.com Downey Design LLC Julie Downey 713-240-5377 downeydesignllc.com Home Design by Madeleine Banks LLC Madeleine Banks 281-620-5584 madeleinebanks.com The Wallpaper Lady Julie Young 713-528-5614 wallpaperladyhouston.com
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STory and phoToS by JoShua Kornegay, owner of JoShua’S naTive planTS & garden anTiqueS
LEFT: Big Hit™ hibiscus will deliver prolific blooms nonstop during the Texas heat. RIGHT: Zexmania is a drought-tolerant native that does quite well in extreme conditions.
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here are those beautiful plants that are easy to grow and bloom wonderfully during the spring. They are fabulous until it starts to really warm up, then they wilt, decline and finally die as the heat really starts to kick in. But then there are many others that actually thrive in our searing Texas summers. Let’s look at a few of them. Talk about rugged: the Wedelia hispida, or Zexmania, is native to much of our great state. This bad boy will bloom almost continually all summer and fall without complaining. It usually makes a two foot tall by two- to three-inch wide mound in full baking sun. Little or no extra water is needed as it keeps pumping out happy little one-inch daisy-like flowers. It’s a tried and true Texas summer favorite. For a non-stop show of huge pink blooms try Big Hit™ hibiscus. Six-inch blooms cover this stout mounding perennial that can reach six feet tall and six feet wide. Taking the heat like a champ this hardy lady will not disappoint. Plant her in mostly sun with average to better soil and marvel at her year after year. Loving our blistering heat and steamy humidity is Quisqualis Indica, or Rangoon creeper. If you want a wall of beauty, this flow-
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ering vine is for you. Clusters of star-like blooms open almost pure white in early morning, quickly turning to pink by mid-morning, then red at lunchtime and a deep maroon by dinner. Four different colors all on the same vine, and all while never losing its delicate fragrance. This carefree climber is native to Myanmar and can be quite aggressive: It’s perfect for those with long boring fences, or it can be brutally hacked back for smaller spaces. You just can't hurt this monster. This last one offers it all: Almond verbena, or Aloysia virgata, is a large shrub or small semi-evergreen tree that does extremely well in Houston. Hailing from Argentina, its spiky white blooms are almost a constant nectar source for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds all summer and fall. A heavy scent of vanilla extract will permeate your entire yard. It can get up to 12 feet tall, but can be pruned back hard to suit your area. It's definitely not picky at all. These are just a few of the easiest to grow plants for our southern climate. They are great for those with the brownest of thumbs, too. Remember, work less, enjoy more! Joshua’s Native Plants & Garden Antiques, Inc. can be found at 502 West 18th, 713-862-7444, joshuasnativeplants.net.
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