For this jet-setting professional, finding a place
she could lovingly call ‘home’ wasn’t always an option-- until she one
day decided to root herself in Houston. Starting from the ground up,
this home needed everything--down to a mattress!
While a fresh start is always exciting and the opportunities seem
endless, this new homeowner already had a vision of planting the perfect
home.
Feeling as if you can float through this home, the
ocean blues and greens found in every room offer a serene continuity
that is vastly welcoming and comforting. Each guest bedroom serves as a
haven for all of the travelers that pass through.
Comfort, charm, and ample storage create the perfect space for guests
to feel at home.
Along with the blues and greens, gray is used
throughout the home to be neutral and calming. To add a touch of depth
and intrigue, try using many of the infinite shades of gray rather than
trying tirelessly to match gray swatches (boring!).
As seen in this living room, texture and myriad hues of the same color
make this room deeply interesting yet with a calming effect. The sleek
leather chair, velveteen couch, and tufted chair are large neutral
pieces that allow for small bursts of color to
really spark interest.
Seating arrangements must be strategic! All chairs,
sofas, and love seats need to be positioned comfortably so that all
guests can socialize without leaving anyone out. This can be difficult
to achieve, especially while keeping people’s
seating preferences in mind. Whether in the kitchen, dining room, or
living room, there is usually a visual focal point in a room for guests
to be actively or passively engaged with (think cooking, watching the
game on TV, playing Pictionary, looking at each
other across the room, whatever!).
Our client longed for her home to be clutter free.
As you’ll notice in her minimalist office, furniture in the center of
the room is streamlined and skeletal. It fulfills its duty as a desk,
chair, computer, etc. while keeping the rest
of the room visible. Larger pieces of furniture are placed against the
wall to keep the room appearing spacious, while concealing anything that
may clutter this workspace.
I never quite understood the phrase ‘the devil is
in the details.’ The wooden hexagons pieced carefully together to create
this beautiful desk seems rather heavenly to me. I suppose that phrase
is highly interpretive, but I’d rather replace
‘devil’ with ‘beauty.’ I’d even go so far to say that this desk and
wonderfully colorful rug were a match made in design heaven.
When she isn’t working from home, entertaining
guests, or traveling the world, our client retreats to her home’s master
bedroom to relax and rejuvenate. Soothing grays, blues, and whites seem
like rolling waves that crash soft and white
upon a quiet shore. All that is needed for a satisfying rest is a bed
and a pair of bed-side lamps.
Being the traveler she is, she understands the importance of
having a comfortable place to touch base, and aimed
to offer just that to her guests who spend a night or two (or ten!).
And with that, her home bloomed where it was planted: from an empty
space in Houston into a haven where all her loved ones can gather.
Not enough seating? Don’t worry- there’s another
entire kitchen and dining area OUTSIDE! This is by far the most
impressive feature a host can offer her guests. Outdoor hospitality in
Houston is a must- Houstonians are proud to handle the
heat, but from a shaded distance. Grilling, making refreshing
cocktails, and keeping beer cold are just a few of the amenities offered
in this outdoor kitchen.
And still, guests are able to socialize in style
and comfort as the colors from inside continue outside, but with new
textures. The blue hues in the slate blend the orange from the house’s
brick in with the gray of the furniture. Stainless
steel appliances add sophistication to this outdoor kitchen.
