Houzz Tour: A colorful and eclectic Texas House - Just because a family home is relaxed and comfortable does not mean it can not be chic and elegant. This Texas family wanted to be sure that their new house was a cool and eclectic feel and represented their personalities, presented their art collection and has worked for the hassle-free way, they like to live. When Laura U design team saw their art collection, they knew, the walls of the gallery were crisp white the way forward, while the furniture and accessories would be home soaking dynamic color. The owners are former Rice University, and their favorite color is blue, no matter the shade. 'Red is the perfect pop of color in the sea of bright white and deep blue. It is American! "Explains the designer Laura Umansky, adding that the house is" casual, comfortable and a place for the family. " They dubbed the style 'South Americana'.
Photos by Julie Soefer
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here A young family with 2 boys and 2 dogs
Location Houston, Texas
Size 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
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tiles hand-painted polishes in shades of blue make a strong impression as soon as you enter the room. A Alhambra-esque opening is an interesting pass-through to the bar in the dining room. This is Southern hospitality we are talking about, after all.
Bespoke polishes tiles, Granada Tile
Bespoke polishes tiles, Granada Tile
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the furniture and accessories are a mixture of old and new. "Customers loved their table and existing chairs so we upped the ante with this customized lighting" Laura said. "We liked his unexpected presence and industrial atmosphere.
The accessories help to create cohesion between the modern, retro and traditional pieces. Because customers like to read, shelves made their way into almost every room. In the dining room, volumes were traded for the colored glassware, vases and artwork, with lots of white space keeping a balanced look.
The accessories help to create cohesion between the modern, retro and traditional pieces. Because customers like to read, shelves made their way into almost every room. In the dining room, volumes were traded for the colored glassware, vases and artwork, with lots of white space keeping a balanced look.
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the architecture is Spanish colonial, as seen in some of the details such as the ceiling beams. They add a warmth that works well with touches of bright colors. favorite color "Customers are blue, all in all shades, so we made sure to incorporate it into every room, said Laura In the bright living room, deep blue carpet with Greek key border grounds space;. the orange red blue, white and fire are a fresh look at the range of all-American colors.
the strong base sofa has the current design of infusion. "the client fell in love with the base oak with natural finish - it is such a statement piece, said Laura from there the Laura U team. - headed by Laura designer and senior Letecia Ellis - selected pieces that complement the strong lines of the sofa without competing with it. Wood species and various finishes and metals, adds to the texture blend
sofa, Vanguard.
the strong base sofa has the current design of infusion. "the client fell in love with the base oak with natural finish - it is such a statement piece, said Laura from there the Laura U team. - headed by Laura designer and senior Letecia Ellis - selected pieces that complement the strong lines of the sofa without competing with it. Wood species and various finishes and metals, adds to the texture blend
sofa, Vanguard.
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The family room is a more relaxed space. "This is really a family room - everyone in the family also used, Laura said. To keep things comfortable, light and playful, the team chose the USM storage in a bright orange. It adds loads of storage for books, games and toys, and also permeates the room with color. The gray woven fabric on the sofa can withstand a lot of abuse, and so can the carpet tiles that make up the carpet.
TV is not much of the lifestyle of this family, but this is the place comfortable where they huddle together to watch movies.
Modular sofa, Della Robbia. Storage, USM furnishings. Carpet tiles, Flor.
TV is not much of the lifestyle of this family, but this is the place comfortable where they huddle together to watch movies.
Modular sofa, Della Robbia. Storage, USM furnishings. Carpet tiles, Flor.
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a barn door is another nod to Southern Americana, with its reclaimed wood lend some worn patina to the room. It leads to a hallway to the kitchen.
hexagonal custom tables add a strong color and geometry of the part, and to give children a place to play with their toys and do other activities. The tables can be moved and can be used as ottomans.
Roman blind fabric, Duralee. Cushions, Surya.
hexagonal custom tables add a strong color and geometry of the part, and to give children a place to play with their toys and do other activities. The tables can be moved and can be used as ottomans.
Roman blind fabric, Duralee. Cushions, Surya.
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in the kitchen, the red window frames play off a red beach (not shown). antique lights and feeling fresh farm are nods to Americana South, while 3cm thick marble work Carrara add elegance.
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the team designed around this dazzling cloakroom custom industrial basin. They designed the rest of the vanity unit around it, adding a bold wallpaper and an industrial-style mirror.
Wallpaper, Chochin grow house grow. Mirror, Arteriors.
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'An animal print adds unexpected liveliness and colorful designs, pattern, said Laura this dynamic staircase and runner. metal railings custom overcome handrails white oak have a gothic look. "We were going for elegance, originality and simplicity," the designer said.
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A dramatic old metal chandelier rises across the two-story staircase area; its straight lines play out window frames.
Chandelier, Currey & Company.
Chandelier, Currey & Company.
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another carefully chosen lighting fixture adds a sculptural dynamic key above the main door in the lobby. It is made of aged leather wrapped brass.
Highwire Tandem c handelier, Device.
Highwire Tandem c handelier, Device.
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casual feeling continues in the master bedroom, where designers were going for a cool airy and comfortable.
Tip If you a vaulted ceiling, m ake your choice of furniture can stand up to it. "Adding visual height becomes important when dealing with large ceilings," Laura said. "The canopy bed fills the space and makes a big statement." The long window wall treatments is also located across the ceilings.
Tip If you a vaulted ceiling, m ake your choice of furniture can stand up to it. "Adding visual height becomes important when dealing with large ceilings," Laura said. "The canopy bed fills the space and makes a big statement." The long window wall treatments is also located across the ceilings.
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the design team likes to mix metals. In this vignette, the aged and large square metal drawer pulls lamp complement each other and add depth. "We love the eclectic feeling pieces, Laura said.
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in the master bathroom, the designers created such details as long, thin stripes in the tiles, extending the wall behind the freestanding bath. 'She gathered the favorite colors of customers: blue, white and gray, Laura said
tiles are limestone with quartzite mosaics using detail band .. The mosaics are binding on the floor and wall Tiled in quartzite worktop.
Worktop, Luce Luna quartzite Walker Zanger. Tiles, Thorntree. Furniture, custom, painted in cyberspace by Sherwin-Williams. Basin Kohler. Balmoral b ath (painted custom) , Cheviot.
tiles are limestone with quartzite mosaics using detail band .. The mosaics are binding on the floor and wall Tiled in quartzite worktop.
Worktop, Luce Luna quartzite Walker Zanger. Tiles, Thorntree. Furniture, custom, painted in cyberspace by Sherwin-Williams. Basin Kohler. Balmoral b ath (painted custom) , Cheviot.
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for babies and toddlers, Laura recommends selecting such as chests of drawers and integrated units that can grow with them over time. "And do not forget to have fun!" She adds.
From the owners favorite color, blue, green and they posed a fun wallpaper that shows the architectural icons of the world, such as Big Ben, the Colosseum, Cathedral St. Basil the Great Wall of China, Leaning tower of Pisa and the Eiffel tower. "He added texture and fantasy to space, she said.
'You can not have enough toys to storage in the nursery, says the designer. integrated units provide plenty of places to put things away.
Dresser, ducduc. Wallpaper, Globetrotter Blue by Clarke & Clarke. Carpets, Surya.
From the owners favorite color, blue, green and they posed a fun wallpaper that shows the architectural icons of the world, such as Big Ben, the Colosseum, Cathedral St. Basil the Great Wall of China, Leaning tower of Pisa and the Eiffel tower. "He added texture and fantasy to space, she said.
'You can not have enough toys to storage in the nursery, says the designer. integrated units provide plenty of places to put things away.
Dresser, ducduc. Wallpaper, Globetrotter Blue by Clarke & Clarke. Carpets, Surya.
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Their 7 year old son loves red and was happy to have a "big boy" room. He gave the alphabet wallpaper iconic Alexander Girard a big thumbs-up when designers presented to him.
The upper bunk is known as the Loft Lounge and is read only, not sleeping because of the lack of railings. shelves offer plenty of space for the collection of more and more son and other favorite things. It also includes a desk for homework.
Painting, software and gray screen of Sherwin-Williams. Wallpaper alphabet by Alexander Girard for Maharam.
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The upper bunk is known as the Loft Lounge and is read only, not sleeping because of the lack of railings. shelves offer plenty of space for the collection of more and more son and other favorite things. It also includes a desk for homework.
Painting, software and gray screen of Sherwin-Williams. Wallpaper alphabet by Alexander Girard for Maharam.
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