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HOUSTON THE COMPLETE RESOURCE MAGAZINE FOR YOUR HOME OCTOBER 2011 RUSTIC ELEGANCE Morning Star Builders Celebrates Grand Style SPECIAL ISSUE: 2011 KITCHEN & BATH TOUR ASID GULF COAST CHAPTER EASTWOOD BUNGALOW • HOME TOURS PREVIEW • BRILLIANT KITCHENS 4 HIGHRISE APARTMENTS BY EMERGING LOCAL DESIGNERS
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Transcript of Houston House & Home Magazine October 2011 Issue
H O U S T O N
T H E C O M P L E T E R E S O U R C E M A G A Z I N E F O R Y O U R H O M E
O C T O B E R 2 0 1 1
RUSTIC ELEGANCEMorning Star Builders Celebrates Grand Style
SPECIAL ISSUE:
2011 KITCHEN & BATH TOURASID GULF COAST CHAPTER
EASTWOOD BUNGALOW • HOME TOURS PREVIEW • BRILLIANT KITCHENS4 HIGHRISE APARTMENTS BY EMERGING LOCAL DESIGNERS
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On the CoverEye-catching barrel-vaulted brick ceilings are a design signature of Morning Star Builders. The brick and stucco exterior of this home features custom wrought iron accents, outdoor kitchen, fireplace and a retractable outdoor movie screen and projector. The homealso includes iPad controls for HVAC, lighting,music and security. 713.249.1680www.homesbymorningstar.comSee page 16. 7056
departmentsEditor’s Note
Calendar
Home Tours PreviewGHPA Walking Tour of downtown,Eastwood Historic Homes Tour,Houston Solar Tour, AIA Houston2011 Home Tour
Before & After Budget BeautyA ’50s kitchen gets a brilliant redo
featuresUrban GemHouston House, downtown’s iconic MidCentury highrise gets a modern-daymakeover that recalls its 1960s debut
Craftsman Cool in EastwoodA Houston artist/designer creates anature-inspired bungalow redo
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October, 2011
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October is here: get ready forfall weather (who’s notready?) and a season of
exciting, home-focused events forevery interest. This month’s calendarfeatures a well-rounded sampling oftours, ranging from historic neigh-borhoods to modern innovations.
Lovers of charming homes frompast eras can tour one of Houston’slargest intact concentrations ofCraftsman, Arts & Crafts,Foursquare and Mission architectureduring the Eastwood HistoricHome Tour. Don’t miss our featurestory on the 1920s bungalow ofEastwood resident RobertoCervantes, beautifully written andphotographed by Sarah Gandy.
History buffs can trace the pro-gression of Houston’s skyline duringthe Greater Houston PreservationAlliance’s Walking Tour, featuringDowntown’s Evolving Skyline. For aside trip to the ’60s, our featurestory on the new look of theHouston House apartment buildingprovides a groovy perspective ondowntown living.
For those who prefer to oglehomes that are at the forefront ofarchitecture, the local chapter of theAmerican Institute of Architectsshowcases nine homes that representachievements in contemporarydesign. The Houston Solar Tourhighlights the nexus of innovativedesign and engineering with 17homes and business across thegreater Houston area open for tour-
ing. Tour organizers have collaborat-ed to bring the Green Energy Fair tothe City of Houston’s Energy Day.Be sure to check out our preview ofthese tours starting on p. 48.
Coming early next month onNov. 5, the 2011 Kitchen & BathTour, presented by the Texas GulfCoast Chapter of the AmericanSociety of Interior Designers, fea-tures 10 outstanding projects byHouston-area designers. HoustonHouse & Home is proud to be a partof this tour by producing the officialguide to the tour within this issue,starting on p. 19. Congrat-ulationsto all the homeowners and designerson another outstanding tour!
Without a doubt, there’s much toexperience, admire and learn abouthappening all over our great city.Chart your course in inspiration,and bring home incredible ideas foryour upcoming projects.
Sandra Cook
Editor
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SOUTHERN LIVING SHOWCASE HOME BYMORNING STAR BUILDERS CELEBRATES RUSTIC LUXURY
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Grand Style in Cypress
The mantra adopted by Morning Star Builders CEO TedCummins is “the difference is in the details.” With one glance atthe interior of this custom home in Hidden Falls, the visitor
knows that Cummins takes this mantra very seriously. This Tuscan-stylevilla is a 2011 Southern Living Showcase home in Hidden Falls, a gatedcommunity in Cypress, Texas and boasts over 5,000 square feet of gor-geous details, including a stucco/brick exterior with custom wrought ironaccents. The intricately patterned bricks are just one of many recurringmotifs that flow throughout the house.
Upon walking through the front door, the visitor is treated to theexpansive living area featuring extensive beam work and brick accent wallsin the great room and a custom-built entertainment center with a hiddenTV storage. The great room segues seamlessly into the kitchen giving it alarge and open feel, perfect for parties and gatherings.
The kitchen, which Cummins considers “the focal point of the house,”features the Morning Star signature brick barrel-vaulted ceiling with dis-tressed beams, knotty alder cabinets and a built-in kitchen table with acustom walnut top. The stainless steel appliances are strategically placedto optimize productivity and efficiency. It only takes one look at this
kitchen to realize that cooking is about to get much easier. The backyard patio includes an outdoor kitchen, fireplace and a
retractable outdoor movie screen with a mounted projector creating theultimate outside entertainment experience.
This stunning home includes many other incredible details such asfaux painting, honed limestone countertops in the master bedroom,beautiful hardwood and stone flooring throughout, a candle fireplace inthe master bathroom, a brick accent wall with wine storage in the diningroom, iPad controls for HVAC, lighting, music and security – just toname a few. You have to see this home to really appreciate the attentionto detail and craftsmanship that is the hallmark of Morning Star Builders.For information on tours of this spectacular home visit HoustonSouthern Living Showcase on Facebook.
Morning Star Builders has been a preferred builder in Hidden Falls inCypress since 2007 and in High Meadow Ranch in Magnolia since 2002.Morning Star has also built custom homes in Benders Landing in Springand High Meadow Estates in Montgomery. Find out how Morning StarBuilders can turn your dream home into reality by visiting the Company’sWeb site at www.homesbymorningstar.com.
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TEXAS GULF COAST2011KITCHEN&BATHTOUR
ASID TGCC 2011 KITCHEN & BATH TOUR SPONSORS:
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH, 2011
WP H& Westheimerplumbing & hardware
CORINTHIAN SPONSOR: IONIC SPONSOR:
DORIC SPONSORS:
HOKANSON, DALTILE, THORNTREE, SPACEMAN HOME & OFFICE, ANDREWS & HOYE LANDSCAPE DESIGNS, S ILESTONE
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2011 KITCHEN & BATH TOUR
Produced byTHE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERSTEXAS GULF COAST CHAPTER
Crystal Reeves, ASID, RIDPresident
Dennis McNabb, FASID, RIDPresident-Elect
Sharon Staley, FASID, RIDPast President
Christa Sharpe, Industry PartnerFinancial Director
Jason Broughton, Allied MemberASID - Communications Director
Laura Litton, Allied Member ASIDProfessional Development
Mary Covell, Industry PartnerMembership Director
Janie Ellis, Industry PartnerDirector at Large
Kathryn Adams - StudentRepresentative to the Board
Linda Marble - Chapter Director
7026 Old Katy RoadSuite 285Houston, Texas 77024713.626.1470www.asidtgcc.org
TEXAS GULF COAST
LetterFROM THE TOUR CHAIRS
Thank you for joining us as we celebrate the 22001111 AASSIIDD TTGGCCCC KKiittcchheenn aanndd
BBaatthh TToouurr!! As Co-Chairs of the kitchen and bath tour, we are thrilled to share
with you ten remarkable homes created by some of Houston’s top designers.
The Texas Gulf Coast Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers is
dedicated to promoting design excellence, serving its members and the public,
demonstrating the value of the profession, and strengthening the partnership
with industry and related professions.
Whether you are looking for a professional interior designer in the Houston
area or seeking information on interior design styles and trends, the American
Society of Interior Designers (ASID) can help. Our ASID Texas Gulf Coast
Chapter provides valuable resources to the public for locating local interior
designers; in addition, if you own an interior design company, our membership
services can help you grow your business.
We hope that your experience on the Kitchen and Bath Tour is inspiring and
engaging and that you leave the event with new, creative ideas to help trans-
form your own kitchen and bath. We also hope you enjoy the chefs and semi-
nars by featured professionals. They can truly show us how we can take full
advantage of our most functional, yet beautiful, rooms in our homes.
Thank you to our committee members, our volunteers, ASID members, and
our community for your support! We applaud the significant contributions of our
committed partner, Houston House & Home magazine, as well as our Corinthian
Sponsor, Westheimer Plumbing & Hardware, our Ionic Sponsor, Poggenpohl, our
Doric Sponsors, as well as our many Home Sponsors!
Finally, thank you for joining us this year and for contributing to your local
chapter of ASID!
Enjoy!
MARY CALVIN, ASID IP Co-chair
LAURA UMANSKY,Allied Member ASID Co-chair
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Tour Map
1. 3302 Tangley RoadPeggy Hull, ASID, RID
2. 2105 Del Monte Drive Elizabeth Koval, ASID,CAPS, CKD
3. 2909 Inwood DriveLaura Umansky, Allied Member ASID
4. 6007 Glen Cove StreetJane Page Crump, ASID
5. 10822 Timberglen Dr.Laura Litton, ASID, RID
6. 8946 Briar Forest Dr.Amilee Wendt, ASID, RID
7. 744 W. 43rd StreetBlake Woods, ASID
8. 1023 W. 43rd StreetBlake Woods, ASID
9. 1003 Gardenia Dr.Lynne T. Jones, ASID
10. 1025 Richelieu Ln.Nicole Bruno-Marino
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH, 2011
REMINDERThis is a self-guided tour.Please go in any orderyou choose.
2011KITCHEN&BATHTOURSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH, 2011
Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mon & Thurs 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sun 12 noon – 5 p.m.Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mon & Thurs 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sun 12 noon – 5 p.m.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH, 2011
2909 INWOOD DR. – LAURA UMANSKY11 a.m. – 12 p.m.: “Fine Rugs - Practical Applications” by AngelRios of Hokanson. Sweets will be served.
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.: “German Engineering and Functionality in YourKitchen” by Cheryl Carpenter and Tatiana Bacci of Poggenpohl.Cooking demonstration, sweets served.
2105 DEL MONTE DRIVE – ELIZABETH KOVAL10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: “Decorative Tile – How to take trans-form your current bathroom from drab to fab” by ElizabethKoval, ASID and Thorntree Tile.Refreshments to follow in the poolside garden.
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.: “Kitchen Facelifts-From Quick Tips to FullRenovations” by Elizabeth Koval, ASID. Sweets served.Refreshments to follow in the poolside garden.
1025 RICHELIEU LN. – NICOLE BRUNO-MARINO OF CABINET INNOVATIONS11a.m. – 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.: “Decorative PaintingTechniques” by Karen Rudat of Rudat Artisan. Sweets served.
10822 TIMBERGLEN DR. - LAURA LITTON OF JPDG1 p.m. – 2p.m.: “Protecting Your Home’s Fine Finishes” by MaryBurnett of Berings Hardware. Beverages served.
3:30 p.m.: “Natural Stone Fireplaces” by Lynn McClellan ofMaterials Marketing. Beverages served.
6007 GLEN COVE ST. – JANE PAGE CRUMP OF JPDG1 p.m. – 2 p.m.: “Cutting Edge Backsplash and StoneMaintance” with Stuart Rae and Daniel Willson of Thorntree.
3:30 p.m.: Cooking Demonstration by Chef Kris Jakob, ExecutiveChef of Kris Bistro and Wine Lodge
3302 TANGLEY RD. – PEGGY HULL2 p.m. -2:30 p.m.: Jacqueline Tabbah from InternationalStoneworks features light bites made with locally producedorganic goat cheese.
1023 WEST 43RD ST. – BLAKE WOODS3:30 p.m.: “Closets – The Most Important Space in the Home”by Spaceman Home & Office
744 WEST 43RD ST. – BLAKE WOODS12 p.m.: “Container Gardening for the Kitchen” by Andrews andHoye Landscape Designs
8946 BRIARFOREST – AMILEE WENDT12 – 1 p.m.: “The unbelievable benefits of Silestone!” bySilestone. Snacks served.
1003 GARDENIA DR. – LYNNE T. JONES2 – 3 p.m.: “Going Green: Keeping it Local and Sustainable” byHomeowner, Teresa Coleman. Area Chefs will provide temptinglocally grown food samples.
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BUILDER: BARDWELL BUILDING CO.,713.520.5037
ARCHITECT: WES THOMAS DESIGNS,281.565.6060
FAUX FINISHES: MARILYN GARBER OF GARBERFINE ART through the Designer
APPLIANCES: K & N APPLIANCE SALES,713.868.3611
HARDWARE AND PLUMBING: HOLLYWOODBUILDERS HARDWARE, 713.644.8301
LIGHTING: M & M LIGHTING, 713.667.5611
FLOORING: CAMERON HARDWOODFLOORING, 713.932.8488
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ABOUT THE PROJECTFamily and friends are important to this family who
wanted a beautiful, yet relaxed home for family
times and entertaining. This custom-built home
welcomes visitors with a charming country French
façade, complete with arches and stonework. The
home’s interiors have a transitional classic style.
Texture was a big factor in the design from the iron railing to warm wood tones, rustic beams
and natural stone. Antique light fixtures add character. Colors are kept soft in tones of butter,
grey green and soft mocha with a splash of paprika. Special paint finishes on doors, cabinets
and walls add interest and depth. The expansive kitchen opens to the breakfast room and fam-
ily room to provide the heart of the first floor. A master suite upstairs with vaulted ceilings and
expansive views provides a quiet retreat.
ABOUT THE DESIGNERPeggy Hull, ASID, RID, principal designer at Creative Touch
Interiors has been creating beautiful and personal homes for
clients in Houston for more than 20 years.
3302 Tangley RoadPEGGY HULL, ASID, RID Creative Touch Interiors713.529.7681
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ABOUT THE PROJECTThe newly remodeled outdoor oasis was
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This stately River Oaks home received a kitchen facelift, a perfect example of how to
enhance a space without completely changing the footprint. Proper space planning,
along with appropriately scaled furniture in an updated color palette transformed this
home with casual grace. The new design impacted all downstairs areas of the home,
especially the kitchen, open family room, and the gracious master suite. The new flow
within the spaces visually opens the rooms to maximize all areas and create a wonder-
ful backdrop for entertaining friends and colleagues.
ABOUT THE DESIGNERElizabeth Koval, ASID, CAPS, CKD is an internationally trav-
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and renovations.
2105 Del Monte Drive ELIZABETH KOVAL, ASID,CAPS, CKD 713.344.1080, x4
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FABRICS: LEE JOFA, JIM THOMPSON, KRAVET,OSBORNE AND LITTLE, COWTAN & TOUT,BRUNCHSWIG & FILS
POWDER ROOM WALLPAPER: Starke wall coverings, DAVID SOUTHERLAND
RUGS: Emmet Perry
BAY WINDOW REPLACEMENT: PREMIER REMODELING
PAINT: CERTAPRO PAINTERS
ACCESSORIES: VIEUX
FLOWERS: CREATIVE BRANCH
BAMBOO SHADES: Hunter Douglas, GULF COASTWINDOW TREATMENTS
GRANITE, MARBLE, CABINETRY: Existing
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KITCHEN:CABINETRY: POGGENPOHL, 832.582.22620
CHAIRS: Marly kitchen bar stools with LosangeInverse #T2 black and white weave, TK COLLECTIONS, Laura U Inc.
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RUG: 100% wool handtufted belvedere/balfour10x2.6’ custom runner by HOKANSON, Laura U Inc.
FLOORS: SCHENK & COMPANY, 713.266.7608
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BATHTUB: White tub with large petal feet in polished nickel, ELEGANT ADDITIONS,713.522.0088
COUNTERTOPS & FLOORING: 2Marvan Vanilla Marble, WALKER ZANGER, 713.880.9292
CUSTOM VANITIES: LAURA U, INC.
MIRRORED TILE: Antique mirror by TEXAS MIRRORS, 949.251.0075
MIRRORS: Vasari Venetian mirror from HORCHOW.COM, 877.944.9888
SCONCES: Polished nickel with natural paper shade, CIRCA LIGHTING, Laura U Inc.
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ABOUT THE PROJECTThe concept for this kitchen was based on
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painting. Laura U incorporated elements of the
clients’ favorite art work, to create an a bright,
whimsical kitchen and breakfast area. Goals were
to inject whimsy and color into the space, as well
as to create a functional kitchen for a family. This
kitchen features high-gloss, Poggenpohl cabi-
netry, calacatta marble, Schenk hardwood floors
in a herringbone pattern, and Miele appliances.
Custom vanities with mirrored fronts, sides and
drawers provide the focal point for the opulent
master bath. The Calacatta marble tops feature a
super double roman ogee edge profile. Trim
detail in Ralph Lauren Ambassador Sterling.
ABOUT THEDESIGNERLaura U, Inc. is an interior
design firm led by Laura
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APPLIANCES & PLUMBING FIXTURES:MORRISON SUPPLY, 713.861.2343
NAVONA VEIN CUT FLOORING ANDCUSTOM MOSAIC BACKSPLASH:THORNTREE SLATE, 713.690.8200
MARBLE COUNTERTOP MATERIALS &FABRICATION AND TILE INSTALLATION:STONE IMAGE, Beto Gallegos, 281.960.0070
GENERAL LIGHTING: M&M LIGHTING,713.667.5611
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RESOURCESABOUT THE PROJECTSet on a lot that backs up to the Hogg BirdSanctuary and Bayou Bend, the home boastslots of open space with high ceilings and largewindows. In the kitchen, a turquoise banquetteand irregular shaped table contrast with themany horizontal layers of stone and glass tile inthis contemporary, yet earthy kitchen.
For the spa-inspired master bath, wrap-around vanities, designed with a continuous stone countertop,unify the space and create a natural flow. An oversized air tub anchors a wall of windows that natural-ly warms the space while providing privacy with textured glass. A steam room further connects thebath to nature by opening onto a sundeck. The Ambra tile that resembles ripples of water was installedin the steam/shower, which functions as a major focal point. Various gray tones of flooring, counter-tops, and walls are offset by the warm glow from mother-of-pearl shell mirror frames.
ABOUT THE DESIGNERJane-Page Crump, ASID is a past president of ASID, is the president of JanePage Design Group, an award-wining interior design firm that specializes innew construction and remodeling.
6007 Glen Cove StreetJANE PAGE CRUMP, ASID RID LAURA LITTON, ASID, RID Jane Page Design Group 713.803.4999
Cunningham Building and Development knows there’smore to homebuilding than sticks and bricks. Theycreate total peace of mind for each client – from fixed-price contracts to a state-of-the-art online managementsystem that allows remote monitoring of every aspectof your home’s construction.
Cunningham has crafted more than 200 custom homesin some of Houston’s and Galveston’s most exclusiveneighborhoods, including Memorial, River Oaks,Tanglewood, Lafitte’s, Sunset Cove and Stablewood …just to name a few.
Cunningham’s top-tier design and build team includesHouston’s most prominent architects, engineers, greenconsultants, and interior designers. Lead project man-agers are Certified Graduate Builders and NAHBCertified Green Professionals – a distinction fewbuilders in the entire state of Texas can claim.
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ARCHITECT: PATRICK BARRIOS, 713-771-6363
BUILDER: CUNNINGHAM DEVELOPMENT, Chris Cunningham 713.838.1212
KITCHEN:CABINETS & WOOD FLOORING: CUNNINGHAMDEVELOPMENT, 713.838.1212
PLUMBING FIXTURES: MORRISON SUPPLY, 713.861.2343
COUNTERTOPS: Talila Granite, OMNI SURFACES,713.463.5000
BACKSPLASH: MATERIALS MARKETING, 713.960.8601
LEADED GLASS CABINETS AND TRANSOMS: FREEBIRDGLASS, 281.373.3423
DECORATIVE LIGHT FIXTURES: LIGHTING INC.,713.623.6500
MASTER BATH:CABINETS: CUNNINGHAM DEVELOPMENT, 713.838.1212
PLUMBING FIXTURES: MORRISON SUPPLY, 713.861.2343
COUNTERTOPS: Calacatta Carrara, OMNI SURFACES, 713.463.5000
MARBLE FLOORING & WALL TILE: Carrara Arabescato,MATERIALS MARKETING, 713.960.8601
GLASS TILE: THORNTREE SLATE, 713.690.8200
DECORATIVE LIGHT FIXTURES: LIGHTING INC.,713.623.6500
ABOUT THE PROJECTThe designers implemented
clean lines, cool colors and dis-
tinctive details in the master bath
and kitchen of the classic, but
modern Memorial area home.
The sophisticated color palette of
various shades of white and gray
allow unique elements, such as
leaded glass transoms, intricate tile work and custom cabinet details to shine. The
design is intended to be light, bright and purposely restrained in order to accom-
modate a modern family’s hectic lifestyle.
ABOUT THE DESIGNERLaura Litton is an award-winning Registered Interior
Designer with Jane Page Design Group, and enjoys design-
ing modern, yet classic and timeless interiors.
10822 Timberglen DriveJANE PAGE CRUMP, ASID RIDLAURA LITTON, ASID, RID Jane Page Design Group 713.803.4999
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68946 Briar ForestDriveAMILEE WENDT, ASID, RID Wendt Design Group713.668.7474
ABOUT THE PROJECTThe wife of this couple is an avid cook and
every previous kitchen the couple had owned
was white. She asked for a very streamlined
look but with dark stained cabinets and light
counters and backsplash. One of the desired
goals was to have two places to entertain
their grandchildren within the kitchen.
The seating area for casual dining was relo-
cated to the area below the two skylights,
where a new decorative light fixture was
placed to illuminate the table. Wendt Design
Group extended the bar counter to accom-
modate three bar stools for the children. A
small plasma TV was installed as well, and
services either the bar or kitchen with a sim-
ple change in the arm direction.
ABOUT THEDESIGNERAmilee Wendt, ASID,
RID is the owner and
founder of Wendt
Design Group. Wendt
is an award-winning interior designer who has
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ABOUT THE PROJECTWoods envisioned this project as
Mission Style Modern. The reno-
vation of this prominent Garden
Oaks home yields a colorful
kitchen inspired by strong furni-
ture elements. A classic U-shaped
kitchen is punctuated by an
engaged bistro table which proves to be the center for “round table” discus-
sions, family dinners, and an excellent buffet, bar or servery. Individual work
areas are defined by a unique styled furniture elements and reinforced by its
own unique color.
ABOUT THE DESIGNERBlake Woods, ASID is a Houston-based Interior Designer with
more than 20 years of experience in Residential, Commercial,
and Hospitality and Retail Interiors, his project work is national.
Blake Woods Design celebrates developing collaborative rela-
tionships with clients, functional, design solutions, and Interior
spaces infused with color.
744 W. 43rd StreetBLAKE WOODS, ASIDBlake Woods Design832.516.9742
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TILE BACKSPLASH: WALKER ZANGER,713.880.9292
TILE FLOORING: CROSSVILLE,www.crossvilleinc.com
CABINETS: (custom) AMISH CABINETS OFTEXAS, 281.587.2663
PAINT: SHERWIN WILLIAMS, www.sherwin-williams.com
STONE COUNTERTOPS: SCLITZBERGER STONE,www.stonedesignsinc.com
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ABOUT THE PROJECTColor is the theme for this 1100-square-foot city retreat,
inspired by travels to coastal areas around Cape Cod, and it
plays a consistent role throughout the house as a back drop
to the eclectic art collection highlighting Texas artists and
artifacts from the owner’s travels.
Woods dressed up the original kitchen cabinets by adding
crown molding and trim in a diamond pattern. Decorative
painter Kevin Davis helped Woods transform the original cabinets to look like pieces of fur-
niture.
Woods created a unique ceiling treatment in the bathroom by hand-weaving strips of var-
ious wallpapers and framed it all with silver-leaf molding. The new pedestal sink is framed
by a sleek parson’s table. The built-in medicine cabinet is new, yet fits the home’s era.
1023 W. 43rd StreetBLAKE WOODS, ASID Blake Woods Design832.516.9742
MODERN WORTH / MANCHEE WOODS DESIGN,713.666.5113
PERFECTO’S CONTRACTINGPerfecto Cruz, 713.213.8080
KEVIN DAVIS WALL ARTISANS(To the Trade)832.27.5054
NITO’S BEST PAINTINGErick Villarreal, 281.924.2646
GREMILLION & COChris Skidmore, 713.522.2701
KRAVET(To the Trade)Sheila Cloudt, 713.850.1461
DONGHIA(To the Trade)Beth Andrews, 713.377.7777
SOLANO FURNITURE(To the Trade)David Solano, 713.849.4855
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1003 Gardenia DriveLYNNE T. JONES, ASID Lynne T. Jones Interior Design281.437.3307
ABOUT THE PROJECTThis kitchen was designed in the Arts &
Crafts style with decorative backsplash
tiles from that period. The space is clean-
lined and efficient. One of the clients is a
culinary graduate and wanted this kitchen
to truly be a working kitchen for a serious
cook, so two generous islands were
worked into the plan. Granite was used for
the countertops and the rest of the back-
splash is finished with white subway tiles.
Overhead lighting is provided by both
recessed can lights and decorative blown
glass pendants on a track. Upper windows
and a nice-sized single window provide
ample natural light as well. The colors and
textures combine to create a welcoming
center for the home.
ABOUT THEDESIGNERLynne T. Jones,
ASID is a recent
past president of
the ASID-Texas Gulf
Coast Chapter and
has been working as a professional
designer in Houston for more than 30
years.
LIGHTING: HEIGHTS LIGHTS, Don Keck, 713.8610607.
GRANITE: COLOURS OF THE RAINBOW, 713.993.0727
GRANITE FABRICATOR: PLANET GRANITE & MARBLE, Gabriel 281.448.5599
BACKSPLASH TILE: Bisque Subway, DAL TILE, 713.553.9305
DECORATIVE TILES: LILY & BERRY three-tile sets, www.historicstyle.com
TILE INSTALLATION: AGG NATURAL STONE, Alberto Garcia, 832.654.0586
CABINETS: KRAFTMAID CrossCreek Mission Oak, LOWES
CABINET TRIM: CABINET MAKER, Tony 713.305.5277
CABINET HARDWARE: WESTHEIMER PLUMBING & HARDWARE, 713.942.9519
APPLIANCES: SEARS KENMORE ELITE, double electric oven, dishwasher, gas 5-
burner stovetop, 3-door refrigerator
DOUBLE FARMHOUSE SINK: Franke by Villeroy & Boch, WESTHEIMER PLUMBING
& HARDWARE, 713.942.9519
KITCHEN FIXTURES: American Standard Reliant Faucet, WESTHEIMER PLUMBING
& HARDWARE, 713.942.9519
RECLAIMED WOOD FLOOR: KLASSIC HARDWOOD, 713-942-9799
WOOD FLOOR INSTALLATION: JM BEAUTIFUL FLOORS, Juan Martinez
979.277.2373
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ABOUT THE PROJECTThe original kitchen in this Garden Oaks
home was small and closed-off, but had
plenty of storage. The design approach was
to open up the space by removing walls and
keep the same amount of storage, while
transforming the kitchen into a gathering
place with a lounge and dining area.
The wall that backs up the bar area remained and was utilized for storage, while the
other walls were removed to open up the space. The cooktop moved from the penin-
sula to a working island where a stainless hood was installed above. The new island
provides the same amount of storage that was lost with the removal of the walls. The
dinning table was relocated to the back side of the island, overlooking the pool. The
former dining area became a lounge area with a dramatic light feature and an over-
stuffed chair.
ABOUT THE DESIGNERFor more than a decade, Nicole has pulled from her extensive
knowledge, creativity and organizational skills to expertly guide
clients through the design, ordering and installation process.
1025 Richelieu LaneNICOLE BRUNO-MARINO Cabinet Innovations713.461.6424
CABINETS: CABINET INNOVATIONS, CI FUSIONCABINETS
COUNTERTOPS: WALKER ZANGER, 713.880.9292,NATIONAL TERRAZZO TILE AND MARBLE, FredHyde, 713.923.8600
FLOORING: MASTER TILE, 713.300.3600
BACKSPLASH: DAL TILE, 713.681.7625
APPLIANCES: Subzero, Thermador, Kitchen Aid,Bosch purchased through Jim Kendra at KIVAKITCHEN & BATH 713.489.4549
PLUMBING: Grohe, GREAT INDOORS,832.476.8000 and Kohler. Installed by Sid Sims ofGOWAN PLUMBING, 713. 696.5469
LIGHTING: LIGHTING UNLIMITED, 713.626.4025,installed by Mark Melton of MELTON ELECTRIC713.680.0011
PAINT: SHERWIN WILLIAMS. Painted by TEKO,713.675.7521
FAUX PAINTING: Karen Rudat, 713.532.3289
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: RC Camacho ofCAMACHO SERVICES, 713.480.3449
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ANTIQUESThe Urban Market Houston hosts itsthird major tent sale of the year inMidtown Oct. 22-23. Shop interestingobjects, antiques, artwork, designer &decorators collections, and merchan-dise from a multitude of quality ven-dors. Saturday evening from 4 p.m. to6 p.m. is the Early Buying Event,offering first chance at the goods,plus wine/drinks and hors d'oeuvres,and re-entry on Sunday included inthe $25 entry fee. Sunday-only ticketsare $5. Located at 3101 Smith at Elgin.Info.: www.theurbanmarkethouston.com
ARTThe Bayou City Art FestivalDowntown celebrates its 40th year as ittransforms the blocks surrounding CityHall, Oct. 8-9. Explore the vast outdoorart gallery showcasing 300 artists work-ing in 19 media. In addition to perusingthe artwork, festival goers can enjoywine cafés, an interactive creative zone
for children, restaurants, and a perform-ing arts stage with on-going multiculturalmusical and dance entertainment. Newthis festival, String Theory will transformDowntown Houston’s architecture into alarger-than-life instrument during dailyperformances. Information: www.bayoucityartfestival.com
Houston Center for Contemporary Craftexplores the strong connection betweencraft and the home with Beyond Useful& Beautiful: Rethinking DomesticCraft. The exhibition presents a varietyof media—including furniture, wall paper,ceramics, quilts, needlepoint, glass andmetal—in a series of domestic vignettesset up throughout the large gallery. Oneof the founding fathers of the Arts &Crafts Movement, William Morris,famously said, “Have nothing in yourhouse that you do not know to be usefulor believe to be beautiful.” Taking thisquote as a jumping-off point, HCCCCurator, Anna Walker, selected works by
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october calendar13 contemporary artists that critique con-cepts of beauty and usefulness in theirpractice. The show features artists fromall over the U.S., including four fromTexas. The exhibition runs Oct. 1through Jan. 8. Information: www.crafthouston.org or 713.529.4848.
ARCHITECTUREThe Architecture Center Houston andHouston Public Library present the nextauthor in their Authors in Architectureseries on Oct. 20. Eric M. Wolf discuss-es his book American Art MuseumArchitecture: Documents and Design.The book explores the problems andchallenges faced by architects andclients in creating buildings that interactwith works of art. Reception and booksigning will follow the discussion. Thefree event takes place at ArchitectureCenter Houston in downtown Houston.Information: www.aiahouston.org or713.520.0155.
CLASSESHouston-area gardeners can expectwide variety of gardening classes andunique events at The Arbor Gate inTomball. Jeremy Kollaus teaches FallVegetable Container Gardening Oct.11. Class participants can learn aboutvegetable varieties that thrive inHouston’s fall weather and see howthese edible container gardens canadd a beautiful bounty to your patio or yard.
On Oct. 20, Rob Greening of NiteLitesLighting Company teaches a class onLandscape Lighting. Learn the secretsto successful landscape lighting, includ-ing instruction on layout, wiring and fix-tures. Information: 281.351.8851orwww.arborgate.com.
Nestled within Memorial Park, HoustonArboretum & Nature Center serves asboth a serene retreat and educationcenter. The Arboretum’s Joe Blantonteaches Tree I.D. for the Novice on twoSundays this month, Oct. 2 and Oct. 9.Choose a Sunday and discover how touse leaves and field guides to identify 30tree species found in our area. Cost is$30 for members, $45 for non-members.Information: www.houstonarboretum.orgor 713.681.8433.
PLANT MARTThe Garden Club of Houston presentsits 69th Annual Bulb & Plant Mart Oct.14-15. The large-scale plant sale fea-tures top-quality bulbs from domesticand international suppliers and anexpanded collection of hard-to-find andunusual plants, perennials, trees, shrubsand vines. Many of the plants and bulbsare unique offerings from the gardens ofClub members, grown specifically for theMart. This year’s event takes place at anew location, the Holly Hall RetirementCommunity, 2000 Holly Hall Street atFannin, across from Reliant Stadium.Information: www.gchouston.org
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before && after
I first met David Fontaine back in 2005 when he was single and
Shelterstyle.com decorated his living and dining rooms and sunroom.
Back then, David wanted to work with inherited furniture and not
spend money remodeling since his duplex is in a popular teardown
area (see the November, 2005 Houston House & Home makeover,
“Eureka”).
Since then, he married Elaine, and I have helped the newlyweds withtheir master bedroom (see July 2011 Houston House & Home, “WarmingTrend”) and now their c. 1953 galley-style teardown kitchen. “Elaine and Iwere distracted when we looked into our dated kitchen with its mismatchedappliances and boring finishes. Next to the beautifully re-designed otherrooms, the kitchen was a real eyesore,” the Italian cuisine aficionadoexplained.
A couples’ 1950s kitchen be-bops into the modern era with smartupgrades that didn’t break the bank
AFTER: After removing the saloon doors, the additionof a new, all-white Energy Star fridge, more efficientuse of the old wall niche, new countertops and sub-way tile backsplash, new rolled vinyl flooring and effi-cient under-cabinet lighting transformed this once-dated kitchen.
BEFORE: An energy-gobbling old fridge, unused iron-ing board niche in the wall, saloon-style swingingdoors, white laminate countertops and backsplash,old vinyl tile flooring and lack of under-cabinet lightingmade for an unattractive kitchen.
Budget BeautyBEFORE
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The couple had plenty of ideas—in fact, too many of them—throwing theminto indecision and design overload. “The more we ‘designed’, the more frustra-tion we encountered. A few weeks into the project we decided we needed helpand called you. We didn’t want to spend money on components that if not prop-erly coordinated could result in an expensive hodge-podge,” he explained.
David explained that in years past they had interviewed several kitchen-remod-eling companies about modest options for improving the kitchen in their home,which is in a popular teardown area. The couple did not want to invest a king’sransom in a masterpiece that did not make any financial sense. None ever putforth a sensible plan, David said. All wanted to spend big bucks tearing download-bearing walls, installing granite countertops, new custom cabinets, hard-wood floors and other building blocks for spectacular kitchen makeovers. “Elaineand I decided that what we needed was a way to update what was already inplace and do much of the work ourselves. You were the perfect person to help usmake this project a success,” David explained.
We met one Saturday morning and measured, discussed ideas, materials, ven-dors and what to expect. A plan emerged and the concept was clearly made forthe couple and this house. “As veteran do-it-yourselfers, we had an affordableroad map to completion,” David said. “We were ecstatic.”
They began by stripping their l950s cabinet doors to bare wood in the garage.Then David and Elaine sanded and painted the doors and surrounds with whiteindustrial grade, self-priming Benjamin Moore Alkyd Metal & Wood Enamel in#C-163-01.
The white countertop was replaced with Pionite laminate in “Greige” SC210”installed by Venetian Blind & Floor Carpet One. The backsplash was first cov-ered in water-resistant Sheetrock, then in inexpensive 3” x 6” Bone White sub-way tiles (United States Ceramic Tile Company #078-36) purchased locally by atile store going out of business (also available at Home Depot.)
The floor had several layers of linoleum, covered by vinyl tiles. I recommendedForsyth Floor Company, who installed vinyl flooring to match the hardwoods inthe nearby dining room. During the installation, Forsyth discovered that the floorunderneath the old dishwasher was rotted through to the slab and the old dish-washer was literally chopped out. This provided a legitimate reason to replace itwith a new one and to repair the subfloor. To compensate for irregularities inheight, the entire kitchen floor was covered in new plywood. “The installationwent perfectly and the look of the low-luster vinyl has fooled many observers intothinking they are standing on solid oak floors stained like the rest of the house,”David said.
Since the gas range was only four years old and it was white, they decided tokeep it, replacing the vent hood. Not only was the old vent hood ineffective, itwas the wrong color. When they removed it, the couple discovered a nest ofproblems—the gas pipe was directly in the way of the exhaust duct. I suggestedthey call Kenny Jaines at Vogler Sheet Metal Co., who solved the problem byconstructing a duct that attached to the new hood, bypassing the gas pipe andlinking up to a new exhaust outlet on the building’s exterior--an inexpensive fixthat has worked perfectly.
“During our planning meeting, you warned us that we should expect to incurelectrical problems. When we removed the range hood the kitchen lights wentout,” David explained. Behind the hood was a tangled web of wires, no doubtthe work of a previous installer who got the hood working but compromisedsafety through poor wiring and no grounding—a scenario repeated elsewhere inthe kitchen. The old wiring was scorched or melted at key junctures.
They called Dan Brown at Dempsey Electric who talked them into installingrecessed lighting and dimmers, which they really like. “To save money, we pur-chased the lighting materials online and Dan did the installation with a discountfrom Dempsey Electric. “The electrical was an expensive and unexpected aspectof the kitchen remodel, but we know it was money well spent for our safety andpeace of mind,” David explained.
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An Ikea island was turned into an against-the-wall work surface by trimmingthe legs and adding casters from Mapp Caster & Supply. The casters allow it tomove out of the way to better clean behind it. The couple tied in the birch fin-ish to rest of the kitchen by buying birch planks from Houston Custom Woodsand David’s furniture-maker cousin trimmed out the new niche above the worktable, built a new windowsill over the sink as well as a birch veneer end cap forthe exposed side or the existing white cabinets. They also purchased two Ikeabirch veneer shelves for extra storage for pots and pans.
“We love the open shelves better than a pot rack because we can keep the lidswith the pots and don’t have to search for them in the back reaches of our cabi-nets,” David explained. Another clever idea was to use an inexpensive $30brushed nickel Ikea curtain rod outfitted with large S-hooks to fully use thespace behind the door for flatter items like skillets. “Lower on the wall wemounted small hooks for a large pizza baking stone that took up a lot of space,”he said.
To finish off the kitchen and tie it into the rest of the house, they painted thewalls Sherwin Williams “Straw Doll” #1361 and Benjamin Moore “SuperWhite” enamel #310-01 on the trim. They also used some leftover fabric fromthe living room to make their hobbled Roman shade.
“We had hoped to buy a larger refrigerator, but when you have a l950s housewith l950s appliance openings, you more or less are going to end up with whatworks and not exactly what you would have liked. But that’s OK—thanks toyou, we enjoy our charming kitchen every day for what it is,” David smiled.
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BEFORE: White walls and white laminate countertops and backsplash, brassdoor knobs, mismatched vent hood and lack of storage made this kitchen diffi-cult to cook in.
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THE COOLEST DOWNTOWN ADDRESS FROM THE LATE 1960shas been made over for this millennium, yet retains is ’60s soul. Built in 1966 anddesigned by noted Washington, D.C.-area architect Charles Goodman, the 31-storybuilding was instantly considered one of the most stylish apartment buildings thecity. The mid-century modern highrise has recently undergone a ’60s-cool renova-tion that showcases the stylish functionality of midcentury modern architecture andinteriors.
More than one-third of the 396 units have been fully renovated and 90 percentare occupied. The apartment renovations are being completed at a rate of about 40units per month, with the entire building expected to be done by June 2012.
FROM THE GROUND UPIn addition to the upgrades to each unit, the amenities and common areas have
been revamped for the modern era. The generous ground-floor lobby is a celebrationof mid-century style. Also at street level, the new Go Fresh! gourmet café now servesbreakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. The building also includes multiplespaces to work and play, including a pool, gym, full-size basketball court, conferenceroom, media room and party lounge.
Four rising stars of interior design decked out units in the iconic Houston Housebuilding as a way to help Houstonians see the dynamic design potential for units inthe building. We have featured each designer and their work on the following pages.
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Downtown’s iconic mid century highrisegets a modern-day makeover that recallsits 1960s debutBY SANDRA COOK
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WITH DEGREES IN ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN, SABA JAWDAco-owns the design firm Jawda and Jawda with her sister Sarah. Her design of the Houston House unit incorporatesa both neutral pieces with exquisite details.
“My vision and goal for the Houston House unit is to inspire a world of wonder, an oasis that’s a retreat from theeveryday,” says Jawda.
Jawda’s design talent shines in her use of large pieces in each of the relatively small rooms. “Design, for me, isabout depth and utilizing it to one's advantage,” says Jawda. “Using large-scale pieces in a small area actually createsthe sense of a much larger space. The combination of larger pieces in clusters creates balance. Knowing how to organ-ize them, along with the importance of the hues, is the key.”
Jawda prefers to utilize different pieces and colors that aren’t often used together, a method of mixing and match-ing the unusual to create contrast. She also chose to use a neutral palette to bring the outdoors in. “The views arespectacular and I think the finished product works wonderfully with it,” she says.
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GRAPHIC-DESIGNER-TURNED-INTERIOR-DESIGNER CHRIS NGUYENtakes inspiration for small-space living from dense metropolitan areas, such as New York City andTokyo, where square footage is gold. “It's really fascinating to see the clever visual and practicalsolutions that these city dwellers come up with,” says Nguyen. “Small space living provides such aunique opportunity for ingenuity. In a metropolis like Houston where there is as much legroomas there is headroom, I had to really scrutinize and break down the concepts from people who livein small spaces out of necessity and find a way to make them appealing for those who would bechoosing to do so.”
Nguyen made an effort to define the space in terms other than its square feet. “Looking at thenumber, mental limitations form and I wanted to find ways to remove those,” says Nguyen. “Ifocused on embracing the space for what it was and making it more about the quality of livingwithin a home this size rather than how much stuff will fit. I think it's easy with a large space tomistakenly fill it with things just because there's space for it, but with a small space that isn't anoption.”
The designer says he employed the opposite of what might seem to be logical for this space.“Instead of filling it with small things and reflective surfaces to make it look bigger, I put in regu-lar-scale pieces to emphasize the usability of the apartment and solid color contrast to define howthe separate spaces work,” explains Nguyen. “When you walk in, instead of seeing a series of com-promises, you see a comfortable place to sit, eat and sleep. Going with mid-century modern andcontemporary modern pieces helped a lot as they tend to be less voluminous in form, whileremaining full in function.”
Chris Nguyen’s design features bold color choices, such as a black wall in the living room, which visually de-clutters the space, whileallowing the sofa, lamp and artwork to stand out.
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ACHIEVING A BALANCE OF RICH COLORS AND BOLDSHAPES WAS KEY FORRICHARD SANCHEZ’Stake on the unit he designed.“Working and living inHouston's downtown can beoverwhelming at times and alevel of confidence is required forthis type of habitation,” saysSanchez. “This is why I choseblack. Black represents powerand confidence. In retrospect,green is proven to have a sooth-ing effect—even photos of vege-tation have a calming effect. Byplacing these two colors in thesame room, this balance of boldand calm converge and worktogether in seamless harmony.”
Sanchez took a minimalistapproach to maximize comfortin the space. “By applying theless-is-more concept oftenapplied in graphic design, Iaimed at a space void of compli-cation,” says Sanchez. Thedesigner followed the Easternphilosophy of the more youhave, the more problems youhave. “I knew this notion wouldwork well because this belief caneasily—key word, easily—beapplied in everyday living,” saysSanchez. “Likewise, your homeis everyday living.”
The designer sought toemphasize that the HoustonHouse building sits in the mid-dle of the thriving downtownscene. “I wanted to give theyoung and young at heart thesense of belonging to this scenewhen, in fact, they actually makethe downtown scene just by liv-ing there,” says Sanchez.
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AN INTERIOR DESIGNER FORTHE KIRKSEY ARCHITECTURETEAM, KRISTEN JOHNSON isan expert at making the most of a neutralpalette by layering subtle colors and textures.“This way, you can use accessories and art-work to punctuate the space,” says Johnson.
Space planning in the small apartmentwas key for Johnson. “Since there wasn’t adedicated dining room, I started with theidea of creating a dining space that wasfunctional but still felt a part of the livingarea,” she says. “I also converted the secondbedroom into a home office because thatroom was tres petite! To me, it functionedmore efficiently as a workspace than a tinyroom with a huge bed inside.”
Johnson employs metal finishes in thesame way she utilizes jewelry. “When it’sdone right—silver and gold jewelry lookbeautiful together,” says Johnson. “A deco-rated room without metal accents is likeputting on your favorite little black dresswithout a pair of earrings. It’s nice to addjust a touch of sparkle with muted tonesand textures. You need some subtlety and abit of glitz to make everything look bal-anced.”
The expansive city views were a biginfluence on Johnson’s design. “The cityviews from Houston House are incredible,”she says. “The last thing I wanted to do wasblock those huge windows! I added sheerlinen panels at the windows to soften up thearchitecture and frame the views. I didn’twant fully traversing draperies—I treatedthem like an obi sash—just a strip of fabricon either side of the window.”
KRISTENJOHNSONKristen Johnson chose a large sofa to anchor the living room, the Florence Knoll piece with slimmetal legs almost floats on top of the carpet. Neutral tones, touches of nature and an airyglass-topped table lend serenity to the space.
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Houston designer creates a nature-inspired bungalow redo
Craftsman with a TwistStory & Photography by SARAH GANDY
Back in 2006, designer Roberto Cervantes decided to buy his 1920s bun-galow in Eastwood for practical purposes as much as anything. “Thehouse had been renovated in 2005 and all the electrical and plumbinghad been redone,” says Roberto, “That meant I could get an inspectionon it, get a mortgage approved and move right in.” All of these wereessential elements for Roberto who was looking to move not only hishome, but also his business from of a rented loft space. Another key char-acteristic of the property: there was ample space in the backyard forRoberto to build a separate studio for his multi-faceted design business.
“There was nothing wrong with the house,” says Roberto. “Most peo-
ple would say it was fine.” And yet, for the designer and artist, bestknown publicly for his restaurant interiors, such as Barnaby’s, T’afia,Coppa, and Brasserie 19, the home still needed some refinements.
Though the ideas for the house would start flowing quickly, any reno-vations would have to wait. “I moved in and decided to stabilize my busi-ness in the home first,” says Roberto. “Meanwhile I designed and builtthe studio behind the house, paying for that as I went along. Once thatbuilding was complete I was able to move my business there and beginwork on the house itself. I didn’t do any renovations until 18 monthsafter I moved in.”
ABOVE: The Eastwood home artist/designer/architect Roberto Cervantesexhibits clever creative touches at every turn. The arched built-in cabinet isoriginal to the kitchen, which is painted a wasabi-like green. The colorfulobjects on the shelves complement the striped table, designed by Roberto.
OPPOSITE: The stair landing was added during renovation, replacing a smalldoorway that opened to steep attic stairs. A new stairway was also con-structed in order to match the original oak wood floors throughout and tomake the steep angle less severe. The painting is by Ryan Gieger.
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Ideas in MotionWhen the time came for the home redo, Robertocollaborated on the design with Ben Johnston (atthe time the two had a design business together,but each now owns separate companies—Robertoowns Archi-Arts and Ben owns Avondale DesignStudio). One of the most dramatic changes camein the kitchen area which had been chopped upwith pantry spaces and doorways.
“People during that time period tended tobreak up homes into compartments,” saysRoberto. “But we decided to open the kitchen tothe dining room in order to make it a more livablespace for today.” To make sense of the new openfloor plan, Roberto and Ben designed aCraftsman-inspired partition wall with an archedopening which helped delineate the kitchen fromthe dining room. “We also decided to paint therooms different colors—green for the kitchen andorange for the dining room—in order to definethe spaces separately.”
Another minor floor plan change that createdsignificant visual impact was the decision to openthe attic stairs to the main living area. WhenRoberto bought the house a small door closed offthe stunted set of stairs leading upstairs. “The stairlanding didn’t exist and the stairs were extremelysteep,” says Roberto. “So we got rid of the door,replaced the stair treads with oak to match the restof the house, and made the slope of the stairs lesssevere. We designed a new stair landing to comeout into the space, which also created a nice focalwall for art or family photos.”
RIGHT: In the dining room, a large painting by Houstonartist Seth Alverson over looks the old zinc-topped din-ing table made by Noir. Roberto and architect BenJohnston designed a Craftsman-inspired wall to providea distinct boundary between the rooms, yet allow thetwo rooms to feel connected. The chairs are goatskin-backed Tyler Chairs by Oly, while the shell chandelieruses naturally occurring holes in the shells to stringthem together.
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Smoother SurfaceAmong other issues were some aesthetic choices thatprevious owners had made. “The walls were all tex-tured; the ceiling had been troweled,” says Roberto.“So we smoothed out all of those surfaces andadded wood trim in order to be more consistentwith the time period.”
Some of the more intricate trim work occurson the living and dining room ceilings, wherestained wood is applied in a Craftsman-derivedpattern. “It’s the look of a coffered ceiling, onlyflattened,” says Roberto. “It’s an embellishment tothe room that brings a deep, rich color withoutlots of contrast. It’s actually a modification ofwhat would be typically seen.”
When it was time to pick colors for the home,Roberto drew inspiration from the home itself andits surroundings. “A lot of people are into neutrals,but I wanted something richer. The colors I used aresaturated, but not unnatural,” says Roberto. “Theorange is a terra cotta color and it’s found in the tileson the front porch. The green is a compliment tothat orange. The orange you could get through rust,the green comes from a copper patina—they’re stillcolors found in nature.”
Likewise, Roberto kept a natural, but visuallystimulating palette when it came to furnishing thehome. “Throughout the house I’ve used wood,metal, and hides,” says Roberto. “These are all non-synthetic ways of showing color, pattern, tex-ture, and patina.”
RIGHT: The generously sized chaise, covered in fabric byKravet, sits opposite a matching sofa. The patchworkrug is handmade and available through Archi-Arts. Thesconces above the fireplace are antiques from Canada,while the copper pendants are from RejuvenationLighting and Hardware.
“A lot of people are into
neutrals, but I wanted
something richer. The colors
I used are saturated, but not
unnatural.”
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Whether it’s ceiling trim, goat hide chairs, or light fixtures, Robertoisn’t afraid to twist the inspiration from the past in order to create his ownunique space. Musing on the two lighting pendants in the living room,Robert notes, “Light fixtures from (the 1920s) were pretty clunky andactually not very beautiful, so sometimes you have to take departures inyour decorating. The living room fixtures are more of a ’50s style, andwhen they were shown in chrome in the catalog they indeed look very’50s. But in a copper finish they take on a completely different look—andsuddenly they work with this space.”
Out the back door, Roberto’s new 900-square-foot studio also showsthat different decades of design can live in harmony. The studio stands incontrast to the brick bungalow—it’s a modern construction with flecks ofcolor throughout the grey façade. The two buildings, says Roberto, exem-plify his philosophy: “I appreciate modern design, but I also appreciatepast designs—and ultimately that’s where all modern design came from. It all draws inspiration from the past.”
BELOW: Piano is a Helpinstill Roadmaster, which was marketed in the 1970s as aportable piano that entertainers could easily take on the road. It was invented byCharles Helpinstill, who still performs in Houston under the name Ezra Charles.Roberto bought the iconic piano twelve years ago through and ad in the Greensheet.
ABOVE: Roberto chose a soft grey paint for the office to provide a visual break fromthe other color-saturated rooms. Custom wood tables were made by a Houston-basedcraftsman from Texas pecan trees. The large painting and the comic strip installationart are both by Roberto Cervantes. The handmade patchwork rug is available throughArchi-Arts.
OPPOSITE: A painting by artist Ryan Gieger hangs above an Italian Deco antiquedresser in Roberto’s peacock-hued bedroom.
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