When we first designed an office for a client with deep Texas roots, we quickly came to know the family behind the project and discovered that his wife had a strong eye for design. Four years later, they invited us back to reimagine their home, this time embracing her colorful, feminine aesthetic while still reflecting his connection to West Texas.
The result is a home that feels personal, layered, and collected. Antiques, family heirlooms, and vintage finds were combined in a way that balances character and livability rather than formality.
Many of the home’s most meaningful pieces already belonged to the family. Instead of starting over, we refreshed and reworked these furnishings to fit the new direction of the house.
The kitchen underwent the most significant transformation. While the original architecture had strong bones, the space felt too restrained for the clients’ style. We introduced bold color, a custom backsplash tile, and a bas-relief plaster vent hood featuring the birth-month flower of each family member, adding a personal detail to the center of the home.
In the living room, the starting point was a vintage Hermès scarf designed by Kermit Oliver, framed above the fireplace. Its palette and narrative quality informed the room’s design, influencing the furniture, a custom rug, and a stained-glass installation overlooking the patio.
These kinds of details appear throughout the house, connecting the design to the family’s history and making the home feel distinctly their own. The final result is expressive, welcoming, and highly personal - a reflection of both the clients’ style and the way they live.
