“My father designed our plans, and I did some tweaking to them. The area of the home where I had the most influence was the kitchen. I have designed many kitchens, so I knew exactly how I wanted the space to function, and it has been perfect for our family.”

“I added a second island and a long bar in the attached dining area. I used all panel-ready Monogram appliances in the kitchen and bar, except for our black and brass range, which is by Hallman. The range makes such a statement in our kitchen and gives a nice balance to the more clean and modern style of my cabinetry. I designed the cabinetry in a way where I could add a rolling ladder to access high-upper storage. We frequently use the ladder, and it is a great design feature.”

“Our dining area features a large 9.5′ long solid white oak dining table, which my carpenter custom-made to fit the space perfectly. It is our only dining space in the home, so I wanted it to fit up to 12 people when needed but also feel casual and comfortable for everyday use. Our bar in the dining room hosts a beverage and panel-ready wine fridge by Monogram, a nugget ice machine by U-line, and plenty of storage, which is helpful for entertaining. My husband’s Bourbon display proudly dresses the open shelves, and two tower cabinets anchor each end of the bar. In one of the tower cabinets, I have my hidden coffee bar with coffee mug and glass storage above, while the other tower houses extra dishes, beer mugs, cocktail glasses, and hides our microwave. I added some caning to the tower cabinets to add interest, as well as add ventilation for the appliances within the cabinets.”

“I wanted our living room to be functional to host a large group with a lot of different seating throughout but still feel intimate and cozy for us as a family of four. I believe I achieved that through careful space planning and layers of texture. We have a large custom cut and bound sisal rug that sits under the entire seating arrangement that consists of a large sectional sofa by Moss Studio, a swivel chair by Lillian August, and two vintage leather chairs on casters. The living room comfortably fits large family gatherings, which was very important to me.”

“The living space greets you directly at the end of the foyer. The living room is open to the kitchen and dining space and features a large 16’ wide glass sliding door that opens to our large covered patio.”

“I had to have a real wood-burning fireplace, so I designed built-ins in the living room, which house wood storage to the left of the fireplace.”

“Instead of doing the traditional wood treads on the stairs, I had a collection of vintage rugs installed on the stairs, and it is my favorite design element of the whole house. I love the character and vibrancy it brings, and it speaks to my eclectic design sense.”

“We have a vintage daybed I had reupholstered in a boucle fabric at the end of our bed where the kids like to hang out and watch TV. The daybed also functions as a costly dog bed for our Heeler/Border Collie mix, Dottie. Our bed was custom made and is slipcovered in a Perennials fabric. The nightstands are a vintage find and are part of the collection of things I had acquired for a few years leading up to our build. The lamps are by Arteriors, and the chandelier is by Gabby Home.”

“Our primary bathroom is one of my favorite spots in the house. I love the layout of it with the his and hers vanities flanking the tub and the large shower tucked in the corner. I decided to run our hardwood floors into the bathroom, and I love the warmth that it gives to the space. Often, people are afraid of wood in a bathroom, as it can go against the grain of what we are told we should do, but I like to bend and break the rules. The white oak vanities repeat the same V-groove detail of the kitchen cabinets, adding more texture to the space.”

“The shower walls are clad in a ceramic tile that has this beautiful variation in it that adds a layer of character to the room.”

“Our upstairs playroom is a fun space for the kids and their friends to hang out and play video games. On one of the walls, I had a long daybed fabricated by my carpenter with storage drawers for toys below. It fits two twin-size mattresses that serve as a lounge space and extra sleeping space for slumber parties or large family get-togethers when we may have extended family staying over. The art pieces are photographs of the kids and our dog that Holli Esmundo, one of the Senior Designers on my staff, photoshopped into a funky pop art style collage.”

“The shower walls in the bathroom are covered in a vibrant green ceramic tile by Bedrosians, and on the floor, a black and white patterned tile was implemented to bring a fun pattern into the space. The antique mirror was given to us by my husband’s aunt many years ago with a dresser that we gave away to another family member. I love that the mirror feels very unexpected and gives the space an extra dose of character.”

“My son’s room is a rustic, outdoorsy theme. One of our favorite places to visit is Ouray, Colorado. I had a mural printed and installed on his wall through Dallas Mural of one of the mountain trails that we traveled on by jeep. It adds such impact to his room and is something I felt could grow with him over the years as I changed other things in his room.”

“On the floor of the kids’ bathroom, I had a custom mosaic made by Dal Tile that reads, ‘Today I will be happier than a bird with a french fry.’ The walls and ceilings are clad in a jade green star wallpaper I purchased through Supply Showroom in Austin. The cabinets are painted a jade green, which is a custom color match to the shades on the sconces over the mirrors.”

“In my daughter’s room, I installed a fun Marrakech-inspired watercolor wallpaper by artist Rosie Harbottle. It has so many wonderful colors that inspired the other design choices in her room, such as the shade of jade that I painted on her ceiling.”