A touch of craftsman and a contemporary area rug and furnishings bring a relaxed feel to this family room. Multiple seating choices gives the family plenty of options to converse and hang out.

Adjacent to the home theater, this Basement Rec Room boasts an industrial design and features a 75" Samsung display and B&W sound system. A Launchport serves as a base for the room's control offering access to the home security system and cameras, audio and full Lutron lighting control system. Carole Paris

The living room and den are separated by french doors with custom decorative metal work using actual pods selected from nature. Frosted glass provides privacy when needed. Full wall of custom millwork provides area for book storage and art display. A neutral shagreen wall covering adds to the richness and depth of this room.

Custom cabinetry flank either side of the newly painted fireplace to tie into the kitchen island. New bamboo hardwood flooring spread throughout the family room and kitchen to connect the open room. A custom arched cherry mantel complements the custom cherry tabletops and floating shelves. Lastly, a new hearthstone brings depth and richness to the fireplace in this open family room/kitchen space.

Photography Rebecca McAlpin

Felicia Evans Photography

This 1964 Preston Hollow home was in the perfect location and had great bones but was not perfect for this family that likes to entertain. They wanted to open up their kitchen up to the den and entry as much as possible, as it was small and completely closed off. They needed significant wine storage and they did want a bar area but not where it was currently located. They also needed a place to stage food and drinks outside of the kitchen. There was a formal living room that was not necessary and a formal dining room that they could take or leave. Those spaces were opened up, the previous formal dining became their new home office, which was previously in the master suite. The master suite was completely reconfigured, removing the old office, and giving them a larger closet and beautiful master bathroom. The game room, which was converted from the garage years ago, was updated, as well as the bathroom, that used to be the pool bath. The closet space in that room was redesigned, adding new built-ins, and giving us more space for a larger laundry room and an additional mudroom that is now accessible from both the game room and the kitchen! They desperately needed a pool bath that was easily accessible from the backyard, without having to walk through the game room, which they had to previously use. We reconfigured their living room, adding a full bathroom that is now accessible from the backyard, fixing that problem. We did a complete overhaul to their downstairs, giving them the house they had dreamt of! As far as the exterior is concerned, they wanted better curb appeal and a more inviting front entry. We changed the front door, and the walkway to the house that was previously slippery when wet and gave them a more open, yet sophisticated entry when you walk in. We created an outdoor space in their backyard that they will never want to leave! The back porch was extended, built a full masonry fireplace that is surrounded by a wonderful seating area, including a double hanging porch swing. The outdoor kitchen has everything they need, including tons of countertop space for entertaining, and they still have space for a large outdoor dining table. The wood-paneled ceiling and the mix-matched pavers add a great and unique design element to this beautiful outdoor living space. Scapes Incorporated did a fabulous job with their backyard landscaping, making it a perfect daily escape. They even decided to add turf to their entire backyard, keeping minimal maintenance for this busy family. The functionality this family now has in their home gives the true meaning to Living Better Starts Here™.

Une bibliothèque bleue dans le grand salon prête à accueillir une méridienne en velours, tapis, fauteuil et table basse pour un ensemble chic et chaleureux. La bibliothèque se compose de 4 niches en noyer et de rangements fermés. La partie basse est plus profonde pour permettre de s'assoir ou poser des objets.

What a great place for the kids to hang-out. 10 foot glass walls over looking Austin provide for an amazing back drop for the play area and outdoor porch. Photo by Paul Bardagjy

Photography Alexander Vertikoff