A Texas-Sized Dream Home

One of my favorite sites to peruse on the internet from time to time is HAR.com which essentially hosts the MLS inventory for the Houston Association of Realtors. I enjoy keeping up to date with the real estate market and every now and then, I’ll find a stunning home that I wish I could snap up for myself! This home is no exception. I am so in love with every last detail. You can generally get a lot for the money in Houston compared to what you’d get for a similar amount in another city. This house is listed for a cool $4,575,000 and clocks in at nearly 9,200 square feet. Built by Kurt Hahnfeld of HP Contracting and designed by architect, Travis Mattingly, the house is filled with thoughtful details executed by expert craftsmen. Elizabeth Garrett DeWitt of Elizabeth Garrett Interiors was charged with selecting the finishes, lighting, hardware, and color palette for this gorgeous home. I love that the home marries Spanish architecture with classic traditional elements on the interior. Just thinking about blogging about decorating this place makes me wish I had five million dollars lying around so I could make this beauty all mine!

{The grand entrance features a sweeping staircase and dramatic chandelier.}

{This is honestly my dream kitchen. I’m not sure how anyone could really improve on this, except for maybe switching out the lighting for some pendants from Circa Lighting.}

{There are so many gorgeous details. I love that the marble slab backsplash goes all the way to the ceiling. I am also in love with the dove grey cabinetry, the beautiful hood above the range, and the fun rolling ladder.}

{The thought of all of this fabulous storage in the generously-sized butler’s pantry makes me so happy. Can you imagine? Notice there’s another rolling ladder in this room along with what looks like a Hicks Pendant above the stainless steel table.}

{A Detailed Shot of the Space Leading from the Living Room to the Foyer}

{I love the beautiful arched windows/doors in the formal dining room. I also recognized the Ruhlmann Chandelier from Circa Lighting.}

{The large living room features a wooden beams, herringbone brickwork in the fireplace, and more beautiful windows.}

{The gorgeous master bedroom feature vaulted ceilings, beautiful paneling, another arched door, and a glamorous chandelier.}

{Like all of the other rooms in the home, the master bathroom is also quite large.}

{An Alcove for a Freestanding Bathtub}

{Notice the wetbar in the master bath—cocktails and a bubble bath, anyone? In the background, you’ll notice the gorgeous doors in the dressing room. Aren’t they stunning?}

{To be completely honest, when looking at the photos in the home’s real estate listing, I wasn’t really sure what this room was, but I think it may be the game room given the layout and built-ins.}

{This sitting room/solarium is just off the game room from the previous photo. I like that the carpet is in a neutral colorway, but features one of my favorite patterns of all time, La Fiorentina. The Classic Billiard Light would be perfect above a pool table, naturally!

{I love the contrast of the soft grey walls, crisp white mouldings, and warm wood floors throughout the house.}

{Small Caged Lanterns by Eric Cohler Line this Long Corridor Upstairs}

{One of five secondary bedroom suites, this one features custom built-ins, a lovely arched door leading to a private balcony, and a Sophia Flush Mount by Alexa Hampton.}

{One of the Guest Baths—I love every last detail!}

{I really love the contrast of the study compared to the rest of the house. The dark woods, beams, and industrial-inspired Colton Chandelier make the space feel decidedly more masculine.}

{The expansive utility room provides more glorious storage!}

{The Lovely Loggia}

{As you can tell from this photo of the back of the house, it isn’t completed yet and is missing landscaping and a few other details. To me, this home is the perfect canvas. I only wish I could be the one to complete it!}