Bungalow Magazine Spring 2013

A t e x a s g u i d e t o u r b a n l i v i n g

B u n g a l o wS p r i n g 2 0 1 3 | V o l . 1 i S S u e 1

Gio Ponti

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1019 Dragon Street | www.sminkinc.com

reissued by Molteni & CMay 2nd, 2013

B u n g a l o w

StyleTrends: Pink + Orange

Trends: Black+ White+ Gold

Shopping: 2nd Street, Austin

Street Style: We caught up with four

Dallasites that are redefining style.

NestAnatomy for a Guest Bed: Peacock

Alley’s resident etiquette expert, Brad

Cleveland shares his tips for preparing

the perfect guest bed.

The Five-Mintue Entryway Fix: Abbe

Fenimore, interior designer behind

Studio Ten 25, uses a few simple rules

to re-imagine an entryway.

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My Favorite Room: The designers be-

hind the dual-city Pulp Design Studio,

Beth Dotolo and Carolina Gentry let

Bungalow take a peek inside their nest.

Bold and Beautiful: From dining to arm-

chairs, high-gloss lacquer to sleek molded

chairs, we explore the color of red.

SourceCozy Gets a Fresh Face: A 1940s bun-

galow gets an update without com-

promising charm.

Trends: Tile

FeaturesThe Art of the Matter: A Dallas renovat-

ed home is calling card for creativity.

A True Story of How a Boy and Girl

Make a Loft Home: A Dallas couple

shares how the art of negotiation

merged their spaces.

GardensTrends: Garden Inspired

Going Green: A first-time composter

tells us why she used a compost to

make their garden flourish.

Last LookRetro Retreat: Architect Flynn Dodds

and Environmental Graphic Designer,

Sharon Dodds, show us their home at

a glance.

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welcome to Bungalow...Three years have passed since I moved into my third home. With each move I had to re-imagine a new space and make it my own, this time with the addition of a husband, and one year later a daughter, there was a clear need to make it “our” home. I have made smart decisions and mistakes. Yet, as I stepped back and looked at the big picture I realized the best design comes when a person stays true to oneself. Therefore, Bungalow magazine is born out of my decorating ups-and-downs. Bungalow magazine’s mission is to inspire those with a love for design and unique style. Aspiring for excellence, each issue will reveal and disclose innovative, modern, and thoughtful designs that are accessible to Texans. Whether starting out in your first apartment, buying a home or just need encouragement, and design inspiration I invite you to become a part of the best Texas has to offer. In this issue, I am honored to introduce you to a group of young creative individuals willing allow us a peek inside their lives and examine their distinc-tive style. From graphic and interior designers to architects and musicians, see how they layout spaces, use color, merge households, and develop serene environments that inspires.

Warmly,

Lesley Busby Weaver

“ The BeST deSign comeS when

a perSon STayS

True To oneSelf.”

Let’s Start From The Beginning...

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Contributors*

HeatHer HawkinSHeatHer Hawkins, a

Dallas based editorial

and wedding photog-

rapher, worked in New

York’s fashion indus-

try as a stylist after

graduating from the

Fashion Institute of

Technology. While

on the set, Heather

found her calling as a

photographer. Now,

she shares Texas liv-

ing with her husband

and enjoys music, trav-

eling, and cooking.

JeSSicaJoneSThree years ago, Dallas

writer Jessica Jones

fell in love with a

fireplace and became

a homeowner for the

first time. Since then,

she has developed

an affinity for vintage

furniture shopping

and a serious Home

Garden TV (HGTV)

addiction but has

never quite gotten the

hang of horticulture.

She gets her serving-

ware obsession from

her mother.

BillSallanSHouston native ad-

vertising and editorial

photographer Bill

sallans has been

shooting in Austin

for the past 4 years.

After graduating from

Brooks Institute of

Photography in Santa

Barbara, California

and a short stint in

LA, Bill made the trek

to Texas’ Capital and

has not looked back.

One of his favorite

things about being a

photographer is con-

stantly being exposed

to places and people.

This assignment was

no different; Bill pho-

tographed the shops

of Austin’s exciting

2nd street district.

lauraBuSBylaura BusBy, a

Dallas transplant from

Philadelphia is an

E-Commerce Manager

for a luxury linen and

bath company. She

also contributes to the

marketing team. Laura

is a partners for Some-

thing Legit, a blog for

men’s fashion. When

away from her desk

she can be found trav-

eling or playing bass

in the indie rock band,

The Black Frames.

Our Talent.

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kriSti krupalakristi krupala is a

seasoned communica-

tions/media relations/

professional with cor-

porate and non-profit

experience. Through-

out her career, she has

worked in a variety of

sectors from movie

critic, to publishing.

Presently, she is Com-

munications Lead for

the Americas division

of Wood Group PSN,

a global oil services in

Houston. kristi, involved

with Delta Zeta Soror-

ity, the Public relations

Society of America-

Houston Chapter,

the Junior League of

Houston, and the Texas

A&M university Alumni

Association, is an active

freelance writer.

racHel JoHnSonracHel JoHnson,

Director of Project

Development for the

Touch a Life Foun-

dation, a non-profit

organization commit-

ted to the rescue and

rehabilitation of ex-

ploited and trafficked

children in West Africa

and Southeast Asia,

lives in Dallas. rachel

is passionate about

reading, writing, trav-

eling and experiencing

great food.

mannyrodriguezManny rodriguez

is affable, easy to work

with and a man of

many secrets. The je

ne Sais quois he brings

to interior shots. The

tasty little something

extra you feel with his

food images. Equally

known for his hospital-

ity he maintains the

spirit of “mi casa, tu

casa” warmly wel-

comes guest to studio

parties, holiday gath-

erings, and a cup of

Cuban rocket fuel. It

is his famous secret

Cuban coffee, dubbed

“the black nectar of

the Cuban gods,” by

his grandfather. It

keeps friends, family,

and clients coming

back to Manny’s home

and studio (American

Express, Macy’s, Nei-

man Marcus, roche

Bobois, Sam’s Club,

Target, The richards

Group, Williams-Sono-

ma, and many others).

tommy BuSByIt has been 3 years

since Dallasite toMMy

BusBy made the

journey from LA with

a surfboard in tow and

with no regrets. The

audio engineer/com-

poser brought with

him experiences work-

ing for clients such as

The Cartoon Network,

G4 Network, (Esquire

Network) and MTV.

For this issue, Tommy

has lent his skills to

our Bungalow launch

video. When not busy

with his profession he

can usually be found

writing and mixing

songs or on stage per-

forming with his band

The Black Frames.

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style [stahyl] noun

1. a distinctive manner of expression.

2. an elegant, fashionable, or luxurious

mode of living.

style

Pink + Orange (Clockwise from far left) 1. Jules point paperweight by

kate spade, $35 at www.nordstrom.com. 2.Hand san-

itizer cozy, $42 at Jonathan Adler, Dallas and Houston.

3.the new york times. 36 Hours. 125 weekends,

$ 40.00 at Mercury Design Studio, Austin. 4. Fleurs

d’oranger eau de parfum, $120 at Prize, Austin.

5.Madeline weinrib westley, at kuhl-Linscomb, Houston.

6. asian trunk table, $249 at Wisteria, Dallas. 7. anika

pillow, $89 at High Fashion Home, Houston.

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1. sabine Brass desk lamp, $600 at

Loft, Austin 2. small Bullet Bowl by

Waylan Gregory, (similar to shown)

$135 at Longoria Collection, Houston.

3. Forester oil rubbed Bronze and

gold leaf pendant, $1,910 at Loft,

Austin 4. cowhide coaster, with a

splash of gold $12 each at Calypso St.

Barth, Dallas, Houston and Austin. 5.

cervino armchair by Verden, starts at

$4100 at Smink, Dallas. 6. neutraface

slab Blocks, $40 at Ph Design Studio,

Houston 7. gold Bourgie lamp by

kartell, $685 at Nest, Dallas. 8.

Black tassel key chain, $30 at St.

Michael’s Woman’s Exchange,

Dallas 9. Quill Bibb necklace,

$345 at Grange Hall, Dallas 10.

isola dining table in anthra-

cite by Linteloo, starting at

$2278 at Smink, Dallas. 11.

trÅdklÖVer Fabric, $7.99

per yard at IkEA Dallas,

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We hit the second street district to see the latest in home design and accessories.

Bang & olufSenIf the future were an audio-video store, it would be Bang & Olufsen. With high-definition tele-visions that adjust to light and mind-blowing sound systems that are beyond our mental ca-pacity, Bang & Olufsen is an experience in it-self. We may not know how all this technology works, but we do know this: Bang & Olufsen

2nd Street

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makes things that look pretty and sound great. That’s all that matters anyway, right? 217 W. 2nd St.; 512-215-8223; bang-olufsen.com

Bo conceptPriding itself on its custom Danish design, Bo Concept is a hub for urban living. The wall of fabrics opens you up to all the creative possibili-ties. The vignettes, however, are styled to perfec-tion, so it’s hard to imagine wanting anything different. Bo Concept takes a fresh approach to urban style and modern-contemporary design without losing those touches of “home.” 430 W. 2nd St.; 512-258-0835; boconcept.us

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deSign witHin reacHIconic pieces of modern design are accessible at this notable store. The rooms are lined with pieces from design companies such as Kartell and Her-man Miller, and, in true design fashion, a back wall is lined with images of designers including Saarin-en, Eames, and Starck. It is a nice homage to the folks that created modern design. 200 W 2nd St.; 512-472-7200; dwr.com

florChevrons, solids, stripes—oh my! This small bou-tique houses a modular carpeting system that is a perfect solution to high-traffic areas. With the abil-ity to customize in the store, you will find an ap-pealing option no matter your design style. (Yes, even you traditionalists who may hesitate because of the modern approach can make it work.) 209 W. 2nd St.; 512-243-7073; flor.com


Mercury

landFord Market

langford marketKnown mainly for its clothing selection, Langford Market also houses treats for dwelling devotees. On any particular day, you can find mid-century chairs, dishes, and even vintage scales. The walls are dressed with art from local artists, adding to this corner store’s flea-market style. 249 W. 2nd St.; 512-482-8500; langfordmarket.com

luxe apotHetiqueYou may think Luxe Apothetique is just a cloth-ing store. But it’s so much more. Luxe Apothet-ique gives a nod to the old-fashioned drug store and carries everything from handbags to aprons and fabric to perfume. Grab a truly “Austin” gift with the locally made coasters, Texas flag totes, or Cat Studio pillows. If you need a touch-up on your makeup, just stop by the full-service salon. (Yes, you read that right.) What did we leave with? A handful of pocket-sized Marvis toothpaste tubes—perfect for future house-guests and too cute to boot. 201 W. 2nd St.; 512-215-0282

mercury deSign StudioEverything is in the details at this carefully cu-rated boutique, from the wall of John Derain decoupage plates, Seda France candles, and gold, initial necklaces to the classic book line

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Mercury

prize

designed by Coraline Bickford-Smith. On the walls is a mixed-media collection of contem-porary watercolors, prints, photography, classic portraits, and taxidermy (one in particular wear-ing a crown). If you find yourself in the back of the shop, take time to explore the Art-o-mat®, a vintage cigarette machine that dispenses music, art, and writings from an ever-changing group of artist. 209 W. 2nd; 512-236-0100; mercu-rydesignstudio.com

prizePerfect for a true modern-eclectic collector, Prize carries an array for both sensibilities. For the modern side, Trina Turk pillows, Alexandra Von Furstenburg acrylic accessories, and allur-ing design books. For the eclectic side, a small selection of vintage furniture, candles made from recycled soda bottles, and Happy Socks. Pick up a card from their entertaining selection to complement your gift purchase. 202 Colo-rado St. 512.814.0339; prizeaustin.com

weeIf you are looking for nursery themes, you won’t find one here. Wee is stocked with every-thing from Blabla mobiles to Orbitz strollers, perfect for the urban baby. You will also find Baby Bloom cribs and changing tables that are sleek solutions for smaller spaces. Our favorite item? The Kiko Toys® wooden sushi set. What little tyke wouldn’t want to make his (or her) own California roll? 213 W. 2nd St.; 512-236-1338; shopwee.com

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What is in your Little Black Book? We caught up with four dallasites that are defining style and sharing their secrets along the way!

Po r t r a i t s b y HEATHER HAWKinS

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alexiS pondage:30

occupaT ion: m arke T ing m anager

Street StyleFavorite store:

Kate Spade

Favorite thing to wear: Heirloom jewelry

A rule for personal style:“Layer for texture”

Style at HomeFavorite home store:

one Kings Lane

Design style? Eclectic

Favorite accessory:My father’s painting of a bison.

A rule for personal style:“Make it personal. nothing

should match perfectly.”

the little Black BookArt:

20x200

Antiques:Lula B’s

Florist: dallas Stems

top rigHt: Meaningful things inspire Alexis’ home

design. This is a bison paint-ing her father gave her. It

hung in her parents first Dal-las home. Middle: Practicing

what she preaches, layer for texture. BottoM: Heirloom jewelry is very influential in

her personal style.

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B. auStin JoneS age:38

occupaT ion: financial SerVice S profe SSional S

Street StyleFavorite store: Brooks Brothers and Q-Custom Clothiers

Favorite item to wear: Custom Fit Shirts

A rule for personal style:“Conservative style with creative flair!”

Style at HomeFavorite home store:Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams

Design style:Contemporary

Favorite accessory:Lamps

the little Black BookArt:dallas Artisan’s Collective

Antiques:The Whimsey Shoppe

Florist: Mockingbird Florist

Fabric source:Cutting Corners

Wallpaper resource: Wallpaper Galore

Upholsterer:

Childress Fabric and Furniture

top leFt: These handkerchiefs are the perfect “creative flair” for the conservative suit. You can find them at Q Clothiers, Dallas and Houston Middle: Pattern on pattern is a great way to ex-press yourself in a conservative setting. BottoM: This Jonathan Adler chair is the perfect mix of conservative and a pop of flair.


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Street StyleFavorite store:

Fred Segal (LA), Barney’s, J.Crew and Billy Reid

Favorite thing to wear: A smile and my

Cartier Tank Solo watch

Style at HomeFavorite home store:

david Sutherland Showrooms(To Trade only)

and nick Brock Antiques

Design style:Antique/Eclectic

A rule for personal style:“Buy well, buy once.”

the little Black BookArt:

“i live with a collector of art. He has an exceptional eye

for extraordinary things, he is my inside source.”

Antiques: Les Antiques

Florist: Grange Hall

Fabric source: perennials Fabrics

Wallpaper resource: The newlon Collection

by Bettinger Studio

Upholsterer:Julian vagas upholstery and

Marroquin Custom upholstery

ABovE RiGHT: Grant’s vanity is appealing because of the meticulous attention to details. BoTToM RiGHT: The lake house bedroom is decorated with art and antiques with a splash of preppy chevron. BoTToM LEFT: The

courtyard is a combination of symmetry and pops of color.

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HeatHer deverSage:30

occupaT ion: ST yle direcTor aT Jc penney

Street StyleFavorite store: J.Crew, Gap, Cusp and urban outfitters

Favorite thing to wear: A statement necklace or a bold pant

A rule for personal style: Classic pieces with a rock n’ roll bohemian edge.

Style at HomeFavorite home store:West Elm, nest, Jonathan Adler and CB2

Design style:Modern/Eclectic

Favorite accessory:patterned throw pillows

A rule for personal style: “Are you in love with it? i have to be comfortable with seeing a piece every day before i buy it.”

the little Black BookArt:20X200, We are 1976, and pieces picked up traveling

Antiques:Lost and Found Antiques, Ebay

Florist:Bows & Arrows

Fabric source: iKEA

wallpaper reSource:Jonathan Adler & AllModern.com

top leFt: “I get a lot of my style influence from music concerts.

SxSW was amazing inspira-tion. Between the artists and the

crowd, I was in heaven.” BottoM: These are a mix of art she inher-ited to a poster picked up in the

MOMA gift shop.


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nest [nest] noun

1. a snug retreat or refuge;

resting place; home.

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Wr i t t e n b y RACHEL JoHnSon Po r t r a i t s HEATHER HAWKinS

peacock Alley’s resident etiquette expert, Brad Cleveland,

shares tips for preparing the perfect guest room.

Anatomy of a Guest Bed


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There is nothing better than nice sheets, quality towels, and a plush robe waiting for you when you get home. Even better, that trifecta waiting in your guest room after a long trip. But what if you’re the host? If the possi-bility of creating that five-star feel in your guest room leaves you in a cold

sweat, we feel you. That’s why we talked to Brad Cleveland, Central States Regional Manager at Peacock Alley, the Dallas-based luxury-bedding boutique. He filled us in on everything you need to know to prepare the perfect guest bed, plus a few extras to complete a relaxing guest room retreat for your visitors. It’s all those extra little touches, says Brad, that “shows respect for your guest and a desire to make them feel welcome.” We agree.

Step 1: Put on a fresh sheet

(yes, even if the one you’re

replacing has never been slept

on), and have both a percale

and sateen sheet on hand. In

the summer, pick percale sheets

(like those from Peacock Alley’s

Boutique Sheeting Collection)

because they sleep cooler. In

the winter, or if you have a cold

sleeper, choose sateen. When in

doubt, go with percale—guests

can always add extra blankets if

the room is too chilly.

Calypso Sheeting Collection starting at $80 at peacockalley.com

Step 3: use a duvet cover for extra warmth,

and tuck it into the base of the bed to showcase

the sheets and the blanket. Duvet inserts vary by

region, depending on the climate. Brad recom-

mends using a down blanket to fill your duvet in

order to maintain a thin, streamlined look.

Step 2: Add a blanket or

a matelassé over the sheet.

Riviera Blanket starting at $135 at peacockalley.com

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Step 4: Place a throw at the base of

the bed, making it convenient and com-

fortable for guests to take a nap or curl up

with a good book.

Step 5: To create the ideal

pillow backdrop, place euro

shams at the headboard in

colors that match the blanket/

matelassé. Neutral colors are a

versatile choice as they create

an inviting palette that can be

easily mixed and matched as

styles change.

Step 6: For the next layer,

use the pillows that guests will

sleep on with the pillowcases

that accompany the sheets,

and provide a variety of pil-

low densities. Brad suggests

keeping one medium pillow

and one firm pillow on the bed

with spare sets in the closet.

Pique Tailored Shams starting at $135 at peacockalley.com

Step 7: Create a layer us-

ing the pillowcases that match

the duvet.

Step 8: To finish the look, use

an assortment of decorative pillows.

Lucia Matelassé Decorative Pillow starting at $240 at peacockalley.com

• Leave a decanter full of water

and glasses at your bedside

table (no guest wants to wan-

der to a strange kitchen in the

middle of the night).

• Add some pretty flowers to

the room, but stay away from

buds with too much pollen. Or-

chids are an excellent choice—

they are gorgeous and won’t

trigger your guest’s allergies.

• Keep a soft, plush robe on

the back of the bathroom door

for your guest’s post- shower-

ing pleasure.

• Artfully arrange some maga-

zines and books in a simple

basket near the bed.

• Light a candle and leave a

book of matches for your guest

to use throughout the weekend.

Choose a scent that is neutral,

not floral. Brad likes Marianne

Guedin’s Blue Lagoon candle.

• Stock 12 inexpensive wash-

cloths near the bathroom sink,

making hand washing and make

up removal convenient for your

guest.

• put a fun laundry basket in

the closet so guests have a spot

to put their used towels and

sheets.

It’s in the Details

A matelassé is a thick, heavy

textile that has the appearance

of padding but, in actuality, has

no additional thickness. instead,

this look is achieved using a

weaving technique that gives

the appearance of a raised or

quilted pattern. This style is

meant to imitate the stitching

techniques used to make quilts

in Marseilles, France. it’s a great

way to add some texture with-

out adding bulk.

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eight months ago Emily Adams moved into her home in Northhaven Park with her

husband, Colby and children Abigail and William. Three months later they welcomed the newest addition Elizabeth Kate. With limited time to unpack and decorate Emily was excited to engage Abbe Fenimore, interior designer into her home. Using what she already owned from around the house plus adding a few flourishes, Abbe transformed the entryway in just minutes.

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“Sometimes the most beautiful

arrangements come from trying some-thing unexpected.

Abbe Fenimore, interior designer behind Studio Ten 25, uses a few

simple rules to reimagine Dallas resident Emily Adam’s entryway.

Five-Minute Entryway Fix

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Do DepthPlay with shapes and sizes. Some of the

most beautiful arrangements come from

trying something unexpected. When creat-

ing depth Abbe says, “Balance is key, use a

lamp or small piece of art behind the group-

ing so that it becomes part of the environ-

ment instead standing out.

Book Worm“I love seeing books stacked

from largest to smallest,

says Abbe.” For extra height

Abbe suggest adding an ob-

ject that brings in a texture

or color that will tie in with

the rest of the room.

tip: Bargain book stores are a great place to find coffee table books. Taking a peek un-der the glossy cover can revel a more sophisticated look.

Hanging AroundHanging wall art is a process,

especially when putting up

multiple pieces. Making templates

with a craft paper, grocery bag or

painters tape is the best way to or-

ganize your placement before you

make it permanent.

tip: Scale is important with art. Sometimes an oversized piece will

do the trick but it can also look crammed into the room.


entryway

1. artisan table lamp by Currey &

Company $450 at Lighting Inc., Austin,

Houston and, San Antonio. 2. urchin

object Antique Gold $24 (small) and

$38 (large) at www.dwellstudio.com. 3.

silhouette at www.simplysilhouettes.

com 4. pierced ginger Jar $68 at www.

cwonder.com 5. Bone inlay Boxes $145

at www.apartment48.com.

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Amp it up! Use these items to create a dramatic makeover.

6. palladian Blue Hc-144 at Benjamin

Moore and Bear creek 1470 at

Benjamin Moore 7. kikko trelli by

Osborne and Little $324 a roll at I.D.

Collection Dallas and Houston. 8. diva

in Beige by Graham & Brown $85 a

roll at www.grahambrown.com. 9.

Baroque antiqued gold leaf tray

$275 at www.shopten25.com. 10. Jali

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What is your personal design aesthetic?

Eclectic for sure! I love mixing new items with collected treasures from travels and dif-ferent times of my life. My love of Asia and Mexico is fully reflected throughout my home. Every room contains something that reminds me of a particular place and time.

Which style do you call home?

I live in an old textile mill that was converted to 11 loft units. It is distinctly urban, charm-ing and somewhat Melrose Place at the same time. I truly love it!

Meet Carolina

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Inside the Nest

P h o t o g r a p h y KEvin doToLo

Pulp Design Studio’s, Beth dotolo and Carolina Gentry: Bungalow peeks inside their favorite rooms

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The Pulp StoryDesigners Beth Dotolo and Carolina Gentry merged their talents in 2007 and formed Pulp Design Studio part-time. Five years later Pulp grew into a full-blown, full-time agency. Recently, the owners of Pulp took another leap of faith. Serving national clients the Pulp women expanded to the west coast af-ter Beth’s husband joined Nordstrom’s as Senior Art Director in Seattle, Washington. Then in December of 2012, they launched www.pulphome.com. What is next? Of course, it will be their personal brand of home goods.

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It is uncomplicated and cozy but most impor-tantly livable. As a designer, I love gorgeous things, and I appreciate relaxed spaces with a pulled together look..

What is your favorite item in the space?

Well, it changes from time to time but right now, I love my Tamil Horse Lamp. It looks like a sculpture piece that was converted into a lamp, and it is just different.

What item would you add?

I would love to have a Serge Mouille Three-Arm Floor Lamp. It is a beautiful piece of organic sculpture!

deTailSSidE TABLE:

In and Out End Table

$1,123 at Pulp Home

LAMp: Tamil Horse Lamp

$197 at Pulp Home

THRoW piLLoWS:

Large Dark Grey custom

pillow with Beacon Hill

fabric by Pulp. Small

Cream custom pillow with

Pollack fabric by Pulp. Multi

Colored Chevron by Missoni

Home. Yellow Silk Pillow

from West Elm.

SoFA: Z Gallerie

CoFFEE TABLE:

Crate & Barrel

AREA RuG:

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Floor Lamp $7,380 at

Design Within Reach

Relaxed KhakiSHErWIN WILLIAMS

Agreeable GraySHErWIN WILLIAMS

Pure WhiteSHErWIN WILLIAMS

The Palette:

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Three horizontal stripes add a graphic

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How long have you been in your new place?

Only a month and a half now!

What is your personal design aesthetic?

When you design for so many different cli-ents it is difficult not to develop an eclectic style, but I have clearly evolved into loving a modern, earthy, eclectic mix.

Which style do you call home?

We live in a 1955 mid-century rambler. Since we are currently renting, it is takes every fiber of my being not to paint or wallpaper!

What do you love about your living room?

It is comfortable and filled with personality. I have a 3-year-old son, and it is significant that we are able to ‘live’ in our own space with items sprinkled through that mean something to us.

What is your favorite item in the space?

Right now, my 4-sided happy Buddha head. Carolina and I both have one. For me, it symbolizes opportunity and friendship.

What item would you add?

I have my eye on Lee Industries’ hair-on-hide tufted pouf ottoman. It is so elegant and warm, yet easy to clean and durable. Totally, toddler ready and designer approved!

Meet Beth

deTailSSoFA: Crate & Barrel

CoFFEE TABLE: Lula B’s

AREA RuG: Gardenia Rug 5’x8’

$998 at Pulp Home

LAMp: Motegga Custom Lamp

available at www.mottega.com

SidE TABLE: Global

Views Warehouse

MAnTLE ART: Work by Susan

Gillette, Custom Framing

by Art Dallas

piLLoWS: Black Woven V Pillow

$225 at stonetextilestudio.com.

THRoW: Marbella throw $265

at peacockalley.com

MiRRoR: Industrial Starburst

Mirror $ 822 at Pulp Home


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Ottoman by Lee

Industries’, $1140. Go to

www.leeindustries.com

for locations.

1. navy chair by emeco $270 at Design Within reach, Austin, Dallas, Houston.

4. works of tony duquette, price available upon request at Baker Furniture, Dallas and Houston.

2. chinese chippendale chair, $419 at Wisteria, Dallas.

3. ps chair, $79.99 at IkEA Dallas,, Houston and round rock.

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high-gloss lacquer to sleek and modern

lines we explore chairs, in red.

Bold & Beautiful

5. real good chair by Blu dot, $139 at Nest, Dallas.

7. aVa chair, $450 at roche Bobois, Dallas and Houston.

8. pelican chair by Finn Juhl, starting at $6,200.00 at Design Within reach, Austin, Dallas, Houston.

6. tre pezzi chair by cassina, starting at $5,031 at SCOTT + COONEr, Dallas and Sunset Settings, Houston.


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source [sawars ,sohrs] noun

1. any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or

is obtained.

andren·o·vate [ren-uh-veyt] verb

1. to restore to good condition; make new or

as if new again; repair.

2. to reinvigorate; refresh; revive.

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Rene and patti Ramirez gave their 1940s Montrose bungalow a

update without compromising charm.

Cozy Gets a Fresh Face

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when Rene Ramirez stepped into a friend’s Houston bungalow, he knew he wanted a place just like it. What he didn’t know was that after a long, fruitless search for a comparable house, the very same

1940s bungalow he had fallen in love with—the one that whispered “this is home” when he walked through its inviting entry—would be his. Needless to say, Rene’s friend sold him the property, and now, the 1300-square-foot home is a cozy family retreat for Rene, his wife Pattie, and their son Marco. In 2012, they began renovations to accommodate the expanding family. “There is something to be said about the daily use of each room in your home,” says

The Great Outdoors The exterior of the home received a face-lift by replacing the

front doors and siding, adding side-entry steps and paint.

Choosing energy-efficient windows from Pella was a priority

for the ramirez family.

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The Exterior & Entry:

Vintage

These vintage tiles were found in an antique store and added to the front

entryway.

rooM For tHree: The ramirez family enjoy time out on their back porch. The hardwood floors were apart of completed the exterior renovation.


trim:

AlabasterSHErWIN WILLIAMS

exterior:

Maison BlancheSHErWIN WILLIAMS

The Palette:

Vintage

The vintage door adds charm to the home and creates

moments ofdistinction.

LAundRy: The couple en-larged the laundry area by re-moving a portion of the wall.

A Modern TwistThe shower tile (from Lowe’s) was an opportunity for the couple to add a modern touch to the space.

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Rene. “This house fits us like a glove.”Rene and Pattie maintained as many of the original details as possible during the renovation. They have imbued the revised space with their distinctive style—a mix of traditional (Patti’s inclination) and ’60s (Rene’s vibe), woven into the original charm of the ’40s bungalow. A vintage bathroom door, original subway tile, and innovative moulding endure and bring Rene back to the day he first stepped through the home’s front door. “It is all we need and want, for now,” he says.

The Interior:

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The new paint color gives the room a pop

and maintains the serene feel of the

bathroom.

Creative FunctionThe nursery, which backs to the bathroom, lost a portion of space to the new washer and dryer, but the double closets added functionality back to the space.

Comfort Gray SHErWIN WILLIAMS

Sedate Gray SHErWIN WILLIAMS

The Palette:


(Clockwise from top) 1. espirit Blanc by Artistic Tile $100 per sq ft. For Texas dealers go to artistictile.com. 2.

Basketweave Honed urban Bluestone pricing available upon request. For Texas dealers go to daltile.com 3. Beveled

arabesque in up in Smoke $22.95 per sq ft. at mosaictilestone.com 4. paccha by Popham Design $24.94 per sq ft. at

Ann Sacks, Dallas. 5. Herringbone Mosaic in Bianco carrara, $14.99 per sq ft. at mosaictilestone.com 6.cosmati by

Michael S. Smith in Palais royale, starts at $389.56 per sq ft. at Ann Sacks, Dallas 7. signet collection Paquet solid

mosaic $136.03 per sq ft. at Waterworks, Dallas

Keep it classic with an neutral accent. Here are some of our

favorite facelift tiles.

Neutral Notions

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home [hohm] noun

1. a house, apartment, or other shelter that is the usual

residence of a person, family, or household.

2. the place in which one’s domestic affections are centered.

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aLTHOUGH TAYLOR Vieger works in a human resource, for a commer-cial construction compa-ny in Dallas, he’s a mu-sician at heart. His wife,

Allison, is an independent graphic designer who teaches yoga and art classes. She also organizes book and documentary film clubs with friends, and together, the couple host church gatherings and are working on a children’s e-book. With all that creative energy coming from one artistic pair, it’s no wonder they sought a welcoming, well- de-signed space that both stimulates and encourages creativity. Both Taylor and Allison grew up in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of northeast Dallas and sought a home in this neighborhood in 2009. Allison recalls touring the house that would be theirs, with its sea of brown wood paneling.

dRAMATiC EnTRAnCE: Though the yellow front door turned out more neon than Allison originally envisioned, it’s become a calling card of the house.

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RiGHT: The sofa is the Bantam Sofa from Design Within reach

and the chair is a recovered pur-chase from Pottery Barn. Wool

rug is an Angela Adams flora custom rug. The silk scarf hang-ing on the walls is a thrift store

find from a trip to Stolkhom.

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Top: Allison and Taylor Vieger

LEFT: Console is from Danish Mafia,

dining table and chairs are from

room & Board. The chandelier is the

FL/Y Suspension lamp from kartell.


Fortunately, Taylor saw the potential of a lit-tle addition by subtraction: “Anything scream-ing ’57 in a bad way—we got rid of it.”The house underwent a complete renovation, re-sulting in a modern mid- century design of open spaces that was able to strike the difficult balance between minimalist and inviting. Taylor and Allison infused interior and exte-rior spaces of their home with elements of art, music, and artistic expression. “Somehow,” says Taylor, “we are always expressing.” From the white gallery walls throughout the house, popu-lated with art of their own creation and pieces acquired while traveling, to the chalkboard wall for doodling in the breakfast nook, the home speaks of promises made by the couple to always encourage each other’s creative expression. Allison credits the expansion of the home’s “snuggle factors” to the impending May birth of their son Ryder, the couple’s first child. Though the house will likely evolve with the new ad-dition (bye-bye white kitchen cabinets!) and possibly expand as the family grows, one thing that will not change is Taylor and Allison’s de-sire to promote creativity at home. “I want to encourage art and music in our kids,” Allison says. Then she adds with a smile, “Taylor is the musical talent. I’ll just sing off-key and shake the tambourine.”

ABovE: On the credenza sits vintage floral embroidery

found at Dolly Python, Antler no. 6986 photograph by

kari Herer, and family photograph by Heather Hawkins.

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“The one imporTanT Thing we Said when

we goT married, we will alwayS Surround

ourSelVeS wiTh arT creaTed By uS, play

muSic, and alwayS Somehow Be expreSSing.”


ABovE: Yellow side table is from CB2. LEFT: Console in front of sofa is the Frame Console Table from Crate & Barrel. The gallery wall photographs are framed in the ribba style frames from IkEA with a couple frames from West Elm in the mix.


dEn: Allison and Taylor count the living area, where they read, listen to music, and watch movies, as their favorite space in the house. The den seating is the Petrie sofa in graphite from Crate & Barrel, natural jute rug is from West Elm and the rattan ottoman from IkEA. Media console is from Design within reach.

LEFT: The chairs are from room & Board and the side table was found at an estate sale.


RooM To GRoW: The couple will welcome a new addition this spring and one of the many succulent plants thoughtfully placed around the home.

BREAKFAST nooK: At parties and gatherings, guests gravi-tate toward the breakfast nook, which sits at the long end of the immaculate white kitchen. The breakfast nook was custom built and Docksta table is from IkEA with the FL/Y suspension lamp from kartell above.

“when we goT in here, you JuST SorT of

ThoughT week To week or monTh To monTh.

BuT now ThaT The BaBy’S coming,

iT’S like, fiVe yearS? Ten yearS? haVing kidS

SorT of increaSeS your Scope of your home.” —Taylor

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ABovE: Side tables from room & Board, sconces from

Design Within reach Top RiGHT: Bedding is from unison.

BoTToM RiGHT: Yellow abstract art piece by Allison Vieger.

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ABovE: The couple credits their happy marriage to maintaining separate bathrooms. In hers, a framed print from a

shop in Buenos Aires nods to her yoga background. It was purchased at Papelera Palermo. oppoSiTE pAGE: The

hands were found at estate sales “ I thought they were a creative and beautiful way to display rings and necklaces,

says Allison.


ABovE: Desk panel from IkEA, yellow sawhorse from Home Depot, side chairs from Crate & Barrel and the side table is the Lack from IkEA.

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ThiS iS a True STory of Boy meeTS lofT, Boy meeTS girl, girl

meeTS lofT, Boy and girl

make lofT home.

architect ian SinneTT and art director wife, korena share how the art of negotiation merged their spaces.

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fiVe yearS ago, ian Sinnett found the perfect home. ever since work brought him to dallas in 2000, the architect had craved an urban lifestyle, one that the artsy deep ellum neighborhood—and the renovated warehouse-turned-loft he snagged from owners who’d yet to even list it—could provide. The 1/1.1, 2,600-square-foot, open- concept space was a move-in-ready showstopper, boasting 18-foot ceilings, exposed ductwork, polished concrete floors, and industrial touches like lab cabinets in the kitchen and copper accents in the master bath. now all he needed was someone to share it with.

liVing area: The chairs are Delano Pony by Gus Modern and rug by Nate Berkus, the Target collection. korena bought the sofa in Tulsa. She was drawing to the cow brand you can see in the leather. rigHt: korena and Ian Sinnett.


Then he met korena. Born just nine days apart and raised in nearly identical small-town settings (she in Oklahoma, he in Kansas), the two quickly realized they’d found their match—everything just fit. That is, until the time came to move in together. “We were both 35 when we met, so we’d established our own homes,” Ian says. Translation: “We both had a lot of stuff.” “I kept looking around thinking, ‘There is nowhere for my stuff to go,’” says Korena, an editorial art direc-tor with an eye for design. “I felt this insecurity, like, there’s no place for me to fit in.” Turns out, there was—it would just take a little com-promising to create it.His couch and chairs got the boot in favor of her white alligator-stamped leather sofa and Gus Modern cowhide chairs. She, in turn, sacrificed her bedroom furniture to accommodate his platform bed and the Nelson bench

they’d purchased together four months into dating (“If we broke up, I figured I’d just buy him out,” Korena laughs about the premature investment). The coffee table is hers—a steel-and-glass memento constructed by her late father; the side tables, his—detailed wood beauties handcrafted by his great-grandfather. Item by item, they negotiated their way to a single household. The only redundancy that remains: his-and-hers Kitch-enaids. (Some things are just off-limits.) In the end, they achieved a nearly perfect 50-50 mar-riage of their belongings, and when they eloped in Big Sur, Calif., last October, a happy marriage of their own too. But the newlyweds are coming to terms with the fact that their dream home might not be their forever home, as they make plans to expand their twosome to a party of three. Whatever happens, they’ve learned this from experience: You can always make room for someone you love.

leFt: The open, galley-style floor plan doesn’t allow for much privacy. “There’s nowhere to go if you need alone time,” korena notes. “Thank goodness for iPads.” rigHt: The side table is his, handcrafted by his great-grandfather. opposite: The lucky plant is a Purple Shamrock Sky Planter, Amazon.

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An empty corner got a makeover courtesy of this lucite-and-glass “styling

table”—a term korena admits she invent-ed to keep her prized piece from being put into storage. opposite page: The

Lucite table is vintage. The black leather lampshade is Arteriors Too, Dallas. The

lamp is from Horchow. Art work, Orange Monk photo by Martin Westlake. rigHt:

Floor cloches are from Horchow.


tHis page: The yellow dresser was purchased at an estate sale for $35 and refinished at Again & Again, Dallas. The color is Safety Yellow.

“Sherwin Williams couldn’t mix a vibrant enough high gloss for me, so they suggested this, says korena. It is used to mark physical

hazards.” opposite page: The cowboy print is a Hatch Show Print acquired on a trip to Nashville and the lamp is from Horchow.

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tHis page: Books and art pieces were culled from their respective collections and merged. They average one new piece a year, making an effort to buy from local or up-and-coming artists.

“no one’S ever Been, like, ‘ugH, i Hate tHiS place.’ my friendS tHink it’S cool. tHey may not want to live Here, But tHey can appreciate it.” —Korena

ABovE: Though korena was reluctant to let go of her things, Ian’s knack for style was encouraging. “I knew we would be Ok when I saw

he had Herman Miller chairs at the table,” she laughs. “I was like, ‘Ok, we can work with this.’” The dining table is from IkEA and the chairs

are the Eames with wire base from Herman Miller ®. THE ARTWoRK: (clockwise from bottom left) 1. Origami mixed media by John Hung

Ha of Seigel Studios/Brooklyn, Deep Ellum Arts Festival. 2. Andrea kabala, Watertower: Memphis, Texas (a co-worker of his) 2. Orange

Jacket by Manny rodriguez 3. The Blind Horseman by Tanya Doskoba, Deep Ellum Arts Festival 4. Portraits of the couple traveling.

5. Michael Schwab’s Golden Gate National Park series, design school at uNT. 6. Winsor Yellow II illustration by Laura Su, Etsy.


RiGHT: One of the Sinnetts’ favorite things about the largely steel-surfaced kitchen is how low-maintenance it is. Ian loved the two-tiered prep station so much that he made it a condition in his contract.


HALLWAy: The bar cart is a $15 estate sale find and the cowboy art hang-

ing above is by Gabe Leonard, Deep Ellum Arts Festival. The ! print is

from Hatch Show Print, Nashville.

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ABovE LEFT: The bed is the Edo platform bed from Haiku Designs. The side tables are also from Haiku Designs. oppoSiTE: The bench is the Nelson Platform Bench, the Herman Miller collection from Design Within reach. The art is by Darren Adams, Dallas, a friend of his.

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ABovE: When korena found this original artwork, which hangs in the half-bath on Etsy, she e-mailed the link to

Ian for approval. “I said, ‘I know you love it, but it’s been sold. She was so upset,’” he remembers. What she didn’t

know was that it was Ian who’d bought the painting, which he then had framed and gave to korena as a gift.

The Alphabet print is by Greg Beauchamp from We are 1976, Dallas, and the small painting by Sarah Intemann,

Etsy. The side table is Arteriors, Dallas. oppoSiTE: The bathroom has the original mint green claw foot tub with

exposed copper piping.

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ABovE: The twin desks are from IkEA. Ian’s chair is IkEA and korena’s

chair is the kartell Louis Ghost in White.

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B u n g a l o w

garden [gahr-dn] noun

1. a plot of ground, usually near a house,

where flowers, shrubs, vegetables, fruits, or

herbs are cultivated.

2. a fertile and delightful spot or region.

garden


Garden Inspired (Clockwise from far left) 1. paper Maché

Bird, $40 each at Laura u, Houston

2. Fiona tray in coral and lilac, $25 each

at Biscuit Home, Houston 3. lome pillow

by Missoni, $ 225 at kuhl-Linscomb, Hous-

ton and Stella Dallas, Dallas. 4. Hudson

Valley seeds $3 each West Elm. 5.Flow-

ers by carolyne rohem, $85 at Calypso

St. Barth. Dallas, Houston and Austin.

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you know you are successful! Earthworms keep your soil fertile but when soil has no nutrition in it, there is nothing for the earthworms to eat. If you dig to plant and never encounter an earthworm, your soil may be malnourished.

What did you grow in your garden?

We planted a blackberry bush, tomatoes, peppers, oregano, parsley, rosemary, basil, broccoli, arugula, and Boston lettuce.

Was everything successful?

Our peppers, herbs, and arugula grew like crazy; however, we had a little trouble with the blackberries, tomatoes, and broccoli. We are learning though. We just planted new tomato plants, and so far so good! We are hoping for nice tomatoes this year.

What made you decide to use

compost on your garden?

After doing a little research, we found that producing natural compost helps grow vegetables with more vitamins and nutrients than those found in the non-organic sec-tions of the grocery store. Produce in these [non-organic] areas is usually purchased from farms using a chemical-based fertilizer. You have to grow your soil before you can grow your plants.

What is your compost make-up?

We used a combination of uncooked fruits and vegetables—apple cores, fruits and veg-etables that went bad before we could eat them, the tops of carrots, etc.—and leaves from our yard.

How did you create your compost?

We placed our compost blend in a large bin with no lid in the corner of the yard farthest away from the house. We started by putting leaves into the bin until it was full and then dug a hole where we buried the vegetables. Our goal was to have about 2/3 more car-bon (dry leaves) than nitrogen (vegetables).

How long did it take your compost

to be ready and how did you know?

Approximately six-to-nine months. When you find earthworms in your compost,

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First-time composter Carol Wood tells us why she and her husband, Clint, decided to use compost to

make their garden flourish in the Houston heat.

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GARniSH: With the soil from the compost

the Wood family was able to add nutrients

into the herbs grown in their garden.

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Parsley grown in the herb garden is a great addition to

Carol’s dishes.

What is your favorite garden

ingredient and why?

I love using my homegrown herbs to add unique flavors to my recipes. My oregano has been a wonderful fresh addition to my Italian dishes, and my arugula was extreme-ly successful, which I ground up and used as a replacement for horseradish. I also made a yummy arugula pesto!

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Architect Flynn dodds and his Environmental Graphic Design wife, sharon silvers, home is inspired by 1950’s furniture and pieces from their travels.

sitting space:Styled with big pieces from room and Board, Crate & Barrel

for occasional tables, and West Elm for accessories, as well

as some much-loved designer pieces, the interior reflects the

clean and simple concepts from their architectural studies, as

well as Sharon’s love for the ’50s. The centerpiece of their wel-

come space is an original Eames lounge chair, a piece Sharon

has coveted ever since her introduction to Charles and ray

Eames in school.

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in 2007, architect Flynn Dodds and his wife, environmental graphic designer Sharon Silvers, went in search of their first home. They didn’t have

to look far before falling in love with a cozy, three-bedroom, mid-20th-century ranch in Oak Forest, a well-established neighborhood on the northwest side of Houston. Both having Bachelor’s of Architecture degrees from the University of Houston and careers focusing on design disciplines, the couple used their extensive knowledge of design and craftsmanship, along with Sha-ron’s unique appreciation for the styles and designs prevalent in the 1950s, to transform their house into a home. It has good bones

aBoVe: The dining room chairs and table are from

IkEA and the centerpiece of the room is the Cine

print from the Austin International film festival de-

signed by a friend. The home has four of these prints

in various colors. rigHt: room and Board chair was

an important purchase for the Dodds’ family because

they appreciate furniture that is made in the uSA and

is made from substainable materials.

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and Baby Boomer desirability, making the renovation almost effortless. (Almost.) Sharon and Flynn made only cosmetics changes: paint, light fixtures, and decora-tive accents, blending contemporary and mid-century styles. “Our house was built in 1951,” says Sharon, “and I admire the furni-ture designs of that time, which are reflected throughout the interior.” A mixture of stylish, clean-lined pieces and plush sofas, coupled with accents from global travels and favorite home decor stores, celebrate the minimalist style popular in the 1950s while embracing up-to-date sensibilities. “I am not going to lie,” says Sharon. “I even hit up IKEA on occasion. They have some great, affordable versions of expensive designs I love—mainly the lamps.” Their home is a perfect blend of traditional mid-century modern and contemporary chic. The centerpiece of the living space is a quintessential modern classic—an original Eames lounge chair. A palette of natural grays, Sharon’s favorite neutral, flows from room to room, adding to the home’s relaxed character. She even chose a gray hue for the nursery of their newly welcomed daugh-ter, Stella, and accented it with a beautiful peacock blue ceiling. The most-loved space in their happy home is the living room. “I just like the way it feels,” says Sharon. “It’s comfortable and showcases a collection of keepsakes from several of our international esca-pades.” Soothing gray-tinted walls, comfy oversized loungers, natural lighting, and scenic views make the area a perfect place to curl up with a good book or brainstorm on their next travel adventure. In just five short years, the family of three is living comfortably with their renovated ranch.

“i am noT going To lie,” SayS Sharon. “i eVen hiT up ikea on occaSion.”

aBoVe leFt: Sharon cre-

ated the headboard from

canvases to create height

and to block light from an

unwanted window. The

Obama pillow was found

on a trip to Africa. aBoVe rigHt: The Dodds’ de-

sign style carried into the

room of newborn Stella.

They included contem-

porary touches such as

the rocker, rug from FLOr

and a mobile from Africa.

Below leFt: Sharon

has a weakness for throw

pillows. Below Below rigHt: The Dodds’ have

a collection of various

contemporary vessels

throughout the home.

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Bungalow Magazine Spring 2013