Strait Lane · Waxahachie, Texas

A builder-basic home, reworked for real life.

Location

Waxahachie, Texas

Scope

Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Area, Entry, Primary Bedroom and Man Room

Service

Full Service

A Home That Needed to Feel Like Them

When this family moved into their new home, it checked the boxes. It did not feel like them. The finishes were builder basic, and the rooms lacked the warmth and personality they wanted for this next chapter.

He was drawn to rustic materials. She preferred modern design with a little edge. The work was finding the point where those two perspectives belonged together. With children, a cat and a home frequently shared with guests, every decision also needed to hold up to real life.

Through Full Service design, we reworked the kitchen, living room, dining area, entry, primary bedroom and a custom man room with a concealed gun safe.

The Kitchen Had to Work Differently

The existing countertops were staying, so the new cabinetry, tile, lighting and finishes had to make sense alongside them. The vent hood was raised to make the kitchen more comfortable for a very tall homeowner, and a custom granite sink was fabricated for the space.

Deep green cabinetry grounds the room. Glossy black tile with softly irregular edges adds contrast without separating the kitchen from the rest of the home.

One practical request affected more than it first appeared to: the homeowners wanted to see the television from the island. Furniture heights, lighting and television placement were considered together so the view remained clear.

Made for the Way They Entertain

When the right bar cabinet did not exist, we designed one. Finished in a complementary green, it includes a wine cooler and integrated storage so guests can comfortably help themselves.

Warm wood appears throughout the home, balancing the darker materials and sharper architectural details. Performance fabrics allow the furnishings to stand up to children, pets and everyday use.

A Home That Finally Feels Like Theirs

Because this was a Full Service project, we remained involved through design, construction, purchasing and installation. The family lived in the home while the work was underway, making organization and clear communication especially important.

The finished home feels relaxed, welcoming and personal. His style is present. Hers is too. Neither was diluted to make room for the other.

After

Strait Lane — entry and living room, sofa grouping and fireplace
Strait Lane living room — black fireplace, custom sofa and modern rustic styling
Strait Lane living room — windows, sofa grouping and fireplace
Strait Lane living room — fireplace detail and accent chair
Strait Lane — cozy accent chair by the black fireplace with green olive tree
Strait Lane — console table with rock lamps, bouclé ottoman and custom drapery
Strait Lane — entry architectural detail
Strait Lane — entry ceiling and architectural details
Strait Lane — black tile niche with modern rustic wood sculpture
Strait Lane — tiled black entry niche with floral arrangement
Strait Lane kitchen — detail of green cabinetry and black tile backsplash
Strait Lane kitchen — deep green cabinetry with glossy black tile and island
Strait Lane kitchen — range hood, open shelving and green cabinetry
Strait Lane — kitchen and dining transition, custom island view
Strait Lane kitchen remodel — cabinetry, tile and countertop composition
Strait Lane — kitchen peninsula and dining area
Strait Lane — custom bar cabinet with wine cooler and integrated storage
Strait Lane — custom bar and dining area
Strait Lane — bar detail with wine cooler and warm wood tones

"Ashley did an amazing job. She got a good feeling for our style right away and selected high quality pieces within our price range. Super easy to work with and was super patient with us as this was our first time hiring an interior decorator."

Jessica D.

Strait Lane primary bedroom — paneled ceiling, black accent wall and upholstered bed
Strait Lane primary bedroom — modern rustic styling with white lamps
Strait Lane primary bedroom — dressing and wardrobe area
Strait Lane — bedroom detail, nightstand and window composition
Strait Lane man room — rustic accent wall with custom storage
Strait Lane man room — concealed storage and whiskey bar area
Strait Lane man room — feature wall and built-in bar detail
Strait Lane man room — rustic mancave with whiskey bar, cowhide and accent wall

Before

The house before it felt like theirs.

Strait Lane before — builder-basic living room and kitchen
Strait Lane before — original kitchen with builder finishes
Strait Lane before — original living space
Strait Lane before — original bedroom
Strait Lane before — man room before renovation
Strait Lane before — existing entry and living space
Strait Lane before — original bedroom space
Strait Lane before — existing room before design

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