Dallas Contemporary

You Won’t Believe the Deal on this Custom Cul-de-Sac Home with Creek Lot

By Candy Evans / August 17, 2017 /
You Won't Believe the Deal on this Dallas Contemporary with Terrific Layout, Creek Lot | CandysDirt.com

Wow! That’s what we have to say after seeing the house at 9110 Valley Chapel Ln. This zero lot line home offers a lock-and-leave lifestyle in Area 25 near Northwest Highway and Midway Road, sitting at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. We’re already imagining having coffee on the private deck overlooking a wooded creek in back. Perfection.…

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1980s Contemporary Makes Most of White Rock Lake Views From Lot

By Joanna England / April 6, 2016 /

I’ve driven, walked, biked, and strolled past this house on one of the prettiest streets in Dallas — Tokalon Drive — and I’ve always wondered how the sharp angles and gridded windows conveyed to the interiors. The answer: AMAZINGLY. Fans of contemporary architecture will love this classic 1980s home that takes full advantage of the gorgeous…

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Little Forest Hills Modern Puts the “Fun” in Funky

By Joanna England / May 1, 2015 /

Teardowns are a contentious topic in Little Forest Hills, an East Dallas neighborhood that has tried twice to get a conservation district overlay, failing both times. Still, as many residents in Hollywood Santa Monica know, not every home is worth saving, especially those that are tiny, ramshackle affairs that seem almost propped up on cinder…

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Friday Five Hundred JFK Week: Bringing the Past to the Present, Walnut Hill Ranch Has Been Remade Into a Modern Beauty

By Joanna England / November 22, 2013 /

Built in 1959 and reimagined as a contemporary home for today, this ranch at 4242 Walnut Hill is an excellent example of how you can convert an older, less-functional home into a showstopper. Let’s look at some “before” pictures, which show some of the hallmarks of this building style. Swag drapes really set it off in…

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Home of the Week: Artful Contemporary in Forest Place

By Joanna England / July 17, 2013 /

What a treat we have for you this week, dear CandysDirt.com readers. Our home of the week is an extraordinary contemporary structure in Forest Place that has incredible interiors, walls full of picture windows, and an incredible stainless steel kitchen. Located at 11715 Parwen and marketed by Keller Williams Dallas Premier agent Traute Malhotra, this…

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