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As American neighborhoods around the country continue to evolve in aesthetics and architecture, a new movement seems to be emerging with an emphasis on quality materials, unique craftsmanship, and simple modern design. Custom contemporary builds with big open windows, clean lines, and dramatic floorplans are setting a new standard of both interior and exterior excellence.…
Details are scarce, but it looks like the first phase of the Southern Gateway deck park is finally in the works. The $82 million project over Interstate 35 will connect East and West Oak Cliff and serve as a “park with a purpose’ adjacent to the Dallas Zoo. McCarthy Building Companies and EJ Smith Construction…
There’s Ridglea — a solidly affluent neighborhood with immaculately manicured lawns and largish comfortable dwellings — and then there is super-fancy Ridglea. Several years ago, on a whim, I took a detour on the way to Ridglea Village down Curzon Avenue and discovered an unknown-to-me enclave of Ridglea as elegant as anything Rivercrest or Westover…
As we’ve all heard ad infinitum, one’s home is their sanctuary. Since our homes are often our biggest investments and the places we spend the most time in, it’s only natural to ensure these spaces not only reflect our style but also complement our personalities. Unfortunately, the deeper emotional elements of interior design are often…
Melissa, Texas, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the region, and there’s no shortage of stunning listings available. It might be due to the sprawling acreage and lower property tax rate, but it doesn’t hurt that the high school recently unveiled a 10,000-seat, $35 million football stadium. They’re clearly expecting a lot of visitors…
We all tend to get mentally stuck when it comes to the Ranch home. Our go-to is the themed style of the Mad Men era, when, in fact, the Ranch-style home hit the height of its popularity in the 1960s. By the latter part of the decade, there was a distinct movement away from the…
