Charles Dilbeck
By Donovan Westover Special Contributor My heart sank when I learned my favorite Charles Dilbeck-designed house had burned to the ground. An exterior appliance started the 2016 blaze, which quickly spread throughout the 9,000-square-foot house replete with acres of 55-year-old wood shingles, wood siding, and wood ornamentation. I was super sad for the loss to…
Imagine a bathroom dedicated to your dog’s own shower or designing a luxe custom bed for your cat that costs as much as your own. It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds. Dallas interior designer Kim Armstrong says when her clients begin home renovation projects, they’re including pets into their interior design schemes. Here are…
We have a soft spot for architect Charles Dilbeck, and we have a special affinity for the Greenway Parks neighborhood, so we’re excited to bring you our Inwood House of the Week at 5522 Waneta Drive today. The neighborhood is built in a traditional English manner, with houses surrounding a parkway, which the Brits refer…
Editor’s Note: Respected preservationist Willis Winters updated us that this home, though often attributed to Charles Dilbeck, may have been designed by Luther E. Sadler instead. Cochran Heights is known for its incredible collection of Charles Dilbeck-designed homes. In fact, thanks to neighborhood leaders, the neighborhood was recognized last year with a Texas State Historical…
One of Dallas’ most prolific and beloved architects left a legacy of exceptional design, and one of his most outstanding examples just hit the market. The University Park Charles Dilbeck at 4144 Shenandoah St. stands as a jaw-dropping illustration of this master’s architectural genius. Sitting on a corner lot, this picturesque property offers a sense of…
