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Hill Country Style Takes Contemporary Cues in This Terraza Hills Home

By Daniel Lalley / March 27, 2026 /

A Hill Country transitional-style home is defined by stone exteriors, deep-set porches, and large windows, but more importantly, this timeless architecture is informed by its Texas surroundings. Over the last few years, builders have refined the rustic roots of this movement to create contemporary versions. In places like Terraza Hills, located southwest of Fort Worth…

A Modern Waxahachie Home With Cutting-Edge Design — and a Standout Granny Flat

By Daniel Lalley / December 19, 2025 /

From Mansfield on the west to Celina in the far north, the boundaries of the Metroplex are no longer fixed. Carrera Ranch in Waxahachie, about 30 miles south of downtown Dallas, underscores just how far that definition now reaches. If Waxahachie sounds like a stretch, consider this: Celina sits roughly 15 miles farther from downtown…

New Build on the Block: Old Lake Highlands Contemporary Sets a Cutting-Edge Example

By Daniel Lalley / September 21, 2025 /

Over the last several years, we’ve seen a surge of new construction in D-FW. Following a sharp post-COVID recovery, a range of innovative architecture is shaping our residential landscape. As materials and technology evolve, builders are pushing the boundaries with contemporary concepts and future-forward designs. DCI Custom Homes is at the cutting edge of this…

Elim Homes Unveils a New Standard of Luxury, Light, and Livability

By Daniel Lalley / September 5, 2025 /

Serious architecture enthusiasts can think of nothing more exciting than exploring a brand-new build. Especially in the luxury home category, new construction gives us a glimpse at what’s new, trending, or even possible.  With innovations in tools, techniques, and materials, there’s always the opportunity to upend convention and create something truly compelling. For this week’s…

Find the Peak of Palatial Living in This Parker Home

By Daniel Lalley / January 10, 2025 /

In the last ten years, the luxury home market has seen some incredible new builds. Especially in North Texas, standards are beginning to rise with innovations in architecture and the growth of our economy. Therefore, it’s not just Highland Park, Willow Bend, or Westlake that feature incredible homes. Emerging communities like Parker, Midlothian, and Melissa…