Compass

Love Late Midcentury Vibes? This White Rock Hills Contemporary Checks All the Boxes

By Karen Eubank / August 8, 2026 /

White Rock Hills is one of the best-kept secrets in Dallas, which is why you don’t often see homes here hit the market, especially one like this that embodies the final years of Midcentury Modern style as it evolved to contemporary. If you’re tired of seeing nothing but boring white box houses, then you’re in…

This 915-Square-Foot Kings Highway Bungalow Has a Dream Closet You Wouldn’t Expect

By Brenda Masse / August 5, 2026 /

It’s true: a great house transcends square footage through intentional, efficient design and the feeling you get when you are there. A small space can feel much larger than it is, the same way a large space can feel much smaller than it is. This week’s Highlight Home of the Week, sponsored by Lisa Peters,…

Architect Josh Nimmo Inspires With Modern Retreat on Cedar Creek Lake

By Karen Eubank / July 13, 2026 /

This modern Malakoff lakehouse redefines lake living. I wasn’t surprised that it was designed by architect Josh Nimmo, but I was surprised to see him design a lakehouse. I’ve been fascinated by Nimmo’s work for years, and watching his evolution has been inspiring. I never expected to see his work at Long Cove on Cedar…

Dallas Can’t Get Enough of This Lakewood Modern Treehouse

By Karen Eubank / June 29, 2026 /

Sometimes you just can’t get enough of a good thing. We’ve been smitten with this Lakewood modern treehouse for years, as has the rest of Dallas. We’ve published on it twice, and it has been featured in D Magazine twice. It’s also been on the Lakewood Home Tour three times and on the AIA Dallas…

A Reimagined West Highland Park French Modern You (and Your Pup) Will Love

By Karen Eubank / June 12, 2026 /

Reimagination is essential when it comes to our homes. The solution is never to raze, but to reimagine. I cannot think of a better example than this West Highland Park French Modern. While many of us may not possess a natural talent for reimagination, we are fortunate to have visionary designers in Dallas, such as…