Craftsman
Classic Craftsman architecture is synonymous with quaint suburban settings, white picket fences, and essential American aesthetics. When we imagine this movement, next-level luxury isn’t always at the top of the list. However, in a state where everything is bigger and builders are always looking to go bolder, all styles are subject to grandeur. Want a…
If I did not already live in a charming conservation district, I’d be house hunting in Junius Heights. For anyone who values history, character, and community, it’s hard to beat this neighborhood. Developer C.H. Munger was a master of planning, sales, and marketing. When he launched Junius Heights on September 3, 1906, newspapers reported it…
If you had seen this 1916 Junius Heights Craftsman before 2021, you would never believe it’s the same house. Katie Conklin and her husband essentially worked a miracle here, bringing this home back to life. Conklin is the founder of Gas Lamp Design, a commercial interior design business, and her husband is a contractor, so they…
Vickery Place is a historic Dallas neighborhood platted by the Works-Coleman Land Company in 1911. Their vision was to transform farmland into one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Dallas. With streetcar access and proximity to downtown, it became highly sought-after very quickly. I think they’d be quite pleased to see that Vickery Place remains…
Buying a home is not just about the house itself. This Kings Highway Craftsman bungalow, for instance, is absolute perfection. It’s been completely and tastefully updated, and that is a big win. But buying a home means buying into a community — and that community is what turns a house into a home. Updating a…
