Dallas Modern Home

Eye Candy Abounds in Crest Meadow Estates 1970s Contemporary

By Joanna England / October 23, 2014 /

Y’all know how much I love interesting homes. They are like candy! I just can’t get enough of their amazing layouts and architecture, and homes like this one in Crest Meadow Estates have interesting rooms after every turn, it seems! Not only that, but this neighborhood has an amazing location — on the end of…

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Lease of the Week: Lionel Morrison-Designed Travis Street Townhome Offered For $9K

By Joanna England / September 3, 2014 /

What an exceptional opportunity to live in one of these gorgeous modern townhomes designed by Lionel Morrison. The architect, which has a fondness for minimalistic modern design that pairs metal and natural materials seamlessly, has designed amazing Dallas homes and landmarks, including this light and bright mansion on Northaven Road, One Arts Plaza, and many…

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Friday Five Hundred: Green is Good in This Beautiful 1970s Contemporary in Prestonwood Creek

By Joanna England / June 27, 2014 /

The moment I saw a photo of this home in Brandon Stewart’s MOD 214 newsletter, I knew we had to feature it. I loved it’s shape — there’s something about the pitch of the roof with those 1970s contemporaries that throws you off just enough to make you look twice. What I didn’t realize was…

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Thursday Three Hundred: Midcentury Modern in Merriman Park Has Fabulous Details

By Joanna England / April 10, 2014 /

Ed Murchison has established himself as the go-to Dallas Realtor for midcentury modern properties. He’s marketed and sold some amazing homes that are not only gorgeous, but some are like walking on a Mad Men set — completely preserved in their shag carpet and glitter Formica splendor. If you’ve wanted to own a midcentury modern…

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Cliff May Midcentury Modern Needs a Loving, Detail-Oriented Owner to Restore it to its Former Glory

By Joanna England / March 25, 2014 /

I almost wept when I saw this listing today. It’s so sad to see beautiful homes fall by the wayside, and this home was once an incredible one, a Cliff May-designed Midcentury Modern ranch. Today it is a haphazard shell of a house, dirty and dusty, and mostly neglected. But therein lies the opportunity —…

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