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Almost Original Midcentury Modern in Merriman Park is Ripe For Your Remodeling Dreams

By Joanna England / August 4, 2015 /

OK, I know it doesn’t look like much from the outside, but trust me — this home is pure, unfiltered potential. It has every single detail that midcentury modern lovers just swoon over: low-slung roofs, clerestory windows, built-ins, open space, and cool vintage tile. However, there have been a few updates that are clear misses.…

The Outside is Totally Traditional, But the Interiors of This Oak Cliff Home Will Surprise You

By Joanna England / July 28, 2015 /

From the outside, this Winnetka Heights bungalow is totally traditional — its slate gray clapboard exterior and gabled roof with decorative brackets fits in perfectly with the other Arts & Crafts and Prairie Style homes in this historic conservation district. But inside you’ll find something completely unexpected. It’s homes like these, ones full of surprises…

Behind That Traditional Exterior Lies a Completely Contemporary Kessler Park Abode

By Joanna England / July 7, 2015 /

Sure, North Oak Cliff is a hot market, but compared to the sky-high prices in other nabes, this area still has some fabulous deals. Take this Kessler Park home at 1004 N. Montclair. Not only does it have some ridiculous curb appeal (just look at that beautiful ivy-covered brick with stone accents!), but the interiors…

Soft Contemporary is Remodeled to Perfection, Perfect Alternative to The ‘Burbs

By Joanna England / June 3, 2015 /

Suburb dwellers, rejoice! Boy do I have a deal for you! If you want all of the posh amenities and open spaces you can get with a new build, but don’t want to go through the tribulations of renovating within the city limits, you’re going to adore this absolutely fabulous 1970s soft contemporary that has…

Tuesday Two Hundred: Lochwood Midcentury Looks Untouched By Time

By Leah Shafer / April 14, 2015 /

Deep in the heart of East Dallas is a rare opportunity to take a step back in time to a house that looks untouched since it was built in 1959. The Lochwood midcentury modern located at 10504 Lake Gardens Dr. is 1,533 square feet of retro perfection, from Terrazzo floors and decorative dividers throughout the house…