Karen Eubank

Preston Hollow Modern Masterpiece By Edward Larrabee Barnes

By Karen Eubank / October 7, 2019 /

If the design of this modern masterpiece looks familiar, it’s because it’s by the same architect that was responsible for the Dallas Museum of Art. Edward Larrabee Barnes was commissioned by art collectors to design a futuristic home to house their collection. Barnes is notable not just for the DMA and this incredible modern masterpiece,…

A Rare Opportunity to Own a Restored Lakewood Hutsell

By Karen Eubank / October 1, 2019 /

When John Angell emailed me photos of this iconic Lakewood Hutsell mansion yesterday morning, I almost spit out my coffee. Yes, I was that excited. You see, these architecturally significant, historically important, and delightfully eclectic homes are not often for sale. I was sure I had written about this Lakewood Hutsell before because I’ve seen…

Modern Neoclassical Mansion in Old Preston Hollow

By Karen Eubank / September 30, 2019 /

What makes a great house? “It’s all about texture, scale, and detail,” said Lisa Luby Ryan. And Ryan should know. She designed this modern neoclassical mansion in Old Preston Hollow from the ground up. Ryan has been one of the go-to interior designers in Dallas for years. Her firm, Lisa Luby Ryan Design & Build,…

Take a Peek at this Peak’s Suburban Addition Queen Anne Victorian

By Karen Eubank / September 17, 2019 /

You know a home is special when Preservation Dallas deems it worthy of an award. This Queen Anne Victorian home in the Peak’s Suburban Addition neighborhood of Old East Dallas is one of the winners of the 20th annual Preservation Achievement Awards this year. However, Dallas is the real winner. Preserving Dallas homes is an…

An Excellent Study in Preserving the Iconic American Foursquare

By Karen Eubank / September 10, 2019 /

There homes that define America. The Colonial, the Ranch, and the American Foursquare come to mind immediately. The American Foursquare was popular from the 1890s to the 1930s and is arguably the most iconic of American styles. And do we have a beauty for you today! … a square house of dependable proportions and solid,…