North Dallas

Friday Five Hundred: Gorgeous 1970s Soft Contemporary Was Featured in HOUZZ

By Joanna England / January 31, 2014 /

Every time I read the address of 17203 Earthwind, I always want to add “and Fire!” Definitely makes for a memorable address for an exceptionally memorable house such as this renovated 1970s soft contemporary in Preston Creek. This home is so beautiful, with light streaming in through the walls of floor-to-ceiling windows that face that…

Tuesday Two Hundred: West Plano Traditional Feels Elegant, Not Overdone

By Joanna England / January 28, 2014 /

There’s a subtle line with traditional decor that you don’t want to cross. Often what starts out as a great traditional formal living room sometimes veers into the over-done swag curtain abyss. Luckily, this gorgeous West Plano home inside Ridgeview Ranch Estates is on the tasteful side of traditional. Things you’ll love about this home…

Monday Morning Millionaire: This Modern Home Proves Why Devonshire is Hotter Than Ever

By Joanna England / January 20, 2014 /

Devonshire is one of our favorite areas not only because it features some simply stunning architecture, but because the location can’t be beat. Sandwiched by the Dallas North Tollway and Inwood Road, and just north of Lovers Lane, Devonshire residents have easy access to some of our region’s best shopping and dining without sacrificing privacy.…

Monday Morning Millionaire: Still Have a Holiday Hangover? Start Fresh in This Bright And Lovely Traditional

By Joanna England / January 13, 2014 /

Classic. That’s how I’d describe this stunning traditional near Saint Mark’s School of Dallas. It’s a beautiful home that is grand without being pretentious in an area that is safe, accessible, and filled with caring neighbors and families. This particular home has so many wonderful details, too, including an open floorplan and spiral staircase that…

Friday Five Hundred JFK Week: Bringing the Past to the Present, Walnut Hill Ranch Has Been Remade Into a Modern Beauty

By Joanna England / November 22, 2013 /

Built in 1959 and reimagined as a contemporary home for today, this ranch at 4242 Walnut Hill is an excellent example of how you can convert an older, less-functional home into a showstopper. Let’s look at some “before” pictures, which show some of the hallmarks of this building style. Swag drapes really set it off in…