Katy Lifestyles and Homes Magazine features Katy Homes, Upscale Living, Health
and Well-Being, Shopping, and Entertainment in Katy Texas.
The Butler’s Pantry, designed by Carla Aston, was inspired by its surroundings—the garden district.” A botanical mural covers the wall and ceiling, invoking the feeling of stepping
out into a garden, and the black and white tile floor continues the pattern
seen in the foyer and hallway.
Eco friendly features: Limestone remnant countertop and previously used items.
The Common Areas, designed by Cecilia Pacheco, are strikingly elaborate while revealing a basic
simplicity at the same time. The staircase, foyer, second floor hall and
elevator are framed in geometric shapes and clean lines. Diamond-shaped black
and white tiles lead from the foyer through the hallway and into the elevator
and butler
’s pantry. A hand-painted gouache mural lines the walls of the elevator, and a
drop chandelier illuminates the staircase from the second floor.
Eco friendly features: Custom-woven window treatments made from sustainable fibers, VOC-free paint and
hardwood floors.
The Powder Room, designed by Gwen Redman, features the black and white marble floor that runs
throughout the first floor of the home. A Concetto natural white crystal
countertop handmade from individually cut semi-precious stones reflects the
natural embossed leather treatment of the ceiling.
Eco friendly features: Marble floor, Green Guard certified countertop and ceiling.
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Post says the exterior architectural elevation of the Southern Colonial design
is his favorite part of the house.
“We stayed true to a classic design with front porches outside and extensive
moldings inside. The floral entryway is a divine room, and the outdoor summer
kitchen looks over the yard, which is separated into sections.
”
Other features of the traditional Colonial brick house include a large master
bath with his and hers closets, five bedrooms, six baths, an elevator and a
4-car garage. The main house is 9,000 square feet, but a separate apartment
above the garage brings the living space to 10,000 square feet.
Barbara Schlattman designed the library, a beautiful and functional room off the
foyer.
“The warm knotty alderwood tones of the cabinetry and the 125-year-old
herringbone oak floor give an inviting look to this room. Two nooks are built
out with window seats for a quick place to sit and read from the shelves,
” Schlattman said.
The round table in the room during the show provided a large surface, while the
desk area functioned as the detailed, computer work space. There is designated
space in the room to accommodate three TVs
—a must for any man who can’t miss a game or the news. The TVs have a three-fold purpose serving as a
monitor for the outdoor camera, a monitor for the computer and as a normal
television set.
“Although the library can be a place for work, it is attractive enough to serve
as an overflow space for entertaining,
” Schlattman added.
Donna Vining, head designer for the showhouse event, took on several projects in
the house, but one of the most striking was her design for the master bath.
“One step into the master bath and you are captured by the soft elegance found
throughout every detail,
” Vining said. “This is a room you will find yourself wanting to escape to for hours.” The color palette is a soft tan with a faux finish to add a feminine touch. A
variety of glass features accent the room, and a custom-designed leaded glass
window reflects natural light off the marble floors and shower glass tiles.
Whimsical task lighting adds to the flair of the room. Custom vanities, the
period slipper tub with telephone faucet and the built-in closet all reflect
the style of days gone by. Beyond all the beauty lies a functional space.
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“The classic 3-story Southern Colonial
home was transformed into a
showpiece last
fall by more than
20 local interior designers and
100-plus contractors, furniture
dealers and other home
decor suppliers.”
