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Calendar

In The Spotlight: Kitchen & Bath Concepts

Before & After: Comfort & StyleTexture and color tune up a guest room

Project: Fall GardeningThe change in temperatures invigoratesmany gardeners and plants

Pet of the Month: Scooter

featuresThe Dream from theSidewalkA tale of love, urban densityand the nuances of a neigh-borhood

Fall Home Tours

Furniture FindsHouston’s local flavors influence home décor

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on the coverGavin and Laura Jones worked with

StudioMET Architects to design and

build their Modern home in the

Midtown neighborhood they had treas-

ured for years. The home is among

eight homes featured on the AIA Home

Tour this month.

Photo by Yoonchool You of StuidoMET Architects

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Houstonians never seem to tireof remarking about the arrivalof fall weather. Crisp, sunny

days spur us to get the blood flowing,which explains the abundance of fallevents across the city. From markets toclasses to home tours, the calendar isfilled with interesting adventures forjust about anyone.

October is a huge month for hometours and a fun time for the staff hereat Houston House & Home. Each yearwe work to coordinate coverage of thevarious home tours around town andtackle the tough task of selecting justone home for our cover story. Withthe Houston Solar Tour, EastwoodHistoric Home Tour, Galveston EastEnd Garden Tour and the AIAHouston Home Tour happening thismonth, we had many interestinghomes to consider.

Surveying these choices made usrealize the diverse strengths of theHouston area. Among the homes weconsidered were homes located in his-toric neighborhoods, preservation tri-umphs, new homes built with innova-tive technology and outstandingachievements in design. We selectedthe Modern home of Gavin and LauraJones, which is one of the eight homeson this year’s AIA Home Tour. The

Joneses worked with StudioMETArchitects, who did both the designand construction for this unique homein a charming section of historicMidtown.

While you can always pick upHouston House & Home at Houston-area Kroger and H-E-B stores, thismonth you can find the magazine atthe home tours listed above, as well ashome-enhancing events around town,such as the Houston Garden Club’sBulb & Plant Mart, the Bayou CityArt Festival Downtown and the UrbanMarket Houston Antique Show.

This month’s cooler weather makesgetting out to these events quite enjoy-able and might just motivate you toembark on your next home-improve-ment journey. Whether that adventureis a room makeover, garden project orwhole-house upgrade you can findhelpful information and design inspi-ration in every issue of Houston House& Home.

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October is Kitchen & Bath Month

The weather is cooling down, and the social scene is heatingup. People are thinking about the upcoming holidays, enter-taining friends and family in… their kitchen. They know that

good food, fun and fond memories are made in… their kitchen.They’re also thinking about (oh no)… their kitchen, and how badlyin need of remodeling it is. Well, it’s probably too late to plan,design, order and construct a major kitchen remodel before the holi-days this year. But don’t stress over it. Just give yourself the gift of anew kitchen for next year, and start the process after the holidays, orsooner.

THE PROCESS is complicated, and enough time should beallowed to properly think about and make decisions that you’ll haveto live with for a long time. The kitchen is typically the single mostexpensive room to remodel in the home. All the more reason itdeserves thoughtful planning. While the process is complicated, thesolution is simple,

CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL. Don’t try to do it yourself.You’ll save time and money by consulting a professional who can helpyou make the best decisions and avoid costly mistakes. KitchenDesigners who are certified by the National Kitchen & BathAssociation have passed stringent exams and have proven experiencein kitchen and bath design and installation. The creative designers at

Kitchen & Bath Concepts consider the NKBA’s guidelines for properwalkways, clearances, appliance placement, etc., for a functional, effi-cient kitchen that is beautiful as well. The mingling of your ownideas and preferences with the experienced knowledge of a profes-sional Kitchen Designer will always generate the best results. Workwith a professional who “gets” you and understands what you wantand need, and then, let the fun begin.

CABINETRY is critical. The cabinet styling and finish usually setsthe style and palette for the entire kitchen. For the first time ever,Traditional styling is not the majority preference. Most people nowsay they prefer Transitional, while Contemporary is a growing prefer-ence. Cabinet lines are getting cleaner and less complicated, withminimum molding detail. Savvy consumers are selecting sleek slabdoor styles, or simple framed doors on frameless factory-manufac-tured cabinetry. Wood colors are getting lighter, and Oak is making acomeback. But it’s not your Mama’s grainy Golden Oak. This Oak isoften rift-cut, and being used on slab or frame door styles, often ingreyed hues. Easy-care textured wood-grain laminate and melamineare available that are difficult to tell from the real thing. Engineeredexotic woods offer interesting and unusual colors and textures, andthere are more glossy wood and paint finishes than previously.Sometimes glossy-finished cabinets are mixed with matte finishes.It’s more about personalization than ever before.

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Custom kitchen features Wood-Mode cabinetry with glass doors, a custom mosaic backsplash and walnut island top.

Cabinetry can take up a sizeable chunk of thebudget—and it’s so worth it. Custom-factory-manufactured cabinetry will have a better,longer-lasting finish than anything that getsapplied at the job site. Factory finishes areapplied and baked on in a controlled environ-ment—no dust or bugs in the air there, and nopaint drips either. You’ll never have to refinish orrepaint, and you’ll have many more choices ofwood species, finishes, colors, drawer and cabinetconstruction options, storage accessories, etc. toselect from. You can view true samples of quali-ty-controlled finishes in a friendly showroom,and know that what you see is what you’ll get.Shelves are adjustable, doors and drawers willclose smooth and quiet, and drawers will usuallyhave full-extension guides as standard. There aredifferent levels of quality—you should buy thebest you can afford. You’ll be glad you did. Mostpeople’s post-kitchen remodel regret is that theyshould have spent a little more and got whatthey really wanted. Some manufacturers of finecustom cabinetry, like Wood-Mode, even offerlifetime warranties.

ANSWERS TO COMMONQUESTIONS:• How much does a new kitchen cost? Morethan they say on TV remodeling shows, wheremost labor and materials are donated.Remodeling Magazine’s annual “Cost vs.Value Survey” says that in 2011 in theHouston area, a minor kitchen remodel cost$20,321.00. A major midrange kitchenremodel was $54,064.00, and a majorupscale kitchen remodel was$106,736.00.00.

• How long does it take to remodel akitchen? Much longer than it appears to onTV, where it really takes a lot longer than itappears. (One program featured a kitchenremodel begun for a couple who just learnedshe was expecting—she was about to deliverwhen they finished.) It usually takes three orfour months, depending on size and scope ofthe project—it can be more, or less.

• Where do I begin? Consult a KitchenProfessional to avoid mistakes, save time andmoney. Don’t compromise on good planningand design, or on hard-to-replace permanentcomponents like cabinets, countertops and per-manent plumbing.

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SPECIALEVENTS &MARKETSThe Garden Club ofHouston hosts is 70thannual Bulb & PlantMart on Friday andSaturday, Oct. 12 -13.This renowned eventoffers a tremendous selection of top quality bulbs from domestic andinternational suppliers, and an expanded collection of hard-to-find andunusual plants, perennials, trees, shrubs and vines. Many of the plantsand bulbs are unique offerings from the gardens of club members,grown specifically for the sale. The Bulb & Plant Mart takes place at theHolly Hall Retirement Community, located east of Reliant Park at 2000Holly Hall at Fannin. Free admission. Information: www.gchouston.org.

The 41st Annual Bayou City Art Festival Downtown takes place onOct. 13-14 on blocks surrounding City Hall in downtown Houston. Thejuried art fest showcases the work of 300 artists—selected from morethan 1,000 applicants. In addition to the hundreds of artists’ booths, thevast outdoor art event includes a creative zone for kids, floating art dis-plays, a variety of food options and a multicultural line-up of music per-formances. Information: www.bayoucityartfestival.com.

The Urban Market Houston Antique Show happens once again theweekend of Oct. 27-28. This outstanding antique market, held threetimes a year, features a fabulous collection of dealers, designers, andshop owners with spectacular antiques, furniture, and home décor. Themarket is located at the Bayou Event Center, 9401 Knight Road, justsouth of Reliant Stadium and Loop 610. Information: www.theurbanmarkethouston.com

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Nora Fleming makes her Houston debut at Nutcracker Market. Nora will sign platters Wednesdayand Thursday, Nov. 10-11.

Leslie Sinclair will be at The Urban Market Houston Antique Show on Saturday, October 22from 4-6 p.m. and Sunday, October 23 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. promoting her new book, Segreto:Secrets to Finishing Beautiful Interiors.

FALL HOME TOURSSee home tour details pages 40-46.East End Garden Tour …. Oct. 6-7

Solar Tour ……Oct. 20Eastwood ….. Oct. 20-21

AIA Tour ….. Oct. 28-28Heights Holiday Tour …. Nov. 30-Dec. 1

NUTCRACKER MARKETPlan ahead for the famous Nutcracker Market, set for Nov. 8-11 atReliant Center. Shop hundreds of vendor booths offering uniquegifts such as home décor, gourmet food items, garden goods, cloth-ing, accessories and more. Proceeds from the market benefitHouston Ballet Foundation, Houston Ballet’s Ben StevensonAcademy and its scholarship funds. Information: 713.535.3231 orwww.houstonballet.org.

SUGATSUNE SHOWROOM DEBUTCornerstone Hardware & Supplies haspartnered with kitchen hardware manufactur-er Sugatsune to create a showroom of high-quality architectural hardware. This remark-able showroom at Cornerstone Hardware isslated to open on Nov. 1. This marks thefirst-ever showroom located in the southernUSA for architects, designers and contractorsto see hands-on Sugatsune quality products. (The only other show-room in the USA to view Sugatsune products is in Chicago.)Cornerstone Hardware & Supplies is located at 8648 Glenmont,Suite 150. Information: 800.788.4450 or www.cabinethardware.com.

CLASSESLocal gardeners know to expect a broad selection of classes and theArbor Gate in Tomball, including classes that qualify as Master GardenerCEUs. This month’s line up includes Designing Special Places with horti-culturist and author Mark Bowen on Oct. 14, and classes on growing herbsand herb crafts with Ann Wheeler of Log House Herbs on Oct. 20 and 25.Information: 281.351.8851 or www.arborgate.com.

Fall classes continue at Grill Master 101 in Spring this month with grillingclasses featuring Chef Sallie Lardy of Cuisine by Sallie on Oct. 12 and 26.Chef Sallie’s classes demonstrate tantalizing appetizers and desserts tocook on the grill. Classes take place at 18700 Carrot St. in Spring.Information: 800.833.5998 or www.GrillMaster101.com.

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Texture and color tune up a guest roomBY JOETTA MOULDEN • PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN

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Homeowner Lynn Sessions is no stranger to photo shoots for my columnin Houston House & Home. First referred to me by Dollie Martinez of ICMGranite, HH&H featured Lynn’s kitchen in my column in the September2008 issue “From Flood to Fantastic”, her guest bathroom in the December2011 issue, “European Flair”, and her master bathroom in July 2012, “SuiteSuccess”. On these pages, we now feature her guest bedroom.

Lynn was stuck. “The guest bedroom had no character, no window treat-ments, old carpet and had no coordination with the colors in the rest of thehouse,” Lynn explained. To get the Old World, Tuscan look she was after, Isuggested she use a restful blue as an accent color in the guest bedroom. Shewas a little worried about using blue, but I assured her that if the carpet,curtains and wall color flowed with the rest of the house the restful bluewould work with the golds, deep purples and burgundies used in the rest ofthe house.

Dolly recommended the contractor Lynn used, Dick Leiker at Wood-N-Stone (http://www.woodandstoneremodeling.com). He did the work on allthe spaces, including the guest bedroom, and installed the textured carpetand painted the walls.

“When we remodeled the kitchen it caused the rest of the house to lookeven more dated, so it was a domino effect. The entire house needed to befreshened up and modernized”, Lynn said.

TIP: You can use a different color in your home as long as the flooring,curtains and wall color flows with other rooms in the house.

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BEFORE: The absence of color on the walls, oldcarpet, oddly hung artwork, dark bedding andlack of accessories were spoiling this guestbedroom’s looks.

AFTER: (Left) Painting the walls in Sherwin-Williams “Croissant” and installing Shaw“Unique Beauty” carpet in “Silk” added greatcolor and texture to the room. Pottery BarnBlythe Paisley Organic (mixed with custom) bed-ding added restful blues to the color scheme.An antique wood carving from BalinskasImports and a framed wine label brought backfrom Paris add interest.

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Lynn found some Pottery Barn beddingshe loved and we used that as the jumpingoff point for all the colors in the room.Bringing along the shams and paint colors(Sherwin-Williams “Croissant” for wallsand “Dover” for trim) Lynn met me atInterior Fabrics and we selected a darkerneutral faux silk for the curtains that coor-dinated with the bedding, and a light bluetextured upholstery fabric for reupholster-ing her existing chair and for the match-ing throw pillow on the bed.

Her Old World design style dictatedthe oil-rubbed bronze color for the curtainhardware and brass lamp, which waspainted with Modern Masters MetallicPaint Collection in ME525 “EnglishBrown”. Since Interior Fabrics has theleast expensive drapery hardware in town,we selected a Mahogany wood finish withsimple ball finials and my drapery installerhung them for her.

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Lynn loved my emailed homework assignments because they allowed her towork at her own pace with precise instructions of what needed to be done. Shecould also email me with questions she had along the way to clarify things. “Iwould not know what sources to use, like your drapery and upholstery work-rooms — or where to get art framed (you even reminded me on the mat colorand to use coupons at Michael’s) or purchased, like the imported Indonesiancarved piece over the bed from Balinskas Imports,” she explained. “I have rec-ommended your sources to many people. I really enjoyed working with youbecause with you, no question is a stupid question! You listened to all my ideasand told me if they were good, bad, or too expensive. You put my vision onpaper and made it a reality. I could not have done this without you,” Lynnadded.

She recommends having a professional help, particularly if you are busy ordon’t have much time due to job demands. “Even simple changes can make aworld of difference in the feel of a room and can make it very stylish,” sheexplained. “I was a little surprised at how much work you said it would take to

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“I just love the room and how unique it is,” Lynn explains. “ It looks won-derful and is so relaxing. I’ve had guests that say they want to take the bedhome with them!”

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A tale of love, urban density and the nuances of a neighborhood BY SANDRA COOK

PHOTOS BY YOONCHUL YOU, STUDIOMET ARCHITECTS

The Dreamfrom the Sidewalk

As renters, it’s often easier to live inside

the city, close to professional pursuits and

cultural pastimes. As a result, renters often

fall in love with their neighborhood, only to

have to leave it behind when they are

ready to buy a home.

Gavin and Laura Jones met while they were both renting inMidtown. It’s difficult to tell which came first, their love for eachother or their love of their historic neighborhood. The couple fre-quently explored the oak-lined blocks on the western edge ofMidtown as they walked their Yorkshire Terrier along the shadedstreetscape. The magnificent oaks date back to the early 20th-cen-tury, when the area was first developed as one of Houston’s first res-idential neighborhoods.

While the area is home to several large, mid-rise apartment prop-erties built in recent decades, the serene ambiance beneath the treebranches and the humble scale of the old city blocks provides aninstant connection to the century past.

As Gavin and Laura took their neighborhood walks, they oftenadmired a vacant lot next to a single family home and dreamed ofone day building a house on the lot.

“We love this neighborhood,” says Laura. “When we saw it wasfor sale we jumped on it right away. I don’t think anyone elsehad a chance to bid on it.”

Laura and Gavin Jones selected StudioMET architects to design theirhome in historic Midtown. The couple, who met while living in apartmentsin the area, fell in love with the oak-lined streetscape. Design discussionsamong the homeowners and architects resulted in the eye-catching varietyof colors and textures on the front exterior, including Hardie panels—inboth white and purple—and corrugated metal.

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MODERN SENSIBILITY

Gavin and Laura developed a mutual passion for modern archi-tecture over the years. Gavin, who grew up in Australia,became fascinated with modern design from an early age.Together, Gavin and Laura frequently attended home tours,such as the AIA Houston Home Tour. They studied the spacesthat appealed to them and noted architects’ work that spoke totheir sensibilities.

After they had procured the parcel of land they had pon-dered for years, they began their search for an architecture firmto design their first house.

“We looked at the AIA award winners from the past 10years, looked at their style and interviewed several firms,” saysGavin.

“We wanted to be sure we liked the architects’ personality,because we knew we would be spending a lot of time withthem,” says Laura.

The couple selected Studio MET Architects, an award-win-ning design/build firm. “We tell clients it’s about the personalconnection,” says Shawn Gottschalk, AIA. “It’s a very personalprocess to design a home for someone. That’s very exciting tous. It’s very different from a commercial job that doesn’t havethat personal connection.”

The firm oversaw both the design and the build-out. “Wewant to see our profession get back to the idea of the ‘MasterBuilder,’” says Gottschalk.

Studio Met Architects met with Gavin and Laura about 12times over three months to discuss and develop the design. Likemany home design projects, the conversation started with ascrapbook of desired elements that were must haves. Laura andGavin sought a modern home with a pleasing simplicity andbuilt with durable, low-maintenance materials.

“We wanted a house that was filled with light,” says Laura. “And we wanted a nice interaction with the garden space as

well as a strong presence from the street,” says Gavin.“Australia is a very young country, without a lot of architec-

tural history, so Modern architecture has been widely embracedthere for many, many years,” says Gavin. “The design of ourhouse was not intended to shock or make big statement, butModern architecture is still a bit unusual here, especially in thesouthern United States.”

URBAN SCENE

“The context is unique with almost all of the surrounding propertiesbeing multi-story apartment complexes,” says Stephen Andrews.Those properties proved to be a driving force behind the entire design,specifically the layout, form and window placement.

“It is important to have mixed density within the urban contextand a single family residence adds to the overall composition of theurban fabric — it creates vitality and visual interest,” says ShawnGottschalk. “It was very important for the home to respond to thestreetscape and the pedestrian. We wanted to create a home that con-tributed to the overall idea of the community.”

StudioMET steered the design and build-out of the home, with the poolalways a part of the overall vision. After their home was completed, Lauraand Gavin employed Downunda Aquatic Environments to design and con-struct the pool to complement the look of the house.

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This was essential given that Laura andGavin are active participants in that streetscene and not just for doggie outings. “Weare big walkers. We love to walk to theshops and restaurants in this area.”

When asked about the purple accent onthe front exterior, Gavin laughs, saying “thepurple is about faith in my wife and faithin my builder.”

As the idea to include a colorful contraston the front of the home developed, Laurapushed for purple. “Gavin had suggestedred, but I thought it was too manly,” saysLaura. “I explained that our home shouldlook like a couple’s house.”

To achieve the deeply-hued purple, thefirm encouraged the Joneses to use paintedHardie panels, set off with metal trim.

“We are always experimenting and devel-oping unique details that utilize everyday,cost-effective materials in a creative way,”says Gottschalk. “In doing this we are ableto transform the material into somethingthat is fresh and new. For this project weutilized a fiber cement board and a customgalvanized reveal to create different compo-sitions and texture.”

Another reason the front of the homedraws the eye is the unusual lot is not quitea rectangular. The property features onelong side that kicks out at an angle, makingthe front of the lot wider than the back, sothe sight lines provide the effect of a per-spective drawing. This allowed for the deckon top of garage, which connects to theguest suite, to be especially generous,stretching wide to address the oak-linedstreet below.

“Stephen did a great job on the deck,integrating with the trees,” says Gavin ofAndrews’ design.

“It feels like a tree house up there,” saysGottschalk.

The effect also imparts a welcomingopenness to the front entry.

The galley kitchen allows guests to perch at thebar and observe their hosts in action. The glass-tiled backsplash and Silestone countertops helphighlight the functional beauty of the space.Appliances include a Sharp sliding drawermicrowave, two wood-paneled Thermador dish-washers and a 36-inch Professional SeriesThermador range. Light fixtures were sourcedfrom Lighting Unlimited.

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AABBOOVVEE:: The deck, finished with Ipe wood from Brazil, was placed atop the garage and offers a bird’s eye view of the street below.

RRIIGGHHTT:: The pleasing pool view can be enjoyed from the entire first floor and much of the second. In the living area, the pair of white leather custom sofas

from Cantoni feature stitching that matches the wall color, Sherwin Williams Gray Flannel. The glass-and-steel LC10 coffee table is Le Corbusier’s 1928

design. The painting is a by a Brazillian artist.

PRODUCTIVE PARTNERSHIP

“We collaborate very closely with our clients as well as within theoffice,” says Andrews. “We are unique in that we are a small boutiquefirm, but we have three licensed architects that work closely togetheron each project. Most small firms have one or maybe two architects,and even large firms might only have one architect assigned to eachproject as the project manager with other support staff aroundhim/her.”

“We spend a lot of time on the schematic design listening to ourclients, establishing what their priorities are, and what they value,”says Gottschalk. “Our work is not about a specific style. We stronglybelieve in an architecture of authenticity. Simply said, we approacheach project with a unique perspective that is directed by the pro-gram, budget, and site. Our work is about our clients and it reflectswho they are and how they want to live.”

Gavin reports that the initial design plan was very close to the fin-ished project and very little changed during the construction phase.He also pleased that Studio MET ran the build-out.

“There was a comfort level knowing that same people were respon-sible for building our house,” says Gavin. “We feel very blessed to beable to go through this process – every day we are thankful. And wefelt comfortable here as soon as we moved in, because we were veryfamiliar with the spaces after both design and construction phases.”

The success of the daylighting is a delight for Laura. “I love that nolamps need to be on during day. Laura, who did the landscaping fortheir home also relishes their personal green space. “It’s our first backyard,” she smiles.

“Residential design is a very intimate process,” says Gottschalk. “Itis very important to find the right firm to collaborate with. At theend of the day, this is what contributes to the overall success of a proj-ect. There has to be a good dynamic among everyone. For us, ourwork is not just about another business transaction. We are very pas-sionate about what we do and take the time to get to know ourclients and the way they live their lives, or the way they want to livetheir lives. To be honest, we typically become very good friends withour clients and this often leads to repeat projects with them.”

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LLEEFFTT:: In the guest bath, custom

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Silestone. A mix of glass tiles, a

vessel sink with Hans Grohe faucet

and a pair of sconces from

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RRIIGGHHTT:: While the house was

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hood, the Joneses still enjoy

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EAST END GARDEN TOUROCT. 6 & 7, 10 A.M.TO 4 P.M. EACH DAYRain date the followingweekend

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Soft spa green and gold tones in this Peshawar rug add interest to a transitional room setting. The swivel glider, on far right, and high back chair, to the left, create provide texture and comfortwith the floor chandelier, to left of sofa, adding a touch of glamour. Photo courtesy of Dazzling Décor.

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AMISH CRAFTSMAN: At this Washington Avenue showroom,you’ll find clean lines and styles – made to order. Solid tables,sturdy desks, beautiful headboards take up every available space,their woods shimmering in the light. Owners Steve andKimberly Murphy are on hand to help you select the design, thewood and the stain, ensuring that you find the best piece foryour home. Each table, chest of drawers, bed stand, bookcase,chair and desk is handcrafted with simple elegance.5555 Washington Ave., 713.862.3444

CASTLE FURTINURE: Three Houston showrooms offer chic,contemporary and traditional furniture that show off yourdesigner flair. Discover options for living, dining and bedrooms,as well as pieces to accent your entry or foyer. Look for stunningarea rugs, sofas you can sink into, sexy chaise lounges and classychina cabinets. In operation since 1989, Castle has a reputationfor helping you select the best pieces for your price range andtaste.Three locations; visit www.castlefurniture.com

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Design consultants at Dazzling Décor help customers make selections of rugs, fabrics and furnishings for a harmonious look.

DAZZLING DÉCOR: This one-stop shop is a rug store/design studiowhere furniture, fabrics and other home furnishings can be selectedat the same time, or at least visualized together if other purchases hadalready been made. The brainchild of Valerie Roberts, an owner ofnext door’s Roberts Carpet, the showroom’s carefully displayedvignettes create ideas, allowing you to browse thousands or rug andfabric options plus unique lighting, silk florals, and accessories. The

store’s associates provide personalized service, and Valerie herself saysshe loves working with clients to perfect their home design. “It hasbeen fun lately to create a very diverse look from one comfy swivelrocker currently displayed in our showroom,” say Roberts. “By sim-ply changing fabrics this wonderful chair can go from sleek casual toa fun ranch theme.”3003 Fondren Rd., 832.377.4665

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This antiquebar wasspotted at El TapancoRusticHome.

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EL TAPANCO RUSTIC HOME: This family-run business specializes in unique, Mexicanhacienda furniture. Sales director Liz D’Silvasays long, 8- and 9-foot tables are a favorite,and you can customize the designs any wayyou want, whether it’s adding a color to apiece, or changing up a trestle table into apedestal model. It’s all built to order.Additionally, D’Silva says there’s a wideselection of home accents. “We bring ineverything from Mexico,” she says. “Butwe’ll handpick a couple of items, so everytime you come in, you’ll find something dif-ferent.”6910 Renwick Suite I, 713.349.9198

ISLAND FURNITURE & INTERIORS: Thehottest thing in Ruthie McGehee’s storeright now is a book-leaf table. She says thathome decorators love them for their beachcondos because they fold up as 36-inch sofatables, but can open up to be a 72-inch din-ing table. While the vibe here is definitelygeared toward the coastal home, you’ll findall manner of island-inspired designs.4104 East NASA Pkwy., El Lago,281.532.3075

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Above: Contemplation bench byDavid Langley FurnitureDesigns.

Left: El Dorado Woodworks’Richard Loper created theTimmermeyer Dining Table.

MAXIMUM FURNITURE: A wood and upholstery shopoccupies the back of Marie Dang’s Northwest Freewayshowroom. That’s fitting, because everything here is madeon the premises. From custom chairs and chaise lounges toottomans, Dang’s designs are chic. Right now, she saysupholstered headboards are hot, as well as “cute banquettesfor the kitchen.” In the furniture business for more than 30years, Dang and her mother offer you a custom experienceto create something new or revitalize something old.“People may have an antique couch or chair that needs newupholstery,” she says. “Bring it in. We can do that, too.”11330 Northwest Fwy., 713.957.0003

MORE THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE: Frugal fashionistasknow this cozy River Oaks re-sale boutique is a haven forfabulous duds. Owner Vicki Rizzo has been adding to thesales floor, and she has a whole range of furniture andhome accessories, offering everything from glass-toppedtables to silver picture frames. She’s enthusiastic shopperswill find something to love. “And we’ll show you how toput it together in a presentation that will make your guestsgo, wow!” she says. “I mean, who’d have thought about tak-ing several candlesticks and pairing them with a lovely per-fume bottle and using that as a style piece on your coffeetable?” 2817 Westheimer, 713.668.8811

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Custom leather furnituredesigned by Tracy Weeksof Urban Leather.

STILLGOODE: Every time you visit this Spring spot, you’ll find something dif-ferent. The consignment shop has a fantastic collection of sofas, end tables,benches, outdoor furniture, bedroom pieces and home décor. We loved the vin-tage Enfield clock and a wide range of barware. Stillgoode will help you selectindividual pieces or sets that will complement your current home style, orwork with you to find a new look.5200 Louetta Rd., Suite 138, Spring, 281.370.4447

URBAN LEATHER: Tracy Weeks has been working with furniture since theearly ’80s, and has spent the last 12 years creating lush, custom leather chairs,couches and other pieces for a clientele who swears by his work. Using onlyfull-grain leather, Weeks offers a series of designs for you to select. He alsopays complimentary house calls to custom plan your space. “I want everyone tofeel they’re getting hands-on, one-on-one service right from the start he says.” 3311 Richmond Ave., 832.967.0720

Z GALLERIE: The vibe here is upscale and contemporary, and you’ll not onlyfind trendy furniture, you’ll discover a wealth of home accents. Plush pillowsand bedding in bold, geometric designs are sure to be eye-catchers in your mas-ter suite. Funky Eiffel Tower stemware will be a conversation starter at yournext cocktail party. And you’ll love the area rugs in bold colors.3920 Westheimer, 713.622.2952

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LEFT: Pansies put out acolorful displayfrom October toMarch.

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Fall Gardening Fall Gardening This month’s cooler weather beckons green thumbs(and green thumb wannabes) back to the garden. With the summer heat’sretreat, we find ourselves lingering alongside our beds and containerspondering ways to spruce them up for the milder temperatures. Gardenexperts and nursery staff are quick to point out that fall is the time toplant many varieties of plants—from grass to trees to shrubs to perenni-als—so they can become well-established before summer weather rollsaround.

GRASS ROOTS EFFORT

Fall is the time to replace dead St. Augustine with new sod—otherwiseyou can expect weeds to move into those holes in your lawn. Plantingnew sod in October gives the grass a full six months to build a strongroot system before summer returns. New sod has very little to no roots,so it is very important to lay new sod directly onto exposed soil.

Be sure to strip away dead grass and weeds. A sod cutter, whethermanual or gas-powered, is a handy tool for removing dead grass andweeds, because it leaves a level surface of exposed soil. After laying thenew sod, watering is crucial. New sod must be watered daily for 30 daysto ensure the roots will develop.

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There are a number of cold hardy Satsumas,Mandarins, oranges, kumquats, lemons and grape-fruit that can be grown in Houston. Depending onvarieties planted, you can harvest citrus fromOctober through February. Check out UrbanHarvest’s January fruit tree sale offers a wide varietyof citrus suitable for growing in Houston.

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