A Houston Great Room That Feels Just a Little Bit French - Mansion Global

Houston-based interior designer Lucinda Loya said: “Ranch houses in Texas mean a variety of things.” “It has the simplicity of European old-world architecture, but it uses a simple Texas approach. "

Her client is a young family who bought an 8,200 square foot custom house in a resort community outside Houston as a weekend getaway for their expanded multi-generational clan.

Ms. Loya, who owns a six-bedroom house, said: “They want a French, European-style feel, warm and comfortable, but stylish and fashionable.” “We first considered the number of people who would hold family gatherings at home. Ownership A spacious room that can comfortably accommodate multiple conversations is key."

Her strategy: keep the lines of the furniture very clean, but the elements are rougher-stone fireplaces, Venetian plaster walls, and recycled wooden beams and floors. She created a separate seating area and used materials such as functional fabrics and leather, which will age when children and pets often use it. She said: "I actually serve my customers, but I don't want to give up the elegant and beautiful appearance." The total cost of the room is about $202,700.

Here is a breakdown of some elements:

1. Ms. Loya chose Venetian plaster finishes for the walls, but they are slightly shiny. The lightweight and airy design of the wrought iron chandelier fills the spacious space without much explanation. Price: Plaster finish: John Collins Painting $7,500. Chandelier: Currey & Company $ 1,106 each

2. The two seating areas are made of the same carpet. These carpets are made of solution dyed acrylic to prevent stains and can be cleaned with bleach. Price: Perennials Hex carpet, sold by David Sutherland, $14,560 each

3. The stool in front of the fireplace is covered with performance velvet. Price: Great Plains — Aqua Velvet II, deep water fabric, $188 per chair, at Holly Hunt

4. Ms. Loya placed a tufted stool between matching sofas in front of the fireplace. She said: "The room is a rectangle, everything in the room is a rectangle, so you have to break things." Price: Custom tufted benches, Lucinda Loya Interiors sells for $4,825

5. A pair of golden cocktail tables with tripod legs. Price: Hester table, Made Goods $1,155 each

6. The swivel chair allows guests to chat with people sitting on the sofa. Price: Clayton Revolving Lounge, Bernhardt US$994 each; Martyn Lawrence Bullard Nebaha fabric, US$1,625 per chair, located in Schumacher

7. Houston-based artist Liz Marsh specializes in "eglomise" (painting design on the back of the glass) and created the lamp on the console table. Ms. Loya said: "She is weird and cool, and can get it like everyone else. They are the only lights I use." Price: Liz Marsh Designs $1,522 each

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