Texas Traditions

Come On In

Architect JC Chi designed the the home's exterior in a Texas country lodge-style fashion with its combination of materials: native rough-cut limestone, a metal roof, and horizontal plank siding. Pavers lead the way to the welcoming front porch and entry.

Featured here: James Hardy siding and Belgard Pavers

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Step Out Back

A covered back porch is both wide enough and deep enough to find protection from the elements. Better yet, there’s a stacked limestone fireplace to chase the chill during football season. A vaulted ceiling with dormer window over this backyard retreat mirrors the soaring ceiling inside.

Put Your Feet Up

Designed for entertaining, the back porch offers indoor comforts and outdoor style. A teak dining table and casual seating encourage leisure time and easy conversation. Add a grill, light the fire, and start the party.

Featured here: Outdoor furniture by Smith & Hawken

Go Team

A floor-to-ceiling stacked limestone fireplace becomes the centerpiece for the Cottonwood's great room -- not to mention the flat-screen TV just above the mantel. Here, decor pays homage to one of Texas A&M's team colors, Aggie maroon, with gold accents added for effect. Designer Patche Pratt chose durable fabrics, such as the leather sofa and copper-top cocktail table. French doors lead to a covered back porch -- doubling the living area in fine weather.

Everything Is Bigger in Texas

With a 22-foot ceiling, the combined living/kitchen/dining area lives large. A corner fireplace with a limestone surround anchors the room and brings a bit of the outdoor rusticity inside. Thoughtful furniture placement and an open kitchen allow for big-screen TV viewing from every angle -- perfect for Texas A&M game weekends.

Corner the Market

The floor plan of the great room allows for a corner dining table for eating or game playing. Splayed legs in an almost black finish complement the kitchen cabinets and dark leather sofa, while a lighter wood top and chairs play off lighter finishes throughout the room.

Take Your Pick 

With two master suites, both outfitted with king-size beds and flat-screen televisions, there’s never an argument as to who sleeps where. Bureaus serve as end tables in this generous space, providing a place to house weekend wear. Plaid shams and paisley accent pillows recall menswear suiting, and a leather bench supplies guests with a durable, handsome drop spot.

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Be Taken Away

With two master baths there is plenty of indulgences: soaking tubs, roomy tiled showers, and more-than-enough storage with walk-in closets and built-in cabinets.

Master Baths

Fine finishes, such as the granite countertops, tile, and elegantly distressed cabinetry, lend hotel appeal in the master baths.

Cook's Kitchen

A dark walnut finish on kitchen cabinets and granite countertops give a sophisticated, custom look to the kitchen. Stainless steel appliances and hardware add a sleek touch. A hidden spice drawer and refrigerator with cabinet paneling are thoughtful extra details.