Ask anyone and they'll tell you that Texas is big, with a capital B. And with so much space available, it's easy to find a spot which is removed from the rest of the world. These places are the best when it comes to building large, spacious homes as they offer you the chance to go as big and as bold as possible.
And big and bold is exactly what this house is trying to do. Sticking to a very 19th century style, the architects take advantage of the large ceilings and do the design justice. Because the house is out in the middle of nature, the whole house uses soothing soft tones that will immediately relax you. Also, it tries to mirror the world around it as much as possible. From the grey wood exterior to the inside with its wood beams, the home looks like it used every part of the land outside in its construction.
Luckily, hidden behind that soft wooden exterior are the workings of a modern home, making sure that every day is a like a little slice of paradise in the middle of the Texan plains.
Emerging majestically out of the grass and wildflowers, this picture shows just how much space there is to work with. Perfect for pet lovers or those with large families, the expansive fields are a great place to roam around. Plenty of great memories will no doubt be made, as you explore your surrounding area and discover hidden pockets of life.
The house itself blends in well with its environment. This is mainly done thanks to the granite wood panelling, giving the whole place a very down to earth feel. Overall, the home doesn't use too many crazy colours as they would distract too much, instead doubling down on the softness of the land around them. As an added bonus, the string of lantern lights on the porch, gives the whole place a very homely feel.
Just like the outside of the house, the living room doesn't go for many fancy colours, and instead sticks to its 19th century country decorum, with soft and dark browns. Thanks to the good choice of shades and materials, the room offers plenty of variety, while only using a limited palette. The brick fireplace is a great example of this, as it introduces something different than the wood panelling, used for desks and cabinets, and no doubt offers a great place to relax and read.
The colours are also helped by the huge windows, that give out great amounts of sunlight and do wonders to the shades of brown. The cabinets maintain the country style and take advantage of the space by being large and robust. Overall the room breathes rest and relaxation and will be a great place to hang out with family and friends.
Continuing the overall theme, the kitchen adopts an airy feel by choosing shades on the lighter side. This is helped by a massive window that pours in plenty of natural light and gives you a gorgeous view to marvel over, while you wait for the rice to cook. Even though the design is still very 19th century, the kitchen appliances are modern and will ensure you get a delicacy every time you cook.
On the design side, the cooking area uses a lovely tile pattern to make the corner a bit more unique, and even though the counter is smaller, it gets rid of things like cabinets, instead having the plates and cups on display. This adds both more space and charm to the place.
While a little bit more minimal than the previous two rooms, the bedroom still conjures up that country feel, with the rough and ready style of the duvets and carpet. And for an added Texan flair, the skull and antlers will definitely draw attention, though you may want to keep it away from those that scare easy.
Something a bit more pleasing to the eye is the light fixture, which recalls a time when ornamental lamps like these were in great demand and showed statues in society. Overall, the room is functional and continues with the theme nicely.
This bathroom might just be one of the most grandiose rooms in the whole house. The bath, placed right in the centre of the large windows immediately becomes the main focus, welcoming you in for a nice wash. While the windows may cause a bit of a problem at first, the thick blinds will easily take care of that. With the light gone, the ornate chandelier while provide plenty of light, making bathing an amazing experience.
The sinks are also up to the high standards of the room, as it has been carefully designed, and the large mirror with the grand wooden frame will ensure that everyone always get the best view. Prepare to spend long evenings soaking yourself in the water and washing away a day of hard work.
If you're loving the inside, but want to add a bit more spice to the outside, check out this guide on how to make the outdoors more beautiful.