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Home Tour: A Dark-palette Family Home in Dallas, Texas that Redefines Modern Design
Written by Celeste Goh
A charming town with distinct character and history, Highland Park in Dallas, Texas is often described as a haven for the county’s elite—complete with exquisite estates amidst verdant, tree-lined streetscapes that embody sophisticated suburban living.
The residents—affectionately known as ‘Parkies’—enjoy a family-oriented, upscale lifestyle that perfectly balances urban accessibility with suburban tranquillity. And, this unique community character provides an ideal backdrop for the full-time residence to a dynamic young family comprising a finance professional, a yoga teacher, and their four children under the age of five.
“When we started working on this project, the clients had just one very cute baby girl,” remembers interior designer Joshua Rice. “By the time they moved in, they had four children under the age of five.”
The clients’ brief was refreshingly unconventional for modern residential design, which Rice finds “surprisingly difficult to sell in modern residential design, as most people equate modern with bright and white,” he confesses.
“The clients were young and enthusiastic; big fans of modern design but wanted something more unique and unusual than the typical design classics,” he continues. “Luckily, that is my passion.”
While the project took almost four years due to major delays in construction during the pandemic, Dallas-based architectural and interior design firm smitharc created a thoughtful plan specifically designed to fit the challenging corner lot whilst meeting the clients’ specific needs.
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Photography: Lacey Land
