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“The large marble eat-in kitchen island is perfectly open and overlooks the great room,” says listing agent Elizabeth Wisdom with Allie Beth Allman & Associates. “The carpentry work and details are absolutely stunning,” Wisdom adds. “The great thing about this home and kitchen is they restored a midcentury modern back to the original style of the home with an updated flair,” says Clifton Kessler, the listing agent with Allie Beth Allman & Associates. “The backyard has all the space to host both small and large gatherings,” says listing agent Kyle Brinkley with Brinkley Property Group. A private resort-style backyard awaits the owner of this three-bedroom property in Oak Cliff’s Stevens Park Estates. In anticipation of the sultry afternoons and balmy nights that are around the corner, take a peek at these homes with chic backyard hideaways – featuring everything from an infinity-edge pool and flowing fountains to turfed ground and outdoor dining areas. The foyer leads to a stunning dining room and spacious living room that boasts a custom cast-stone fireplace, arched windows that let in natural light, and floor-to-ceiling French doors that open to a private courtyard, Berry confirms. A dining spot, cozy living area and lounge seating all surround the inviting pool.
Upon entering the four-bedroom home, a large foyer with marble flooring for pools and a grand staircase open up to a living area. Not only is the interior of this North Dallas home outfitted with multiple spaces to welcome guests – such as a large kitchen, a media room and a game room – but it also boasts a resort-like backyard complete with a sparkling pool and outdoor living area. And the large backyard patio is a perfect setup for an al fresco meal even before summer rolls around. Natural light flows in through walls of windows that offer sweeping views of the pool (a perfect match for the kitchen tile). One natural floor type that can be wrongly thought of as marble is Travertine which is actually a limestone. Use two egg whites in place of one egg. On the first floor, you’ll also find two bedrooms, a study and the primary bedroom with a walk-in closet and bathroom with a soaking tub. During the renovation, Berry suggested taking in some of the game room to create another closet space, which resulted in his-and-hers walk-in closets. Choose your material according to how the room is used as well as how you want it to look.
Doesn’t that look great? “It’s great for entertaining any time of the year,” says listing agent Joanna Robben with Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate. This jewel box of a home in Preston Hollow has been meticulously designed and renovated under the discerning eye of real estate agent Christy Berry with Compass DFW. Sign up for the Abode newsletter for a weekly roundup of the latest home, design and real estate stories. Real oak floors with a white glazed stain carry into the kitchen, while light-and-bright quartz countertops play against the midcentury-style porcelain wall tiles in a light blue haze. The updated kitchen is a chef’s dream, with high-end stainless-steel appliances, new plumbing fixtures and quartzite countertops. The three-bedroom home also offers an updated chef’s kitchen, vaulted ceilings and designer finishes. I am in houses every day, I know what is on trend.” The result is a light and bright five-bedroom home with high-end finishes and designer details. This home is a true entertainer’s delight.
Plus, the new stainless steel smart home appliances work with cell phone apps. But this 2,699-square-foot contemporary home near Casa Linda sits on almost half an acre and backs up to a creek, creating the perfect place to unwind. An open deck is located off the pool, creating a perfect spot to sunbathe or watch the kids play in the water. To play the game, player A uses the dowel as a pool cue and shoots the ball into their partner’s cup. With the ability to be retro-fitted to an existing pool a movable pool floor from Wrightfield Pools will increase the versatility of your pool, enabling the depth to be varied, or the floor to be fully raised allowing the space to be used for something else entirely, all at the push of a button. Of course, it doesn’t hurt if you can manage a floor made of no less than five different kinds of marble, a show-stopping shower stall, and a vanity as handsome and dramatic as a piece of drawing room furniture. Moving upstairs, the private primary suite has been refreshed with a stunning new bathroom with a soaking tub and oversized shower.