A Warm and Welcoming Houston Home Designed for Family Living and Entertaining

To accomplish these goals, DeWitt brought the outside in. “The house is full of large windows, and we wanted to bring the earth tones inside to bring the two spaces together,” she adds. Now that the home is complete, DeWitt says, “The clients have told us how the home is a great representation of themselves and their family. The house feels cozy, even within the larger rooms.”

Spanning the front of the home is the entry gallery. “We needed the console and art to have a big presence,” DeWitt adds. This was accomplished by incorporating a custom stone console, antique European sconces, and art by Mary Hatch Case.

The home is full of unique elements, too, including the pewter countertop on the blue lacquered bar. “This is not only different, but it is also a showstopper,” says DeWitt. When the countertop gains a patina, it will take on a life of its own.

Reeded detailing along the white oak island adds warmth and texture in the spacious kitchen, while a hardwired lamp on the back counter emphasizes the kitchen’s charm. A custom plastered hood with quartzite band blends with the backsplash, which is a mixture of quartzite and white oak panels. A stationary window valance over the sink hides the motorized shade. Ample spots to gather include four counter stools, seating for six at the custom plaster-topped cement table, and two cushy chairs in a window alcove, perfect for enjoying a beverage any time of day.

Sturdy and smooth, the larger-scale chairs in the dining room surround a custom table with striking chandeliers overhead. The floral art complements the neutral grasscloth walls and formal draperies. In the generously sized family room, DeWitt created two seating groups, one closer to the kitchen and one that faces the fireplace and TV. In the fireplace setting, a large coffee table anchors the space between the ocher velvet sofa and other seating options, while antique beams accent the two-story vaulted ceiling with overhead lighting. “We love how the oval chandelier incorporates more texture, allowing the space to feel cozier,” says DeWitt.

A study in blue, his office features lacquered walls, a limestone fireplace surround, and leather-and-wood-trimmed chairs designed by Elizabeth Garrett Interiors. In her office, DeWitt was going for an airy, feminine feel by concentrating on the ceiling, which features wallpaper and a chandelier. “We love how this wallpaper completed the space,” the designer adds.

The primary suite is layered in soothing tones and textures. “Our client loves blue and wanted this to feel like a retreat,” DeWitt says. A bonus feature in his closet is the fancy and fun bowtie display. Classic elements grace the adjacent white-on-white primary bathroom, which includes a tub encased in marble and a separate makeup vanity. In total, the residence includes six bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and two powder rooms.

The home is designed to grow with the family. “It’s a place to watch their girls grow up, gather with friends and family, and build lasting memories,” adds DeWitt. “With mutual trust at the foundation, the collaboration was creative, considered, and deeply rewarding. It was every bit as meaningful as the home we brought to life.”