Omgoodness so many of my clients are moving!! And so many who were in Segreto Style!  The good part is I will get to work with them again on their next project and some lucky family will be able to move into such a beautiful house!!

This lovely home is represented by Patricia Garrison of Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty and I found these pictures at HAR.com. The elegant gated entrance is surrounded by a lush green entrance and flanked by lantern fixtures on each side of the gates.

My husband John and I before we decided to renovate once again our home of 30 years, thought about purchasing a zero lot line home as we call it in Houston like this one. The front courtyard is small but there is green space and the landscape is simply elegant!!!

As you enter the home the front entry with this expansive runner is already very inviting and warm. Notice the detail on the front door which we distressed, aged and finished–beautiful hardware!!

This house has great light with the floor to ceiling windows in the two front rooms. Keeping the colors uniformed really expands the space and allows the homes special elements to be showcased!!!

The dining room ceiling is plastered and has a hand-painted accent applied around the chandelier. The design was taken from the chandelier and the sconces, it’s traditional with a contemporary twist.  I loved it so much I panted a tabletop in my office with the same design!!  I also adore that bar.  The homeowners found these amazing doors and we finished the surrounding cabinetry to blend!!

Then we painted the couples favorite wine label on the opposite side of the doors!!

This view gives you a great idea of the open concept of this house.  Easy room blends into the next one.  Love the variety of light fixtures and how they all work together.

The living room across from the dining room has boxed beams installed rather than solid ones or wood that is truly reclaimed. This is a more affordable option and with the proper paint techniques you still have “the look”!!

This adjacent library is a great venue for two to sit and enjoy the gardens.  Love the room in a room idea!

What a great entertaining space.   My favorite element?  The hood!!

The homeowner embedded a square architectural reclaimed piece in the center of the hood we plastered. At first it didn’t look like it belonged.  By hand-painting a trompe l’oeil border the carved panel then seamlessly felt integrated.

Here is the room from the opposite direction!! Love the fun leopard print chairs–wonderful if they would sell this house fully furnished?

We tweaked the sconces from Joyce Horn Antiques that is above the antique chest and glazed staircase railings–which between you and me were installed in a mustard yellow color.  I got a panicked SOS call from the little lady of the house–oh the power of paint!!!

Here a better shot of the iron work!  The elevator that leads to the next two floors is hidden away by this paneled door when shut.

The second floor landings to the master and guest bedrooms.

Pretty enough for a master, this secondary bedroom is a guest haven.

The adjacent bathroom has two sinks for their guests!  The expansive mirror makes the whole bath seem larger.

The master bedroom has a wonderful cast concrete fireplace, which we finished to read like stone.  Such a spacious room with a spacious bathroom attached.

This inset tile runner is a great accent on the floor to make room more interesting.  I love the vaulted ceilings with the chandelier, so of course we wanted to highlight it!!

The cabinets are lightly gazed and a hand-painted detail added to the groin vault! We added this stencil detail to the ceiling around the light

Another great outdoor sitting area for two to overlook the spool.-Spool?  A term for a spa(hot tub), small pool!!! Who knew?

A spool is warm in the winter and cool in the summer.  The tin ceilings under the covered patio was glazed to bring out the tiles definition!!  The carvings look so much prettier aged and enhanced!!!

And don’t forget to keep the cook dry with this small, but efficient grill area.  Love the protected glass overhang–this shows well what a zero lot line home is like on the sides.  Some people create a dog walk here!!  I am sure this great home won’t be on the market for long so if you are ready to move give them a call!  For the rest of you that own Segreto Style–it’s fun to look back on pages 100-107 to find out more information about the home!!

If you are interested in hosting an event or carrying the book  please don’t hesitate to reach out! Email Karly@segretofinishes.com for all inquiries! We love to visit new cities!!!