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My Houzz: Grand Openings for a Dallas Ranch
Tearing down walls was central to making this midcentury Texas home more open and inviting
Although this midcentury Dallas ranch home had great bones, the closed-off layout just didn't work for Lori Golman and her husband. Working closely with Mark Domiteaux of Domiteaux + Bagget Architects and general contractor JR Rowan, they opened up the small spaces to make the home feel larger and more entertainment friendly. An interior designer, Golman outfitted the home in a soothing neutral palette, combining modern art and furniture with cherished inherited antiques. A resort-like backyard completes the picture.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Rick and Lori Golman
Location: Dallas
Size: 5,000 square feet; 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Rick and Lori Golman
Location: Dallas
Size: 5,000 square feet; 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms
A new small butler's kitchen behind the bar makes a convenient space for organizing snacks and drinks for parties. "I love my new bar area," Golman says. "It was my dream to tear down the walls and create a bar area where everyone could stand during parties."
Built-in bookshelves create an ideal backdrop for the couple's collection of art and antiques.
Glass and wood side table: Donghia; urchin-like light fixture: Mecox Gardens
Built-in bookshelves create an ideal backdrop for the couple's collection of art and antiques.
Glass and wood side table: Donghia; urchin-like light fixture: Mecox Gardens
Durable Caesarstone quartz covers the butler's kitchen counters. Ann Sacks porcelain tiles wrap around, doubling as a backsplash and as the fireplace surround.
Floating shelf: Poggenpohl; sink, faucet: Dornbracht
Floating shelf: Poggenpohl; sink, faucet: Dornbracht
Golman splurged on these custom sliding doors; she loves how they make the space feel even more open.
Laundry appliances: Miele; sliding doors: Lumicor copper mesh glass; door hardware: TKO; contractor for cabinets and doors: Charles Tate Company
Laundry appliances: Miele; sliding doors: Lumicor copper mesh glass; door hardware: TKO; contractor for cabinets and doors: Charles Tate Company
Mecox Gardens benches and a steel table from David Sutherland create a contemporary and sleek seating area just outside the bar.
Golman loves clean lines and simple backgrounds. "I enjoy tailored looks," she says. "In many ways I design like I dress. I utilize monochromatic color schemes, adding in pops of color to add uniqueness to a space."
She found these blue leather tufted armchairs from Mecox Gardens and paired them with a colorful painting of her favorite flower, a peony.
Painting: Joe Mancuso, from Conduit Gallery
She found these blue leather tufted armchairs from Mecox Gardens and paired them with a colorful painting of her favorite flower, a peony.
Painting: Joe Mancuso, from Conduit Gallery
The tiny nook that previously hosted the home's bar now has a small, intimate seating area.
Wall covering: Phillip Jeffries; bar stools: Crate & Barrel; pillow: Mary Cates & Co.; coffee table: Ligne Roset
Wall covering: Phillip Jeffries; bar stools: Crate & Barrel; pillow: Mary Cates & Co.; coffee table: Ligne Roset
Golman brought the white quartz from the bar into the kitchen countertops. Combined with maple cabinets and a blue glass mosaic backsplash, it makes the space feel fresh.
Appliances: Thermador, KitchenAid and Sub-Zero; pendant light: Alison Berger for Holly Hunt; glass mosaic tile: Ann Sacks; apron sink: Kohler
Appliances: Thermador, KitchenAid and Sub-Zero; pendant light: Alison Berger for Holly Hunt; glass mosaic tile: Ann Sacks; apron sink: Kohler
A serene master bedroom offers a retreat at the end of the day.
Rug: Stark Carpet; bedding: Frette; lamp: Donghia
Rug: Stark Carpet; bedding: Frette; lamp: Donghia
A treasured piece of art from New York hangs above Christian Liaigre Latin chairs in a cozy sitting area with views of the backyard.
Side table: Knoll
Side table: Knoll
Landscape architect Peter Godat helped Golman build her vision for a modern backyard area. An acid-washed concrete deck flows with the blue slate pool surround.
Outdoor furniture: David Sutherland Teak Collection
Outdoor furniture: David Sutherland Teak Collection
The home's original layout was divided into small spaces. Golman and the architects opened up these spaces to make the home feel larger and more entertainment friendly. This formal living room, set right behind the dining room, takes advantage of one of these smaller spaces.
Wall covering: Phillip Jeffries Manila Hemp; daybed: Donghia; chairs: Christian Liaigre; table: Donghia; ceiling pendant: Stanley Korshak; art: Cameron Martin
Wall covering: Phillip Jeffries Manila Hemp; daybed: Donghia; chairs: Christian Liaigre; table: Donghia; ceiling pendant: Stanley Korshak; art: Cameron Martin
The formal dining room feels elegant and grand, with an antique table, a Baccarat chandelier and ivory toile textiles. An antique Japanese medicine cabinet anchors a back corner.
Painting: Charles Andresan
Painting: Charles Andresan
Frosted glass and aluminum doors in the entry set the tone for the interior's contemporary style. A Venetian mirror and antique rococo console create an eclectic mix.
Sconces: Vaughan; wallpaper: Fromental silk chinoiserie
Sconces: Vaughan; wallpaper: Fromental silk chinoiserie
A petite modern bench from Christian Liaigre and an art piece that Golman bought in New York contrast with the more ornate elegance of the rococo style on the other side of the entry.
"I enjoy combining different elements. In this space I combined my father's ornate antiques with modern art and furniture to create something unique and relatable," says Golman.
Pillow: John Robshaw for ABC Carpet & Home
"I enjoy combining different elements. In this space I combined my father's ornate antiques with modern art and furniture to create something unique and relatable," says Golman.
Pillow: John Robshaw for ABC Carpet & Home
White walls and light floors create a gallery-like atmosphere for Golman's father's antiques and her own art collection. This vignette sits between the living room and the entry.
Rug: Madeline Weinrib for ABC Carpet & Home; chest: antique carved teak; art: Aaron Parazette
Rug: Madeline Weinrib for ABC Carpet & Home; chest: antique carved teak; art: Aaron Parazette
Now that the interior is completed, Golman's next project is a facelift to the front of the house, at the start of 2013.
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Fireplace surround: porcelain tile, Ann Sacks