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Dallas Ranch House With Big-City Artistry

From: Mary Anne Smiley

If you stumbled on a modern artist’s retreat in the middle of the countryside, it might look something like this. Gorgeous natural stone, wood and Western art collide with a staggering collection of bright accessories, gleaming contemporary sculpture and splashes of bold color.

Open Plan Dining Room With Orange Chairs

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Photo: Danny Piassick. From: Mary Anne Smiley.

Modern Open Plan Dining Room With Orange Chairs

Instead of one long table, designers used two large round ones in this home's open concept dining area. Up to 16 guests can be seated in the airy, remarkable space; orange dining chairs make it come alive with color.

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Photo: Danny Piassick. From: Mary Anne Smiley.

Modern Great Room With Mobile

Vast open spaces give the decor room to be seen and savored. A 3-D mobile twirls and catches light over the kitchen. Red and orange seating is a like a pulse of energy.

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Photo: Danny Piassick. From: Mary Anne Smiley.

Modern Bar With Speckled Countertop

Even the wine racks get in on the design statement action. Swirls of color make a radiant backdrop and the wine bottles themselves are suspended on sculptural squiggles. The bar's brown speckled countertop echoes the look of cowhide.

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Photo: Danny Piassick. From: Mary Anne Smiley.

Modern Game Room With Blue Pool Table

The design motivation for this innovative home was a modern twist on a frontier look. In the game room, the pool table and tv intermingle with sculptures and large paintings.

Mary Anne Smiley

Dallas Ranch House With Big-City Artistry

Modern Open Plan Dining Room With Orange Chairs

Modern Great Room With Mobile

Modern Bar With Speckled Countertop

Modern Game Room With Blue Pool Table

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