Craftsman Details Help New-Construction Home Fit Into Historic Neighborhood
Designer Jamie House selected Craftsman details, reclaimed wood and antique accessories to help a newly constructed home fit into a historic Houston neighborhood.
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May 09, 2016

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Beth Rucker
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Craftsman-Style Touches Adds Well-Established Look in New Kitchen
Craftsman-style trim and custom millwork lends a well-established look in the kitchen of a new-construction home. Designer Jamie House selected a soft mint color for the cabinetry to add depth to this bright, light space and chose over-scale pendant lights to balance the scale of the large island.
Tiles of Marble Mimic Look of Subway Tile Backsplash
Tiles of marble mimic the look of a subway tile backsplash and match the marble countertops in this chic kitchen. Marble tile is also a far more affordable option than a single slab of marble. A beautiful apron-front sink is the perfect finishing feature.
Six-Burner Cooktop Adds Professional Touch in Kitchen
A cooktop with six burners adds a professional's chef touch in this elegant kitchen. Linen-colored walls, mint-green cabinetry and crisp white marble offer a fresh twist on a light, breezy kitchen color palette.
Marble-Topped Island Creates Gathering Space in Kitchen
An elegant marble counter tops mint green cabinetry to create a welcoming space to gather in this Craftsman-style kitchen. "We wanted it to be a little something special," designer Jamie House says. "It’s a walkway, so there wasn’t enough room to extend the counter far enough to accommodate seating, but it’s a good space to stop and talk."
Bright Breakfast Nook With Weathered Wood French Country Dining Set
A French country dining set made from weathered wood is at home in this comfortable breakfast nook with soft beige walls and ample natural light coming through the door and window.
Built-In Family Hub Featuring Reclaimed, Live-Edge Wood Countertop
A live-edge wood countertop reclaimed from an old barn in Texas' Hill Country dresses this family hub station in a Houston kitchen. The bulletin board and cubbies encourage organization in the room that sees the heaviest traffic of the whole home.
Butler's Pantry Features Reclaimed Wood Ceiling, Elegant Cabinetry
Wood reclaimed from a barn in Texas' Hill Country lines the ceiling of this butler's pantry, providing the newly constructed space with a sense of history. Matching scraps of wood are laid in a herringbone pattern below the counter to tie in with the ceiling, and the rustic wood is contrasted nicely with an elegant pendant light, mint-green cabinets with glass fronts and a marble countertop.
Reclaimed Wood Wall With Herringbone Patterned Design
Scraps of reclaimed wood are set in a herringbone pattern for an unexpected twist on a tile wall in this butler's pantry.
Craftsman Dining Room With French Country Furnishings
Tall wainscoting provides a Craftsman touch with a vintage look to a dining room in a new-construction home. French country furnishings add to the comfortable, time-worn look, while a contemporary light fixture balances the overall look.
New Bathroom Features Antique Vanity With Original Tilework
An antique vanity with original hand-painted tiles creates adds a sense of history to a bathroom in a new-construction bungalow home. The lines of the vanity are mimicked in the mirror for a well-considered look.
Antique Details Offer Contrast to Modern Fixtures in Bathroom
Original hand-painted tiles adorning an antique vanity offer contrast to a modern faucet and vessel sink. The vanity was selected to give a sense of history within a newly constructed home.
Bungalow Living
Adding a quilt and throw on top of everyday bed linens creates an extra cozy bed to land in at night. Layers of neutral tones and a small pop of mustard are the key to keeping a room with minimal color from feeling too one-note.
Layered Look, Small Pops of Color Create Inviting Bedroom
Layers of bed linens and pillows with small pops of color create a cozy, inviting bedroom. Wall decor is kept to a minimum to allow the focus to remain on relaxation.
Bathroom Niche With Slipper Tub and Glass Chandelier
A glass chandelier adds a touch of glam to this bathroom niche with slipper tub. Enjoy a quiet evening with a book and relax!
Bungalow Living
Tile set in a herringbone pattern in the shower offers a look that resembles whitewashed wood, adding an elegant touch of rusticity in this bathroom. A slipper tub, glass chandelier and rug add to the style of the space.
Framed Mirrors Add Polish to Bathroom
Framed mirrors add a bit of polish to the design of this bathroom with double sinks.

Photo By: Laurie J. Perez