Following her retirement from interior design, Brenda Adams had one last project in mind. “Our nest was empty, but we wanted to build a nest we could grow old in,” she said. With the help of local architect Rick Burleson of Burleson Design Group, Adams designed her dream home based on a love for the romantic country style.
Antique white-painted cabinetry and gray-stained wood beams on the ceiling give the room a rustic, yet stylish appeal. Under the cabinets, collection shelving adds cottage flair and houses Adams’ collection of antique teacups and depression glassware.
Floral patterned fabrics dated back to the 1940s frame the windows, which look out on the Texas Hill Country and the owner’s rose garden.
The tiles above the range – hand painted and imported from Europe – list Adams’ favorite kitchen ingredients in curvy script: eggs, butter, milk, salt and pepper. “That’s my favorite part of it because it’s so different from anything else you see,” she explained.
Hidden in the master suite, the master bath continues the kitchen’s whimsical feel. “I wanted the bath to be a retreat, where you would want to come and spend the end of the day in,” said Adams. “I wanted something very relaxing, yet I wanted it bright and happy.”
Surrounded by white wood planks, the bath’s clean palette is accented by the same rosy curtains from the kitchen, which also upholster the window bench.
Bianco Antico granite countertops and vessel sinks keep the space updated, while round, framed mirrors reflect the romantic style.
The focal point of the bath – a silver clawed freestanding tub – showcases the home’s views with a large window. “There’s a view from every room in the house, and you can sit in the tub and see it,” said Adams. “There’s so much natural lighting in that bathroom, and I designed it that way because the views are so stunning.”