A local builder, architect and interior design firm team up on a stunning showcase house that quickly became a family home
Anyone who has driven along Memorial Drive west of Loop 610 has no doubt admired the lush canopy of native oaks and pines that covers this largely residential region of the city. Local builder and residential developer Chris Cunningham of Cunningham Development has built a multitude of custom homes in the Memorial area over the past three decades.
Last year, Cunningham Development collaborated with architect Patrick Berrios of Patrick Berrios Designs to construct a new home with elements of traditional design that would blend well with the longestablished
neighborhood.
“I had previously designed a similar home in Hedwig Village a few years back and I decided I wanted to do a similar, but larger home on this property in Hunters Creek,” says Chris Cunningham, of Cunningham
Developments. “That’s when I asked Patrick Berrios to design this house. We also took inspiration from homes in Aspen and Vail, Colorado.”
Cunningham took this opportunity to bring in the latest and greatest features in one beautiful home. “We also emphasized energy efficiency throughout the design and build out,” says Cunningham. “This resulted in the home’s energy efficiency score beating the requirements for an Energy Star rating, meaning it is about 40 percent more efficient than average homes of this size and type.”
Cunningham turned to Jane Page Design Group to finish out the interiors, with JPDG’s Laura Litton taking the lead on developing an interior design that would appeal to a broad range of buyers. All of the design efforts of the builder, architect and interior design team culminated nicely, as the home, built as a showcase house, sold to a family moving to Houston from out-of-state even before it was opened to the public for touring.
DESIGNER’S TOUCH
Designer Laura Litton joined the project after construction had begun, but helped the builder make subtle refinements that allowed the home’s interiors to complement the architecture and enhance the overall aesthetics of the home. Since this was a new home that had been built in a well-established, older neighborhood, it was important to incorporate traditional elements both inside and out.
Litton’s design approach for the entire house was to use a combination of old and new to yield a buyer-friendly home that would speak to people who prefer traditional, as well as those who are drawn to a more modern look. Most rooms feature a neutral palate, but include a variety of textures and materials for
added visual interest.
“We used antiques in almost every room, but the house doesn’t look old fashioned,” says Litton.
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