Project posted by Mary Anne Smiley

North Dallas

Year
2013
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Modern
Adrian Esparza's art piece spans the stairwell, flanked by floor to ceiling windows pouring in natural light.
Adrian Esparza's art piece spans the stairwell, flanked by floor to ceiling windows pouring in natural light.
A modular art piece by Jason Williford, made up of recycled billboard canvases, flows down the hallway with playful colors popping off the wall.
A modular art piece by Jason Williford, made up of recycled billboard canvases, flows down the hallway with playful colors popping off the wall.
Opposite Adrian Esparza's art piece is a traditional Mexican sarape hanging on the wall, of which he repurposes for his art.
Opposite Adrian Esparza's art piece is a traditional Mexican sarape hanging on the wall, of which he repurposes for his art.
This soft and neutral setting allows the focus to be on nature with the floor to ceiling window wall, which can open completely to the patio.
This soft and neutral setting allows the focus to be on nature with the floor to ceiling window wall, which can open completely to the patio.
Wrought iron, warm stone, and light floors set the tone for this cozy setting surrounded by windows. A modular Walter Knoll sectional paired with classic Eames lounge chairs and ottomans creates the perfect place for any gathering.
Wrought iron, warm stone, and light floors set the tone for this cozy setting surrounded by windows. A modular Walter Knoll sectional paired with classic Eames lounge chairs and ottomans creates the perfect place for any gathering.
Opening the space between inside and out creates a seamless transition for any party or to simply enjoy the perfect spring afternoon.
Opening the space between inside and out creates a seamless transition for any party or to simply enjoy the perfect spring afternoon.
This serene primary bedroom has a custom Roche Bobois upholstered headboard that goes from wall to wall. The Barcelona chairs, brought from the client's previous house got a new life with white pearlescent  leather, sit underneath a vintage crystal chandelier.
This serene primary bedroom has a custom Roche Bobois upholstered headboard that goes from wall to wall. The Barcelona chairs, brought from the client's previous house got a new life with white pearlescent leather, sit underneath a vintage crystal chandelier.
A Japanese screen, a family heirloom from the wife's grandmother, creates a sense of zen  in the primary bathroom.
A Japanese screen, a family heirloom from the wife's grandmother, creates a sense of zen in the primary bathroom.
 A deceptively small elevator adds fun and drama with colorful lipstick wallpaper, repeated again in an upholstered storage chest in the Master closet.
A deceptively small elevator adds fun and drama with colorful lipstick wallpaper, repeated again in an upholstered storage chest in the Master closet.
This game room is perfect for every after school hang out, sleep over, and party. Decked out with 3 TV, multiple game consoles, as well as a pin ball machine and dart board has it all.
This game room is perfect for every after school hang out, sleep over, and party. Decked out with 3 TV, multiple game consoles, as well as a pin ball machine and dart board has it all.
This hallway, leading to the kid's rooms, gave the perfect place for the family to showcase family photos.
This hallway, leading to the kid's rooms, gave the perfect place for the family to showcase family photos.
The larger than life windows at the front of the house created an opportunity to set the tone of the home with some amazing art that can be seen from the street.
The larger than life windows at the front of the house created an opportunity to set the tone of the home with some amazing art that can be seen from the street.

Details

Square Feet
6069
Lot Size
.95 acres
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
5
Partial Baths
1

Credits

From Mary Anne Smiley

Mary Anne Smiley’s exuberant use of color throughout this contemporary North Dallas home, is a hallmark of her work. Open spaces judiciously planned for maximum comfort and functionality provide the backdrop for a stunning art collection curated throughout the house by the designer. A former bedroom converted into a gaming room for the boys, offers flexible seating for gaming and guest sleeping options via a cool low sectional grouping from Roche Bobois. Every passage area is maximized with unique art pieces, from the Adrian Esparza string art that fills the stairwell wall, to the three-dimensional wall hanging by Jason Williford in the upper hall exude a love of the wonders of life.