06/02/2026
Project Countess Royale
Another Dallas Proper transformation, Project Countess Royale is a masterful blend of thoughtful architecture, timeless design, and modern family living. Created for a busy and growing family, this extensive renovation and addition seamlessly expanded the home's functionality while preserving its original character and charm.
The home's footprint was thoughtfully enlarged to accommodate a dramatically expanded kitchen and pantry, a new first-floor mudroom and laundry room, and a spacious guest suite with a Jack-and-Jill bath above the extended garage. Every square foot was designed with purpose, creating beautiful spaces that support the rhythms of everyday life.
The outdoor living experience is nothing short of extraordinary. Designed as a true backyard oasis, the space features a fully equipped grilling station, multiple seating areas, a large outdoor television, ceiling fans, and integrated heating units for year-round enjoyment. A new fence enhances privacy while carefully preserving a magnificent mature tree and maintaining the family's cherished play area. Connecting the home to this stunning retreat, the family room was reimagined with dual sets of doors that provide effortless access to each outdoor gathering space.
At the heart of the home lies an exquisite chef's kitchen designed for both function and beauty. Sixty inches of Sub-Zero refrigeration and freezer storage provide exceptional food preservation for this active household. A striking Wolf 48-inch rangetop is crowned by a custom millwork hood, complemented by a beautiful gold pot filler and breathtaking Taj Mahal quartzite countertops and backsplash featuring a graceful curved detail. The expansive island serves as the home's true work center, complete with a workstation sink, Cove dishwasher, trash drawer, and a convenient lift-up mixer cabinet. Double Wolf wall ovens further elevate the kitchen's culinary capabilities.
Entertaining is equally effortless thanks to a beautifully appointed bar featuring a 30-inch Sub-Zero wine storage unit, refrigerator drawers, and an ice machine. Nestled between the pantry and powder bath, a thoughtfully designed appliance garage features pocketing doors that disappear completely, allowing unobstructed access without interrupting circulation throughout the space.
Architectural details abound, from transom-style windows above doorways to elegant reeded glass doors, creating layers of character and sophistication. The newly expanded pantry offers abundant storage, decorative open shelving with gallery rails, and a custom plate display that balances practicality with visual appeal.
The powder bath serves as a charming nod to the home's original era, showcasing decorative lighting, a classic console sink, wainscoting, and richly patterned wallpaper. Nearby, the mudroom features a whimsical blue palette, wallpaper, custom lockers, bench seating, hooks, shoe storage drawers with decorative gold grates for ventilation, and a large hanging cabinet. A slim charging station provides the perfect home for keys, electronics, and daily essentials.
The mudroom transitions seamlessly into the new laundry room, finished in a soothing green hue with beautiful tile details, a generous folding counter, and open storage designed for laundry baskets or even pet feeding stations.
Upstairs, the new guest suite above the garage offers a peaceful retreat filled with natural light. The adjoining Jack-and-Jill bath embraces cool tones of blue and gray, highlighted by a unique tile installation and stunning decorative lighting.
Throughout Project Countess Royale, every space was thoughtfully designed to establish its own identity while contributing to a cohesive overall aesthetic. The result is a home that effortlessly balances elegance, comfort, and functionality—perfectly tailored to the needs of a busy family while honoring the original home's timeless character.
Dreams come alive in the details…..
Architect: 708 Studios
Contractor: Stencil Design and Remodel
Suppliers: Ferguson, Vicostone, The Stone Collection, Swanky TX Floors
Photographer: Ann Hiner Photography
Manufacturers: Subzero, Wolf, Cove, Scotsman, Best, Kohler, Insinkerator, Atlas Homewares, Satco Lighting, Revashelf, Ballard Designs, Sherwin-Williams, Elkay, ProFlo, Delta, Wayfair, Anatolia, Custom Building Products, Touch USA, Crossville Studios, M-D Building Products, Kristen Leigh Studios, Brass Hardware, Access Lighting, Bellevue, Signature Hardware, Thibaut, Anthology, Ebbe America, Speartek, Laticrete, Elysium, Mapei, Soho Studio Corp, Schluter, Emtek, Hunter, John Timberland
