TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
W ith its eye-catching stone facade and sleek, simple lines, it’s clear why the current owners were instantly captivated by this beautiful property. It took years of patient searching for them to find the ideal place to raise their family. “We had been working with Amy Warren for about ten years trying to find the perfect house. Every time I asked her to show us a house, I know she probably thought, ‘Oh, it’s her again,’ but one day, we were on vacation, and she sent these pictures. I thought, ‘This is not Texarkana. There’s no way. Where is this house?’ As soon as we got back, she showed it to us, and luckily, it all worked out because we love it.” Inside and out, a space has been curated that is traditional and welcoming without being fussy. When you first enter, there is a large curved staircase accentuated by a circular light fixture. Tucked into the bend of the stairs is an antique sideboard showcasing a sterling silver tea set that once belonged to the owner’s grandmother. This level of personalization and attention to detail continues to be exemplified throughout the house, and this is not at all surprising, considering that the owner has a degree in interior design and previously worked in the design field. On top of this, she grew up in Tennessee, where she developed a love for all things truly Southern, and this taste is reflected throughout the house in her
choice of both colors and accents, such as the blue and white chinoiserie porcelain pieces in the living room. Particular attention has been paid to each of the art pieces across the house. “Art is a big thing for me. I don’t like to hang just anything on the wall just to fill up space. I’ll leave things blank until I find something I really like,” the homeowner explained. In
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