TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
and she told me there were three vendors who sold these doors. I went to all three but ended up back at the first set I saw. They are from Alexandria, Egypt, and date back to 1896.” As you enter, you come into the home’s courtyard—a calming, curated space designed in collaboration with Bryan Callaway. Straight ahead, a fire pit anchors the lounge area. To the right, a water feature adds movement and sound. All around, thoughtful landscaping makes you momentarily forget you’re in the heart of downtown Texarkana. The panoramic folding door separates the courtyard from the home’s interior living space, allowing the inside and outside to merge seamlessly. Above, a rooftop deck with a wet bar maximizes the home’s entertaining potential. “We sit up here on Saturday nights and people-watch or turn on the TV, and there’s always a breeze,” said Dodson. Inside, Dodson retained the original brick walls of the adjoining buildings as a signature design feature. Masons removed
From the master bedroom, the view opens to a gallery-style hallway framed by preserved brick and accented with custom art. The antique light fixture in the half bath belonged to Dodson’s father and hung in his home bar for decades.
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