TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
A POP OF COLOR BY HILLARY CLOUD PHOTOS BY MATT CORNELIUS
T he Chambers’ beautiful blue house with its vibrant, yellow front door adds a pop of color to the street much like the family adds a pop of color to their historic Texarkana neighborhood. Kate and Trent have chosen to stay in their beloved historic neighborhood and make their house a home. They contemplated selling or staying but could not stand the thought of leaving, so they settled on a whole house remodel. They have achieved an aesthetic and functionality that serves their family and reflects their eclectic taste and style.
paired with her renovation ‘splurge,’ a beautiful chandelier that her husband grew to love. “Trent could not understand why I was obsessed,” Kate said. “And then we had it hung, and now it is his favorite part of the room.” The back wall leading into the kitchen matches the outside of the house, a nod to the navy with romantic details that make it a feature. Their kitchen is centered around a custom, oversized butcher block island. “I love being able to cook, help the boys with homework, and talk with Trent, all in one space,” Kate said. The two steps leading to the couch create a comfy nook. She jokes that it serves as the designated shoe step, works really well when there are many people in there, and is the unintentional stadium seating behind the couch. Unique features such
Although most of the house received a facelift, Kate has balanced the new with heirloom pieces she showcases in various rooms. The dining room table was a piece of her parents,
The former formal living room now functions as a dining room equipped with Kate’s antiques, a “splurge” light fixture, and a naval blue accent wall. Kate’s dream was to keep this room neutral so that she could decorate for holidays, including Christmas when she puts up five trees.
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