Revisiting Some of the Most Beautiful Patios in Texas
Inspired Outdoor Spaces from the Pages of PaperCity
BY Caitlin Clark // 02.27.24
The outdoor fireplace in renowned landcsape architect Robert Bellamy's Dallas compound features a twisted chimney inspired by Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí’s trencar-style mosaics.(Photo by Pär Bengtsson)
Just as the mere whisper of “sweater weather” can evoke autumnal splendor, another powerful word coupling can bring us right back to spring: “patio season.” When the crepe myrtles begin to bloom and happy hours shift outdoors, we crave inspired outdoor spaces. Ahead, we’re revisiting some of the most beautiful patios, terraces, and courtyards from the pages of PaperCity‘s past.
Gather inspiration and get outside.
A Renovated Lionel Morrison Gem Along the Katy Trail
Brian Bolke and his husband, Faisal Halum, purchased and renovated a spectacular Lionel Morrison-designed home with the help of Gonzalo Bueno of the interiors and architecture firm Ten Plus Three.
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An Yves Saint Laurent-Inspired Estate in Dallas’ Preston Hollow
The back house of the Preston Hollow home, whose interiors have been a longtime collaboration between the owner and Dallas designer Corbin See, was a later addition designed by Bernbaum/Magadini Architects. (Photo by Pär Bengtsson)
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A Renowned Landscape Architect’s Elegant, Eccentric Compound in Old East Dallas
The quirky outdoor fireplace in Robert Bellamy’s Old East Dallas compound features a twisted chimney inspired by Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí’s trencar-style mosaics.
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A Texas Artist’s Striking Little House in the Sky
Texas artist Pam Nelson painted the balcony of her Turtle Creek high-rise with silver metallic paint, referencing the building’s famous architect, George Dahl.
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A Handcrafted Home in Kessler Woods
“It’s rare to be able to design a little jewel box like this, because everyone, especially in high-end design, always wants big, big, big,” says Dallas designer Joshua Rice of this modern Oak Cliff project.
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A Palm Springs-Inspired New Build in Houston
Poppi Massey’s swinging new River Oaks residence in Houston, Texas was inspired by her favorite childhood vacation home in Indian Wells, California, where her family regularly spent time.
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A Luminous Lionel Morrison Townhome in Dallas
Sculptures in this Knox-Henderson townhouse’s courtyard and entry are by Elliot Eames Saarinen. (Photo by Stephen Karlisch)
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A Highland Park Hacienda by Dallas Designer Chad Dorsey
The Spanish Colonial Revival house unfolds discretely in Dallas’ tony Highland Park neighborhood via leafy courtyards, gravel pathways, and stone arches. Completed in 2003, the house fits right in with the neighborhood’s renowned Fooshee & Cheek-designed Spanish architecture from the ’20s and ’30s, including nearby Highland Park Village.
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A Dallas Retreat Inspired by Resorts Around the World
Mesa Design Group’s landscaping is an integral part of the indoor-outdoor flow at this stylish Preston Hollow home created by Smitharc Architects.
An Italian Villa-Inspired Oak Cliff Marvel
Overlooking a nature preserve in Dallas’ Oak Cliff neighborhood, the home’s terraces were designed by noted Texas landscape architect David Hocker. On mild evenings, the home’s owners stage the lower terrace for movie night, with a film projected onto the fountain wall.
A Preston Hollow Home Built from the Rubble
It took the Berry family 18 months to rebuild their Dallas home after the 2019 tornado with the help of Chris Dauwe of Rosewood Custom Builders and Wren Homsey, whose company, Wrenovator, specializes in remodeling. The greenhouse was entirely replaced and has again become a cherished place to host family and friends.
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