ASID Kitchen & Bath Tour - Continued

Front view photo by Elizabeth Fields

One of the spectacular features of the LeBlanc-Cox Home which I mentioned last time was the wonderful light. I have added more photos to show the beautiful windows. You can see from the entrance photo above the clerestory windows. And here below...

  

Front View by Elizabeth Fields
Just to the right of the door you can see the polygonal window in the detail below. Also note the custom gas lights on either side of the front door.

Front door detail by Elizabeth Fields*

I love the pumkin and mum arrangements to the left of the door,  and the candle lanterns on the right of the front steps make for a fall look that is modern and entirely appropriate for the look of this house.

Looking from the front of the house, it is possible to see through to the window wall overlooking the pool area and backyard. The windows fold completely back through the kitchen to entirely open the house to take advantage of the beautiful fall and spring weather that we enjoy in Houston.

Photo courtesy of Charles Todd Helton


I asked Jane Page, Principle of Jane Page Design Group, about the folding wall and was told that it was not (as I had thought) Nanawall windows, but instead, Western Window Systems, a US Company. Jane pointed out that windows must be one of the first considerations in any project design. The owners of this home were interested in taking in as much of the views as possible of their home's beautiful location, and the designers choices were impeccable fitting both the views, available light and magnificent design of the structure itself.

Fine Design in Houston - The ASID Home Tour

Living in Houston creates so many opportunities for inspiration. This past weekend was one of those inspirational opportunities when the ASID Gulf Coast Chapter presented its 2011 Kitchen and Bath Tour, on Saturday, November 5. With so many talented professionals' work on display, it was impossible to say which were my favorites, and as my time was limited, I didn't make it to every home. 
The first home that I visited was a new home construction by Houston's young visionary, Charles Todd Helton, (Charles Todd Helton Architect, Inc) with brilliant interiors by Jane Page Design Group. The designers were there to showcase the house and discuss their work. 

                                                                                                                                                                                Photo courtesy of the Architect* 

The picture above shows the house from the back; Helton took full advantage of the home's wooded ravine lot creating a beautifully private retreat. This photo was taken from the home's guest house. Not readily visiable from this viewpoint is the stepped waterfall into the pool.

Guest House & Pool as viewed from the House*

The house, somewhat reminiscient of Frank Lloyd Wright in its modernist style, is filled with light, as you can see from the picture of the entry foyer below.

Front Hall Entrance*

The tour was inspirational, and if you missed the show this year make a point to mark your calendar for next year. I got my tickets at PoggenPohl in Houston, who designed another of the beautiful kitchens on this tour, and who also sponsored an after party. Check with the Gulf Coast ASID chapter's website for dates on upcoming events.