RANCHITO

Built in 1955, characterized by its low-slung roof, brick exterior and pitched ceilings, this house had not been renovated or maintained in its sixty years. The deed restrictions limited any expansion to one-story, but this restriction has allowed the live oak canopy in the area to flourish with expansive and dappled shade.

  • One of the biggest challenges included figuring out how to integrate the living room, which was once a carport that had been enclosed. A brick wall separated it from the other areas, and it was really a dead room. Another consideration was respecting the home’s history and its bones and choosing an aesthetic that matched the homeowner’s active lifestyle.

    In collaboration with the homeowner, the remodel team decided on a cool midcentury modern look with custom built-in pieces, southwest Texas-inspired colors, and a mixture of both accessible and more high-end vintage pieces. Because the homeowner has four active dogs, each material and fabric had to be chosen with durability in mind.

    The project transformed the house and huge open property into a luxe ‘ranchito’ just a few miles from our State Capitol. The goal of the renovation was to create greater openness, comfort and daylight for the interior. In our close collaboration with Mark Ashby Design, a fully furnished project was delivered ‘down to the dishes.’ 

    PROJECT TEAM

    ARCHITECTURE BY Rick & Cindy Black Architects; INTERIOR DESIGN BY Mark Ashby; GENERAL CONTRACTOR Redtail Construction; PHOTOGRAPHY BY Clay Grier

Modern dining and living room with light wood furniture, rust-colored chairs around a wooden table, a built-in daybed with pillows and a blanket, large windows, and wooden slats.
Mid-century modern living room with a brown leather chair, a black side table with a glass vase of pink flowers, a wooden bookshelf filled with books and art, and a sliding glass door leading outside.
Modern living room with gray sofa, black accent pillows with geometric patterns, orange throw blanket, wooden side tables, stack of books, mug, and glasses. Wall art above the sofa depicts a still life with books, glasses, and a fork and knife.
A mid-century modern living room with a large gray sofa, patterned armchairs, a wooden coffee table, built-in wooden bookshelves, a pair of table lamps, and a mustard-colored area rug.
Modern open-concept kitchen and dining area with white walls, wooden accents, a light-colored dining table with rust-colored chairs, and green plants.
Modern interior space with wooden slatted wall, white walls, and a framed black-and-white artwork.
Modern kitchen with black and white pottery shelves, white bowls, green lime bowl, cutting board, large green plant in glass vase, stove with pot, and decorative items.
Modern dining room with a light wood table, red velvet chairs, a large potted green plant, white curtains, a unique hanging light fixture, and wall-mounted lights.
Living room corner with a beige chair and orange velvet pillow, a tall white floor lamp, a potted plant in the background, a large abstract landscape painting on the wall, a cream-colored vase with decorative twigs, and white curtains on a window.
Bright bathroom with a white bathtub surrounded by green plants, large windows with beige striped blinds, and a white wall with a colorful abstract painting. The space includes a corner with a bench and a wooden side table.
A single-story brick house with a metal roof, large windows, and a spacious backyard with a large tree, outdoor seating, and a patio area.
Treasured bathroom with vintage-style gold faucet, white bathtub, plants, framed landscape photo, white shell-shaped decor, and bamboo window blinds.
Modern bathroom with green vanity and dual sinks, large mirrors, wall-mounted lamps, green plant in a white vase, soap dispensers, and shower visible in the reflection.
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