An East Texas home showcases a variety of woods, including some salvaged after a devastating hurricane.
by Kim A. O'Connell | Photos by James Ray Spahn Edit
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| The master bathroom achieves its rough-hewn charm by blending faux stone for the tub surround, flat-plate steel with a hammered edge for countertops and wood paneling. |
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| The great room is the focal point of the house—warm, inviting and casual. Homeowner Linda Ough further enlivened the effect by using dark wood for the main walls and rafters, and light-colored wood on the ceiling, door and window framing, and cabinetry. The expansive windows and tall ceiling keep the room airy. |
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| High ceilings and windows in one of the four bedrooms offset the dark wood. Earth-toned Western decor complements the building materials. |
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| The walkout basement is light and airy. The decorative stairs incorporate one of several cypress trees used as accents throughout the house. |
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| Bright, eclectic and fun all describe the home's woodsy kitchen. From the cypress tree trunks that support the bar to the corrugated metal used for the backsplash and island base, the open space offers plenty of color and texture. |
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| The "Sunflower Room," named for the whimsical designs on the hewn-log walls, is a light-filled, peaceful retreat that's a favorite of people who rent the home when the Oughs are spending summers in Montana. |
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| For the artistic main entrance, Linda Ough designed the flooring, which is made of cypress end-cuts laid like pavers, and carpenter Troy Whitmire crafted the front door from cypress and old barn wood, incorporating cedar limbs into the design to emphasize the home's connection to the land |
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| An upturned cypress tree trunk makes an eye-catching sink in the powder room. |
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| A long, screened-in porch capitalizes on views of the surrounding lake and showcases heavy timber posts and beams. The porch is just one of many places in the home that offer solitude and reflection. |
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| The Oughs spared no detail, even in the basement media area. Two kinds of wood create a rustic coffered ceiling, while a variety of fabrics, slate flooring and custom cabinetry add visual appeal. |
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| Rather than design an unvarying uphill staircase, architect Leah Shute eased the climb by creating layered entrance stairs that convey a sense of a journey up to and into the house. Elevating the front entrance allows both the main floor and the basement floor as broad a view of the lake and woods as possible. |
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| The Oughs insisted that their house reflect the natural environment—from the native stone to the heavy, hand-hewn timbers. As a result, a sense of warmth and comfort permeates both indoor and outdoor spaces. |
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| A floating dock provides access to the lake and a roomy spot to relax. |
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