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Glamorous country retreat with lake views
Architect Paul Lamb designed this Westlake, Texas retreat with the great twentieth-century British architect Edwin Lutyens, in mind. Lutyens was best known for his imaginative adaptations of traditional style, and both Lamb and interior design firm Fern Santini have followed suit here. This limestone residence is cozy in front, but opens to the lake with mullioned floor-to-ceiling windows. Oushak rugs, a subtle palette, and comfortable sofas aren’t so serious when paired with quirky occasional chairs. Glamour is serious, though, in the master suite where luxe is a pleasure to behold.
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Absolutely gorgeous. One of the best that I’ve seen on this site in a long time. It’s reminiscent of a European abbey. It has all the architectural integrity and detailed spirit of a traditional design: the real stone and wood, the arches and lintels, the sconces and chandeliers, the multi-paned windows, the incredible doors. But it’s all been toned down and lightened up to look casual, appropriate, and modern enough for someone living in the 21st century. Nothing looks horribly gaudy or absurd, which it easily could, if not careful. This is a masterful translation of the traditional into the present. Everything is perfect. I want to live there. Leave it to Austin again to produce a beautiful fantasy that doesn’t have its tongue in its cheek.