About The Project
After nearly 30 years in the same house, our clients were ready to give their home a serious refresh. With their third son recently graduated from Texas A&M, they were officially empty nesters—and with more time and freedom, they decided it was the right moment to make their space work better for how they live now.
This wasn’t about starting over. It was about reworking a home they loved into something that felt lighter, more functional, and more aligned with this new season of life.
Making the Kitchen the Heart of the Home
One of the first things our client told us was how small and dark the kitchen felt. It was boxed in, lacked flow, and just didn’t support the way they used the space—especially when hosting or spending time with family. She wanted it to feel open, airy, and better connected to the family room and breakfast nook.
We reimagined the layout entirely: moved a wall, relocated the pantry, and swapped the dated peninsula for a true island. We carved out space for a generous walk-in butler’s pantry and added a full appliance upgrade—36” fridge and freezer columns, 60” Wolf range, Miele coffee maker, Scotsman ice maker, panel-ready dishwasher, and a fireclay sink. Every piece was chosen with purpose, blending function and luxury in a way that fits how they cook, gather, and live.
Small Adjustments, Big Impact
The family room had its own set of issues. A massive corner fireplace and bulky built-ins made the space feel tight and limited their furniture layout. We relocated the fireplace to a more central spot and flanked it with custom built-ins—instantly giving the room better symmetry, more flexibility, and a lot more breathing room.
Throughout the home, we looked for places where small shifts could make a big difference. A standout example? The breakfast nook, where we added a white oak ceiling feature that brings warmth and subtle drama without overwhelming the space.
A Better Flow—for People and for Light
One thing we noticed early on was how disconnected the home felt from the backyard. There was only one access point, and lots of walls were breaking up what could have been beautiful, open views. We redesigned the layout to create stronger indoor-outdoor connections—especially from the family room—so now it feels like the living space has doubled, even though we didn’t add any square footage.
Personal, Practical, and Fully Furnished
From day one, we knew this would continue to be their forever home. Every decision was rooted in how to make the space work better—not just today, but for many more years to come.
We furnished the entire home, layering in pieces that felt intentional, collected, and true to who they are. Personal touches were everywhere: from meaningful art and favorite books to shelf space for family photos, and subtle references with details like where their boys went to school, and what their career choices were.
We also had to bridge two distinct design styles. He leans modern and masculine; she prefers something more traditional and soft. The materials and finishes helped us strike the right balance—replacing dark wood floors with warm white oak, swapping outdated brass for a blend of polished nickel and luxe gold, and choosing light fixtures that feel bold yet timeless.
Why “Tailor Made”?
The name is a play on words—part family name, part nod to their love of golf (think TaylorMade), and part reflection of what this renovation really was: custom fit, just for them.
This house isn’t flashy or overdone. It’s warm, welcoming, elevated, and completely personal. If someone walked through it for the first time, we hope it would feel like home—comfortable and sophisticated, with just the right amount of surprise.
