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[Oznell]

Homeworthy showcased a Texas couple's house-- she's the designer, he's a builder.  Gibbs Design and Build, Rebecca and Lucas Gibbs.

But before the living room, have to show the outstanding millwork Lucas himself did in the entry.  Love any kind of box paneling effect-- 

It makes a beautiful, generous lead-in to the living room.  Love the art displayed here too.

The living room is a welcome surprise-- a moody combination of blues, browns and touches of creamy white, a classic mix.  All the trim, including the strikingly robust crown molding, was done by Lucas to Rebecca's exacting specifications.

It's eclectically furnished with antique finds, vintage from Facebook marketplace, and treasures from the famed Round Top Antiques fair.  The showstopping French mirror, which looks like white plaster, was found there.

She repeats the creamy color of the mirror, with the white chairs and coffee table.   The frame TV above the credenza on the left wall, blends in seamlessly.

She said the family lives fairly "hard" in here, with their little boys-- so the coffee table with its ingenious nesting tables, is a real boon.  I love the soft wool rug too.  ( you can get a much better look at it if you go to the online Homeworthy video.) 

More of Lucas's meticulous work in the mantel.

I was interested in the sophisticated wall and trim treatment.  The walls are Sherwin Williams "Foggy Day" in eggshell,  and the trim is Benj. Moore "Denim Wash" in semigloss.  ( Happily, Rebecca is one of those designers who wants us to know the exact paint colors, ha.) 

Interestingly, she said that, in other contexts, with a more neutral trim, "Foggy Day" comes off as a kind of slate-y blue.  But with a 'true blue' trim like "Denim Wash",  it looks more like a complex bluey-greeney-gray, as it does here. Love this stuff!

Can't leave without showing a glimpse of the impeccable kitchen, with more of Lucas's handiwork-- including those intricate lattice work cupboards, which continue around the kitchen!

And Rebecca meticulously hand-painted the tone-on-tone wall mural in the light-filled dining room.  The whimsical dove painting was done by her too, surrounded by a lovely scattering of her charming plates....

Whew, I can't help going on and on when a house has that much talent and originality going on.

This second living room, by Amber Interiors in California, has Amber's trademark breeziness--

Her coffee tables have interesting artifacts.  Is that a little antique shaving brush in a bowl there???  Or is it a mortar and pestle?

Love how the botanicals repeat the color of the little fireplace stools.

Amber's another one with an eye for very individualistic art. Of course, art's a very personal thing-- but I find this little spotlit donkey so interesting.  I hope that cabal of humans over on the side mean him only the best!!  Could stare for a long time at this.  The weathered pottery is the perfect counterpoint.

[tends2dogs]

Good morning, @Oznell .  Thank you for sharing these two very different homes.  The second is beautiful, I would change very little.  It is my taste.

The first one is a true testament of Mr. Gibb's talent and skills.  I don't feel his craft was showcased, however, with the choice of colors used. They were extremely dreary.  I felt the furniture was dreadful and a mish mash of Mrs. Gibb's "finds".  I am all for eclectic, but this didn't work for me.  I would have to spend my time in the kitchen just to take a deep breath and get a dose of light........and I absolutely hate to cook!  lol

Thanks again.

[Oznell]

I appreciate that, thoughtful @tends2dogs .  It's true, not everything is for everyone.   My expectation is that more people, following their natural inclinations, would go for Amber's style.

I have a hopelessly split personality-- I find beauty in both!

[tends2dogs]

I certainly find the beauty in the woodworking.  My dad was a finish carpenter and our home was a showcase for much of his work so I can appreciate the talent.  

@Oznell 

[Marsha2003]

Interesting pictures as always, @Oznell .  I would hire the woodworker, but neither of the designers. :-)

[Sooner]

All of the above screams old ladies homes from the 1950's.  They have too much furniture that is covered in too many busy fabrics, and the rooms are dark and gloomy with a lot of wood framed chairs that are so very uncomfortable.

For me, these are a miss.  But I'm old and weird.  

[Longtimewatcher]

I really appreciate Oznell posting pictures of designer homes! In looking at these two homes the first house has one of my "pet peaves"- chairs that have their backs to the fireplace.  Why block a lovely feature with large oversized chairs?  Move the two chairs to the other side of the coffee table and get rid of the two chairs with white wooden arms (that look like they belong in a dining room).  Her husband is a fantastic craftsman and I love the work he has done but I do not care for her design choices.  Thank you again Oznell - I look forward to your sharing your finds!

[Longtimewatcher]

I really appreciate Oznell posting pictures of designer homes! In looking at these two homes the first house has one of my "pet peaves"- chairs that have their backs to the fireplace.  Why block a lovely feature with large oversized chairs?  Move the two chairs to the other side of the coffee table and get rid of the two chairs with white wooden arms (that look like they belong in a dining room).  Her husband is a fantastic craftsman and I love the work he has done but I do not care for her design choices.  Thank you again Oznell - I look forward to your sharing your finds!

[Longtimewatcher]

Sorry about the double post - I have no idea how that happened (obviously operator error)!  

[PamfromCT]

Quite interesting!  I like quite a bit of furnishings, but this living room has me beat by a mile.  It kind of reminds me of a hotel lobby.  Blue is my favorite color, but I would have just painted the mantle blue and then painted the walls off-white.

Always fun to see how other people live!