Hill Country Contemporary in La Cantera
8900 Estribo Circle
Completed in October of 2017, this 5,900-square-foot, rustic, modern home is located on a hilltop in the luxurious gated community of La Cantera at Team Ranch with views of downtown. With four bedrooms, four bathrooms and 22.6-foot ceilings and glass that bring the outside in.
What's Inside SUMMER2019 Features
40. NARI Fort Worth Home Directory List Local members of the National Association of Remodeling Industry.
42. A Lofty Ambition Dilapidated, condemned, and nearly abandoned, this 1920s structure sat helplessly deteriorating in the Near Southside — until one local couple cared enough to fix it, turning the building into a midcentury modern masterpiece that embraces both old and new. by Rachael Lindley
55. 2019 Top Realtors Buying or selling anytime soon? Start here with this year’s list of best Realtors in the city.
The New Old School Space
ort Worth’s renaissance, if I can call it that, has not been spearheaded by the construction of new spaces and innovative structures. Large cranes silhouetting downtown as they erect new high rises are noticeably absent and, yet, our city is growing.
While construction is certainly going on, many of our city’s new businesses and residences are forming from the repurposing and renovation of Fort Worth’s old architecture. While many buildings remain endangered and in dire need of some elbow grease — many of which we covered in a feature titled “Left for Dead” in our flagship Fort Worth Magazine — numerous of them have become projects of energetic entrepreneurs and living spaces for those willing to put in the cost and
effort to renovate and return these structures to their former glory. Nowhere is this more prevalent than in Fort Worth’s burgeoning Near Southside, where relics are getting a second life as lofts, offices, and traditional brick-and-mortars. We feature one of these successes as our main feature — a Near Southside gem that has a noticeable nod to one of the five boroughs.
Elsewhere in this edition of Fort Worth HOME, you’ll find inspiration from Oaxaca, Mexico, meet the man behind the beautiful furniture that local shop Simple Things manages to crank out, and learn how to create the perfect outdoor living space to enjoy the summer heat. On second thought, you might want to wait for fall.
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Brian Kendall Executive Editor
When it comes to design inspirations, you really know how to fill our feed. Here, a few of the most inspiring Instagram images as of late.
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HOME DESIGN AWARDS
The deadline is fast approaching for our third annual Fort Worth HOME Design Awards. If you’re a designer with a space worth showing off, go online to apply. Or, if you’re a homeowner who wants to show some love to the professional who did your space, drop in a nomination. Deadline to apply is Aug. 1. fwtx.com/fwHOME/Home-Design-Awards
Dream Home
Dream Office
On the heels of opening our annual Showcase Home back in June, we’re wrapping up on another project in Fort Worth’s Walsh neighborhood — a four-bedroom, fivebath luxury Dream Home with a Spanish flair. Keep up with its progress in our sister pub, Fort Worth Magazine. fwtx.com
We admit it — we’ve caught the reno bug. Come our next issue of Fort Worth Inc., we’re doing a big reveal of our long-awaited Dream Office in The River District. Look for the magazine on newsstands this September. fwtx.com/fwinc
Digital Redeco-
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Even our website has gotten a total overhaul to improve functionality and, frankly, just look prettier. Visit us online and be sure to check out the new HOME page too. fwtx.com/ fwHOME
Think your house has what it takes to be featured in Fort Worth HOME? Send an email to executive editor Brian Kendall (bkendall@fwtexas.com) with preview photos for consideration.
Making a Splash
There’s backsplash tile, and then there’s tile that makes a splash. The following fall into the latter category.
Aruba Décor Cold Ceramic Wall Tile Tile Bar
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(1) Handmade Encaustic Cement Tiles The Builder Depot $10.95/square foot thebuilderdepot.com
(2) Agdal Handmade Cement Tile AllModern $22.99/square foot allmodern.com
(4) Brushed Copper Rounds Metal Mosaic Tile The Tile Shop tileshop.com
(5) Salvador Porcelain Tile Elite Tile $9.76/square foot wayfair.com
(3) Blossom Glass Mosaic in Sardonix, Ruby and Camelian Ann Sacks annsacks.com
(6) Brasilia in Lawn, Milk Popham Design pophamdesign.com
You Had Us at Yellow
by Rachael Lindley
With the recent resurgence of mustard in home décor, we had to know how to work this hue into our personal color palettes. Christina Phillips, owner of local treasure trove, Park + Eighth, weighed in on the comeback of mustard in furnishing and design.
“Mustard is inviting and just a little unexpected, making it the perfect candidate for today’s interiors,” Phillips says. “Mustard as a whole is more a warm neutral than one might think.”
So, how can you add this shade into your home’s repertoire? “It pairs well with rich woods, vintage brass, and vibrant colors such as peacock blue and fuchsia. Not to mention, it’s the perfect addition to the classic black and white.”
Fiona sofa, 94-inches wide, in vivid saffronmgbw.com - $5,160
1. 8-inch frond mustard jute and velvet pillow - cb2.com - $79.95
2. Authentic decorative books - by Color Modern Mustard ColorPakperigold.com - $99.00
3. Chloe lamb, mustard and blue, 2017, 36- by 40-inchesartsy.net - $9,603
4. abcDNA mohair throw in ochreabchome.com - $350
5. Cotton luster velvet curtain in wasabi, 108-incheswestelm.com - $119
6. Crispin Hand - woven mustard area rug - 8-feet 6-inches by 11-feet by 6-inchesallmodern.com - $470
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Expert Spotlight
JONNY WEST Simple Things
by Rachael Lindley / photo by Olaf Growald
f you’ve ever walked through the light-dappled showroom at Simple Things, chances are you’ve seen Jonny West’s work. And, with just a few awe-inspiring double takes of his unique creations, it becomes clear the ex-caretaker, football player, and geology enthusiast has something of a magic touch. While the professional craftsman is self-taught, you would never know it by looking at his breadth of work, which includes coffee tables made from the faces of old clocks or stands made from ancient mahogany — just to name a couple. A behind-the-scenes kind of guy, all of his artistry takes place in the warehouse behind Simple Things’ storefront, where he’s surrounded by no shortage of salvaged wood, metal, and a trusty notebook with intricate drawings tucked inside. When I met up with Jonny to learn more about his process, I was greeted with the casual ease of someone who spends his days doing what he loves. But this hardly means he’s on the verge of complacency; he’s just getting started.
What is your background? I was born and raised in Fort Worth. Once I graduated high school, I went into home health care for people with special needs and took care of a family for about five years. Afterward, I went on a two-week outdoor excursion to really figure out what I would do next. Then, I met Jim [Van Antwerp, owner of Simple Things] at a Fourth of July party. Originally, the plan was to work for him in the warehouse and help with inventory until I could find another home health care family. That was eight years ago.
So, that’s where you discovered your knack of building furniture? Looking back, I realize that I’ve always been interested in how things are put together. I was the kid that took the VCR apart and put it back together for fun. After working at Simple Things for about two years, Jim asked me to refinish a piece for him. When I finished that, he continued giving me more and more projects. I had always wanted to learn to weld, and after a while, I started playing around with that too. That led to a lot of
research and trial and error. But I have all my fingers still, so that’s something.
Is there an aspect of building that you enjoy more than others? My No. 1 is still welding. The challenge of calculating the angles or having to be incredibly precise is something I really enjoy. I have a notebook that I sketch everything in. I just fell in love with the fine details of welding. I’m slowly getting into more woodworking.
Where do you get your inspiration? I get a lot of direction from the people who come into Simple Things because they usually have some sort of idea in mind. They point me in the right direction, and I run with it from there. I can close my eyes and envision the finished product and see which pieces go where, and then I can figure out what I need to cut and go from there. I also love the style of old metal pieces built in the ‘40s, ‘50s, or ‘60s. The quality of work from back then is unparalleled. I like to replicate that same hardiness in my designs. I want to create things that have staying power.
Do you find it difficult to build a custom piece? It’s not so much that it’s hard work; it’s just a little more labor intensive because of the back and forth. The client has a vision, and at times it is difficult for them to articulate that back to me, and that takes time. But when I get to the “It’s perfect! That’s exactly what I was looking for!” moment, it just puts me over the moon. Basically, if I can visualize it, I can do it.
Any big trends you see coming down the pike? I see a big trend toward industrial modern furniture. There is a big movement in mixed media or the mixing of various materials. You’re starting to see a blend of wood and stone or wood and metal, resulting in truly unique products.
What’s your favorite piece you’ve ever made? I have two. First was a coffee table with custom rounded corners and a salvaged leather gym mat on top. My more recent favorite is anything I’ve built with the repurposed wooden conveyer belt that we found in an old warehouse building near downtown. I’ve made coffee tables, consoles, benches, and shelves, and I just love it because you never see wooden conveyer belts nowadays.
What’s next for you? I really can’t see myself going anywhere anytime soon. Right now, I love what I do and where I do it.
Book Ends Coffee Talk
We would prefer that you not set drinks or rest feet on the following tables.
by Rachael Lindley
hanks to their function, coffee tables become — quite literally — the centerpiece of any space they occupy. And with such pressure on a single piece of furniture, it’s easy to see why one would want their table, and all its accoutrements, to be a standout. While some may profess a particular formula for creating the perfect coffee table setup, such declarations are far from written in stone. To give you a little inspiration to think outside the box, we’ve teamed up with some local Fort Worth furniture stores to see how they style these living room mainstays.
1. Simple Things
Round coffee table - $999
Rug - $1,290
Terrarium - $99
Antique white books - $10 each
White ceramic bowl - $120
Breadboard - $199
Metal faucet knobs - $5 each
2. House Essential
Quartz and iron round
coffee table - $1,395
Lush deluxe square white
mineral box - $180
“Opportunity I” 10”x10” oil on
canvas by Mary E. Morgan - $400
3. LTO
Mohair coffee table - $4,800
Tray - $69
Coffee mugs - $80 each
Marble hand bowl - $89
Cluster of pine cones - $15 for 3
4. Maven
Coffee table with gray and white stripes - $3,500
Large clear vase with greeneryProvided by Jim Irwin Floral
Acrylic book holder - $75
Clear candlesticks - $380
Black wash live edge bowl - $390
Acrylic book 5” - $45
Black candlestick set - $450
Chevron plate gray, black, and white - $130
Clear candy dish with feather spoon - In-store display only
Small gold pear holding a flower - $150
Books: Tequila Cocktails - $50, Beverly Hills - $50, Wellington$195, A Touch of Style - $250
Commercial Break
Always Redecorating
When your décor is constantly changing, it helps to have a space that can accommodate all sorts of styles. But the secret to making it work relies on more than just choosing the right finishes.
by Samantha Calimbahin / photography by Olaf Growald
Call for Nominations
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Categories: Best Bathroom | Best Bedroom | Best Children’s Room or Nursery I Best Dining Room | Best Entry Space | Best Home Office or Library | Best Kitchen | Best Living Space | Best New Build | Best Restoration | Best Outdoor Space I Best Whole Home Design | Best Whole Home Architecture | Best Specialty Room For more information, visit fwtx.com/fwHOME/Home-Design-Awards s
TO’s space will look different by the time you’re reading this.
That’s because the furniture, clothing, and accessories shop is in a constant state of redecorating — seasonally, for one, as the shop regularly resets its layout to showcase new products. But sometimes, the shop rearranges daily, as customers buy furniture off the floor and take it home the same day.
The ever-changing vignettes are something like a neverending design project for owner and interior designer Jana Clark, so it helps to have a space that’s versatile enough to tie it all together. LTO sits inside The 4 Eleven, a former warehouse transformed into a retail and event venue situated at, as referenced in the name, 411 South Main St.
Clark — who’s also part of the ownership team that runs Magnolia Avenue gastropub BREWED — discovered the space with fellow BREWED co-owner Jamey Ice (who also dabbles in real estate as co-founder of 6th Ave Homes). Upon seeing the property, Clark readily pictured the possibilities for her interior design business — so her family collaborated with the Ices, alongside four other families, to form 411 Realty Group and
Sliding barn doors separate LTO from the other retailers at The 4 Eleven.
LTO occupies The 4 Eleven, a renovated warehouse on the burgeoning South Main Street.
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Tezza (@tezza) to liven up an oft-overlooked part of the building.
But the secret to taking a stark old warehouse and turning it into a warm, inviting space isn’t necessarily adding the right finishes, Clark says.
“It starts with people — always,” she says. “I really started looking and praying for people that would be connected to the space, that would love the district, that would love the people like I love people. It starts with a warm person here. That changes the atmosphere anywhere you go.”
The garage door is original to the space, opening to a back courtyard.
vignettes change by season or as customers purchase products off the floor.
La Mano Magica
Eclectic and imaginative, this joyful boutique features beguiling displays of quirky, high-quality crafts and fine art. Browse hand-painted skulls with crowns of blue butterflies and glitter-crusted shrines to Frida Kahlo. Discover a fascinating array of masks in many media (wood, clay, horsehair) from Oaxaca and other regions of Mexico. Be wowed by Huichol figurines: animals covered in thousands of multicolored beads that were attached via toothpick, one at a time. Don’t miss the art gallery in the back and stop at the shop’s cafe for a tasty mescal margarita served in a hand-blown glass.
Calle Macedonio Alcalá 203 Centro, Oaxaca (+52) 951.516.4275 lamanomagica.com.mx
Guibani Artesanal
Shop for unusual, artfully woven housewares and furniture made out of brightly colored vinyl cording, most of it from recycled plastics. Bold patterns and phenomenal craftsmanship make a big impression, and the vivid colors are perfect for an outdoor patio with Mexican flair. Round Acapulco chairs are the best-sellers, but you’ll also find technicolor stools, pendant lights, and cocktail tables — plus pretty tortilla baskets that can fit in your carry-on. Many of the weavers who create the products are actually inmates from a nearby prison, who are paid for their labor and trained with marketable skills to use upon their release.
Av Benito Juárez 501 Centro, Oaxaca (+52) 951.150.6418 facebook.com/guibani.artesanal
Voces de Copal
Oaxaca’s shops and street corners are crawling with brilliant alebrijes, fantastical animal sculptures in psychedelic colors. These whimsical creatures range from two-headed dragon-dogs to winged jaguars and purple coyotes — and you can see the best of the best at Voces de Copal. Forget what you’ve seen in other stores, because these alebrijes come from the cooperative workshop of master artists Jacobo and Maria Angeles. Crafted out of copal wood and natural dyes, these alebrijes are the ultimate eye candy:
exquisite artistry, astonishing detail, and eye-popping beauty. With a flower-draped coffee shop inside, Voces de Copal is worth seeking out just to admire these sought-after objets d’art.
Calle Macedonio Alcalá 303 Centro, Oaxaca (+52) 951.516.8341 vocesdecopal.com
Casa Verde
Serious furniture shoppers will encounter a chic approach to contemporary Mexican style with Casa Verde’s high-quality wooden designs. Sustainability and simple lines inform the aesthetic here, which ranges from midcentury elan to Nordicstyle minimalism and post-modern flair. All of the furniture is made from wood from sustainable sources, certified by the global nonprofit Forest Stewardship Council. And it’s gorgeous. Independent local designers and carpenters from the woodlands east of Oaxaca work together to create beautiful pieces, including chairs, tables, bed frames, and anything else you can dream up. You can also see Casa Verde’s handiwork at nearby hangouts in Oaxaca,
La Casa de las Artesanías de Oaxaca
La Mano Magica
including Fiero Bistro, Xtilu Hotel, and Casa Estambul restaurant.
Calle de Tinoco y Palacios 517 Centro, Oaxaca (+52) 951.514.1942 casaverdediseno.com.mx
La Casa de las Artesanías de Oaxaca
One of the many artisan collectives in the city, this large shop stands out for its sensational selection and charming colonial-style interior. Strands of colorful papel picados (cut tissue paper flags) flutter over an inner courtyard that’s ringed with Spanish archways. Shop from room to room, many of which are devoted to a theme: handwoven woolen rugs, black pottery, and carved wooden art. Pick up pressed tin mirrors, embroidered linens, and plenty of souvenir trinkets. Most items are midrange; prices and quality here are lower than the galleries and higher than the markets. But with a relaxed ambiance and an exceptional variety of folk art, La Casa de las Artesanías offers a very pleasant shopping experience.
Mariano Matamoros 105 Centro, Oaxaca (+52) 951.516.5062
facebook.com/lacasadelasartesaniasdeoaxaca
A sculpture from Voces de Copal
Pieces from Casa Verde
A chair from Guibani Artesanal
NARI
Fort Worth Home Directory List
Buildings age, designs evolve, and personal tastes change. We can’t avoid these truths of home ownership, which makes remodeling a necessary investment if you’re living in a space long term. And, in an industry full of tricks and scams, you want to make sure the contractor you hire is legitimate, reputable, and in good standing. With that said, we recommend you hire a contractor from the National Association of Remodeling Industry (NARI). The following are members of the Greater Dallas chapter of NARI, an organization that advocates for the highest level of professionalism and places expectations on its members to fully disclose all costs, be punctual and professionally attired, and to use high-quality materials and craftsmanship.
14 Day Kitchens
Lee Stanley 817.562.1400
lstanley@my14daykitchen.com 2395 Michael Drive, Ste. 1 Southlake, TX 76092 A
Accurate Foundation Repair
Brian Ritchie 817.561.9339
piermanbrian@yahoo.com 5001 Sun Valley Drive Fort Worth, TX 76119
Alside Supply Center
Ally Martin 214.885.0107
amartin@alside.com
3450 South Watson Road Arlington, TX 76014
Arizona Tile
Kathie Ahrens 972.456.0935
kahrens@arizonatile.com P.O. Box 3365 Coppell, TX 75019
Asset Windows, LLC
Brandon Schaap
972.979.4491
brandon@assetwindows.com
2721 Ponderosa Pine Drive Flower Mound, TX 75028
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Black Door Renovation
Rick Baker
817.421.4239
rwbaker@blackdoorrenovation.com 2395 Michael Drive Southlake, TX 76092
Boyd Remodeling & Renovations, LLC
Kyle Boyd 817.905.5207
kboyd@boydremodel.net 9001 County Road, Ste. 915 Godley, TX 76044
Brennan Enterprises
Kerry Brennan 972.660.3106
kerry@brennancorp.com
2100 East Randol Mill Road Arlington, TX 76011
Burke Remodeling LLC
Kevin Burke
817.966.3343
burkejkevin@gmail.com 6718 Prairie Fire Road Arlington, TX 76002
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The Cabinet Concierge, LLC
Shylo Preston, CKBR 817.579.1900
shylo@thecabinetconciergee.com
121 West Bluff St. Granbury, TX 76048
Cambria DC - Dallas Landon Carpenter 469.980.6146
landon.carpenter@cambriausa.com
1075 South Beltline Road Bldg. 2 - Ste. 500 Coppell, TX 75019
CAS Building & Remodeling, LLC
Chad Sears
817.980.6740
chad@cas.builders
315 Chuckwagon Trail Willow Park, TX 76087
CDP Environmental
Construction
Christopher Preston 940.464.7830
cpreston@cdpenvironmental.com
402 Whispering Trails Argyle, TX 76226
Chip's Custom Cabinets dba Chip's Kitchens & Baths
Carol Peacock 817.478.2447
carol@chipscabinets.com
7503 US Highway 287 Arlington, TX 76001
Clarity Enterprises DBA Clarity Home Improvements
Melissa Pollard 940.898.9988
info@clarityhomeimprovements.com
2832 Geesling Road Ste. 150 Denton, TX 76208
Classic Superoof
Keith Lyles
817.268.1500
klyles@superoof.com
1121 West Pipeline Road, Ste. 203C Hurst, TX 76053
Classic Tile & Plaster, Inc.
Tim Bowling 817.481.4527
classictileandplaster@hotmail.com
340 W. North West Highway Grapevine, TX 76051
Cosentino
Tucker Moore 214.256.9700
tuckerm@cosentino.com
11639 Emerald Street, Ste. 400 Dallas, TX 75229
A LOFTY AMBITION
A Colleyville couple breathes new life — and a midcentury modern aesthetic — into a dilapidated building in the Near Southside.
by Rachael Lindley photography by Olaf Growald
SSome would say that Kris and Rhonda Fagala are a renovation dream team. Kris has a thriving career in designing and building air-conditioning systems in high-rise office buildings — an endeavor that took him all around the world. Rhonda’s background includes sales, marketing, and real estate, but she’s particularly gifted in design and finish-outs. After the economic downturn in 2008, the couple began focusing on real estate and giving back to the student community. After raising their family in Colleyville and experiencing the expansion of their mentorship work at TCU, the Fagalas decided it was time to look for a home in Fort Worth.
The Fagalas have always been ahead of the curve. When residing in Colleyville, they built a contemporary home amidst the old-world-style homes that were the norm in the area. When looking for a new home, the couple’s search landed them in the hip, up-and-coming neighborhood of Fairmount. They stumbled upon the College Avenue property while driving through the historic neighborhood and noticed a nondescript, handwritten sign in the window of the to-be luxury apartments with only an email address. The dilapidated structure was a mere block away from bustling Magnolia Avenue and had been vacant for years. One side of the roof was falling in on itself, and the building had been condemned by one structural engineer who claimed it wasn’t worth saving. Equipped with a love for renovation and all things midcentury modern, the recent empty nesters reached out to the owner.
Originally, the structure was the College Avenue Baptist Church Annex, built in 1924 by Clyde H. Woodruff and partially funded by church member Mrs. Baird — as in Mrs. Baird’s Bread. The church eventually added on to the structure in 1925. In 1979, the church sold the building to a dance instructor, and the building was subsequently converted into a dance studio and office space. The space remained a studio until the 1990s when the instructor passed away and left it to his niece in Canada.
Following its sale to the Fagalas, the pair began working hand in hand with the Fairmount Historic District and Near Southside Inc. to begin figuring out what to do with their newly acquired space. With schools and churches so close by, luxury apartments seemed to be a natural direction. The president of Fairmount
Historic District introduced the couple to an up-and-coming architect firm called 97w. The Fagalas intended to interview several firms but canceled after an informal meeting at Shaw’s Hamburgers with the founders, Jason Eggenburger and Steven Halliday.
“Those guys were hungry and creative, and we felt like family the second we sat down with them,” Kris says. The entire scenario felt like kismet, so they moved forward.
“The theme of these lofts is ‘what’s old is old and what is new is new,’” beamed Rhonda. With that in mind, 97w had its marching orders. It was imperative that the structure be made safe again.
“This began on the third level, where a brick wall leaned past the property line and above a neighbor’s garage,” Eggenburger says.
“The roof trusses had shifted off of their seat and pressed against the brick wall. Part of the roof had to be demolished and reconstructed. Next, small changes were made to the exterior to keep the historic character while still working with the newer areas of the building.”
It was important to Rhonda to preserve the charm of the historic building while embracing the abstract mix of old and new.
The intent was to make the process as organic as possible so nothing felt overdone. The Fagalas’ personal loft is 3,200 square feet and spans three stories. Each loft has a different layout, but the design elements remain consistent. The majority of the original wood was preserved; bricks, exposed plaster, and steel beams were also left alone. All of these elements focused on bringing warmth to an otherwise minimalist and monolithic slate. Steel and cable floating staircases were added throughout each of the seven lofts for a more modern feel.
The building’s historic beginnings are also woven into its design in the most unexpected ways. For example, the couple was able to repurpose the mirrored walls from the previous dance studio. Now, nearly all the space’s mirrors serve as a relic to the building’s past residents.
Now, the restored College Avenue Apartments stand tall in the Fairmount Neighborhood amongst a growing Near Southside, where chic renovations have become a pastime of sorts. And, for Kris and Rhonda, the couple has succeeded in preserving the past while creating a welcomed addition to our present.
The open concept space is complete with massive windows that allow the natural light to pour in during all times of day. The minimalist, black leather sofa is the center of the living space, which is accompanied by an oval glass coffee table with silver legs. The neutral palette is highlighted with pops of mustard. The couple prefers simple, clean spaces, but the pair never sacrifice warmth because of their love of entertaining — preferring their guest to feel comfortable and not intimidated.
Among the exposed brick and plaster, the couple’s home office overlooks the living room and dining room, sitting atop a steel deck.
The serene master suite contains oversized porcelain tile, an enclosed fireplace, and neutral tones. The idyllic view of downtown Fort Worth was a last-minute addition made by the couple. The closet consists of black built-ins that provide storage on both sides, leading into the en suite bathroom.
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Chelsea Albright
Williams Trew
Gaylene Anders
Ebby Halliday Realtors
Brenda Anderson
Williams Trew
Joel Arredondo
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WendyBailey
eXp Realty
Deborah Bailey
Giordano, Wegman, Walsh and Associates
Debra Barrett
Virginia Cook Realtors
Blake Barry Williams Trew
Andra Beatty
Andra Beatty Real Estate
Emily Beck
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Hannah Behrens
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Joseph Berkes
Williams Trew
Claire Berkes
Williams Trew
Steve Berry
Williams Trew
Earl Bilbrey
Keller Williams Realty
Brady Bridges
Chisholm Realtors
Jennifer Brown
Ebby Halliday Realtors
Lindsay Bruns
Charitable Realty
Suzanne Burt
Burt Ladner Real Estate
Rachel Canafax
RE/MAX Trinity
Tracey Chamberlain
Ebby Halliday Realtors
Alexander Chandler
Alexander Chandler Realty
Onofre Chapa
Ebby Halliday Realtors
David Chicotsky
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Michaela Chicotsky
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Ruby Claiborne-Lozano
JP & Associates REALTORS
Jeff Clarkson
Clarkson Realty Team
Kimberly Coatney
Ebby Halliday Realtors
Micah and Robyn Coffey
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Jennifer Cohn
Burt Ladner Real Estate
Rusty Collins
Alexander Chandler Realty
Susan Cook
Williams Trew
Sandy Cotton
Ebby Halliday Realtors
Michael Crain
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
2019 Top Realtors
There are houses, and then there are homes. Houses are like strangers lining neighborhood streets. Homes? Those are the structures that fit your family and your lifestyle like a glove — the domiciles that provide comfort, respite, and a canvas for style. No one knows that distinction better than a real estate agent, and good real estate agents know it best. The Fort Worth HOME Top Realtor list is drawn from nominations by thousands of our readers and area real estate professionals. Use this list as a useful tool if you find yourself in need of a real estate agent.
2019TopRealtors
Tamara Crain
Century 21 Judge Fite Company
Hallie Cranford
Century 21 Judge Fite Company
Sharon Crockett Compass
Allen Crumley Williams Trew
Becca Davis Ebby Halliday Realtors
Mary Margaret Davis
Mary Margaret Davis Real Estate Team
Melinda Deckert
Burt Ladner Real Estate
Jennifer Demel
Burt Ladner Real Estate
Sam Demel
Burt Ladner Real Estate
Therese Deptula
Ebby Halliday Realtors
TK Dorsey
Virginia Cook Realtors
Sara Drehobl LEAGUE Real Estate
Virginia Durham
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Ida Duwe-Olsen Williams Trew
Nanette Ecklund-Luker
Allie Beth Allman & Associates
Tami Ellis
Alexander Chandler Realty
Richard Farrelly Coldwell Banker
Danny Force DFW Legacy Real Estate Group
Lori Fowler
Charitable Realty
Emma Gardner
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Melissa Gaspari JP & Associates REALTORS
Mary Carolyn Gatzke
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Roslyn Gauntt
Century 21 Judge Fite Company
Matt Gauntt
Century 21 Judge Fite Company
John Giordano
Giordano, Wegman, Walsh and Associates
Kay Goldthwaite Williams Trew
Tony Green
The Tony Green Team
Sha Hair
Century 21 Judge Fite Company
Andrea Halbach
Burt Ladner Real Estate
Chase Hall
Chase Realty DFW
Laura Hamilton
Burt Ladner Real Estate
Ashley Hanson Coldwell Banker
Jennifer Harman
Keller Williams Realty
Gwen Harper
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Allison Hayden
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Mark Hewitt Jr.
Keller Williams Realty
Stefani Hill Williams Trew
Christa Holbert LEAGUE Real Estate
Karen Holcomb Northern Realty Group
Adrianne Holland
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Amy Hooper Trott
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Corrine Hyman Quast Williams Trew
Mary Ann Izzarelli Ebby Halliday Realtors
Claudia Jimenez
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Shannon Johnson eXp Realty
Allison Price Jones
Williams Trew
Pedro Juarez
RJ Williams & Company LLC
Josiah Keas
LEAGUE Real Estate
Sara Keleher
Ebby Halliday Realtors
Amanda Kenvin
Giordano, Wegman, Walsh and Associates
Scott Killian
Scott Real Estate, Inc
Shelby Kimball Kimball Real Estate
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Laura Ladner
Burt Ladner Real Estate
Jayne Landers
Burt Ladner Real Estate
Michelle Lanford
Century 21 Judge Fite Company
Cyndi Lawson
Ebby Halliday Realtors
Mitzi Lemons
Coldwell Banker
Melissa Little Chase Realty DFW
Bob and Nancy Lohman Williams Trew
Darla Lorenson RE/MAX Trinity
Sarah Lyons
Century 21 Judge Fite Company
Kandy Maberry
Giordano, Wegman, Walsh and Associates
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Shila Manley JP & Associates REALTORS
Kristen Martin Williams Trew
Amanda Massingill Williams Trew
Margaret McDermott Coulborn Giordano, Wegman, Walsh and Associates
Lori McElyea Century 21 Alliance Properties
Donna McFarland Charitable Realty
Kelly McLean Williams Trew
Janice Miller
Century 21 Judge Fite Company
Aileen Milton
Burt Ladner Real Estate
Matthew Minor
Burt Ladner Real Estate
Carley J. Moore
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Ashley Mooring
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Michelle Moran Charitable Realty
Ann Motheral Coldwell Banker
Michelle Myers
Rogers Healy and Associates Real Estate N
Kelly Nelson Williams Trew
Keely Nezworski Pineapple Properties
Lela Nichols United Real Estate DFW Properties
Malorie Nielsen
Burt Ladner Real Estate
Bobby Norris
Bobby Norris Farm & Ranch Realty
Will Northern Northern Realty Group
Donna Noto RE/MAX Pinnacle Group Realtors
Luis Ocampo
Century 21 Judge Fite Company
Erika Oliver RJ Williams & Company LLC
Ted Olsen Williams Trew P
Ryan Pafford Points West Agency
Katy Neely Page Coldwell Banker
Piper Pardue Williams Trew
Caren Parten
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Jennifer Patterson Pinnacle Realty Advisors
Michelle Perry
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Stacey Perry
Keller Williams Realty
Megan Phelps RE/MAX Heritage
Heather Phillips RJ Williams & Company LLC
JP Piccinini
JP & Associates REALTORS
Martha Price Williams Trew
Toni Pruitt
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty R
Lisa Randolph
Alexander Chandler Realty
Gaye Reed Coldwell Banker
Sandra Regester
Virginia Cook Realtors
Thomas Reilly
Rogers Healy and Associates Real Estate
Alberto and Devon Reyes
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Hunter Richard Wilco Realtors, LLC
Brian Rickard
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Dona Robinson
Allie Beth Allman & Associates
Gunilla Rodhe Ebby Halliday Realtors
Joseph Romero Williams Trew
Ben Searway
Coldwell Banker
Jill Smalley
Wheeler Professionals at REMAX
Laura & Jeremy Spann
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Paige Stevenson
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Veronica Stimson
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Ruth Story
Keller Williams Realty
Kati Story
Keller Williams Realty
Donna Swanzy
Century 21 Judge Fite Company T
Frank Testa Burt Ladner Real Estate
Ashton Theiss
Rogers Healy and Associates Real Estate
Laura Thomas
Virginia Cook Realtors
Tracey Thompson
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Susan Thornton
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Wendy Tockey
Century 21, Mike Bowman, Inc.
Joan Trew
Ebby Halliday Realtors
Walker Turney
Giordano, Wegman, Walsh and Associates
Carol Van Hook
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
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Barbara Wallis
United Real Estate DFW Properties
Eric Walsh
Giordano, Wegman, Walsh and Associates
Christina Warden
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Carmon Weeden
Burt Ladner Real Estate
Rick Wegman
Giordano, Wegman, Walsh and Associates
Ty Williams RJ Williams & Company LLC
Martha Williams Williams Trew
Patty Williamson Williams Trew
Sloan Yorek
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
John Zimmerman
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Anatomy of a Summer Floral Arrangement
ne mantra to work with when it comes to summer floral arrangements: “Anything bright mixed with white.” So says Kristen McCurdy, owner and designer of Kristen McCurdy Studio. Her method to arrangements is fairly simple — contrast large blooms with smaller ones and don’t forget greenery to act as a filler. Above is an example of a large arrangement (McCurdy sourced all these flowers from Trader Joe’s, Central Market, and The Flower Market on 7th Street). She recommends going for a nontraditional vase, such as a bottle, jar, or drinking glass. To keep your bouquet alive longer, cut stems at an angle, clip any leaves that are below the water line, place in your arrangement in cold water, and change the water often.
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Green Pittosporum
Billy Ball
Zinnia
Cosmos
Chamomile
Rose
Ranunculus
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Outside The Box
A Head-Turner
by Rachael
our eyes are not deceiving you; those are, in fact, turntables fixed to an exposed interior brick wall. This standout design lives in the offices of the Sound Organisation, which enlisted the professionals at Paxton Place Designs to cultivate its office into a fun and unique space for its clientele. “We wanted to do something out of the ordinary while still showcasing these colorful Rega turntables,” Stacie McCann, owner of Paxton Place Designs,
says. And, don’t think that these record players were salvaged from a Goodwill. Rega turntables, a UK-based company, start at $475 a pop.
The Sound Organisation is a creative space dedicated to importing state-of-the-art audio and visual equipment. So, such an eccentric design element plays nice with the mission of the business that occupies the space and would make a great addition to any game room or chill-out space.
Lindley / photography by Olaf Growald
