Inside a Cape Dutch–style forever home in Houston designed for entertaining

Cape Dutch-style home exterior with curved gable and slate roof, front lawn view

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This gorgeous Cape Dutch–style home designed by Danie Van Loggerenberg Architecture, in collaboration with Thompson Custom Homes, is located in The Woodlands, a luxury master-planned community near Houston, Texas. Created as a forever home for a family of five, this 9,240-square-foot house features six bedrooms and combines traditional materials like whitewashed stucco, brick, and wood with modern touches such as expansive steel-and-glass windows and doors.

The goal was to create an elegant home that could easily transition from entertaining large groups to intimate family gatherings. To support this, the floor plan was designed as an open concept with a harmonious flow between living spaces. In the main living area, four sets of steel-and-glass pocket doors help seal off the catering kitchen from the main kitchen and both kitchens from the expansive family room. One kitchen is designed for casual everyday use, while the other is for entertaining.

DESIGN DETAILS

ARCHITECT Danie Van Loggerenberg Architecture
BUILDER Thompson Custom Homes
INTERIOR DESIGNER Melanie King Designs

Cape Dutch home exterior showing curved gable, brick chimney, and circular driveway

Above: The striking exterior facade of this Cape Dutch-style home features stucco with brick detailing.

A Cape Dutch-Style Exterior with Curved Parapet Gables

White stucco Cape Dutch home with curved parapet gable and glass entry doors

A Dramatic Two-Story Entry with Steel-and-Glass Windows

Two-story entryway with floor-to-ceiling steel windows and colorful abstract art

This home’s interior color palette includes whites, neutrals, and various shades of blue, while the artwork introduces more vibrant jewel tones.

Foyer with tall steel-frame windows, wood console, and mobile chandelier

What We Love About This Home

We love how this Cape Dutch-style home pairs old-world architectural character with a thoroughly modern, family-friendly floor plan, so the curved parapet gables and whitewashed stucco exterior give way to sun-filled, open-concept interiors anchored by dramatic steel-and-glass windows. The dual-kitchen layout is a standout feature, letting the family cook casual weeknight meals in one space while a separate catering kitchen takes over when it’s time to entertain. The personality throughout, from the butterfly-wallpapered closet ceiling to the hot-pink kids’ dresser and jewel-toned powder rooms, gives the home warmth and playfulness.

Tell Us: What’s your favorite space in this home: the dramatic double kitchen, the resort-style pool with its raised spa, or one of the whimsical wallpapered rooms? Let us know in the Comments below!

Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other amazing home tours that we have highlighted here on One Kindesign in the state of Texas: Inside a gorgeous modern Mediterranean-style lakefront house in Texas and A traditional Texas house undergoes a breathtaking modern makeover.

Wood and black console table with colorful abstract painting and table lamps

Floating wood staircase with glass railing and magenta abstract painting

Floating staircase beside gallery wall of colorful abstract paintings

Overhead view of floating wood stair treads with glass railing

An Elegant Dining Room with Handblown Glass Chandeliers

Dining room with patterned ceiling, glass bubble chandeliers, and marble fireplace

Above: In this elegant dining room, exquisite handblown glass pendant lights hang over the dining table. The artwork on the wall over the fireplace brings color into the space.

Gold textured bar cabinet with mirror, teal artwork, and champagne bottles

Dining room view toward gold bar cabinet and gallery of abstract paintings

Hallway with abstract art leading into light wood kitchen

A Chef’s Kitchen with Calcutta Marble Waterfall Island

Open kitchen and dining area with marble island and blue patterned barstools

Kitchen with marble waterfall island, blue barstools, and glass lantern pendants

Above: In the kitchen, the mitered-edge countertops, backsplashes, and boxed-in range hood are all Calcutta marble.

Kitchen island with marble hood, navy pendant lights, and blue floral vase

Kitchen view with marble range hood, glass-front cabinets, and gallery hallway

Close-up of navy and brass range with marble hood and pot filler

Glass-front oak cabinets displaying white dishware against marble backsplash

A Formal Dining Room for Entertaining

Formal dining room with gray upholstered chairs and colorful abstract art

A Catering Kitchen with Salvaged Oak Beams

White galley kitchen with black countertops, wood beam ceiling, and tiled backsplash

Above: Highlights of the catering kitchen include salvaged oak beams and a plaster hood.

White farmhouse sink kitchen with black steel windows and beamed ceiling

White kitchen sink area with steel windows overlooking wooded yard

Kitchen corner with soapstone counters, black cabinet hardware, and built-in coffee maker

Kitchen range with patterned tile backsplash and brass wall sconce

A Moody Butler’s Pantry with Bird and Butterfly Wallpaper

Black butler's pantry with bird and butterfly wallpaper and geometric floor tile

Black pantry shelves with bird wallpaper, labeled jars, and cupcakes

A Round Game Table Bridges the Foyer and Wine Room

Dining nook with geometric wallpaper, round mirror, and black console table

Round game table with lantern pendant and geometric accent wall

Round travertine game table with upholstered chairs and wine room view

An Intimate Parlor with Transitional Furnishings

Living room with geometric wallpaper, neutral sofas, and blue swivel chairs

Living room fireplace with stone surround, blue chairs, and TV above mantel

White Oak Paneling and Brass Reglet Detail

Living room with navy patterned rug, blue sofa, and glass wine display

Above: The glassed-in wine room conveniently sits between the double-volume foyer, the floating staircase, and the intimate parlor, perfect for entertaining. The furnishings in the parlor are tailored and transitional, echoing the rest of the home, yet custom-upholstered in more formal fabrics.

Wood-paneled living room with blue patterned chairs and colorful artwork above fireplace

Living room fireplace with stone mantel, gold chandelier, and blue seating

Above: Jefferson-style wood-paneled doors separate the formal parlor from the informal family room. The white oak paneling, accented with Reglet brass details, continues into the room, which opens to the outdoor living area through a wall of sliding-stacking glass doors.

A Wet Bar with Borghini Italian Marble

Wet bar with marble backsplash, brass fixtures, and glass shelving

Above: The wet bar features a Borghini Italian marble countertop and backsplash complemented by floating glass and brass shelves.

Close-up of marble wet bar with brass faucet and hanging wine glasses

A Black and Gold Powder Room

Black powder room with patterned wallpaper, brass mirror, and globe sconces

A Pink Craft Room for Gift Wrapping

Pink craft room with wrapping paper storage and built-in desk

A Laundry Room with Hexagon Tile Flooring

White laundry room with hexagon tile floor, brass sconces, and woven baskets

Circular gold and gray wall art above leather bench in entryway

Powder room vanity with black granite top, brass frame, and patterned mirror

Black geometric tile shower wall with brass showerhead

A Mudroom with Built-In Lockers

Mudroom hallway with white lockers, black hardware, and hanging bags

A Girl’s Bedroom with a Pink Window Seat

Window seat nook with pink cushion, bookshelf, and striped curtains

Pink window seat with bolster pillows and built-in bookshelf

Girl's bedroom with peaked wallpapered wall and pink upholstered bed

Close-up of pink patterned headboard against black and white wallpaper

Bathroom vanity with blue roman shade and hexagon tile floor

Striped black and white subway tile shower with built-in niche

An Owner’s Suite with Silk Wallpaper and Wood Beams

Primary bedroom with brass canopy bed and vaulted wood beam ceiling

Above: The owner’s bedroom was designed to feel elegant and peaceful, a respite at the end of a long day. Highlights include a silk wallpaper accent wall and wood-beam work that bring warmth to this space.

Primary bedroom with canopy bed, boucle sofa, and gray grasscloth wall

Primary bedroom seating area with blue chairs and tall windows

Bedside table with brass mirror, wood nightstand, and pink armchair

Sitting area with gray tweed chairs and floor-to-ceiling curtains overlooking pool

Symmetrical sitting nook with gray chairs, ottomans, and tall arched windows

Her Bathroom with a Freestanding Soaking Tub

Powder room vanity with patterned mirror and floral curtain

Freestanding tub with bird-print curtains and bubble glass chandelier

Vanity nook with scalloped mirror, marble desk, and velvet chair

Marble shower with gold flower-pattern tile accent and brass fixtures

A Walk-In Closet with a Butterfly-Print Ceiling

Walk-in closet with butterfly-print ceiling and mirrored cabinet fronts

Handbag display closet with glass shelving and rolling ladder

His Bathroom with Dark Wood Cabinetry

Bathroom hallway with dark wood cabinetry and colorful glass art squares

Bathroom vanity with black marble counter and geometric tile wall

A Media Room with Green Patterned Wallpaper

Media room with green patterned ceiling wallpaper and green velvet sofa

Wet bar shelves with green books and green mosaic tile backsplash

Laundry room with green cross-pattern tile backsplash and woven baskets

A Kid’s Room with Gold Squiggle Wallpaper

Bedroom corner with gold squiggle wallpaper and pink and blue bedding

Kids room with gold wallpaper, hot pink dresser, and tweed bench

White bathroom vanity with floral roman shade and acrylic stool

Blue scalloped tile shower with brass fixtures and built-in niche

Guest Bedrooms and Bathrooms with Bold Tile

Bedroom with blue upholstered bed and polka dot bedding

Bedroom with vaulted ceiling, lantern pendant, and blue dotted bedding

Wood-paneled powder room with black herringbone tile mirror reflection

Bedroom with black leather headboard and round wood-framed mirror

Navy chevron tile shower with black fixtures and built-in niche

An Outdoor Living and Dining Space with a Brick Fireplace

Covered patio with wood beam ceiling, teak furniture, and blue pillows

Outdoor living and dining area with teak furniture and brick kitchen

Outdoor lounge with brick fireplace, TV, and pool view

Outdoor kitchen bar with brick backsplash, wood barstools, and built-in grill

A Resort-Style Pool with a Raised Spa

Rear exterior view of Cape Dutch home with pool and geometric patio

Covered patio lounge with teak furniture overlooking pool and interior

Backyard pool with raised spa, water feature, and lounge chairs

Pool deck with raised tiled spa and Cape Dutch gable exterior

Rear exterior with pool, in-water loungers, and covered patio

PHOTOGRAPHER Julie Soefer