This exquisite Mediterranean-style lake house, designed by Ryan Street Architects in partnership with interior designer Kara Childress, is nestled on a lake in the exclusive community of Houston Oaks, Texas. The community is set amongst over 1,000 acres of stunning Texas countryside and majestic oak trees. Reclaimed wood and stone elements grace this retreat, where a fusion of Mediterranean architecture and rural Texas charm creates inviting interior and exterior spaces.
A celebration of scale and proportion, it’s a home designed to “breathe” with an intentionally rambling footprint and an immediate connection to the outdoors. This escape is both authentic and enduring, incorporating found elements that tell a story to create a perfect blend of old and new.
DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT Ryan Street Architects BUILDER Byer Builders INTERIOR DESIGNER Kara Childress LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Prewett Read & Associates STYLIST Jessica Brinkert Holtam
With almost no separation from the surrounding rooms, the living room serves as the home’s core. Opening up to the kitchen, dining room, lower private sitting/media room, and second-floor walkway, it is connected to the terrace through a large wall of windows, creating the illusion of one massive indoor-outdoor entertaining space.
What We Love About This Home
This Mediterranean-style house offers an escape that is both authentic and enduring, with cooling lake breezes that provide a feeling of serenity. Elegant architectural details and warm, reclaimed materials create a timeless retreat that feels like a getaway every day. Expansive outdoor living spaces invite relaxation and connection to the rolling Texas countryside.
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Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other fabulous home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign in the state of Texas: See this incredibly stunning Santa Barbara modern style home in Texas and Home Tour: A stunning contemporary Mediterranean-inspired home in Texas.
PHOTOGRAPHER Julie Soefer
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