Firth Lane, Glencairn, Houston, Texas
A white brick house on Firth Lane, in the Houston community of Glencairn, features a new roof, new HVAC system, and an updated interior, as well as a backyard with a large pool deck that's perfect for entertaining.
The entrance to the house is through a door with a fixed panel window, and there are two fixed panel windows in the wall to one side of the door. The flooring is dark vinyl plank; the walls are light gray with white baseboards, and the white ceiling soars to the second story. A three-light, geometric shaped, brass-colored, lantern style pendant light is suspended from the high ceiling. The staircase to the second floor is on the left as one enters the house. The staircase has a step-up landing at the bottom. It is dark glossy wood with a white painted kickboard. The staircase has white painted risers and dark polished wood treads. The newel is black wrought iron, as are the handrail, the alternating straight and twisted balusters, and the matching balustrade along the open edge of the upstairs landing. A wide, cased doorway past the staircase leads to the living room, and another wide, cased doorway leading to the dining room is on the right.
The dining room has dark vinyl plank flooring, light gray walls with white baseboards, and a white ceiling. A five-arm, rustic hanging pendant light with clear glass shades is suspended over the center of the room. There are four fixed panel windows overlooking the front lawn that allow natural light into the room. An interior designer may choose from among the rustic design styles for this room to complement the pendant light, or from some of the contemporary design styles to emphasize the pendant light.
A cased doorway separates the dining room from the kitchen. The flooring in the kitchen is dark vinyl plank, the walls are light gray with white baseboards, and the ceiling is white with recessed lighting. The cabinetry is Shaker style painted white with soft close drawers and cupboards and brushed stainless steel handles and pulls. The countertops are white quartz with pale gray veining. The undermount sink is single basin stainless steel with a shiny chrome, high arc, and a single lever faucet with a pull-down sprayer. The backsplash behind both the sink and the range is pale gray subway tile. Two fixed panel windows overlook the front lawn, and a window above the sink, with a white sill, overlooks the side yard/driveway area. A few small potted herbs or a small vase of fresh flowers placed on the windowsill above the sink would add a cheery touch to the kitchen. A white-framed, frosted glass door hides a small pantry. The appliances are brushed with stainless steel and include a dishwasher and a gas range. The neutral color palette and natural light in the kitchen make it compatible with several interior design styles.
A cased doorway connects the kitchen to the living room. This is a large room with dark vinyl plank flooring, light gray walls with white baseboards, and a white ceiling with recessed lighting. A sleek, contemporary three-blade ceiling fan is mounted over the center of the room. A fireplace is located on the exterior wall, between a large window and a pair of glass doors that open to the patio and pool deck in the backyard. The fireplace is surrounded by white brick that rises to the ceiling, with a white brick raised hearth, and a built-in, white brick mantel. The bricks at the top of the surround are placed in a vertical position. Near the set of doors, a wet bar is placed in a perpendicular position to the exterior wall. The L-shaped bar is light gray with white baseboard trim and a raised white quartz countertop overhanging the cabinet to form a seating area with room for approximately five tall stools. The lower countertop has a sink with a high arc faucet. A hall just past the wet bar provides access to a half-bathroom. The size of the room, along with the wet bar, the fireplace, the convenient bathroom, and the connection to the outdoors, make the living room a perfect entertainment space. Due to the neutral color palette, natural elements, natural light, and connection to the outdoors in the living room, an interior designer will be able to choose from a variety of design styles.
From the bar, on the opposite side of the living room, a doorway opens to a hallway that leads back to the front of the house where the primary suite is located. The master bedroom has dark vinyl plank flooring, light gray walls with white baseboards, and a white ceiling with recessed lighting. A sleek and stylish, three-blade ceiling fan is mounted over the center of the room. Two fixed panel windows overlook the front lawn and allow natural light into the bedroom. The ensuite bathroom has gray stone tile flooring with white grouting, light gray walls with white baseboards, and a white ceiling. Twin vanities have white cabinets with black handles, white quartz countertops and backsplashes with light gray veining, and rectangular undermount sinks with black medium arc faucets. Hanging above each vanity is a round, scalloped, black-framed mirror. Mounted above each mirror is a dark bronze, industrial style, four-light vanity light with clear glass shades. A walk-in shower has gray stone tile walls like the bathroom flooring. The floor of the shower is penny mosaic tile in shades of white and gray. A small built-in alcove in the shower wall is backed with the same penny mosaic tile. The showerhead and water control handle are dark bronze. An interior designer may add depth and vibrancy to the master bathroom by layering textiles such as rugs, curtains and towels, and adding potted plants or vases of fresh flowers.
There are three bedrooms and a full bathroom on the second floor of the house. The three bedrooms have similar elements. Each of them has plush carpeting in a neutral shade, light gray walls with white baseboards, and white ceilings. One bedroom is slightly larger than the others and has a sloped ceiling. Each bedroom has one window and a ceiling fan with a circular light fixture attachment. All three bedrooms have the same neutral color palette that makes each of them compatible with many interior design styles.
The upstairs bathroom has gray stone tile flooring with white grouting, light gray walls with white baseboards, and a white ceiling. The white vanity is long with an open storage space in the middle, black handles on the drawers and cupboard doors, and a white quartz countertop and backsplash with light gray veining. Twin rectangular undermount sinks are located on either side of the storage space. The faucets are both medium arc, black matte metal in a simple, sleek design. A black-framed square mirror is hung above each sink, and mounted over each mirror is a dark bronze, industrial style, three-light vanity light with clear glass shades. The bathtub/shower combination is surrounded by light gray stone tile walls with white grouting. The showerhead, faucet and water control lever are all black matte metal. There is a window in the bathroom that allows natural light into the room. The neutral color palette and clean lines in the bathroom allow an interior designer to transform it into a variety of design styles with the addition of layered textiles such as rugs, towels and curtains, as well as potted plants, and a few decorative accessories.
This house in the Houston community of Glencairn provides a comfortable family home with ample space for entertaining, both indoors and outside.