Moorberry Lane, Spring Branch, Houston, Texas
A house on Moorberry Lane in the Houston community of Spring Branch features light-filled rooms and outdoor recreation and entertainment spaces.
The main entrance to the house is through the wrought iron and glass double French door at the front. The foyer has large, light gray porcelain tile flooring, light gray walls with white baseboards, and a white ceiling with white crown molding. Recessed lighting is installed in the ceiling. The home's bedrooms are to the left of the foyer, and the common areas are to the right, with the family room being straight ahead.
A cased doorway to the right of the foyer provides access to the living room. This room has dark hard wood flooring, light gray walls with white baseboards, and a white ceiling. A modern, five-blade ceiling fan with a round, flat light fixture attached is mounted over the center of the room. Two windows overlook the front lawn and fill the room with natural light. Across from the windows, a gray and white fireplace TV stand is placed against the wall. It features a sixty-inch glass electric fireplace, and shelves for books, electronics, or decorative accessories. The neutral color palette, classic hardwood flooring, and abundance of natural light make this room compatible with many interior design styles.
A wide, cased doorway provides unimpeded access from the living room to the dining room. This room has dark hard wood flooring, light gray walls with white baseboards, and a white ceiling. White floating shelves on one wall provide a place to display photos, artwork and other decorative accessories. A window on the adjoining wall overlooks the front lawn. A modern, six-light, triple hoop orb chandelier is suspended over the center of the room. The dining room has a sleek, contemporary ambience with clean lines and plenty of light, making it compatible with many modern and minimalist interior design styles.
The kitchen may be accessed via a French door in the dining room. The flooring in the kitchen is the same large, light gray, stone tile that is in the foyer. The walls are light gray with white baseboards, and the ceiling is white. Cabinets are white with white quartz countertops. A glass electric cooktop is installed on a counter, with a stainless-steel hood above it. The black metal, undermount, single basin sink further down the same counter has a black, single lever, high arc spring faucet with pull down sprayer. The backsplash is white subway tile. There is a window behind the sink that overlooks the side yard. A retro-style pendant light with a pale blue and pale-yellow shade is suspended in front of the window. The kitchen island is white with drawers and cupboards for storage. The island has a white quartz countertop. The countertop overhangs on one side, forming a breakfast bar with space for two high stools. A four-light, metal strip chandelier hangs over the island. The chandelier is compatible with both industrial and farmhouse interior design styles. The appliances are stainless steel and include a dishwasher, a refrigerator, and an electric wall oven with a warm oven below it. A small pantry is in the corner next to the French door from the dining room.
The breakfast nook is adjacent to the kitchen and has light gray stone tile flooring, light gray walls with white baseboards, and a white ceiling. Recessed lighting is installed in the ceiling. A large window overlooks the side yard, and a door on the opposite wall opens to a covered patio. Natural light fills the room from both sources. The breakfast nook has space for a round or square table that seats four.
The breakfast nook flows through a wide, cased doorway into the family room, which is the largest room in the house. The flooring in the family room is dark hardwood, the walls are light gray with white baseboards, and the ceiling is white with white crown molding and recessed lighting installed. A modern, eight-blade ceiling fan with a round, flat light fixture attached is mounted over the center of the room. The back wall of the room is all windows and a large sliding glass door that provides a connection to the covered patio outside and allows the brilliant Houston sunshine to fill the room with natural light, key elements of many interior design styles. A corner across from the window holds a gas log fireplace in a floor to ceiling brick surround with a brick hearth topped by flagstones. The wall behind the brick surround is medium gray. Across from the breakfast nook entry, a built-in cabinet spans from wall to wall and floor to ceiling. The dark gray cabinet features display shelves and a large TV niche over spacious cupboards across the bottom.
A wide, cased doorway connects the family room to the foyer. A hallway leads from the family room to the bedrooms. The largest of three secondary bedrooms is located behind the first door on the left down the hall from the family room. The floor is covered with plush carpeting in a neutral shade, the walls are light gray with white baseboards, and the ceiling is white. A sleek, modern, five-blade ceiling fan with a round, flat light attachment is mounted over the center of the room. Two large windows on one wall overlook the front lawn and allow an abundance of natural light into the room. White, floor-to-ceiling cabinets are built into two corners of the room. The cabinets consist of shelving over small cupboards. A walk-in closet provides space for clothing and storage. If this room is not needed as a bedroom, an interior designer could easily convert it into a home office.
Secondary bedroom #2 is next door to secondary bedroom #1. This bedroom has dark hardwood flooring, pale gray walls with white baseboards, and a white ceiling. A five-blade ceiling fan with a light fixture attachment is mounted over the center of the room. The room has a roomy walk-in closet. A large window on one wall overlooks the front lawn. It's a bright and airy room that is compatible with many interior design styles.
Secondary bedroom #3 is next door to secondary bedroom #2. This bedroom has dark hardwood flooring, pale gray walls with white baseboards, and a white ceiling. The room has a walk-in closet. A five-blade ceiling fan with a light fixture attached is mounted over the center of the room. A clerestory window on one wall allows natural light into the room. The classic hardwood flooring, neutral color palette, and natural light allow an interior designer to choose from many design styles for this space.
Across the hall from secondary bedroom #3 is a bathroom with black, hexagonal tile flooring, white walls with white baseboards, and a white ceiling with recessed lighting. The vanity is white with contemporary black hardware and a white quartz countertop. Two rectangular, undermount sinks have contemporary black metal, single lever faucets. A frameless, rectangular mirror is hung horizontally above the vanity, and a modern bath bar vanity light is mounted above the mirror. A small, frosted glass window on a wall near the toilet overlooks the backyard. The bathtub/shower combination has white subway tile walls with dark grouting, and a clear glass enclosure with a contemporary black metal handle on the door. A niche in the wall of the shower is covered with small black, hexagonal tiles similar to the larger tiles on the floor. An interior designer might add a small potted plant on the countertop, a geometric pattern rug on the floor, and towels in a muted jewel tone to complete the room.
The primary suite is next door to secondary bedroom #3. The master bedroom has dark hardwood flooring, white walls with white baseboards, and a white ceiling. A sleek, modern, five-blade ceiling fan with a light fixture attachment is mounted over the center of the bedroom. A large window on one wall overlooks the covered back patio. An interior designer may suggest replacing the window with a French door, allowing access from the master bedroom to the covered patio and, from there, the backyard swimming pool.
The ensuite bathroom has large gray porcelain tile flooring, white walls with white baseboards, and a white ceiling with recessed lighting. The vanity is white with contemporary black hardware and a white quartz countertop. Two rectangular, undermount sinks have contemporary black metal, single lever faucets. A square, black-framed mirror hangs above each sink. The walk-in shower has a clear glass door with a contemporary black handle. The shower walls are covered with white, large format tile with a raised wave pattern. A rectangular niche in the shower wall is accented with pebble mosaic tile. The black metal shower fixtures are contemporary, with blocky, square profiles. The toilet sits beneath a small, frosted glass window in the corner. A door in the bathroom opens to a large walk-in closet. The bathroom has a clean and airy ambience that is compatible with many interior design styles.
This one-story house in the Houston community of Spring Branch is a beautifully updated, comfortable home that is suitable for any stage of life, including a single working person, a young family, a retired couple, and everything in between. The large family room, covered patio, and swimming pool make it a home that is perfect for hosting gatherings of friends and family.