Houston Bungalow
Sara Hillery Interior Design reimagined this Houston bungalow to support a vibrant city lifestyle while preserving the homeowners’ existing furnishings and travel-inspired pieces. The project highlights thoughtful downsizing through custom interior design, blending classic materials, collected decor, and functional spaces for everyday living and entertaining.
Sara Hillery Interior Design provides services for clients at every stage of life and style, so when a previous client wanted to downsize to a smaller home that celebrated city living and prioritized walkability to restaurants, they looked to SHID to make the most of the furnishings and art they already had while seamlessly incorporating new elements as well. Creating a warm and clean, yet functional space were paramount goals for the kitchen. SHID used crisp Carrara marble and paired it with hand painted wood for a casual, rustic twist. The red stools add the perfect pop of color, while white cabinets play well with sleek stainless appliances. A built-in espresso machine allows for the homeowners to perfect their barista skills for guests and for themselves, creating another reason for everyone to gather. In the dining room, a table and chairs previously found in the family’s kitchen get a new life. SHID found old doors to make into china closets to evoke a lived in, yet stylish patina. SHID custom scaled the light from Julie Neill in New Orleans and added Groves Brothers draperies for an Italian feel. Sara Hillery Interior Design worked closely with these return clients to help them celebrate the next stage of their lives in style. This downsized house manages to inspire an oversized amount of fun and family time with design details that highlight their past travels and interests combined with functional and tasteful furnishings that serves them perfectly in the here and now.