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Custom home plans

Sunday, February 5th, 2012

DDG Plan "Monticello"

DDG Plan "Monticello"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Custom home plans   

by: Alice Wynn

DALLAS DESIGN GROUP

02/04/2012

Designing and building since 1972

  The most common ceiling height in homes throughout the world is 8 feet.  While some may consider that a comfortable height , others, especially taller folks, will find this standard too small.  Having your custom home plans designed by an Architect or a Designer can enable you to have the ceiling heights you need in your new home.  In your new home you can create the feeling of height by decorating the rooms with with furnishings such as shelves that go from floor to ceiling.  Painting the walls in a bright yet neutral tone such as an off-white, beige, or ivory, will contribute a feeling of lightness and spaciousness.  Another method to employ in your custom home plans is to have your ceiling lacquered with a gloss paint.  The light will bounce off the surface and create the idea of more space.  Any bright white color will be effective for this technique.  By highlighting any vertical elements you have in your rooms in a distinct color different from your wall you will accentuate them.  Even adding millwork and/or mirrors can enhance height in rooms.  Remember that in your custom home plans floor-to-ceiling doors and doorways , if structurally possible, also help give the sensation of height.  Vertical stripes on the walls, either as a decorative finish or a wall covering can visually enhance height.  Another successful technique for creating height in your custom home plans is to select sleek contemporary furniture lines.  Many of these newer lines of furniture have a lower European profile, which by contrast will make your ceilings seem higher.  Lighting a room from below can make a ceiling seem higher.  Lighting can come from spotlight canisters placed around the perimeter of the room.  If the setting of the room is right, you can even place lights underneath your furniture.  Then, your furniture will seem to float, and your eye will be drawn down to the floor.

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Mary Kay house for sale!

Saturday, February 4th, 2012
Designed By Dallas Design Group:
by: Erich Wynn
DALLASDESIGNGROUP.COM
Luxurious Architecture since 1972!

The Pink Mary Kay House on Douglas Avenue is Coming Back on the Market!

UPDATE: Karen tells me listing price is $3,300,000, which is less than DCAD value — unreal!

Listed with precious Karen Luter of Allie Beth Allman, who tells me she has been working her fingers to the bone for weeks trying to get this home ready for sale. Not in MLS yet, and not much has changed at 8915 Douglas since the late Mary Kay Ash — do I need to add she was the famous founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics?—  moved out to return to her home off Boedecker because she thought the mansion was too big. It is ginormous. 12,000 square feet. Built in 1984, but remodeled in 2000. Located in coveted Old Preston Hollow, on over one acre of manicured lawns with fountains, pools, koi ponds, arboretum like gardens, there is Brazilian teakwood flooring, grand sweeping staircases (two or three), statues, arcades of Corinthian columns, wine cellar, walls of beveled glass windows, hand painted murals, original pink quartz-marble hardware, indescribe-able mill work and a pink quartz toilet. Er, commode. I think that lime green carpet on the stairs is the original that hosted many a top producer party. The kitchen has the original white Corian counters and I believe that may even be Mary Kay’s own breakfast table under the massive chandelier. The current owner’s furniture tastes are a bit more “antique” — when I first saw the home years ago, right after Mary Kay had moved out, it held no oriental rugs. Not sure of listing price yet, stay tuned. Formerly listed with Myla Patton of Patton International Real Estate for $5.7 in 2007, then listed with Linda Jordan Hobbs over at Ebby for $4,995,000, which is about what DCAD thinks give or take $400K. Myla was again considered for the listing.

3 Responses to The Pink Mary Kay House on Douglas Avenue is Coming Back on the Market!

  1. Sue Johnson on February 2, 2012 at 10:26 am

    I’m guessing around $3 million. It REALLY needs work and backs up to Douglas!

  2. Andrew Fiskey on February 2, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    An important house in Dallas. The price is really low and must be reflective of the interiors. You should do a round of of Dallas’ Most Important homes.

  3. Patty Jimenez on February 3, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    Sigh, I just love that house. It is SO DALLAS!

  4. Erich Wynn on February 4, 2012 at 7:46 am

    Your comment is awaiting moderation.

    We designed this house in 1984. We also designed the one a few doors down the street, where Mark Cuban filmed his reality show “The Benefactor”. At the corner of Douglas and Woodland in Preston Hollow in Dallas
    Attn: Realtor’s-I am good friends with the owners of this house, and I have the hand drawn architectural plans. I can answer any questions about the design, features, etc….If you have clients who are looking for luxury architectural home design/build, we have a realtor referral program in place. We design beautiful homes and we have builders we can recommend who are top notch to build our designs. At Dallas Design Group, we are experts in Luxurious Home Design/remodeling plans/commercial plans and construction. DDG was Founded by Architect Fred Wynn in 1972-today the legacy continues with the Wynn family, Alice, Erich and Jason-along with our talented design team. If you are your clients need assistance in design or construction send me an inquiry @ Erich@dallasdesigngroup.com
    Dallas Design Group (DDG)
    “Architecture for the way you live!”
    972-907-0080 (office)
    972-743-1969 (cell)

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Luxury mansions home plans

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
DDG House Plan "THE DOMINION"

DDG House Plan "THE DOMINION"

by: Alice Wynn

Luxury mansion home plans

 

DALLASDESIGNGROUP.COM

08/30/2011

Luxury mansion home plans-Dallas Design Group       When you visit the website you will see many luxury mansion home plans-Dallas Design Group.  The first one on the list will be The Dominion. This home is a Custom home plan designed for a discriminating buyer.  In this luxury mansions home plans-Dallas Design Group floor plan you will notice the ease and flow of the traffic patterns.  Entertaining areas are large and will accommodate groups of guests and family members.  From the spectacular entry to the rear door there are many Architectural elements present .  The impressive ceiling heights and attention to detail in this home plan will never fail to excite the homeowner. The home is indeed spacious and tipifies an elegant European Manor.   The foyer is grand and features a two-story ceiling and an elaborate curving staircase.  The two-story family room  has walls of glass windows that open up the view to the veranda beyond. With four bedrooms and 5 baths this luxury mansion home will appeal to the most affluent buyer. View the floor plan online and make note of the huge master bedroom complete with sitting areas and enormous walk-in closets.

 

Dallas Design Group (DDG) has designed some of the most beautiful homes and buildings built in the United States. Each of the Architectural house plans offered on our web site is a custom home designed to a specific set of criteria. Our house plans are not “stock plans”. The house plans available on our website are custom designs that are one-of-a-kind.

The plans – Each custom house plan is a Dallas Design Group original design.  They are all  unique designs. Many of these plans are award winners in their category. Our home designs are recognized for their superb detail, curb appeal and ease-of-use during the building process. Our House plans range in size from modest homes to large Luxury estates.

 

Personal service – We are a 40-year old family-run business and we enjoy helping you find your perfect dream home. Contact us at: U.S. # 1-(972)907-0080 Int. 19729070080 or email us at: info@dallasdesigngroup.com

Plan modifications – When building a custom home, flexibility is a must. We offer a CAD Set version of each house plan which can be modified by our skilled DDG design team or an Architect /designer you select.  We offer plans in PDF, printed sets, and vellum.

Search our luxury mansion home plans at DallasDesignGroup.com, find your dream house design and contact us with any questions. Oour customers have often told us that living in a home designed by Dallas Design Group is a rewarding and wonderful experience! Please visit our testimonials page for examples.

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Dream Home

Sunday, March 13th, 2011

 

“Dream Home“

by Erich Wynn

03/12/2011

Dallas Design Group

What makes a home a Dream Home? It starts with careful planning. There are many aspects to consider when planning and building your dream home. What styles do you like? Are you a fan of Spanish architecture, or maybe Mission style or victorian. Have you considered European style Architecture including French Chateau or French Country? Maybe a Mediterranean style of architecture is more your style. The point is that when you are designing and constructing your dream home, an architectural firm is where your planning process starts. The skills of a design firm can not be over estimated. Not only will they design the home of your dreams, but it will be a home that will prove to be an investment as well. Homes that are designed by skilled professionals are more desirable and have better resale value. A home that is unique and different can not only provide you and your family with the ideal living environment, but also provide you with some financial security as you move toward retirement. In real estate the old adage is “Location, Location, Location, which is true, but a close second is Original design! Architecture is critical is creating your dream home, you can not trust the design to anyone other than a skilled design team. At Dallas Design Group, we have been designing “dream homes” for almost 40 years. We consider every aspect of the home from the roof pitch to the floor plan layout to the flow of the home and room sizes to outdoor living areas and much more. It takes a trained eye and years of experience to create a dream home which is really a work of art that you happen to live in. Contact us at 1-972-907-0080 and let us help you find your dream home plan, or design the dream home you have always wanted. Dallas Design Group, “Architecture for the way you live!”

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