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    Dream Home Building

    Tatum Brown redefines the Dallas custom homebuilding experience

    CultureMap Create
    May 15, 2014 | 11:02 am

    You may notice that homes in Dallas are selling quickly. Gone-as-soon-as-they-hit-the-market quickly. The city is such a coveted place to live that the inventory of gorgeous existing homes is becoming harder to come by every year, prompting many to opt for a custom build. And when they do, they turn to one of the most sought-after boutique luxury builders, Tatum Brown Custom Homes.

    In addition to Tatum Brown’s success stories (trust us, you’ll feel immediate jealousy), what makes this company stand out is how Tatum Brown redefines the term “custom build.” Here, every single variable within the home, as well as in the building process itself, is custom. Whether you already have an architect or interior designer, or need an introduction to one, Tatum Brown will customize the building process to best suit your needs, ensuring the home of your dreams.

    You drive the project
    Inside its showroom, the Tatum Brown team begins with a presentation to clients on what they can expect. At the top of the list is collaboration. Whether the client comes to the table with finished plans or needs an introduction to a highly recommended architect, the goal is to make sure everyone involved understands the vision, timeline and budget.

    If clients need help locating the perfect neighborhood or lot, Tatum Brown’s sales professionals can help. Communication is facilitated with the latest technology, ensuring “everyone is reading from the same playbook,” as owner Mark Danuser puts it.

    “Sometimes people are overwhelmed by the thought of building a brand-new custom home. They think it will be an unbelievably time-consuming project that will take over their lives when they’re already so busy,” Danuser explains. “But we are here to make the process streamlined and, ultimately, fun.

    “We take a more corporate approach and collaborate with our clients to make the right decisions to get to the ideal home. Our team and process is in place to make things go efficiently and on budget, so it’s an enjoyable experience for our clients.”

    Once you’ve settled on the home’s architectural style and size, there are plenty of other exciting steps as you build a custom home. Tatum Brown’s design team can help choose all the finish-out selections that will make your home truly yours. Any aspect of the process — from accounting to helping decide the shape of your swimming pool — can be handled by the team.

    “We’re very adaptable, whether it’s an estate project, second home or an extensive renovation. In the end, it’s about the quality of the homes we build. And ensuring our clients can get everything they need taken care of — from project management to interior design — in an efficient manner,” Danuser says.

    Online updates
    Tatum Brown keeps clients in the know by creating private, personalized project websites, and then posting regular updates and photos to document the home’s progress. The individualized website also serves as a photo journal and reference, and it can be accessed by smartphone.

    In one fell swoop, the client can see the architectural plans, colors, finishes and more. This can come in handy for making on-the-fly design decisions, such as shopping for tile or fixtures. Clients stay connected, and everyone can more seamlessly work at creating a one-of-a-kind home.

    It’s this detail and focus that has helped to earn Tatum Brown Custom Homes its stellar reputation.

    “We’ve thought everything through,” Danuser says. “You tell us what you want. Then let us get to work building a quality home that is perfect for you and your family.”

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    Learn more about custom home building by visiting the Tatum Brown Custom Homes website or Facebook.

    The Tatum Brown team helps with every stage of the process, from site selections to finishes.

    Patio of a custom-built home in Dallas
    Photo courtesy of Tatum Brown
    The Tatum Brown team helps with every stage of the process, from site selections to finishes.
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    Welcome Home

    Romantic gardens and nostalgic spaces top summer's hottest home trends

    Amber Heckler
    May 27, 2026 | 10:00 am
    European garden romanticism, Houzz summer home design trends 2026
    Photo courtesy of CLC Landscape Design
    Romantic English cottage vibes are a major theme for summer 2026.

    This summer, homeowners and home designers are dreaming up warm and inviting spaces for gatherings inspired by eco-friendly design choices, cozy outdoor spaces inspired by European courtyards, and nostalgic home entertainment areas.

    That's according to the 2026 Houzz Emerging Summer Trends Report, which identified upcoming home design trends based on year-over-year search interest from the website's community of home professionals, homeowners, and design enthusiasts.

    The report revealed homeowners are increasingly seeking to make their homes "feel personal and purposeful" through warm color palettes, "sensory-rich environments," and dedicated entertainment spaces.

    These are the top design trends for summer 2026:

    Curves and soft geometry
    Rounded furniture forms and arches were top design predictions last year, and that trend is carrying on into the upcoming season. Design enthusiasts shunning "rigid lines" in their homes are leaning toward "fluid-like" materials such as scalloped tile, wave tile, or arched range hoods and pantry doors. Additionally, sharp corners are becoming dull as more homeowners search for rounded kitchen islands and curved peninsulas.

    "Homeowners are also embracing sculptural elements like 'curved staircase,' which saw a 66 percent increase in searches," the report said. "These graceful forms bring a sense of movement, softness and visual comfort to interiors."

    Textured surfaces
    Houzz said "high sensory experiences" are top-of-mind for most homeowners, which can be achieved by switching and adapting traditionally flat surfaces to "rich, touchable dimensions."

    Searches for textures like sandstone, linen wallpaper, and seagrass wallpaper have skyrocketed since 2025, which the report says is a clear signal that homeowners are being drawn toward walls that "beg to be touched."

    Tactile textures, Houzz summer home design trends 2026 Homeowners are saying no to flat walls and bringing back textured finishes.Photo courtesy of Vision Interiors

    "The ancient art of 'Venetian plaster' is also making a strong comeback, with searches up 94 percent, offering depth and luminosity that paint simply can’t replicate," Houzz said. Underfoot, 'terracotta flooring' (with searches up 55 percent) is bringing warmth and earthiness to kitchens, entryways and beyond."

    Another way to incorporate textured surfaces during a kitchen renovation, for example, is by picking a natural stone slab for countertops and backsplashes. Houzz says quartzite and marble are the top choices for countertops, and ceramic tile leads as the most popular backsplash material.

    DIY-ers are also on the hunt for affordable ways to achieve the "tactile textured" look through limewash interior paint schemes, and decorative wall paneling like wainscotting.

    Warm and earthy tones
    The craze for warm colors to make a home feel "grounding and timeless" is still in full swing for the summer. Search interest for "rust colors," and "chocolate brown," are trending upwards among designers, and soft warm neutrals like "mushroom color," "sage," "taupe," and various off-white tones have had homeowners in a chokehold since 2024.

    "Together, these colors create layered interiors that feel calming yet sophisticated, offering an inviting alternative to cooler minimalist palettes," Houzz said.

    Nostalgia-inducing entertainment rooms
    Remember the game rooms and home theater rooms from our childhood? Houzz says the days of "analog entertainment, connection, and old-fashioned fun" are about to see a modern renaissance.

    "Searches for 'Mahjong room' skyrocketed nearly 20x, while searches also climbed for 'card room' (up 129 percent), 'board game room' (up 45 percent) and 'poker room' (up 38 percent), pointing to a renewed love of tabletop gaming and convivial gathering," the report said.

    Interest in home libraries, speakeasies, and playrooms for children are also on the rise for individuals who want to invest in dedicated "spaces for slow, screen-free enjoyment," but it's also possible that homeowners are creating their own entertainment spaces because costs for recreational activities and dining out are increasingly expensive.

    Wellness retreats at home
    Reducing the cost of going out also extends to the spa and the gym, where turning a home into a wellness sanctuary is not just a concept, but "an active design priority," according to Houzz. More homeowners are turning their spare spaces or garages into home gyms, spas, sensory rooms, or yoga rooms with an emphasis on "calming" and "biophilic design" details. Homeowners undertaking bathroom renovations are also investing in "private retreat-worthy bathrooms and wet rooms" to create their own luxurious wellness experiences at home.

    Eco-friendly design choices
    More homeowners are additionally prioritizing sustainable design features like solar energy solutions, low-voltage lighting, and repurposed or recycled materials such as glass countertops or bamboo flooring.

    "Outdoor sustainability solutions are also gaining traction, with 'permeable patio' searches up 137 percent and 'native landscape' up 59 percent," the report said. "Searches for 'sustainable' rose 42 percent, while 'passive house' increased 37 percent, reflecting growing interest in energy-efficient and environmentally responsible living."

    Eco-friendly design choices, Houzz summer home design trends 2026 Solar panels and reclaimed wood are some of the hottest design choices for homeowners this summer.Photo courtesy of Rodwin Architecture + Skycastle Construction

    European garden romanticism, Houzz summer home design trends 2026

    Photo courtesy of CLC Landscape Design

    Romantic English cottage vibes are a major theme for summer 2026.

    Compact outdoor areas inspired by European gardens
    Outdoor gardens were one of the top home design predictions of 2026, and homeowners are going all in on maximizing their outdoor patios, front yards, and backyards into "functional retreats for entertaining, gardening and relaxation."

    As far as design aesthetics, homeowners are inspired by "European garden" themes that romanticize French and Italian courtyards or English cottage patios. These dreamy styles are embodied by cobblestoned plazas, sun drenched terraces, walls of lush greenery, and wandering gardens.

    "Together, these trends paint a picture of homeowners longing for outdoor spaces that feel storied, lush and transportive — a little European escape right at home," Houzz said.

    Texas homeowners need no reminder of how punishing the summer heat can be, so these lush green garden ideas may need to pivot to a drought-resistant version that favors low water landscaping practices.

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