Luxurious Outdoor Living

Loggias bring the best of interior design to the backyard

Even the name sounds romantic: loggia. These beautiful outdoor living areas create an ideal backyard spot for dining al fresco, conversations and cocktails, or indulging in quiet time.

The design of a loggia is as unique as any home, but each one shares a common feature: Loggias were created to be comfortable, relaxing covered spaces that bring a bit of the outdoors in — and vice versa. Here are some of the city’s most gorgeous loggias.

Serene outdoor living is on full display at 5800 Armstrong Pkwy. in University Park. Here, you’ll find an enviable outdoor entertaining area, manicured sculpture garden and several distinct water features.

The contemporary home at 6607 Desco Dr. carries its earth and industrial design throughout, including the loggia. Concrete walls and a steel roof enclose the oversized kitchen and prep area. Other notable amenities include a stainless steel fire pit and modern sculptures.

No detail was spared in the breathtaking outdoor living area at 3521 Beverly Dr. in Highland Park — from a state-of-the-art grilling system to ample room for seating overlooking the resort-style pool. Extras such as a well-positioned HDTV, shades and ceiling fans add perfect finishing touches.

A true oasis, 9520 Hathaway St. offers an exceptional loggia with a fireplace and outdoor kitchen, and it is surrounded by lush tropical plants.

The natural design of the wooden loggia at 6700 Lakeshore Dr. keeps the aesthetics of the entire backyard area strikingly simple. The outdoor area here overlooks the pool, manicured lawns and stone walkways.

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TV alert

Dallas attorney to compete for $100K on HGTV competition series

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Chalon Clark and Liz Truluck, who will compete on HGTV's Renovation Resort Showdown.

A Dallas attorney-turned-interior designer is taking both her design talents and competitive instincts to national television: Chalon Clark will compete on the new season of HGTV's Renovation Resort Showdown, premiering Wednesday, July 1.

According to a release, Clark will compete alongside friend and contractor Liz Truluck on the renovation competition series hosted by Scott McGillivray and Bryan Baeumler. Clark is the only competitor from Texas.

The show pits four contractor-designer teams against each another as they renovate waterfront cabins at a lakeside resort. Teams are judged on design, craftsmanship, budgets, timelines, and other renovation challenges. The winning duo takes home a $100,000 prize.

Clark has an unconventional résumé for an HGTV contestant. She is the founder of a Dallas interior design firm called Design Redefined and also a practicing trial attorney and partner at Husch Blackwell law firm.

She says the two careers have more in common than people might think.

"People are often surprised to learn that the same skills that make me successful as a trial lawyer translate directly into design," Clark says in the release. "Both require listening carefully, solving complex problems, advocating for a vision, and paying attention to every detail. Whether I'm preparing for a trial or designing a space, my goal is the same: to create something intentional, impactful, and meaningful."

Clark's Design Redefined specializes in residential, commercial, and resort projects. She says her work focuses on creating personalized spaces that reflect each client's story while balancing style and function.

Her design work has been featured in publications including Martha Stewart Living and House Beautiful.

Clark says appearing on the show is also about encouraging others to pursue passions beyond their primary careers.

"I hope I'm an inspiration to anyone who feels stuck in a career that no longer reflects everything they are," Clark says. "Your passions don't have to die because you've become successful in one area of life. You can make room for them. I'm still a trial lawyer, but I've also built a design business and now find myself on HGTV. You don't have to choose just one version of yourself."

The new season of Renovation Resort Showdown premieres July 1 on HGTV; check cable and streaming services for local times.

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