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2009 Texas Idea House

Our Port Aransas Idea House on the Texas Gulf Coast is a light and airy beach retreat with lots of room for family and friends.

2009 Southern Living Texas Idea House Living Room

Laurey W. Glenn, Robbie Caponetto / Styling: Matthew Gleason, Article by Jennifer Berno

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Family Room

Find Inspiration in your Surroundings
Interior designer Paige Schnell of Tracery Interiors was inspired by the sunset and the water when she chose her color palette for the family room: aqua, persimmon, saffron, and white. The slipcovered sofa and chairs are punctuated with brightly patterned pillows, which pull the color scheme together. The aqua-and-white-striped rugs soften the room.