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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 Dining Room

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

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Dining Room

Make Small Spaces Live Big
A window-filled alcove functions like a dining room with a casual table, two slipcovered end chairs, and a pillow-topped banquette. The built-in bench and wall of windows make this small space seem much larger. Paige chose two vintage light fixtures, hung with nautical rope instead of standard chains, to illuminate the space.