Revisiting a Stunning Frenchie Texas Countryhouse

Why revisit a Texas countryhouse near Round Top, Texas? This European country modern French Texas farmhouse never really leaves my mind. So much unforgettable goodness to admire about an effortless, authentic, natural, synthesis of Old World and modern. It’s an injustice to reduce the identity of something so thoughtfully created to a few descriptive words. Today’s media is saturated with short sound bites for wee attention spans. Timeless innovation from Eleanor Cummings follows.

Texas Countryhouse Interiors by Eleanor Cummings

Photos: via Eleanor Cummings; Architecture: Murphy Mears; Source: MILIEU

Texas Modern French Farmhouse (But Not THAT Modern Farmhouse)

One of the elements catching my eye straight away was the fact the farmhouse was sited on a piece of land which looks very much like my own home in Northern Illinois.

No mountains or beautiful rocky coastline, yet a sense of spaciousness and big sky, held by expanses of blue and green.

The soft palette inside reflects faded, timeworn, sunbleached natural tones to which I am ever drawn. Wood tones are light and raw. Floors and accents are greyed. In spite of this being a new build, you can feel a passage of time and character.

Humble moments designed for rest, contemplation, quiet, and memory making are also present throughout.

It is as if the designer at the helm understands how much is just enough. Where the unnecessary would spoil the mix.

Texas Farmhouse Timeless Kitchen

Oh this Texas farmhouse kitchen! Where to even begin the accolades? It feels utterly comforting, collected, purposeful, and timeless. Even if the space would accommodate a larger island…why sacrifice years of intimacy, shoulder rubbing, and daily ease made possible with the selection here?

Also, I often hear complaints muttered about open shelving and the associated extra dusting required. But who could complain about the small collections of dishware and serveware here? It hardly seems overwhelming even if you were away for a week or two, to load the dishwasher or give them a bubble bath in the beautiful farm sink with bucolic view.

You get a sense of “enoughness” from these glimpses inside the rustically elegant country home. No fancy built-ins with bespoke cabinetry and fancy polished hardware for essentials.

It is all within hands reach, and quiet can live large and free here. If you live in a home with lots of clunky doors and hard surfaces, maybe you see what I’m getting at.

There are ways to design for calm that will reward your nervous system daily. I think it is why this house continues to be a touchstone for me. How do we create surroundings and retreats for our families that align with the emotional milieu we’re after?

Rustic Antiques in Modern Rooms

I’m ever intrigued by antique dining tables that are narrow as this orchard table is. Who decides the proper distance between friends and family who break bread?

Isn’t it a lovely thought that rather than modify an antique or reject its proportions, we could go with it? We could explore the possibility of loving how its scale may encourage connection and warmth?

I know not everyone finds it stimulating to think such deep thoughts about interiors. Especially in the world of design (if conversations with design-freaky folks is any indication). More often, I run into interest for discussions of provenance, preoccupation with rarity and value, and detached or arrogant stirrings about aesthetics and identity.

At this stage of my spirit’s journey, I’m curious about subtle energies flowing between objects, materials, art, collections, and inhabitants. I’m curious about synthesis and new energies created from an eclectic mix.

Just imagine the coolness of these concrete floors. I would draw so much comfort and peace sweeping such a smooth surface free of grout, grooves, and fuss.

I’m also smitten by the ceiling height and these lovely interior wood shutters, by the cremone bolts on French doors welcoming so much natural light.

Pared Down Decorations and Trims

We’re DIYers here, and when I direct my beloved to images like the one below and remark how much I love the absence of trim, the energy drains from him! So so so much extra finishing work and time to achieve this look successfully. But aren’t we inspired when a few souls choose to assume the expense and build these bespoke designs with authenticity?

Psst. The Texas farmhouse above is the designer’s own getaway, and she designs elegant spaces such as this unforgettable bedroom in 2020:

Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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