What do we have here? Based on the elegant chandelier and accent archways, one would deduce that it's a dining room. It's been designed with a triptych of double-paned windows for maximum light, and warm and inviting access to the living room. The wheat and sage hues add a nice sense of depth.

Warm and welcoming is the plan here. The green-tinted hand trowelled stucco, natural Texas Mix stone, and clean slate tile roof make for a well-textured elevation. And the cozy entry cove with the porthole window make for an even bigger welcome.

Sit back and let us tell you of the story of well-placed details. Like the tongue-and-groove cedar carriage doors that match the eight-foot alder entry beyond. The well-placed stucco planes that contrast nicely against the walls of Texas Mix stone. And the valet-parking squirrel that lives beneath the-oh, sorry, different story.

Long gone are the times of families sitting by the fireside at the end of the day - resting, sharing time, bonding, playing cards, reading. Maybe the problem is the lack of an inspiring fireplace. This one, with its Texas mix slate and formal mantel, should do the trick.

This cozy garden home gets a tricked out kitchen. Raised panel custom cabinets, finished in wheat, work well with the flared amber pendants and cream marbled granite. Add the tumbled stone backsplash and the stainless appliances and you've got a well coordinated spot that's a perfect backdrop for bottles of red and some artisan stiltons.

The perfect study in contrasts, with a wonderful balance of lights and darks. Hardwood cabinets in a walnut stain sing against a geometric sage and cream stone backsplash, laid both square, and on the bias. Dark iron pendant stems lead to ivory glass flares, which pop nicely off, you guessed it, the cabinets. See where we're going? Oh heck, let's just cook.

A deep and well-lit niche that serves as the perfect spot to show off your favorite. Favorite painting. Favorite sculpture. Favorite antique. Favorite urn. With your favorite uncle. Favorite vase. Favorite vintage book. Favorite topiary. Favorite bronze.