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hether you call it a half-bath or a powder room, the small space in your home is frequently used by your guests and family – but might be one of the most overlooked. And since it isn’t a huge space, a few quick and easy updates can make one of the mostused rooms in your house work and look better. To get it off the to-do list and give it the love it deserves, social media influencer Denise Cooper of @bemyguestwithdenise shares half-bath ideas to morph the room from old and outdated to fresh and modern. Switch out the faucet and mirror: Make a statement in your half-bath by letting your guests see themselves in an updated mirror. Whether vintage or new, a mirror creates the feeling of space, even in the most cramped quarters. Switching out a dated faucet for a new one from a company like Delta Faucet is an easy way to not only add functionality and efficiency to the space, but style as well. “Being drawn to traditional and elegant style, I chose a chrome finish for my recent powder room refresh,” said Cooper. Update cabinet hardware: While tearing out a half-bath’s vanity can be labor-intensive and expensive, swapping out the hardware can make it feel new again. Choosing colors and finishes that complement the faucet, mirror and light fixture ties the room together. And if you’re in the market for new countertops, “Shop the remnant section at your local stone fabricator
for small jobs – it will save you a ton of money,” said Cooper. Fresh coat of paint and wallpaper: “Give your powder room that wow factor by adding texture and color to a statement wall,” advised Cooper. To add more drama to the space, add a fresh coat of paint to the powder room’s vanity and walls. Keep in mind that light and dark colors add contrast, which creates depth and the illusion of space, while medium tones can make the room feel smaller. If you want to go above and beyond, choose wallpaper that is dramatic but matches the cabinet color. Update decor: Ditch the dated powder room decor for modern functional items. A cute succulent or fresh-cut flowers are visually appealing and make the room smell great. A stack of books can turn into a pedestal for soap and hand towels. Just keep in mind that less is more in such a small space to avoid a cluttered look. Add new light fixtures: Updated lighting can set the mood and help make a small room feel bright and airy. Also in an often-windowless room, it can help guests better see themselves. By matching lighting to the mirror, faucet and hardware, the powder room will feel put together and thought out. With a few of these quick-andeasy updates, the powder room will surely stand out as one of the nicest rooms in the house. When in doubt, “Incorporate what inspires you the most,” said Cooper.
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DEL WEBB
ALLIE BETH ALLMAN & ASSOCIATES
Models open for touring at active adult locations
Host a fall party in a new home
Active adults ages 55-plus are invited to tour models and 10,000-square-foot amenity centers at Del Webb’s locations in McKinney and Little Elm.
Fall has finally made its way to North Texas, bringing with it (slightly) cooler temps, favorite traditions like the State Fair and pumpkins on porches to celebrate the season. It’s also the perfect time to visit two Del Webb communities in the area: Del Webb at Trinity Falls and Del Webb at Union Park. Both locations have
six models plus 10,000-squarefoot-amenity centers to tour. Del Webb – one of the nation’s leading builders of 55-plus active adult communities – offers the experience of building a new highquality, single-family home in combination with a social atmosphere that is second to none.
Del Webb at Trinity Falls in McKinney announces the opening of a new phase featuring large and greenbelt homesites. The community is located inside a master-planned development with tree-lined trails, multiple amenities, lakes, parks and an See DEL WEBB on Page 4H.
BERNBAUM/MAGADINI ARCHITECTS
Dallas architects create some of area’s most iconic homes For Bernbaum/Magadini Architects (BMA) quality design, innovation and creativity never compromise comfort or livability. Their projects include some of Dallas’ most exemplary homes: iconic, contemporary living spaces that have earned company principals Bruce Bernbaum and Tricy Magadini a place among the top architectural firms through an extraordinary body of work that consistently finds imaginative ways to unify space, light and life. For more than 25 years, BMA has impacted the style of many of the area’s most prestigious neighborhoods. With the team’s focus on “luxurious livability,” the work is timeless, easy to enjoy and hard to forget. Kathy Nelson’s downtown high-rise condomini-
With the scent of pumpkin spice in your coffee cup and a hint of autumn reds and golds on the trees, it’s just about time to plan a fall party. Lucky for you, we have the perfect setting to suggest: homes available with the help of the real estate experts at Allie Beth Allman & Associates. If you see something you like, reach out for a tour. Talk to an agent to find out about dozens of additional homes for sale via a list of exclusive, private sales. But now, let’s get to the party planning. Side-by-side ovens, plenty of burner space and a large center island make the kitchen at 7011 Wildgrove Ave. an ideal spot for cooking up a feast for friends and family. You can keep the party inside or you can set up a series of gathering spaces throughout the
A large wet bar set off the living room makes for easy entertaining at 5729 Caruth Blvd., offered by Allie Beth Allman & Associates.
backyard. The patio, with a fireplace and outdoor kitchen, is large enough for a banquet table. Kendall Coleman is marketing this Lakewood home, which is close to White Rock Lake.
Picture your guests flowing in and out of the living spaces at 1000 Braewood Court, where an open floor plan encourages a stop at the kitchen island for an See ALLMAN on Page 2H.
LADERA
Gated communities enhance living with amenities, incentives
Bernbaum/Magadini Architects principals Tricy Magadini and Bruce Bernbaum focus on “luxurious livability.”
um in Museum Tower was designed by BMA. “I didn’t just talk to their clients, I spoke to builders, See BMA on Page 2H.
Ladera’s 55-plus communities in Dallas-Fort Worth are known for their amenities, low-maintenance living and true lock-andleave lifestyle. Their one-story home designs are priced from the $300s to the $600s and feature 1,323 to over 2,500 square feet of well-designed living space. Ladera communities are closeknit, smaller-scale neighborhoods that offer gated entrances, full-yard maintenance and encourage connecting with neighbors through active adult living on a grand scale. Once inside the gates, you’ll Homes are nearing completion in Ladera Rockwall, Ladera-The Reserve in Mansfield and Ladera Tavolo Park in Fort Worth. quickly find The Hub, the heartbeat of the neighborhood located in the center of the community. Neighbors gather relax around the fire pit or float in the resort-style here to play pickleball, practice on the putting green, See LADERA on Page 4H.
Live well. Be well. Do well. AN EXCLUSIVE CONTENT SERIES ABOUT LIVING LIFE TO ITS FULLEST AT 55 AND BETTER. GET IT ALL AT DALLASNEWS.COM/TIMELESS-IN-TEXAS