Rebecca Lazenby Architect

02/05/2025

Big things come in small packages! Living in the Park Cities often comes with sacrificing yard size, but outdoor living space remains an integral part of the home and the lifestyle here. Site planning is done in the early stages of design to maximize the property’s potential. This preliminary sketch is a study of outdoor entertaining zones, garden beds with a minimal footprint, and as much green space as we can get for a family with small children. This client, who grew up on a Texas ranch, isn’t afraid of a little dirt, but new turf will eliminate mud that routinely gets tracked in by little feet. 🌿

08/24/2024

This Tudor arch with concealed phantom screen at the veranda of the Turtle Creek Tudor deserves its moment in the sun. The magic is in the details. ☀️✨

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08/24/2024

✨Reflecting✨on the Turtle Creek Tudor project’s tranquil backyard oasis. Master planning was a key part of the initial design process to maximize the double-lot property’s full potential. Sight lines, circulation paths, entertainment zones, and green space were considered along with the massing and architectural details of the primary residence, game house and carriage house. A veranda connects the spaces around the family-friendly pool, complete with a diving board, basketball hoop, volleyball net and “tiki torches.” 🔥

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08/23/2024

Ready to dive into the weekend! 💦 A cool glimpse of the backyard oasis at the Turtle Creek Tudor project completed in 2021. The view through the garden gate is anchored by the carriage house, which includes a fitness space, a yoga loft, pool bathroom, and a 2-car garage.

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12/06/2023

10/08/2022

I spent the morning as a volunteer at the Audubon Center raking leaves and cleaning off the pathways in this amazing Fall weather surrounded by nature and beautiful architecture. The center is preparing for tomorrow’s , their annual “Meal in the Meadow” event benefiting the Trinity River Audubon Center. 🍁🍂

09/23/2022

The 3rd Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas definitely didn’t disappoint!

Rebecca Lazenby Architect shared a post on Instagram: "The Kips Bay Decorators Show House did not disappoint! So many amazing and carefully crafted details to take in and I left inspired by the fabulous designers that put their heart and soul into the spaces to showcase their talent. If you haven’...

02/05/2021

This clutter-free nook, in the mudroom right off the kitchen, has ample storage to keep office supplies that can add visual noise to a space tucked behind doors. Mudroom cabinet “lockers” on the opposite wall hide away backpacks and coats, so that cabinetry provides both order and storage for daily necessities. By keeping the aesthetics simple, through push-latch hardware, a calm gray and earthy color palette, blind-seam drawer panels, and an abundance of natural light, all the focus can be on work with few distractions. Unless, of course, kids at home demand multitasking, where the window to the motor and basketball court provides the opportunity to work and parent simultaneously! (Something many of us are familiar with these days). On this , my client wanted to reuse existing cabinetry frames and by replacing the face of the cabinets, the space is updated to blend with the new kitchen right beyond the entry door to the mudroom. Herringbone brick flooring was chosen for the warm color palette to counter the cool gray tones and as an indestructible finish for indoor-outdoor traffic (and the family dog).

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12/10/2020

Serving you Thursday inspiration with this gorgeous butler’s pantry! Never underestimate the importance of the butler’s pantry in a home centered around entertaining and family life. This heavy-lifter space, positioned between the kitchen and dining room and opposite the walk-in pantry and silver closet, stores all the serving essentials for casual and formal dining.

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12/02/2020

The palest of grays set the tone for this dreamy kitchen. With a color palette of custom grays, marble with veins of gold and gray, and pale wood floors, all highlighted by natural light, it has all the warmth of sunlight peaking through the clouds. ✨🌫🌤
How’s that for hump-day inspiration? Happy Wednesday everyone!

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12/01/2020

Another look at this dreamy built-in banquette...because I can’t get enough of this light-filled corner of the kitchen! The crisp and streamline profile of the custom bleached oak banquette bench contrasts nicely with plush cushions, an ethereal pendant light, traditional paneled walls, and a rustic oak table. A new oversized steel window lets an abundance of natural light in, to make this bright nook warm and inviting on any winter day.

How a space is used and functions for the person or family the design is intended is always a key consideration when designing a home. The orientation of the kitchen was flip-flopped in the early planning phase of the renovation, to center the island and provide the kitchen with a visual connection to the family room. This created an opportunity for the breakfast nook to be tucked in the corner, a quieter spot perfect for a wrap-around banquette for everyday dining and school work.

I loved getting to witness this banquette in action on a busy morning before school...kids pile in the banquette eating breakfast prepared lovingly - and expertly - by their mom. The family dog even has a spot to sit, on top of one of the cushions overlooking the table and his domain! This spot in the kitchen is clearly the hub of the home and no doubt functions like a dream, while providing quite a bit of joy as well, I imagine. 🐶

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11/30/2020

This cozy banquette would be the perfect spot to wake up and sip coffee on this chilly Monday morning. 🍂☕️

The custom bleached white oak banquette incorporates hidden storage panels with push-latch hardware to store placemats and easy-to-reach school and arts supplies for the ideal homework nook. Custom cushions upholstered in performance fabric by complete the seating group for the perfect balance of beauty and function.

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