By: Jacqueline Gonzalez Photos by:brJason Page
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TiffanybrBatchelor never imagined she would be leaving her home in Dallas. When herbrhusband found a job in Corpus Christi, the Batchelor family was ready tobrembrace the change.
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Tiffany hadbran idea of what she wanted in a home, but the stars aligned when she discoveredbrthis home in Bessar Park, one of Corpus Christi’s premier neighborhoods. Shebrquickly fell in love with the two-story canary yellow house. Built in the 1940s,brthis house showcased every element of an old-style home that Tiffany desired. Thebrhome was recently renovated with designs, colors, and a layout perfectly matchedbrto her tastes. The stunning black and white palette offered crisp lines tobrcomplement minimalistic ideals.
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With amplebrroom, this grand house welcomes guests with large brick columns at the foot ofbrthe brick pathway. The lush, green yard and the brick edged garden provide curbbrappeal. Enchanting, statuesque oak trees add charm and character to the scene.
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The updatedbrkitchen includes honed granite countertops, a gas range, a warming drawer, abrplethora of pantry space, fabulous lighting, and a wonderful view overlookingbrthe large dining area. The humble charm of the subway tile backsplash creates abrstunning array of uniform lines, adding to the clean, fresh ambiance. The retrobrhexagon mosaic tile floor with a floral design stays true to the feel of anbrolder house while enhancing the kitchen’s allure.
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The leadedbrglass windows in the dining area inspire a sense of tranquility as they offerbrplenty of light overlooking the dining room table. The dark stained hardwoodbrfloors, along with a display of her husband’s love of hunting, add a rustic contrastbrto the crisp white walls. An array of glass decor filled with red roses imbuesbrthe table with a sense of luxury and a phenomenal pop of color. This freshbrcombination of romantic and rustic elements creates a perfect setting forbrfamily meals or large dinner parties.
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A love ofbrfamily and memories abounds in the family room. The focal point of the familybrroom is Tiffany’s childhood piano. The vintage brown shade is a lovely contrastbragainst the soft colors of the furniture and decor. The bright white surfacesbrof the family room allow the space to feel as open and roomy as possible. Thebrspacious room also makes for great acoustics. Tiffany values art andbrfriendship, and what better way to adorn the walls of her family room than bybrdisplaying artwork created by a friend in Dallas. She and her husband receivedbrthe beautiful oil painting with a “13” emblazoned over the pastel shades forbrtheir thirteenth wedding anniversary.
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Every entrepreneurbrneeds her office space. What was once a porch is now a closed-in area withbrlarge French doors offering a beautiful, natural setting with an unobstructedbrview of the backyard. The woven wood shades offer the option of a more subduedbraesthetic for working. Artwork from Paris adds a touch of color, along withbrmemories of her travels and friends made.
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The L-shaped staircase leads to a stained-glass window making a brilliant focalbrpoint. The stained-glass window lends color and character to the hallway, whilebrinviting light without surrendering privacy.
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The grandbrand gorgeous master bedroom on the second floor provides an inviting entrancebrto a private balcony overlooking the front yard. The floor is painted in blackbrand white grid squares, creating a nice contrast with the canary yellowbrexterior. The airy and fun vibes of the balcony beckon for a quiet, relaxingbrtime with a great view to admire.
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In a cleverbrattempt to maximize space, a large bedroom was split into two smaller bedrooms,brperfect for Tiffany’s school-aged children. At the end of the hallway sits abrlarge shelf with books and games, allowing the children to claim their space.
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With simplebrdecor and a taste for family treasures, the Batchelor residence offersbrfunctionality, warmth, and a sense of home.
