Del Mar Neighborhood Home Filled with Color and Personality

Vibrant Colors Bring this Del Mar Home to Life

Bold colors, playful wallpaper and sentimental touches create this family home in the Del Mar neighborhood

A bathroom scene inside a home located in the Del Mar neighborhood in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Photography by Jason Page

Near the bustle of Ocean Drive in the Del Mar neighborhood lives a family of five in a house that is filled with bold colors and bright decor. The traditional two-story house was built in 1941, and after all this time, it still holds character that would make the builders proud.

The house was bare and needed tender love and care that the homeowners were enthusiastic to provide when moving in back in 2016. Interior designer Cecile Gottlich helped the owner create a master plan that paved the way for what the home is today. Over the years, the owner has been updating and creating an eclectic and transitional style that fits her and her family’s personalities.

The entryway of a home in the Del Mar neighborhood in Corpus Christi, Texas.

When entering the house, guests are instantly surrounded by a burst of cheerful color. The wallpaper lining the foyer and hallway is the epitome of bold with its suggestion of floral shapes in various shades. These colors, combined with the lightened original hardwood flooring and a transitional light fixture, create a first impression that says, “Welcome to our home.”

“I love the entryway wallpaper. It’s my favorite part of the whole house,” the owner remarked. It is difficult to enter the space without a feeling of joy.

Scenes from a home in Corpus Christi, Texas' Del Mar neighborhood.
Directly connected to the lively foyer is a room the owner fondly refers to as “the orange room.” | Photography by Jason Page

Directly connected to the lively foyer is a room the owner fondly refers to as “the orange room.” True to its name, tropical orange paint covers it wall to wall, including the custom built-in bookshelves and cabinets. While you could say this is a daring, even impractical, color for a room, the owner took a calculated risk that truly paid off. The contrasting blue lounge chairs, local art and charming decor equalize the bright orange for a warm, relaxed atmosphere.

The kitchen presents a more neutral color story than other rooms, bringing a sense of comfort and practicality. The large industrial-style table meshes effortlessly with the blue pearl granite countertops, gas range and stainless-steel appliances. The pendant lighting, glossy subway tile backsplash and white cabinets add a more traditional touch to the room to generate that eclectic style flowing throughout the remainder of the house.

The kitchen inside a home in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Although the base color scheme is more modest, the owner has mastered the art of adding small touches of eye-catching hues that bring life into the space and give truth to the phrase “heart of the home.”

The brightest space in the house is the recently remodeled living room adjoining the kitchen. Surrounded by windows that are topped with inimitable orange plates, it’s made all the more inviting by the abundant natural light. Pops of pastel shades layered throughout the room complemented by the orange plates and green chair give the environment a coastal flair.

To compensate for a lack of storage, the owner added custom floor-to-ceiling built-in shelving and cabinets offering the opportunity to showcase some of her children’s creativity. These invaluable memorabilia, along with the cream-colored sofa and cushioned rattan ottoman, provide the essence of home.

Scenes from a home in Corpus Christi, Texas' Del Mar neighborhood.
With such a bold backdrop, the mint green vanity, matte black hardware, shiny gold sconces and twin rattan mirrors add a mix of accents to the overall cheerfulness of the room. | Photography by Jason Page

Having three children strengthens the need for space, which is exactly what the owner created in the upstairs Jack and Jill bathroom. The large glass shower, lined in white subway tile, and white marble floors create the perfect offset to the exciting wallpaper that is a moment of its own. With such a bold backdrop, the mint green vanity, matte black hardware, shiny gold sconces and twin rattan mirrors add a mix of accents to the overall cheerfulness of the room.

Still ticking projects off of her master plan, the owner is enjoying putting her lively personality into every corner of the home. This house, in all of its bright and colorful glory, is truly one to be admired.

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